English Grass, botanically known as Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballarina White', is a compact and tuft-forming perennial that forms dense clumps of narrow, needle-shaped leaves. It produces globular flower heads in white shades that stand out clearly above the green foliage.

The plant blooms in spring and summer, usually from May to June, and thrives best in full sun. It is fully hardy and requires only light fertilisation, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

With a height of around 20–40 cm and a width of 10–30 cm, English Grass fits well at the front of perennial borders, in rock gardens or as an edging plant. It can also be used in pots, where its compact growth habit gives a neat and tidy impression.

Dark Mullein (Verbascum nigrum 'Album') is a perennial characterised by its upright growth habit and white flowers that appear from July to September. The plant can reach a height of about 80 to 200 cm depending on growing conditions and forms a striking vertical structure in the garden.

The leaves are green and oval, and the plant thrives best in full sun where it develops optimally. It prefers well-drained soil and a moderate level of fertilisation. Dark Mullein is completely hardy and therefore well suited to the Swedish climate.

The perennial is often used in gardens and parks where it can be planted singly or in groups with a spacing of about 45–60 cm. It pairs well with other summer-flowering perennials and contributes both height and a natural expression to the planting.

Japanese Anemone 'Andrea Atkinson' is an upright-growing perennial that produces elegant white flowers on slender stems. The flowers stand out clearly above the deeply lobed, dark green foliage, giving a light and airy impression in the garden.

The plant blooms from August to October and adds colour and structure to late-summer borders. It thrives best in light to partial shade and in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

The perennials grow to about 90 cm tall and spread slowly with short runners, making them suitable for forming small colonies. It can be used as a solitary plant or in groups and is also suitable as a cut flower.

With a planting density of about six plants per square metre, it can create a harmonious and full appearance in the perennial border.

Creeping evening primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa) is a low, clump-forming perennial that grows about 15–30 cm high and spreads slowly in the garden. It has narrow green leaves with reddish stems and a prostrate growth habit, making it suitable as ground cover or border plant.

The plant thrives best in a bright spot in full sun and in well-drained soil. It tolerates dry conditions and requires only minimal maintenance once established. For a full appearance, it is recommended to plant 4–6 plants per square metre.

Flowering occurs from June to September, when the plant produces large, bright yellow flowers that open in the evening and remain open until the next day. The flowers attract moths and other pollinating insects, contributing to a lively garden environment.

Creeping evening primrose is particularly suitable for rock gardens, slopes and sunny borders, where its flowers and foliage create a long-lasting play of colour during the summer.

Iris pseudacorus is a perennial plant that grows about 70 to 100 cm tall. It develops large yellow flowers with dark markings that stand out clearly in the garden during the flowering period from June to July.

The plant thrives best in full sun and requires moist to wet soil, making it ideal for placement by ponds, basins or other damp areas. It can be planted individually as a specimen plant or in smaller groups to create a natural look.

The leaves are green and upright, and the growth is moderate. Iris pseudacorus can also be used as a cut flower, but its main value lies in its ability to add structure and colour to the garden’s moist zones.

Spurge 'Purpurea' (Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea') is a compact, evergreen perennial characterised by its reddish foliage and its ability to retain colour and structure throughout the season. The plant thrives best in a light to partially shaded location and can, under sheltered conditions, retain its foliage all year round.

It grows to about 30–50 cm high and 20–30 cm wide, making it suitable as an edging plant or for creating contrast in borders. Planting density is recommended at 5–6 plants per square metre to achieve a full planting.

Flowering occurs from April to June, when the plant develops distinctive flowers in red and lime green, gathered in large clusters. It is suitable for cutting and can be used in bouquets.

The plant sap is toxic and should be handled with care. The species is fully hardy and grows at a moderate rate under suitable conditions.

Penstemon 'Garnet' is a perennial characterised by its dark red flowers and slender, upright growth form. The plant has green, lance-shaped leaves and flowers during the summer months, usually from July to August.

It thrives best in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. With a height of about 70–80 cm and a width of 20–30 cm, it fits well in perennial borders where it can create height and colour contrast.

Beardtongue can be used both in gardens and parks as well as in pots. It is fully hardy and suitable for cutting, making it useful as a cut flower in bouquets.

The plant has moderate growth and requires a moderate level of fertilisation to maintain healthy flowering throughout the season.

Steppe sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland') is a perennial plant that forms upright stems with dense spikes of blue-purple flowers. It grows to about 40 cm tall and is well suited for borders where it can add colour and structure during the summer.

