The Beth Chatto Handbook- Flowers for cutting

Few plants make quite such a dramatic statement in the garden as eremurus, commonly known as foxtail lilies or desert candles. Their towering flower spikes bring height, colour and a real sense of theatre to the border. In this week's feature we highlight two of our of our favourites.

Find out what the propagation and garden teams have been up to this week.

As October begins, the garden is still experiencing unusually warm temperatures, but the recent rain has revealed an encouraging lesson in resilience. Plants that appeared scorched and lifeless after the summer heat are beginning to produce fresh growth, highlighting the importance of patience and resisting the urge to cut back or replace plants too quickly.