Even though they are still in flower I cut them all hard back at the beginning to middle of July, give them a good watering and, within 2 weeks, they've produced fresh green leaves and 2 -3 weeks later they have flower buds. They can then be left to do their thing until well into autumn.
I am going to make a note of this on my list of 'Things to do differently in 2022.' I will have to underline the first bit, as even though I've been gardening for many decades I still find it hard to cut back plants in bloom. Time to toughen up, it's never too late! Thanks @Topbird.
"Phlox. Why has nobody recommended these?" They have. Erysimum is Phlox.
I've been outside for a while, and Agastache is another plant which might do well, although they're often finished by the end of this month, or early next month, so it'll depend on your conditions there @TheGreenMan.
Definitely worth cutting back some of the geraniums @Woodgreen, if you're in an area where you get time for them to come away and flower again. Always hard to do it though
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Erysimum is in Brassicaceae, Phlox is Polemoniaceae, so not sure why you say Eysimum is Phlox, FG.
Someone already mentioned Asters, which I agree with - Aster 'Monch' is one of the best. I really like 'Little Carlow' and Aster (Eurybia) divarata.
I'd definitely add Persicaria amplexicaulis to the list, some brilliant new varieties out there. They go from July to frosts.
Verbena bonariensis also goes on and on.
And there's Eupatorium too, there are some smaller new varieties (still quite big plants) e.g. 'Little Joe' which flower through August to October (and make good 'skeletons' in winter).
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Thanks @Topbird.
I grow Hydrangea, Agapanthus and Dahlias in pots. You can stick these where they give best effect.
They are all available in flower to buy now.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
They have. Erysimum is Phlox.
I've been outside for a while, and Agastache is another plant which might do well, although they're often finished by the end of this month, or early next month, so it'll depend on your conditions there @TheGreenMan.
Definitely worth cutting back some of the geraniums @Woodgreen, if you're in an area where you get time for them to come away and flower again. Always hard to do it though
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Someone already mentioned Asters, which I agree with - Aster 'Monch' is one of the best. I really like 'Little Carlow' and Aster (Eurybia) divarata.
I'd definitely add Persicaria amplexicaulis to the list, some brilliant new varieties out there. They go from July to frosts.
Verbena bonariensis also goes on and on.
And there's Eupatorium too, there are some smaller new varieties (still quite big plants) e.g. 'Little Joe' which flower through August to October (and make good 'skeletons' in winter).
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...