The plant thrives best in a bright and sunny location in well-drained soil. It tolerates dry conditions once established and requires only limited maintenance. If the withered flower spikes are removed regularly, the flowering period can be extended into late summer.

Steppe sage is suitable for cutting and is often used in bouquets. It has aromatic, fragrant foliage and attracts many pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a good choice for insect-friendly gardens.

With a planting density of 5–6 plants per square metre, it forms a dense and harmonious border. It is fully hardy and suitable for both private gardens and parks.

Red coneflower (Echinacea 'Tomato Soup' (r)) is a perennial that adds a warm orange-red colour and a pleasant scent to the garden. The plant usually grows 60–80 cm tall and 20–40 cm wide, making it suitable as a mid- or background plant in borders.

It thrives best in full sun and should be planted about 40 cm apart to ensure good air circulation. The flowers are 10–12 cm in diameter and appear from July to September. The leaves are green and lance-shaped, and the growth habit is upright and medium-sized.

Red coneflower is fully hardy in the Swedish climate and requires only moderate fertilisation. It is suitable both as an ornamental plant in perennial borders and as a cut flower. The variety is known for its long flowering period and ability to attract bees and butterflies.

The plant prefers well-drained soil and tolerates dry periods once established. It is generally resistant to diseases and pests and requires only minimal maintenance.

Mountain mint (Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta) is a low, upright-growing perennial that forms dense clumps of grey-green foliage with a characteristic spicy scent. The plant grows to about 30–50 cm high and 20–40 cm wide, making it suitable as ground cover or border plant in flower beds and along paths.

It thrives best in a bright or lightly shaded location with well-drained soil and flowers from July to October with small, light violet flowers. The flowers attract both bees and butterflies and contribute to a lively garden environment during summer and early autumn.

Mountain mint is hardy and requires only limited maintenance. It can be used as an ornamental plant but also as a herb, where the aromatic leaves can be used in cooking. Planting density is recommended at about 5–6 plants per square metre to achieve a dense cover.

The plant is known for its fragrance and its ability to form a low, green mat that suppresses weeds. It is also called Wild thyme and is one of the more versatile perennials for sunny gardens.

Edelweiss (Leontopodium soul. 'Alpina White') is a compact and slow-growing perennial characterised by its distinctive white flowers and grey-green, elongated leaves. The plant is naturally adapted to alpine conditions and thrives best in full sun with well-drained soil.

It grows to about 25 cm in height and spreads to a width of 20–30 cm. The flowers usually measure between 2 and 5 cm and appear in a white shade that provides a clear contrast in rockeries or on sunny slopes.

Edelweiss is completely hardy and suitable for use in alpine gardens, parks and as ground cover. It can also be used as a cut flower, where its blooms retain their shape and colour for a long time.

The plant requires minimal maintenance but thrives best when it gets plenty of sun and is not too moist. It is therefore ideal for dry, sunny areas where other plants may struggle to establish.

Gaura, botanically known as Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink', is a perennial characterised by its delicate pink flowers and light, upright growth habit. The plant grows to about 50–100 cm in height and spreads to around 30–50 cm.

The leaves are green and lance-shaped, giving the plant a light and airy appearance. It flowers during the summer months, usually from July to September, and the flowers sit on slender stems that move gently in the wind.

Gaura thrives best in sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is well suited for planting in gardens and parks, but can also be used in pots where it adds a natural and flowering expression.

The plant is moderately hardy and has a moderate growth rate. It can be used as a cut flower and contributes a light and romantic feel to floral arrangements.

Leadwort (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) is a compact, ground-covering perennial that forms dense clumps in borders, pots and parks. It grows to about 25 cm high and 20–40 cm wide, making it suitable as an edging plant or for filling gaps in plantings.

The plant thrives best in full sun and ordinary garden soil with a medium nutrient content. It is completely hardy in the Danish climate and requires only moderate fertilisation. Leadwort grows to a medium height and forms a dense ground cover that can help keep weeds away.

The flowers are blue and measure 1–5 cm in diameter. They appear from August to September and provide a clear splash of colour in late summer. The leaves are green and oval, and in autumn they take on a reddish hue that adds extra colour to the garden.

When planting, a spacing of about 50–55 cm between plants is recommended to achieve a dense and uniform result. Leadwort is suitable for gardens, parks and pots, where it can be used as ground cover or as part of a multi-layered planting.

