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Best Shrubs and Plants for July
Fill gaps with annuals
Annuals are ideal for filling gaps in the border and containers.
Illustrated is Cerinthe major purpurascens common name honeywort, which looks fabulous with glaucous blue foliage and purple flowers the bees just love it.
Lavender
July is peak time for lavenders and there are so many varieties to choose from ranging from soft muted blues to strong vibrant purples.
Lavender like a dry, well drained sunny spot and in these conditions they are easy to grow.
Thalicitrum
A lovely combination at this time of year, Thalictrum and Delphinium look lovely together. Thalictrum is easy to grow, Delphiniums a little more effort.
Crocus has a lovely selection of Thalictrums for sale.
Roses
Summer is synonymous with Roses and illustrated is R. Sweet Juliet. Roses are a red wheelbarrow plant because they do require a good amount of attention, pruning, feeding and sometimes spraying but still I would not be without them, because they are so rewarding.
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Easy to grow Spring and Summer flowering plants, advice as to the best climbing and scented plants to suit your garden.
Ideas for best Evergreen shrubs, Spring and Summer Flowering shrubs and fast-growing shrubs.
Advice on plants to attract bees and butterflies into your garden. Check out the 10 Best wildlife friendly plants and shrubs.
How to grow your own veg, including growing from seed and the best veg for growing in containers.
A month by month guide with top tips what to do in the garden each month. Seasonal monthly advice in the Sunday Gardener's Newsletter.
An easy step-by-step guide with illustrations on how to build a pond, choosing a pond liner, and attracting wildlife to your pond.
Pages of gardening tips including how to get rid of slugs and snails, what frost hardy means, when to use the Chelsea Chop and much more.
Regular posts with gardening chat on the Sunday Gardener's award-winning blog, including visitors' questions.
