Maud’s key seasonal plants…

This is my favourite Japanese anemone. Relatively short in stature and gently creeping, with an indefinite spread, but not dominant in the company of suitably matched perennials such as persicarias or

Beyond fiery foliage and jewel-bright berries, these vibrant blooms keep plots glowing long into the chilliest months

Liz Zorab shares her favourite daisy-shaped flowers for late colour

There are many shrubs with magnificent autumn leaf colour that are easier to find room for than trees

Welcome the new season with colour and vibrancy

I love this time of the year with its glorious autumn colour. It’s when my borders are full of saturated reds and purples. Now my perennial plants have reached their full height, many flowering above