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These proven performers can handle heat, shade, drought and more – but some do come with a warning!

Liz Zorab shares her pick of the sky-reaching stars that are easier to look after

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Hardy fuchsias bring jewel-like droplets of enduring colour delicately suspended in borders to brighten the September garden

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

Liz Zorab picks her favourite self-seeding and spreading plants for easier gardening