Plants for June Interest

Thalictrum Elin one of the tallest thalictrum’s available, is a vigorous clump forming herbaceous perennial growing up to 2.5m in height. Dark foliage emerges in early spring later turning green with lavender pink flowers forming in late spring later opening to reveal creamy yellow stamens.

• Suitable for full sun or partial shade areas.
• Flowering period, June to August
• Fully hardy
• 50cm spread

Commonly known as the ‘Siberian iris’ this clump forming perennial with narrow foliage and stems reaches an overall height of up to 1m.

The delicate flowers produced from May to June are a pale blue in colour, highlighted with a fine silver/white edge formed over slender blue/green leaves. Bringing vertical interest to the garden design this iris suits full sun or partial shade positions growing best in neutral soils.

• Full sun or partial shade
• Grows well in neutral to slightly acidic soil
• Flowering period, May to June
• Fully hardy
• AGM

This multiple award-winning Salvia shares roughly textured grey-green leaves bearing clusters of violet-purple flowers. With its vibrant colouring and long-lasting bloom, this ornamental piece is a favourite for many gardeners.

The leaves can produce an aromatic scent attracting pollinators and making them great as cut flowers.

• Position in full sun or partial shade
• Fully hardy
• Blooms from June to October
• Suitable for Wildlife and Mediterranean gardens

An elegantly formed herbaceous perennial displaying feathery plumes of creamy-white flowers rising above light green pinnate leaves.

Flowering from June until August, the mass of foliage becomes prominent through the autumn and winter months, growing 4-6ft tall.

• Grows best in clay or loam
• Full sun or partial shade
• Ideal in cottage gardens and wildflower meadows
• Easy to grow, low maintenance
• AGM

Recognised for its long-flowering season, this vigorous perennial bears bright red, orange or yellow petaled flowers resting above three-lobed toothed leaves.

Potentilla are perfect for adding colour to beds and borders, cottage or coastal gardens.

• Requires well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Chalk, loam or sand
• Pest and disease free
• Drought tolerant
• Flowering period is June to August

Growing up to 90cm tall, this floriferous perennial holds white-green flowers shaped as pin cushions appearing on wiry stems above palmate leaves.

The large, uniquely textured flowers make this plant an excellent addition to a prairie style garden, positioned in full sun or partial shade.

• Needs moist but well-drained soil
• Can tolerate drier conditions
• Fully Hardy Perennial
• Non-invasive

Asarum asarabacca creates a low-forming mat of green glossy and rounded foliage. Hidden underneath are green-purple leaves producing a lovely rich and scent, however it is highly poisonous.

This evergreen is not only great for groundcover but is also recognised as one of the best plants for shade, creating year round interest.

• AGM
• Full to partial shade
• Year-long foliage with spring flowering
• Best as underplanting of roses and shrubs or garden edging