7 longest flowering plants for colour from August to autumn

We have a month or so until the summer ends and the shift begins, and it’s easy to feel a little downhearted about all of the stunning colours that summer can bring.

So now is the ideal time to look at what can still give you beautiful colour during this transitional period.

We asked our experts what they would have in their gardens to give them effortless colour from August to autumn. There are some wonderful varieties to choose from, including autumn perennials – which will you pick?

1. Japanese anemone

This is a variety that’s not mentioned as much as it should be. It’s...