28/07/2026
🌟 LEE’S TOP THREE! 🌿🌸
We caught up with Lee, our resident plant expert here at Dronfield Garden Centre, to get his top recommendations for late-summer colour! ☀️🌼 If your borders or pots need a mid-season boost, Lee’s picked out three reliable, high-impact plants that thrive right now through autumn! 🍂✨
Here is what Lee has to say about his top picks: 👇
1️⃣ Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' 🌻
🗣️ "If you want non-stop golden colour late into the season, you can't go wrong with 'Goldsturm'. It loves full sun, holds up amazingly well against late-summer weather, and keeps blooming straight through until the first frosts. An absolute magnet for pollinators, too!" 🐝💛
2️⃣ Hydrangea paniculata 'Redlight' 🌺
🗣️ "Panicle hydrangeas are built for late summer! What I love about 'Redlight' is how the lime-green flower heads gradually transform into deep rosy-pink tones as the weeks go on. It’s compact, super hardy, and ideal for pots or smaller garden borders." 🪴🌸
3️⃣ Helenium 'Short & Sassy' 🍂
🗣️ "True to its name, this one stays nice and sturdy without needing staking. It’s packed with warm orange and yellow tones that just scream late summer. Bees absolutely love it, and it'll keep pushing out fresh blooms right into autumn." 🐝🔥
📍 Pop down to Dronfield Garden Centre this week to grab Lee’s top picks while stocks last! 🛒🏡