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Best Shrubs and Plants for September
Hydrangea
The fading heads of Hydrangea look impressive at this time of year. Hydrangea do belong to the select group of plants and shrubs which are very long flowering.
There are many types of Hydrangea for images and growing tips, click here.
Colourful Acers
In autumn Acers make a spectacular splash of colour, a diverse genus with over 120 varieties varying significantly in size.
If you want the colour of Acers but do not have room for a large tree, check out A. palmatum dissectum of which there are many varieties such as 'Ever Red' Tree, a beautiful weeping Acer which is compact reaching around 1m. Many of the smaller Acers are suitable to grow in containers.
Colchicum Autumn crocus
A crocus for autumn?
This is Colchicum, the autumn crocus, which has multiple purple flowers appearing on stems ahead of the leaves. Only around .15 high, just like their spring namesake, Colchicums are ideal for naturalising in grasses or in containers for autumn colour.
Autumn in the Veg Plot
In autumn you can plant onions and garlic, the latter especially benefits from a good cold spell. If your ground is heavy, the bulbs could rot over winter in which case plant in containers but leave outside in sheltered area. You can also plant winter lettuces although when the weather gets bad the lettuces may need cloche protection/
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Easy to grow Spring and Summer flowering plants, advice as to the best climbing and scented plants to suit your garden.
Ideas for best Evergreen shrubs, Spring and Summer Flowering shrubs and fast-growing shrubs.
Advice on plants to attract bees and butterflies into your garden. Check out the 10 Best wildlife friendly plants and shrubs.
How to grow your own veg, including growing from seed and the best veg for growing in containers.
A month by month guide with top tips what to do in the garden each month. Seasonal monthly advice in the Sunday Gardener's Newsletter.
An easy step-by-step guide with illustrations on how to build a pond, choosing a pond liner, and attracting wildlife to your pond.
Pages of gardening tips including how to get rid of slugs and snails, what frost hardy means, when to use the Chelsea Chop and much more.
Regular posts with gardening chat on the Sunday Gardener's award-winning blog, including visitors' questions.
