Autumn superstars steal the last of the limelight

There is still time for a blaze of glory in your garden before winter closes in

While many plants are fading fast, there are some that still hold interest for the gardener and will continue to do so for the next few weeks. All summer we have been inundated with dahlias and regaled with roses, but other plants from far-flung corners of the world are only getting into their stride now. Here are some showstoppers of the autumn garden.

1. Nerine bowdenii

When I moved to a new garden ...