Four favourite stylish plants

Parrotia persica

This deciduous tree comes into its own in autumn with scarlet, purple and amber foliage lasting into November.

Ivy

Ivy provides a rich habitat for insects and birds and acts as a dense backdrop or frame for more eye-catching plants.

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’

“Graceful, versatile and restful,” is how Sophie describes this grass.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Upright stems turn gold in autumn, producing attractive seed heads for winter interest.