Burning bushes
UNDER the glum grey skies of October, we need colour to lift our spirits. The leaves of acer, cherry, rowan and other select deciduous trees burn bright with flaming leaves, igniting the magic of autumn. In the average small garden, we can enjoy this seasonal display by planting shrubs that have fiery tints, and now is a good time to get them in the ground.
Even where space is limited, there are plenty of small shrubs that transform into burning) reaches just 20in (50cm), so it can be dotted through a border for patches of red when its foliage changes colour. The Chinese plumbago () also has red autumn leaves that show off its blue flowers.
