Hydrangea paniculata

These trendy shrubs are full of flower power now and there’s a great diversity within this much-loved group of plants, says Val Bourne

Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen

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

Tilly Ware visits Knoll Gardens in Dorset, which offers a masterclass in how to make your garden stay beautiful for longer

Break up the border blues with shimmering grasses and airy blooms that dance in the breeze