It’s also possible to grow chrysanthemums from seed. Annelise recommends giving the annual, Chrysanthemum carinatum ‘Polar Star', a go: 'It’s one of my favourite annuals of all time.

It is your chance to shine at the annual Chrysanthemum and Coleus flower show. You need not have half-a-dozen Chrysanthemum and Coleus flower pots but even one pot, grown out of love for gardening ...