Bring the Wow to Your Summer Garden
It’s a common belief that gardens lose their charm once spring fades—but your garden can be just as vibrant and full of life in summer and beyond. At Stoneman’s, we’re passionate about colour year-round, and right now we have an incredible selection of summer-flowering perennials that thrive through the warmer months and return even stronger year after year.
Whether you're entertaining alfresco or simply enjoying your garden at dusk, these stunning performers will light up your landscape.
Summer Stars to Try
Agastache (Hummingbird Mint)
Add bold colour and fragrance with varieties like Agastache ‘Sweet Lili’, a standout Aussie hybrid with apricot-blushed amethyst blooms, or Agastache ‘Blue Boa’ with its deep violet-blue flower spikes.
Coneflowers (Echinacea & Rudbeckia)
A must for summer gardens!
- Rudbeckia laciniata towers up to 2m with golden petals and dark centres.
- Echinacea ‘Rich Red’ opens in vibrant orange-red, deepening to a sultry crimson.
- Echinacea ‘Magnus Superior’ boasts huge pink blooms, while ‘Double Decker’ surprises with quirky two-tiered flowers.
Globe Thistle
(Echinops ritro ‘Taplow Blue’)
Bee magnets and fantastic cut flowers, their spiky blue orbs bring striking texture and structure to garden beds.
Sea Holly (Eryngium ‘Oxford Blue’)
Perfect for coastal or dry inland gardens, this tough perennial features dramatic steely blue blooms and spiky foliage adored by beneficial insects.
Pink Statice (Limonium peregrinum)
A true survivor—heat- and frost-tolerant with delicate papery pink flowers perfect for drying and feeding late-season pollinators.
Grasses: Movement & Texture
No modern perennial garden is complete without ornamental grasses.
- Panicum ‘Iron Maiden’ is a standout Aussie variety with steel-blue foliage, purple tips, and soft fawn flower heads that glow in late light.
- Miscanthus ‘Kleine Fontane’ (Little Fountain) features elegant green blades with silver midribs and soft, airy plumes.
- Miscanthus ‘Gold Bar’ offers striking striped foliage for bold contrast.
More to Love
- Queen of the Meadow (Filipendula palmata nana) floats fairy-floss pink blooms above delicate foliage—a whimsical favourite of bees.
- Veronicastrum (Culver’s Root) brings height and elegance. Try ‘Lavendelturm’ for soft mauve spikes or Veronicastrum sibiricum for a cool, icy blue accent.
At Stoneman’s, you’ll also find a wide variety of summer-flowering perennials to suit every garden style—from bold and bright to soft and romantic. Whether you're looking for drought-tolerant natives, pollinator magnets, or structural grasses, our nursery is bursting with inspiration to keep your garden thriving through summer and beyond. Come in and explore the full range!
Now is the perfect time to plant these summer stunners. Not only will they bring lasting beauty and structure to your garden, but they’ll also create a haven for bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators.
At Stoneman’s, our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help you choose the perfect plants for your space, offering expert advice to ensure your garden thrives.
Let your garden sizzle with colour, texture, and life — only at Stonemans.
