Helenium

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton, horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Beautiful geraniums provide dainty colour and vigorous ground cover for months. Here’s our pick of this versatile bloom

Mandy Bradshaw talks to Pollie Maasz, owner of a National Collection of hemerocallis, to find out more about these true summer stars

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

Nick Hamilton chooses his favourite plants for spring-tosummer blooms