autumn colour

Cotinus ‘Grace’

Cotinus: smoke bushes to grow for autumn colour

Bold autumn tints and early plumes of flower make the cotinus, or smoke bush, an indispensable shrub in the garden. Shrub expert Andy McIndoe advises on how to grow them. Photographs by Richard BloomShow more

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These are the gardens to visit in autumn for the best fiery autumnal displays

Where can you enjoy a magnificent autumn display? Here are our recommended gardens to visit to see the season at its bestShow more