Discover ten standout plants bringing flowers, foliage and vibrant colour to gardens in September 2026. September is the month when a surprising number of plants start to produce brightly coloured flowers. They take advantage of the late-season sun and mild conditions. Colour can also be found in the leaves of certain trees and shrubs [...]

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As the sun dips lower and the nights lengthen, October 2025 brings late-flowering perennials, autumn berries, and coloured autumn leaves. They produce a burst of bright colour to delight the eyes; here are ten of the very best this month:  1. Aster novae-angliae ‘Violetta’ Few plants bring as much late-season vibrancy as [...]

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In late summer and early autumn, Japanese anemone will put on a spectacular show. A perfect plant for September. Japanese anemone is sometimes known as the Windflower, or ‘daughter of the wind’. It is said that the wind helps the flowers to open up, and then blows away the petals after flowering finishes. [...]

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