Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Purple’ (Dalmatian Series) (foxglove) was £3.45 now £1.72
Position: partial shade Soil: humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy A breakthrough in breeding has produced these new ‘Dalmatian’ foxgloves, which will usually flower in their first year. This purple flowered cultivar forms tidy clumps of foliage, but it is for the wonderful spires of thimble-like flowers that open upwards from the base of the spike in summer, that it is best-loved. Garden care:Ensure that the soil is kept moist in summer. After flowering, cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Cut down to the ground after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the plant in early spring. These plants are mainly short-lived perennials, although if happy they will produce plenty of new sideshoots and self-seed freely.

Lupinus ‘Gallery Yellow’ (Gallery Series) (lupin) was £3.45 now £1.72
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy This is ideal for creating a strong vertical presence towards the front of the herbaceous border when the yellow flower spikes create an upright column of colour in early summer. The flowers can also be cut and look wonderful in the vase. Garden care: Deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers. In autumn cover the crown of the plant to protect against frost damage.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Crème (Dalmatian Series)’ (foxglove) was £3.45 now £1.72
Position: partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained garden soil Rate of growth: fast growing Flowering period: June and July Hardiness: fully hardy Recently introduced, this gorgeous new foxglove will usually flower in its first year. The flowerspikes which appear in midsummer are compact and well-branched and are laden with creamy bells, each with a purple-spotted throat. Perfect for naturalised planting schemes. Garden care: Ensure that the soil is kept moist in summer. After flowering cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Cut down to the ground after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-ro tted organic matter around the plant in early spring. These plants are mainly short-lived perennials, although if happy they will produce plenty of new sideshoots and self-seed freely.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian White’ (Dalmatian Series) (foxglove) was £3.45 now £1.72
Position: partial shade Soil: humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy You wont be disappointed with this new foxglove if you like to see immediate results, as it will nearly always flower in its first year. The pure-white flowers that form on the upright branching stems, have a pretty freckling of plum coloured markings in their throat, and if cut back promptly, there may well be a second flush of flowers later in the year. Garden care:Ensure that the soil is kept moist in summer. After flowering, cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Cut down to the ground after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the plant in early spring. These plants are mainly short-lived perennials, although if happy they will produce plenty of new sideshoots and self-seed freely.

Lupinus ‘Gallery Blue’ (Gallery Series) (lupin) was £3.45 now £1.72
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to July Other features: the seeds can cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Once established, this lupin can produce up to 12 flower spikes on each plant, while its compact habit makes it suitable for both pots and borders. The purple-blue flowers, sometimes with a white standard, blend well with pink and plum shades. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.

Alcea rosea Chater’s Double Group yellow-flowered (hollyhock) was £3.45 now £1.72
Position: full sun Soil: moderately-fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy Lemon yellow, pompom-like flowers, look wonderful with a wide range of colours including red, orange, blue and purple. Their strong form creates a wonderful backdrop for lower-growing perennials. Garden care: Water well during dry spells. In autumn cut the plants back to 15cm (6in) from the ground.

Lupinus ‘Gallery White’ (Gallery Series) (lupin) was £3.45 now £1.72
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy The fresh green foliage provides an excellent contrast to the creamy white flowers, and it maintains a good shape throughout the summer. Garden care: Deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers. In autumn cover the crown of the plant to protect against frost damage.

Lupinus ‘Gallery Pink Bicolor’ (Gallery Series) (lupin) was £3.45 now £1.72
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy Bicoloured pink and white standards and a rich pink bell, make this lupin very easy to mix with most shades including purples, blues and softer pinks. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.