Early Autumn Pinks

I've always loved the oranges, reds, yellows and magentas of hot summer planting, which perfectly straddle the bleaching heat of July through to August with the cooler tones of August through to September. I've planted some heleniums and asters to this end but I noticed today the garden has some wonderful dusky pinks which I absolutely love and I think look understated and beautiful as the season fades. I must confess to loving autumn and not terribly regretting leaving behind the hot humid conditions!

Achillea fading to a fantastic antique rose

Purple Sedum, loved by pollinators

Aster and Salvia

Echinacea purpurea

Scabiosa 'Crown'