Good for cutting

Dahlia 'Fleurel' is a classic dinnerplate dahlia, producing huge, pristine white blooms that bring drama and clarity to borders, wedding palettes and late-summer arrangements.

The flowers are broad, softly incurved and impressively large, held above a vigorous plant that flowers continuously from midsummer into autumn with regular picking.

Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile soil and good drainage, planting tubers once frost danger has passed and adding support early for the best stem presentation.

Water generously in prolonged dry weather, remove spent blooms to prolong the show, and lift tubers before hard frost in cold areas.

Dahlia 'Topmix Mixed' brings a compact mix of colours ideal for pots and bedding displays to summer borders and cutting gardens, with bold flowerheads held on sturdy stems. Whether planted in drifts or dotted through mixed beds, the blooms add instant impact and keep coming through the warm months.

Once established, this clump-forming dahlia typically reaches 30–40 cm, producing plenty of long stems for cutting. Regular picking and deadheading encourages a steady succession of flowers from midsummer into autumn.

Start tubers in a frost-free place in spring, or plant outside once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and enrich the planting area with compost for best results.

Water during dry spells, especially while buds form, and feed every two to three weeks through the flowering period. Taller plants benefit from discreet staking, and removing faded blooms keeps the plant productive and tidy.

Perfect for borders, patio pots and cutting gardens, dahlias are also pollinator-friendly in single-flowered forms. Lift and store the tubers after the first frosts in colder areas to enjoy an even better display the following year.

Dahlia 'Myama Fubuki' bears large, creamy white dinnerplate flowers that bring a calm, luminous presence to summer and autumn planting while pairing beautifully with almost any colour scheme.

The blooms are generous and softly layered, sitting on strong stems that make the variety equally useful for feature planting and cutting gardens.

Grow in a sunny, sheltered site with rich, free-draining soil, planting once frosts have passed and giving the stems early support as plants begin to bulk up.

Deadhead often for continuous flowering and lift tubers after the first frosts in areas where winter temperatures fall low enough to damage them.

Hosta 'White Feather' is a distinctive foliage perennial whose leaves emerge creamy white in spring before gradually developing green veining and more colour as the season progresses.

The effect is luminous in shady borders and pots, where the bright young foliage helps lift darker planting combinations. Pale lavender flowers appear in summer above the clump.

Plant in partial shade in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid hot, exposed spots, especially where the white young foliage could scorch.

Water regularly during dry periods and protect emerging shoots from slugs. Mulching each year helps keep the soil cool and fertile while the clump establishes.

Dahlia ‘Playa Blanca’ is a striking white cactus variety that brings texture and brightness to the summer garden. Its name, meaning "White Beach," perfectly describes the clean, fresh look of its spiky, incurved petals that radiate from a tight centre.

The plant is a vigorous grower, producing straight stems that are ideal for cutting. The unique cactus form, with its rolled, quill-like petals, adds a modern, architectural element to floral arrangements and garden beds alike.

Plant in full sun to maintain the snowy whiteness of the blooms, in soil that is rich in organic matter. Good drainage is vital, as dahlia tubers can rot in cold, wet ground.

Support the plant with stakes or netting to keep the stems upright during heavy rains. Deadhead frequently to promote a long flowering window, and lift the tubers in autumn to store them safely away from frost.

A brilliant choice for contemporary garden designs, ‘Playa Blanca’ offers a crisp, sculptural look that contrasts beautifully with soft grasses and broad-leaved foliage plants.

Lilium 'Oriental Mixed' brings a fragrant mix of oriental lilies in a range of colours to summer borders and patio pots, with bold, outward-facing blooms that make a striking feature. The flowers are long-lasting and eye-catching, adding instant impact to planting schemes and bouquets alike.

Reaching an established height of around 90–120 cm, these lilies form sturdy stems and glossy green foliage, with multiple buds per stem. They flower reliably in mid to late summer and return each year in the right conditions.

Plant bulbs in spring or autumn in a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained, fertile soil. Work in compost and avoid waterlogged sites; lilies prefer moisture during growth but hate sitting in winter wet.

Water during dry spells while shoots develop and as buds form, then reduce once flowering finishes. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and again as buds appear, and remove spent flowers while leaving stems and leaves to die back naturally.

Ideal for borders, containers and cutting gardens, lilies create a dramatic vertical accent and pair beautifully with perennials and grasses. Established clumps can be lifted and divided every few years if needed.

Dahlia 'Purple Explosion' produces bold decorative blooms in deep purple edged white, creating a crisp, high-contrast effect that stands out from a distance and adds drama to summer planting.

The flowers are full and rounded, held above a strong, bushy plant that provides dependable colour from midsummer until frost and plenty of stems for cutting.

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position after the danger of frost has passed, using fertile, well-drained soil and giving the plant support if conditions are windy.

Keep deadheading and watering through dry spells to maintain flowering, then lift and store the tubers once autumn frosts arrive.