
The heatwave may still be unbearable in some parts of southern Europe – but you can enjoy a touch of the Mediterranean without sizzling in your own garden, with some thoughtful planting.
Drought-loving plants always conjure up images of the Med, from hot pink pelargoniums to vivid blue agapanthus, spiky sea holly and sizzling red crocosmia, hardy hibiscus and fragrant rosemary and lavender.