Aster novae-angliae 'Septemberrubin' (Syn. Symphyotrichum 'Septemberrubin'): Tall sprays of bright purple-red flowers with bright yellow centre in autumn. Very reliable. Great late season colour. Up to 1.2m.

Crocosmia 'Hellfire': A tall variety with vibrant red flowers with a darker red thoat above strappy green leaves. Hardy. To 1.2m.

Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird' (Angel's Fishing Rod): Arching bells of burgundy red flowers nodding over grassy foliage.

Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese cross): Domes of bright scarlet flowers with four petals, hence its common name. Excellent for adding height and bright colour in summer borders

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' (PBR) (Red bistort 'Blackfield'): New variety with fine spikes of burgundy flowers in late summer. Easy and reliable. To 60cm. Hardy

Salvia 'Hot Lips' (Sage 'Hot Lips'): Bicolour flowers in white and lipstick red and delicious scented foliage. Half-hardy, copes with -5C in a sheltered spot. To 1m.

Sanguisorba 'Chocolate Tip': Spikes of burgundy-red bobble-like flowers appear in late summer over green leaves tinged with brown. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]