Tim Matcham Garden Design

A wonderful mid to late summer flowering perennial is the wonderfully named Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’. This is a brightly coloured flower that rises from a dark swathe of deep red undersided toothed leaves. When they catch the sunlight it really brightens up the whole area and best of all attract the bees and insects that are so important in our gardens.

Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’

Perhaps best planted in a bold block to maximise the impact. The leaves can be prone to being eaten and often look a bit forlorn if this is not tackled!

Bring a ray of sunshine to your borders

Given the foul weather we have endured this summer it is great to invite the sun in with your planting