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla erythropoda) is a compact perennial that grows to about 25 cm tall and thrives in both sun and partial shade. It is known for its soft, slightly hairy leaves that can collect small water droplets along the leaf edge, giving a characteristic, dewy appearance.

The plant flowers from June to September with small lime-coloured to yellow-green flowers in loose clusters. It works well as ground cover and can be planted at a density of about 9 plants per square metre to achieve a uniform cover.

Lady's Mantle is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant that copes with many conditions – from sunny to shady locations. It is suitable for borders, edges and nature-inspired gardens where it contributes structure and colour throughout the growing season.

The decorative leaves and flowers can be used in bouquets and decorations, and the plant requires only minimal care. It is therefore a practical choice for garden owners who want a green and lush look without much maintenance.

Scabiosa 'Perfecta' (Scabiosa caucasica) is a perennial that develops large violet-blue flowers on slender but strong stems. The plant flowers from June to October and adds a light and elegant structure to the garden.

It thrives best in a bright location with full sun and in well-drained soil. The leaves are dark green and deeply lobed, giving the plant a characteristic appearance even outside the flowering period.

With a height of around 70 cm and a planting density of 5–6 plants per square metre, it is suitable both as a background plant in the perennial border and as part of a dense flower group. It is also suitable for cutting, as the flowers retain their shape and colour in a vase.

Scabiosa 'Perfecta' is popular among bees and hoverflies, making it a good choice for those who want to promote biodiversity in the garden.

Burning Love (Lychnis chalcedonica) is a perennial characterised by its upright stems and flat flower clusters in bright orange-red shades. The plant grows to about 100 cm tall and has oval, fresh green leaves that form a dense and harmonious growth.

Perennials bloom in June and July and can continue into late summer. It thrives best in full sun and in ordinary garden soil, where it develops best with a medium level of fertilisation. It is fully hardy and therefore suitable for most British gardens.

Burning Love is often used in perennial borders, gardens and parks, and it is also suitable as a cut flower thanks to its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms. With its upright growth form and striking colour, it adds life and structure to flower beds.

Avens 'Nordek' (Geum heldreichii) is a dense, ground-covering perennial that forms small colonies and adds structure to borders. It grows to about 30–40 cm tall and often has evergreen leaves that maintain the plant’s visual value year-round.

Flowering occurs in June–July, when the plant produces bright orange flowers, followed by decorative, hairy seed heads. Under favourable conditions, a smaller second flowering may occur in late summer.

The plant thrives best in sun or light shade and prefers well-drained soil that is not too dry. It is suitable as ground cover and can be planted at a density of 7–9 plants per square metre.

Avens attracts a range of pollinators, including bumblebees, solitary bees, hoverflies, and butterflies seeking nectar from the flowers. It is therefore a good choice for gardeners who wish to promote biodiversity.

With its moderate growth and ability to form green clumps, it fits well in perennial borders, edging plantings, and as part of mixed plantings where it contributes warm colours and natural fullness.

Field Scabious (Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget') is a perennial that forms low clumps and produces dark red flower heads 1–5 cm in diameter. The flowering period extends from June to September, adding intense colour to the garden during summer.

The plant usually grows 20–40 cm high and wide and has dark green, lobed leaves that form a dense and decorative mat. It is well suited as a border plant or for the front of perennial beds, where it can be planted about 50 cm apart.

Field Scabious thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires only moderate fertilisation and is fully hardy, making it suitable for both gardens and parks. The species is known for its robustness and ability to withstand dry conditions.

Japanese Primula, botanically known as Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom', is a perennial originating from moist forest areas in East Asia. It is known for its elegant flowers in soft pink shades, which appear in tiers on tall stems during early summer.

The plant has elongated, green leaves that form a dense clump at ground level. It prefers partial shade and moist, nutrient-rich soil, where it can develop into a stable and long-lived perennial.

With a height of about 50–60 cm and a width of 20–40 cm, it is well suited for planting by streams, in woodland beds, or in other moist garden areas. The flowers, measuring 3–5 cm in diameter, add a light and natural expression to the planting.

Japanese Primula is fully hardy under Swedish conditions and requires only minimal maintenance, apart from keeping the soil moist during the growing season.

Rose campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a perennial characterised by its grey-blue, elongated leaves and upright growth habit. The plant creates a striking contrast in the border with its dark red flowers, which usually measure 1–5 cm in diameter.

Flowering occurs from June to September, providing a long period of colour in the garden. It grows to about 50–100 cm tall and 20–30 cm wide and should be planted about 55 cm apart for optimal growth.

