Plantsman’s favourites

Head gardener Tom Brown chooses his ten favourite plants for November

I grow this charming plant for its coppercoloured foliage, which comes into its own in autumn and winter. In summer the finely feathered foliage is punctuated by small, yellow flowers that in autumn develop into attractive red burrs. It makes a wonderful groundcover plant but doesn’t like to be overshadowed by others. It’s best grown in a gravel garden with plenty of light and air. It can also be used to great effect between paving slabs, as it is robust enough to tolerate being occasionally trodden on.

Height 10-20cm.

Origin Garden origin (species from New Zealand).

Conditions Well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness RHS H5, USDA 7a-8b†. Season of interest Interesting foliage throughout the year.