The Agapanthus is an African lily and is also known as ‘September Heaven’. Its beautiful blue spherical inflorescence is very distinctive. It blooms from July-September.

The Agapanthus is a real sunbather and is very suitable for placing in a pot on the terrace or balcony. It needs a lot of water, but does not like wet feet. So make sure that (excess) water can drain away. To produce flowers, this plant needs a little help in the form of nutrition (fertiliser).

Alstroemerias love sunshine. So give them a spot on the terrace, balcony or in the garden where they receive regular sunlight. Make sure you water them regularly, then the Alstroemeria will continue to produce new shoots.

After flowering, you can prune the plant to about 20 cm above the ground. Alstroemeria is moderately hardy. So make sure you protect the plant during the winter period.

Buddleja likes to stand in the sun, which also has a beneficial effect: the more sunlight, the more profusely it will flower! The butterfly bush starts flowering in late summer (from August). Under these first flower panicles, you will immediately find new flower buds.

It pays to keep an eye on the butterfly bush. By cutting away spent flowers daily, you encourage the shrub to keep producing new flower buds. It can then continue to flower until October!

The botanical name Digitalis literally means finger. Because the plant’s flower fits exactly around your finger, it is also called Thimbleweed.

A compact and vigorous plant, Digitalis Panther blooms for a long time; continuously from early spring to late autumn. The nectar from its flowers is hugely attractive to bees and bumblebees, contributing to the vitality of these pollinators.

For those looking for a richly flowering perennial, Gaillardia is the perfect match. Gaillardia stays compact and combines beautifully with other perennials.

Give it a sunny spot and regular watering, and it will delight you with its brightly coloured flowers from June to September. Gaillardia overwinters with its roots in the soil and will flower again the following year.

The Hydrangea or hydrangea, is native to China and Japan. This stylish and easygoing plant symbolises gratitude grace, beauty and abundance.

The Hydrangea likes to stand in the sun, but the soil must be moist enough. After flowering, this plant can be placed in open ground and is then hardy.

This plant-derived from African Savannas-is named after the German botanist Kniphof. The Kniphofia is also known as fire arrow, a logical name for this energetic bloomer!

The Kniphofia prefers a sunny spot and likes a moist soil. To enjoy the plant for as long as possible, remove the spent flowers and leave the leaves on the plant over the winter. In severe frosts, however, it is advisable to cover the plant.

Limonium is a real butterfly magnet and thrives best in a sunny spot. It is important that Limonium gets plenty of water, especially if it is in a pot on the terrace or balcony.

Limonium is very easy to maintain and with the right care it will continue to produce new flower shoots well into September. A beautiful perennial that you can enjoy year after year!

With its brightly coloured berries, Nertera really is the sunshine in the house. Its orange, yellow and white berries contrast with its fresh green leaves.

Give Nertera a bright spot in the house and water it regularly by placing it in a bowl of water so that the roots can fill with water.

Perovskia is a rewarding, flowering shrub whose lush appearance makes it a perennial filler in the garden. You make Perovskia happy with a sunny spot and regular watering.

Every spring you can prune it back to about 30 cm above the ground. In the summer months it will bloom profusely and reach a height of about 100 cm. You can enjoy its lavender-coloured flowers until October.

Salvia comes from the Latin ‘Salvere’, or ‘make healthy’ or ‘save’. The Romans called it a ‘sacred herb’ because of its cleansing properties.

Salvia can be grown in a sunny to -very light- shaded spot. Salvia Lake is an annual flowering plant. Salvia Nemorosa is hardy, if you cut the stems back slightly immediately after flowering, it will flower again!

Stephanotis symbolises ‘marital bliss’, hence it is also known as a wedding flower. It is also one of the most fragrant flowers in the world and is therefore offered at AltaNova in a mix together with Jasmine.

Stephanotis likes to be in a spot with plenty of light and may be watered regularly. When the flowers open, they are wonderfully fragrant.

Trachelospermum, or Tuscan Jasmine, is best placed against a wall, fence or climbing frame. Indeed, this attractive garden plant is a real climber and uses its tendrils to attach itself to its surroundings.

Trachelospermum likes a place in the sun or half shade and is hardy, but needs to be protected during severe frosts. In addition, make sure that the soil is well-drained so that the roots do not remain in water.

Traditionally considered a sacred herb, Verbena has been praised for its medicinal properties since the Middle Ages. The plant is said to help heal the ‘wounds of iron weapons’, hence the name Ironweed.

Verbenas like warm and sunny spots in the garden, preferably sheltered. This plant -despite its slender appearance- is a very strong plant with a long flowering period. In the garden, it is also very attractive to butterflies and bees.