The blooming best flowers for autumn months

We take a look at the best-performing flowers of the season

At its best during August and September, echinacea brings a vibrant colour splash to the garden and is loved by bees and butterflies. Picture: iStock

August is that time in the garden when many perennials are still giving of their best and filling the garden with colour, though the rest of the garden may be slowing down before autumn arrives.

Here’s a look at some of the best performing plants for August in the garden.