Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Pamina' (Japanese Anemone 'Pamina'): Double, deep pink flowers in late summer into autumn. Hardy and reliable. To 90cm

Anemone x hybrida 'September Charm' (Japanese Anemone 'September Charm'): Two-tone dark rose and shell pink flowers on tall stems in late summer. Easy and reliable. Up to 75cm.

Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' (Coneflower 'Rubinstern'): Large pink flowers with a big golden central cone in late summer. Needs full sun and good drainage. To 90cm.

Gaura lindheimeri Rosyjane = 'Harrosy' (PBR) (Gaura 'Rosyjane'): Airy sprays of pink flowers with a white petal centre. Perennial, but dislikes winter wet and doesn't thrive outdoors in cold areas. To 80cm.