THE garden in autumn has much more to offer than a few shortlived golden leaves and some bunches of red or orange berries. Autumn-flowering bulbs in a vast array of colours, shapes and sizes are long overdue for their moment in the spotlight and, conveniently, now is a good time to plant many of them.
There are a surprising number of bulbs that flower during autumn. Some look best in borders, others in grass, while several lend themselves better to containers. There are some for sunny spots, and ones that prefer a little shade. In fact, the options are so diverse that there’s no excuse for not having at least one variety in even the smallest garden.
The returns are relatively speedy with autumn-flowering bulbs.
