cosmos was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to October Flower colour: rich pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: half hardy annualA stunning cosmos with rich, antique-pink flowers, each with a yellow centre, which gracefully top long, slender stems above the lacy green foliage. A must-have for a sunny spot in the summer border because of their abundance of flowers, they also make fine specimens for a container, where they can be moved about to create the best possible effect on the patio. display.Garden care: Stake with ring stakes well before the flowers appear and dead head regularly to prolong flowering.

poppy was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, preferably poor soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: hardy annualPerfect for a sunny wildflower garden or meadow, where it will self-seed freely, these field poppies will provide long-lasting summer colour. They appear in an array of pink, white and lilac shades, which all have metallic blue undertones.The flowers appear like luminous butterflies on top of the slender, hairy stems, and long after the last petal has fluttered away on the breeze, the seedheads will continue to add a decorative touch to the border. Garden care: After the flowers have faded, collect the seeds and store in a cool, dry place until spring when they can be sown straight out in the garden.

rose campion was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to AugustFlower colour: magenta pink flushd with whiteHardiness: fully hardyDazzling, disc shaped, magenta pink flowers which fade to white at the centre and have pinkish-purple veining, appear on slender, branching stems in late summer above clumps of down-covered, silvery leaves. This cultivar was collected by the MESE expedition (Alpine Garden Society expedition to Macedonia and Epiros) in 1999. It is an ideal plant for the middle of a sunny, well drained border and if the spent blooms are dead-headed regularly, it will prolong the flowering period. It is usually longer lived than many of the other rose campions, especially when it is grown in a gritty soil.Garden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant in early-spring. Cut back the faded flowerheads in late autumn after they have released their seed.It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are short lived perennials or bi-ennial, so although they usually self-seed freely, the plant will only live for a couple of years.

poppy was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, preferably poor soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: hardy annualThe upright stems carrying the flowerbuds snake up from amongst softly hairy grey-green foliage in summer and split open to reveal deep red petals, each with a black spot at its base. These vibrant flowers form big bowls of colour on their upright stems, and as the petals drop, it becomes a vivid carpet. Ideal for a sunny wildflower garden or meadow, where it will self-seed freely. Garden care: If you do not want them to set seed, then you should remove the spent flowers as they fade.

Australian tobacco plant was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: white with a greenish-purple flushed throatOther Features: contact with the foliage may cause skin irritationHardiness: half hardy annualA graceful plant that will fill the air with sweet perfume, particulaly on balmy evenings. An Australian native, where it is found growing in open woodland and grassy meadows, this cultivar is rarely seen here in the UK. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful addition to the garden, where it will provide clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers throughout the summer. Plant it near an outdoor seating area or entranceway to take full advantage of their fragrance.Garden care: Keep the soil or compost moist by watering regularly during dry spells and feed with a balanced fertiliser every fourteen days. Although usually grown as an annual, plants that are protected with a dry mulch may survive mild winters where temperatures only occasionally fall below -5°C (23°F)

smoke bush was £9.99 now £4.49
Position: full sunSoil: moderately-fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to AugustHardiness: fully hardyThis deciduous shrub has magnificent, dark red-purple oval leaves, that turn scarlet in autumn. In July and August, it is festooned with fluffy plumes of purplish-pink flowers that look like a haze of smoke. This is an eye-catching specimen plant for a sunny shrub or mixed border. The foliage, which appears almost translucent when backlit by the sun, is at its best when the plant has been pruned hard in March.Garden care: In late winter or early spring remove any misplaced, diseased or crossing branches. Alternatively, to produce larger leaves, cut the stems back hard to within two or three buds of the base in early spring. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

blanket flower was £6.99 now £4.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June to SeptemberFlower colour: deep wine redOther features: excellent and long-lasting cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyFlowering through the summer months and into autumn with regular deadheading, this is a vigorous seed raised variety of the North American blanket flower adding vibrant pools of colour in an herbaceous border or gravel garden. Good drainage and full sun keep this prairie and grassland plant compact and floriferous.Garden care: Cut down flowering stems in the autumn and mulch with straw or bracken to prevent the crowns getting wet. Large clumps can be divided carefully and replanted in late spring when the soil has warmed up. Autumn collected seed can be sown in spring for planting large areas.

golden marguerite was £6.99 now £4.99
Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to AugustHardiness: fully hardyPretty, lemon-yellow daisy-like flowers appear from June to August above finely cut, aromatic, mid-green leaves. This cheerful, long-flowering lemon-yellow marguerite will lift a sunny, well-drained border. It is also drought-tolerant, although it is usually a short-lived plant.Garden care: Support with brushwood or link stakes in late spring before the flowers appear. After flowering cut back the faded stems to the ground to encourage new growth from the base of the plant.