Boma's huge range of summer perennial plants includes beloved cottage garden favourites alongside less familiar but highly garden-worthy species. Among the most popular are lavender for its fragrance and drought tolerance, salvia for upright flower spikes, Russian sage (Perovskia) for late-season silver and blue, and Giant Hyssop (Agastache) for pollinator value in mixed borders. Dahlias add bold flower colour from midsummer through early autumn, while Coreopsis and Sedum ensure structure persists into the cooler months. All are herbaceous perennials that return reliably each spring.

Most summer perennial plants prefer full sun and well drained soil, though many (including Geranium and Astrantia) are equally happy in partial shade. Once established, hardy perennials are drought tolerant and require little fuss through the growing season. Regular deadheading extends flowering summer long, encouraging a second flush of colour into late autumn. Flowering perennials such as Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' and Verbena bonariensis are particularly valuable for bees and butterflies, making them ideal for wildlife-friendly and cottage garden schemes.

Many gardeners begin with summer perennials and never look back. Our team curates perennial plants that hold garden merit season after season — from the blue flowers of Agapanthus 'Poppin Purple' to the yellow flowers of Rudbeckia and Coreopsis, each offering colour, structure, and texture. We also stock complementary annuals for instant impact alongside the perennials. Browse in store at Kentish Town to find the right perennials for your outdoor space, or shop online with fresh stock updated throughout the season.