6 new shrubs to plant this autumn

Choisya Apple Blossom (‘PmOOre09’)

A neat and compact plant with clusters of fragrant pink-backed white flowers opening from pink buds. The blooms are set against finely cut foliage that looks more delicate than that of other choisyas. H: 4ft (1.2m).

Physocarpus opulifolius Little Angel (‘Hoogi016’)

Dark-leaved varieties of ninebark are all the rage, but many grow too large. Less than half the height of most, this has coppery orange in the shoot tips, maturing to deep burgundy. H: 39in (1m).

Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Sunrise’

Good news: berberis are no longer boring! Narrow and upright (but not too tall); new growth is pink, then the leaves become a rich-red with a neat golden rim before turning crimson in autumn. H: 5ft (1½m).

Hydrangea runaway Bride Snow White (‘ushyd0405’)

This 2018 Chelsea Plant of the Year features arching growth that carries white lacecap flowers all along its branches from June to September. For large containers or sunny borders. H: 4ft (1.2m).

Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon (‘rwoods6’)

Flowers have white outer petals with magenta veins, plus a central cluster of white petals. Bloomed all summer for me (and still going strong). Good in large pots and sunny borders. H: 6ft (1.8m).

Lonicera periclymenum ‘Strawberries and Cream’

A super-scented honeysuckle that won’t take over! Makes a bush just 39in (1m) tall and across, which produces pink and white flowers from June to October. Ideal in a container by the door. H: 39in (1m).