Centaurea macrocephala (Giant knapweed):
Huge, bright yellow almost fluffy flowers in mid-summer follow attractive papery buds. Attractive to bees.To 1.5m. Hardy.
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Cephalaria gigantea (Giant scabious):
Very tall wavy stems topped with large lemon yellow scabious-like flowers. Easy to grow. May need staking or support. Hardy. Up to 2m.
Cichorium intybus (Wild chicory):
Large cup shaped white flowers over soft ferny foliage. Thrives in sunny, well drained spots. To 2m
Crocosmia 'Lucifer':
Swathes of brilliant scarlet flowers over bold strappy green foliage. Easy and trouble free as long as soil is not too wet. To 1.2m. Hardy.
Dierama pulcherrimum (Angel's Fishing Rod):
Tall, wiry, arching stems with soft pink nodding bells. Likes well-drained soil that doesn't dry out. Lovely near water or over paths. To 1.5m.
Echinops ritro (Globe Thistle):
Blue globes held above stout grey green foliage. Attractive to bees. Likes well drained soil and plenty of sun. Hardy. Up to 1m.
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Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' (Meadowsweet 'Venusta'):
Cultivated form of Meadowsweet with large heads of deep pink flowers like candyfloss.Tall plant up to 2.5m. Prefers moist but well-drained soil
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Ligularia przewalskii:
Elegant spikes of golden yellow flowers on black stems above very deeply divided green foliage.
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Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone':
Tall spikes bearing whorls of pink spikes in mid-summer. Hardy. To 1.5m
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Rudbeckia laciniata:
Very tall form adding impact to borders. Vibrant yellow flowers with a darker central cone. Great late-flowering perennial, looks good with grasses. To 2.5m.
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Salvia uliginosa (Bog Sage):
Branched stems of clear blue flowers and lance-shaped leaves. Needs a sunny spot but with moist soil. Late flowering. To 2m.
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea':
Tall dark-red purple bottle-brush flowers over fine, frondy foliage. Likes sun or dappled shade, not too dry. To 1.5m Hardy.
Thalictrum 'Elin' (Rue 'Elin'):
Tallest of the Thalictrums we grow with huge heads of lavender and yellow flowers in mid-late summer. To 2m. Hardy.
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