Summer is when the plant will show off these attractive features

archways and obelisks

cottage gardens and wildlife areas

Aucubas should be planted in moist

These perennials are little hardy and might need protection against cold in winter

Cotoneaster 'Queen of Carpets' Ceanothus 'Blue Sapphire' Summer is when the plantCotoneaster Queen of Carpets is an evergreen shrub which will bring an elegant mix of colour to proceedings, with small, glossy green leaves being the offset to pink and white flowering in the Summer months. The plant will also produce red fruit in Autumn and Winter to add yet more colour and, also, with the white blooms easily attracting bees, this shrub will also add benefits to nature. Cotoneaster should be planted in moist, well drained soil and