Late bloomers bejewel the autumn borders

For blooming brilliance and longevity when you most need it, you can’t beat flowering sages

Salvias, well, one salvia for sure, have been cultivated from time immemorial. Salvia officinalis, culinary sage, is a constituent of most herb gardens. It comes from the sunny slopes of the Mediterra

Dazzling, aromatic and resilient, salvias are garden stars. Mike Palmer looks at how to keep these easy-care, high-impact plants thriving all year

Vibrant blooms for end-of-season splendour

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring

Lift your spirits and your landscape with easy pops of colour in any border