Among the first Peonies to bloom, award-winner Peony 'Coral Charm' is exceptionally beautiful! The large, semi-double blossoms open from deep coral buds into bowl-shaped blooms, with elegantly incurved petals of glowing coral-peach, before gradually fading to pale ivory. They are borne in profusion on strong stems and are a real standout in the garden. Reliable and vigorous, this Peony grows in a bushy mound of glossy, dark green foliage reaching up to 24-36 in. in height (60-90 cm). Early Season Peony. Won multiple prestigious awards.

Among the first Peonies to bloom, Peony 'Abalone Pearl' is not only pretty but is also sweetly fragrant. A delight in the spring garden, 'Abalone Pearl' features warm coral-pink, semi-double, bowl-shaped blooms with a golden center. Literally glowing in the sunshine, its gracefully incurved petals gradually fade to cream with age. They are borne in profusion on strong stems and are a real standout in the garden. Up to 32 in. tall (80 cm). Early Midseason Peony

Itoh Peony 'Julia Rose' is a remarkable Intersectional Peony with magnificent single to semi-double blossoms changing color over time. Cherry red in bud, they open to orange and apricot, with delicate purple flushed edges, and fade later to yellow. A single plant can display 3 differently colored flowers at the same time, creating a spectacular display. Up to 4-6 in. wide (10-15 cm), the flowers are borne in profusion (expect 30 blooms!) on sturdy stems which do not require staking. Well presented above the lush foliage, the blooms are rich with a spicy fragrance'. An excellent garden plant for the spring garden. Up to 28 in. in height (70 cm). Midseason Peony

An exquisite addition to the spring border, Iris 'Poesie' stands out with its rosy pink standards, white falls superbly trimmed in rich amethyst-rose and conspicuous bright tangerine beards. Nicely ruffled, the blossoms of this early midseason Bearded Iris never fail to draw attention. Prolific and vigorous, 'Poesie' has a good bud count with 8-9 buds per stem and often multiple stems per rhizome, guaranteeing a long-lasting floral display. 32 inches tall (80 cm).

As compellingly attractive as royalty, 'Imperial Reign' is a striking midseason bearded iris with large gently ruffled, deep lavender blooms which gloriously contrast against the bright tangerine beards. This beauty is a profuse bloomer producing 9-10 buds, each with double- and triple sockets. A vigorous grower and a veritable standout in the spring garden. 37 inches tall (92 cm).

Regarded as an outstanding Iris by most Iris experts, multiple award-winning Iris 'Florentine Silk' is exquisitely beautiful with its delicately ruffled, soft peach-pink standards, elegantly sitting atop wide ruffled lavender falls with narrow pinkish blush around the edges. Carrot red in their throat, the beards are frosted with blue at the ends, offering a lovely contrast. The flowers of this midseason to late bloomer are quite huge, up to 6-8 in. (15-20 cm), and easily combine with most color themes! A very impressive grower, it won many major awards including the prestigious Dykes Medal. 40 inches tall (100 cm).

Well named, the onlooker is challenged not to have a crush on this beauty! Iris 'Absolute Crush' is ravishingly beautiful with its delicately ruffled, powder puff standards, slightly brushed with creamy yellow, and elegantly sitting atop pale jacaranda falls which contrast with the tangerine beard. Profuse bloomer with 3 double-socketed branches, this late bloomer will close the iris show with a stellar performance. It will romp your garden stage, demand the spotlight, and flower over several weeks without pause or fail. 36 inches tall (90 cm).

Tall and white, as suggested by its name, Allium 'Mont Blanc' is a splendid beauty with 4-inch wide (10 cm) umbels of pure-white flowers atop sturdy, upright stems. The foliage of basal, semi-erect strap-shaped grayish-green leaves is also quite ornamental. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this spectacular bulbous perennial enjoys long-lasting blooms and remains ornamental in the garden well into summer.

Reliable, disease-resistant, and delightfully fragrant, English Rose Sweet Juliet (Ausleap) is a beautiful shrub rose from David Austin, one of the most popular English roses in the UK. Extremely vigorous, this rose shrub sends up bountiful upright branches from the base, bearing lush green foliage and abundant medium-sized, double, shallow-cupped flowers in heavenly shades of glowing apricot. Their strong, heady fragrance varies with age, from tea rose through to a delicious peachy-citrus scent. Sweet Juliet is an excellent rose shrub of exceptional health and vigor that rarely succumbs to diseases.

Gracing the garden in late spring - early summer, Lupinus 'Manhattan Lights' (Lupine) features showy, erect spikes of densely packed, sweetly scented, purple and yellow flowers. Rising on sturdy stems above bushy clumps of palmate, bright green leaves, the flowers open up from the bottom over several weeks, hence providing a long blooming period. Hummingbirds and butterflies are endlessly attracted to them - as are most onlookers!