8 plants to add to pots in September for instant colour

Chrysanthemums in container.

It’s been a long, hot summer, so no surprise that some areas of the garden are looking less than fabulous. Containers are often one of the first casualties come September with pots drying out and plants dying back.

But it’s not too late to breathe some life back into a tired garden with a splash of late-summer colour - and refreshing faded containers and pots is one of the easiest ways to do it. Simply choose the right combination of plants to add to pots in September and you can enjoy a burst of instant colour that will see your garden all through the autumn months.