Perennials back to top... Hosta Hosta seiboldiana Prefers moisture and partial shade. 'Serendipity' has deep green leaves and lilac flowers. Purple Cone Flower Echinacea purpurea A popular medicinal herb, Echinacea is also a dramatic addition to a summer garden. Survives well in a container, self seeds and prefers not to be divided. Shrubs & Trees back to top... Heather Calluna vulgaris spp. Evergreen that can be used as an interesting ground cover. Flowers in all colours. Shallow growing, won't compete with other plants. Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla Adapts well to containers, flowers profusely through the summer. Soil acidity determines flower colour in some varieties. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus A compact, medium growing deciduous; flower are single or double. Herbs & Vegetables back to top... Lavender - English Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula officinalis Foliage and flowers are highly fragrant. Blue, purple or pink flowers are born in clumps on slender stems. Lavender - French Lavalunda dentata Foliage and flowers are highly fragrant. Blue, purple or pink flowers are born in clumps on slender stems. The leaves of this species (dente or french) are serated. Lavender - Spanish Lavandula stoechas spp. pendunculata Foliage and flowers are highly fragrant. Blue, purple or pink flowers are born in clumps on slender stems. The bracts of this species (stoechas or spanish) are larger and spray from the top of the flower clump. Lemon Verbena Aloysia triphylla Leaves are highly fragrant emitting a fresh lemon scent. A tender perennial; containers should be over-wintered inside. Tomatoe Lycopersicum esculentum Tomatoes are a kitchen garden favorite (patio varieties are available). Fertilize with a high phosphorus mixture to encourage yeild. Sweet Bell Peppers Capsicum Yellow, orange, red or green, harvest the fruit when it reaches it's mature size. Annuals back to top... Begonia Begonia x semperflorens Likes humus rich soil, and partial shade. Comes in a vairety of foilage and flowers colours. Impatiens Impatiens wallerana Plants will bloom all summer, best in the shade. Plants come in regular or dwarf, flowers in single or double. Petunia Petunia x hybrida Easy to grow from stock or seed. A great filler or ground cover, comes all colours.