I love the leaves of lupins they're so interesting so even when they're not in flower, I find them beautiful. Have you thought about putting in Western Bleeding Heart? They flower all summer long, they are usually a staple in my gardens. Sedum Autumn Joy is a great fall bloomer with pink flowers. What about letting a late blooming Clematis meander through your flowerbed? I've done that before. And don't forget those awesome wave petunias to fill in and spread around your bed as well.... just a few plants go a long way into putting impact in a garden because they spread so well. When I first saw those petunias years and years ago, they were selling them mainly as hanging basket plants. I instead decided to plant them in my garden proper and people would always stop by to ask what that pretty purple flower was in my garden :D .

Thanks for the ideas, I never thought of putting wave petunias into the ground - I've only seen them in pots - sometimes I don't think well outside "the box". What kind of clematis do you suggest that could "meander" - I like that thought - I'm testing a trellis of morning glories at the back - placed in a container 'cause they will take over my little space if I'm not careful. Thanks again

Fern