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30 Best Fall Flowers to Plant in Your Autumn Garden 2022

Although springtime is known for fields of colorful tulips and daffodil flowers, that doesn’t mean that autumn can’t be full of activity in the garden with planting and blooming fall flowers. In fact, fall is a great time for annuals, perennials and evergreen shrubs to shine. Some popular fall flowers include colorful mums, dahlias, purple pansies and yes, even bright yellow sunflowers!

While many of these fall flowers peak in mid-summer and continue to share their beauty into autumn, others will be in bloom until the first hard frost. If you are a beginner gardener and are wondering how to plant a fall garden, leave it to us to walk you through each fall flower’s needs. We also recommend that you follow the USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zones, which provides helpful information on what and when to plant based on where you live. You can also get additional guidance by checking with your local nursery to help you determine which annuals or perennials are best to plant for your autumn garden. You’ll likely want to start planning late spring or early summer to ensure that you’ll have plenty options and time for your new plants to establish its roots before the first frost comes (but be sure to check with each plant's needs).

So with a little planning and guidance, it’s time to put on those gardening gloves and get planting for a thriving garden full of fall flowers!

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Chrysanthemums (Mums)

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The quintessential fall flower, you can pick up mums for (practically) a dime a dozen at the grocery store. Set the pots in bright, indirect light and water consistently throughout autumn. To keep 'em blooming (and looking neat), cut off buds as they wilt.

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Balloon Flower

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As its name suggests, these gorgeous flowers—which can be found in shades of blue, white, and pink—resemble hot-air balloons before they blossom. While they do well with full sun, they can also thrive in partial shade.

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Goldenrod

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Goldenrod is a striking weed-like plant that favors full sun and soil that's well drained. But beware if you suffer from allergies, as their pollen can cause a runny nose and itchy eyes.

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Dusty Miller

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This fluffy silver plant, which is also known as Jacobaea Maritima, would make for an unexpected addition to your garden. Give it full sun and keep it well-drained to stay healthy.

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Hardy Fuchsia

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If your garden needs a burst of color, look no further than hardy fuchsia, which is also referred to as fuchsia magellanica. Keep in mind that the right soil—not too dry, moist, or hot—is key for this type of flower.

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Sumac

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With well-drained soil, these hardy red flowers can grow up to 30 feet tall. They're available in a slew of varieties, so you're sure to find the perfect type to add visual interest to your garden.

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Amaranthus

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Amaranthus produces gorgeous tassel-like flowers each fall that look great in arrangements — both fresh-cut and dried. Grow this annual in full sun or part shade, advises the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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Dahlias

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Certain varieties will keep on bloomin' from mid-summer into fall. Pick orange- and red-tinted varieties for autumn bouquets, but dahlias come in just about every color under the sun.

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Cornflower

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You'll love these bright-blue beauties as much as the birds and butterflies do. For continued flowering, deadhead spent blooms.

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Pansies

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Pansies can't tolerate heat, but they can withstand the winter. Plant 'em at the end of summer and they'll bloom until a hard frost. Then expect to see their smiling faces pop up again in the spring.

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Celosia

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Also known as cockscomb, Celosia cristata produces crested flowerheads several inches wide well into autumn. Its relative Celosia plumosa, on the other hand, produces feathery-like plumes — another fall favorite.

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Sunflowers

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They may peak mid-summer, but most sunflowers will keep shooting up, up, up even as the weather cools. Harvest when the seeds start to turn brown, or the backs of the seed heads turn yellow. You'll have to beat the birds to them, however.

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Canna

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The tropical flowers and lush leaves reach up to 8 feet high and can dazzle from May until October, depending on the type and place. Plant dwarf varieties in containers and bring them inside over the winter to enjoy them year-round.

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Cosmos

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Your kitchen will never go without flowers if you plant a bed of pink cosmos. They make for great bouquets from spring until first frost. Bonus: Finished blooms can self-seed in your garden for even more stems.

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Gomphrena

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If you struggle with dry or clay soil, give this drought-resistant species a try. Gomphrena globosa generally grows about a foot tall and lasts until frost sets in.

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Verbena

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These tiny beauties flower profusely until first frost, brightening beds, borders, and hanging baskets even in part shade. They'll even tolerate the hot, dry summer days in the South leading up to a cooler fall.

