Clematis 'Tumaini' rockgarden-narcissus while the nectar-rich blooms of

while the nectar-rich blooms of Weigela 'Alexandra' are a hit with pollinators who’ll visit daily for their sugary fix

versatility

oval flower heads

a final encore before winter’s rest

When there are so many gorgeous varieties it can be pretty hard to decide

Clematis 'Tumaini' rockgarden-narcissus while the nectar-rich blooms ofClematis 'Tumaini' is proof that good things often come in compact packages. This small but spirited leather flower climbs to around 1. 2 metres, making it a perfect choice for patios, containers or modest trellises where larger clematis might run amok. Its mid green foliage forms a neat backdrop to the real attractionlarge, mauve purple blooms with richly coloured dark pink centres that open in late spring and early summer. Each petal has a velvety