Summer in the garden means scent, colour and movement. And flowering plants are essential for that. They attract butterflies and bees, create atmosphere and give your garden or terrace character. Three real favourites that will make your summer heart beat faster are: Buddleya, Bougainvillea en HydrangeaEach with its own appearance, but all blooming profusely from spring until late autumn.
Buddleja – The Butterfly Bush Full of Life
De Buddleya, also butterfly bush, is one of the most grateful bloomers in the garden. It blooms from July to September with long, fragrant flower plumes in purple, pink, white or blue. And as the name suggests: it is irresistible to butterflies, bees and bumblebees.
Why choose Buddleja?
- Rich flowering, fragrant and colourful
- Butterfly magnet
- Strong, fast growing and easy to maintain
- Beautiful as a solitary or in a loose border
Care tips:
Prune back heavily in spring for compact, healthy growth. Place in the sun for the richest bloom, and water occasionally during dry periods.
Bougainvillea – Mediterranean color explosion
Do you want to bring that real holiday feeling to your garden or terrace? Then the Bougainvillea a dream plant. With its exuberant bloom and bright colours it is a real eye-catcher. In our climate it does best in a pot - perfect for a terrace, balcony or patio.
Why choose Bougainvillea?
- Summer colours in pink, purple, orange or white
- Rich flowering in lots of sun
- Ideal for in a pot or against a warm wall
- Instantly brings a Mediterranean atmosphere
Care tips:
Place it in a sheltered, sunny spot. Water regularly (but not wet feet) and feed it during flowering. In the winter, let it overwinter in a light spot, frost-free.
Hydrangea – Lush and Elegant
De Hydrangea (hortensia) is a classic that should not be missing in any garden. Whether you like balls or plumes, white or blue, romantic or modern – there is always a hydrangea that suits you. They flower for a long time and give structure to borders, paths or pots.
Why choose Hydrangea?
- Long flowering period from summer to autumn
- Choice of ball, umbel and plume-shaped flowers
- Beautiful in open ground and large pots
- Ideal for partial shade and morning sun
Care tips:
Water regularly, especially in dry weather. Farmer's hydrangeas (macrophylla) flower on old wood - prune carefully. Panicle hydrangeas (paniculata) flower on one-year-old wood - you can cut these back considerably in the spring.
Combination tips for colour and contrast
- Combine Buddleya with ornamental grasses and Echinacea for a natural, butterfly-friendly border
- Zet Bougainvillea in a terracotta pot next to an olive tree and lavender for a Mediterranean corner
- Plant Hydrangeas in groups along a path or in a semi-shade border with hostas and ferns
Ready for a garden full of colour, fragrance and summer life?
Whether you are brightening up a patio or filling a border: with Buddleja, Bougainvillea and Hydrangea you can give your outdoor space instant atmosphere. Discover our selection of flowering plants – delivered ready to plant, straight from our nursery.
