Grand finale of shimmering petals

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

Select good garden ‘doers’ that bring interest to your plot for many months

Free-flowering heleniums must be one of the most attractive candidates for the flower garden, producing branching sprays of abundant, velvety textured daisies in warm shades of yellow, orange, red and

Plant with sunny hues to weave rhythm, softness and sparkle through your garden borders

EXPECT TO PAY £5.50/ 9cm pot