In the blue!

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

A late-flowering allium, as good in expectant bud as it is in bloom. Long scapes, stained purple, twist and turn as they ascend to flower. Mauve-purple droplets hover at about 30cm, making a fine comp

MAROON Cosmos atrosanguineus Chocolate cosmos ...

This is a pretty good representation of the spirit of July, the month of school holidays and full-blown summer. Gone are the refinements of June and we are into a riotous tumble of exuberance. Big lea

Agapanthus makes a dramatic addition to a sunny spot – and it’s easier to grow than you think, says Joe Swift

Spice up a sunny corner by planting bold yellows and blues together with a splash of dazzling magenta pink