Perennial love

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

Finella Davenport A suburban garden in Cheshire ...

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

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

Try the trend for plants that taste as good as they look

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour