CELEBRATE
Shine a light on late bloomers that make the most of autumn warmth before the first frosts arrive
Late afternoon sun falls through the branches of a persimmon tree onto the still-exuberant grasses of this frothy border. The tall, russetcoloured seedheads of Eupatorium maculatum provide a foil for lipstick pink chrysanthemums ©GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski
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1 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Dronning Ingrid’ is a deciduous, clump-forming ornamental grass. It has an upright habit with soft, feathery panicles. H&S: 1.5m.
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2 Chrysanthemum ‘Oury’ is a hybrid that works beautifully as a cut flower, even at this time of year. It’s a prolific bloomer. H: 1.5m.
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3 Hylotelephium ‘Autumn joy’ is a magnet for pollinators in late summer but comes into its own in winter when the flowerheads add shape and texture to borders. H&S: 60cm.
PHOTOS: GAP PHOTOS, SHUTTERSTOCK