Rose campion thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is fully hardy and requires only moderate fertilisation, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners who want a robust and decorative plant.

With its upright growth habit and silvery-grey foliage, Rose campion works well as a contrast plant in perennial borders, and it can also be used as a cut flower.

Culver’s Root, botanically known as Veronicastrum virginicum, is a perennial plant that forms tall, straight stems with whorled, narrow leaves. The plant grows to about 120 cm tall and requires no staking, despite its slender and upright growth habit.

It thrives best in a bright and sunny location where it develops its characteristic flower spikes in light blue-purple colours from July to September. The flowers are densely packed in long, pointed clusters that give a light and elegant expression in the border.

The plant is recommended to be planted with about three specimens per square metre to achieve a dense and harmonious appearance. After flowering, decorative seed heads form that can be used in bouquets and decorations while adding structure to the garden during autumn.

Culver’s Root is known for attracting butterflies, hoverflies and bees, making it a valuable choice for those who want to promote biodiversity in the garden.

Autumn Catchfly, botanically known as Silene schafta 'Splendens', is a low, compact perennial that forms a dense ground cover. The plant grows to about 20 cm tall and has an even, moderately strong growth habit.

It thrives best in sun to partial shade and in ordinary, well-drained garden soil. Flowering occurs from August to September, when the plant is covered with dark pink flowers that add colour to the late summer garden.

Autumn Catchfly is particularly suitable for rock gardens, border plantings and as ground cover between larger plants. With about nine plants per square metre, a quick and dense cover is achieved that helps keep weeds away.

The leaves are green to dark green and lance-shaped, and the plant is fully hardy under Swedish conditions. It requires only moderate fertilisation and minimal maintenance, making it suitable for both experienced and new garden owners.

Creeping Bellflower 'Catharina' (Campanula port. 'Catharina') is a low, compact perennial that forms a dense green mat over the ground. It grows to about 15 cm high and is well suited as ground cover in borders, rock gardens, or along edges, where it can create a uniform and lush impression.

The plant thrives best in a light or slightly shaded location and prefers well-drained soil. It has a high planting density of 7–9 plants per square metre, which provides effective ground coverage and reduces weed growth.

Flowering occurs from June to July, often with a smaller second bloom in August and September. The many violet, bell-shaped flowers cover the plant in large quantities and add colour and life to the garden during the summer.

Creeping Bellflower 'Catharina' is suitable as ground cover in bright locations, where it contributes structure and colour during much of the growing season.

Iris versicolor is a perennial that naturally grows in moist areas and along waterways. It is known for its characteristic blue-violet flowers and its ability to form large, dense stands over time.

The plant thrives best in moist or wet soil and can even be planted in shallow water, where both roots and parts of the leaves stand below the water surface. This makes it suitable for use in garden ponds, rain beds, and swampy parts of the garden.

As a perennial plant, Iris versicolor returns year after year and can over time create a natural and lush expression in the garden. It is particularly appreciated for its robustness and its ability to adapt to different moisture levels.

Spurge 'Purpurea' (Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea') is a low, upright-growing perennial characterised by its reddish foliage and evergreen nature under sheltered conditions. The plant grows to about 30–50 cm high and 20–30 cm wide, forming a dense, compact growth habit.

It thrives best in partial shade to shade and prefers well-drained soil. The foliage has a red-green hue that provides contrast in plantings, and from April to June the plant produces small green-yellow flowers in clusters that add life and structure to the garden.

Spurge 'Purpurea' is suitable for edging, pots, and as part of woodland beds. The recommended planting density is 5–6 plants per square metre to achieve a full planting. The plant sap is toxic and should be handled with care.

The plant is fully hardy and requires minimal maintenance. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, where it contributes colour and texture throughout the growing season.

Lupin 'Gallery Yellow' is a perennial plant that forms upright flower spikes with bright yellow flowers during the summer months. The flowers are about 10–25 cm long and emit a light fragrance that attracts insects.

The plant usually grows 50–70 cm high and 20–40 cm wide. It has green, divided leaves and an upright growth habit, making it suitable for planting in borders, along paths, or as a background plant in perennial beds.

It thrives best in sun or partial shade and should be planted about 45 cm apart to ensure good air circulation. The soil should be well-drained, and the plant responds positively to moderate fertilisation. It is fully hardy and suitable for both gardens and parks.

As part of the 'Gallery' series, this lupin is known for its compact growth and rich flowering, making it a reliable choice in many types of plantings.