'Party Dress' works easily into any pastel border scheme but it also looks beautiful with the autumnal tones of nearby shrubs or trees. The flowers are wonderful for cutting and should be picked in early morning just as the buds are beginning to open. In Zones 5 and 6 Japanese Anemone are best planted before midsummer so that plants can develop a good, deep root system before their first winter. Although tolerant of half day sun these dislike the dry shade conditions that can occur under large, shallow-rooted trees.

The delightful color effect of Japanese Painted Fern lends itself to combining with nearly anything. It looks particularly good when planted next to purple-leaved forms of Coral Bells (Heuchera) but can also hold its own near larger plants such as big, bold-leaved Hosta. Consider this plant also for use in large tubs and other containers, returning it to the garden for the winter months in cold winter regions. Clumps should normally reach a beautiful mature size by their third season.

'Jack Frost' is more tolerant of sun than the older variegated selections, but afternoon shade is a good idea in hot summer regions to prevent leaf scorch. A rich, moist organic soil is ideal, so this plant is perfect for combining with other woodland plants such as ferns or Hostas. It combines particularly well with spring-flowering bulbs, blooming at the same time then cleverly masking the dying bulb foliage later in the season. The rounded leaves remain attractive until well into the autumn, so this is a perennial with an extremely long season of interest.

The low and bushy habit makes this suitable for all kinds of garden uses, from edging pathways and borders to massing as a groundcover or tucking into beautiful mixed containers. It's the ideal underplanting to taller specimen-type plants such as fragrant Oriental lilies. 'Rozanne' will tolerate full sun conditions but in hot summer regions some afternoon shade will improve performance. A light pruning during midsummer will quickly rejuvenate plants if they stop flowering, but the habit is not floppy like with most older selections of Cranesbill Geranium. This performs best with a rich, loamy garden soil.

Blooming height is around two feet, the perfect height for the middle of a sunny border. Plants are tough and adaptable, well suited for using in large massed plantings around shrubs or on difficult steep slopes. Like most daylilies, 'Strawberry Candy' prefers the rich conditions of a well-prepared garden soil and regular watering but it will also tolerate poor soils and minimal irrigation. As a bonus, the colorful blooms are edible and can be used as a garnish or sprinkled into salads. This semi-evergreen selection may prove to be winter hardy into Zone 3 or colder.

This cries out to be combined with purple or red-leaved plants, to echo the intricate leaf vein pattern. Bold blue Hosta look even more intense with this splash of bright golden yellow nearby. Although evergreen in mild winter regions any tired-looking leaves can be easily tidied up in the spring with scissors before the new growth begins.

A bit of morning sun will really bring out amazing bright gold shades in this selection. Even in deep shade however, the variegation is still striking and colorful. 'June' works well as a medium-sized specimen plant, surrounded by lower groundcovers. It makes a stunning focal point in a large tub or container. For massing around shrubs and under trees this selection also performs beautifully. Like all hosta, its preference is for a rich, moist soil.

Use this plant as an interesting focal point along a sunny walkway or as a vertical accent in the rock garden. It requires the same growing conditions as a bearded iris, so a well-drained soil and full sun exposure are best. Clumps should be divided every few years in the summer to maintain vigor. Plants are sturdy enough to grow and winter in large tubs in all but the coldest winter regions, and the attractive leaves make an interesting addition to mixed container displays.

Sturdy and reliably evergreen in mild winter regions, 'Bressingham Purple' should be trimmed back hard immediately after flowering is finished. Pruning rejuvenates the foliage, maintains a compact size and also helps to prevent seed formation. When grown this way, plants are suitable as a border edging or for massing in bright shady areas along with bolder-leaved plants such as Hosta. Afternoon shade is recommended in regions with hot summers.

This plant is the perfect size for massing along the edge of a sunny border or using as a colorful rock garden specimen. It contrasts delightfully with the soft-yellow tones of Coreopsis 'Crème Brulee'. Spent flowers are easily sheared off after flowering, a quick job that's worth doing to encourage repeat blooming in late summer or fall. Like most other Salvia, this selection is very drought tolerant and may attract both butterflies and hummingbirds.