48 THE ENGLISH GARDEN SEPTEMBER 2019
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HOT COLOURS AT Floors Castle
A fiery mix of annuals and perennials fan the flames of Floors’ hot borders
RUDBECKIA FULGIDA
VAR. DEAMII
This 60cm tall perennial will fl ower
continuously from August to October.SOLIDAGO CANADENSIS
Goldenrod is a vigorous plant, so keep
on top of its spread to prevent it from
overpowering its neighbours.DAHLIA ‘TIMELESS’
Plant tubers in mid-spring to enjoy the
fl ecked and splashed bicolour fl owers of
this dahlia in late summer and autumn.EUPATORIUM
CANNABINUM
Handsome clumps of hemp agrimony
will attract bees and butterfl ies.HELENIUM AUTUMNALE
‘GARTENSONNE’
Daisy fl owers in glowing marmalade
shades of yellow, orange and red.KNIPHOFIA ‘WREXHAM
BUTTERCUP’
Zesty yellow fl owers rise from grassy
leaves on this reliable red hot poker.AMARANTHUS
‘GARNET RED’
Purple foliage and deep-red fl ower
tassels on this half-hardy annual.CROCOSMIA
‘GEORGE DAVISON’
A golden-fl owered cultivar with delicate
arching stems and strappy leaves.LILIUM MARTAGON
Sprays of tangerine Turk’s cap lilies add
a touch of the exotic. Try ‘Tsing’ for deep
orange fl owers similar to this one.