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Dianthus

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The genus name comes from the the Greek words dios, meaning divine, and anthos, meaning flower. Extremely fitting, no? Cut them for long-lasting bouquets and continued blooming.

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Rudbeckia

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These sunflower-like beauties will love the brightest spot in your garden. Sow the seeds directly in the soil at any point in the summer to get some splashy autumn blooms.

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Helenium

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They don't just look pretty. Helenium also repels deer and stops rabbits from munching on other flowers in your bed.

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Ornamental Peppers

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Fair warning that you shouldn't try to eat these, as they're especially spicy. Stick the pot in your sunniest window for the best "crop," and water evenly once the soil gets slightly dry.

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Witch Hazel

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Yes, you get attractive dark-green foliage in the summer, but autumn and winter are when this popular shrub really shines. Spidery witch hazel flowers will often bloom way past the time other trees and bushes drop their leaves.

RELATED: How to Grow Witch Hazel

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Japanese Anemones

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Autumn reds and oranges look great and all, but you won't mind seeing a splash of pink through your window this September. Bonus for shady yards: The versatile border plants thrive in part sun.

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Perennial Sage

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Beginner gardeners take note of these sturdy (and aromatic!) stems. The flowering spikes also come with gorgeous silvery foliage to boot.

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Sedum

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Watch this succulent plant sprout up in the summer before bursting into a deep pink or red in the fall. Since sedum (also called stonecrop) stores water in its leaves, it's incredibly heat- and drought-resistant, and butterflies love the wide, dense flowers.

RELATED: How to Grow Succulent Plants

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Turtleheads

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You'll know it's time to go back to school once these tubular blossoms appear. The plant also goes by the name "chelone," but take one look at the flowers and you'll understand the nickname.

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Alyssum

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Available in both purple and white, alyssum works in both containers and beds, or as a ground cover. If you're aiming for a fantasy garden, plant some between stepping stones for a magical effect.

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Japanese Toad Lily

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Like toads, these orchid-like flowers love shady, moist locations — but rest assured they're a lot prettier than their namesake. Tricyrtis does well with other woodland plants like hostas and ferns, according to the Chicago Botanic Garden — but watch out for deer. They'll like these blossoms as much as you do.

RELATED: How to Grow the Most Stunning Hostas

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Colchicum

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You might know colchicum by its other name: autumn crocus. As you would expect, they do bloom between August and September, but without any foliage. The leaves only appear in the spring before dying back.

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Asters

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Let your flower garden go out with a bang with this show-stopping display. For the biggest swath of lavender blooms, plant in full sun. The daisy-like blossoms also repel deer and attract butterflies.

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Caution: This plant is poisonous, but with purple flowers this lovely it's hard to resist. Plant the perennial (also called wolfsbane) in shaded areas — and make sure you wash your hands after handling it. If you have curious kids or pets, you might want to skip this one.

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How to Plant a Fall Garden

You may be in full summer-harvest mode, picking zucchini, tomatoes, and basil every night. Or maybe you got sidetracked this spring and your plans to get the vegetable garden going just never went according to plan. Well, here's some good news: Just because fall is on its way doesn't mean it's time to pack away your gardening gloves.

While the crisp fall weather may make it trickier to grow crops, there are still many vegetables that you can plant. Fall crops typically need a little extra time to mature because they receive less daylight as the season winds down. In most temperate growing zones, fall-planted crops will be ready to harvest in September and October. In very mild climates like the Pacific Northwest, many of these crops can survive through the winter, providing much needed garden love in the gloomiest months of the year. Fortunately, a successful fall garden hinges on only a few simple rules:

1.

Get started early.

By the time many people start thinking about fall crops, it’s already too late. To ensure a successful fall and winter harvest, you need to start many of your late-season crops in the peak of summer. In most regions, this means planting in the heat of August to give your crops time to size up while growing conditions are still good. Some fast growing fall crops like lettuce and radishes can be planted into late September, but many desirable fall crops like broccoli and carrots need several months of prime-growing conditions to mature before frost and low light levels set in. When in doubt, plant your fall crops a little early.

2. Know how long it takes fall crops to grow.

Each crop has a relatively predictable lifespan, meaning that you can anticipate approximately how long it will take to reach harvestable size. The lifespan of the crop is usually defined by the phrase "days to maturity" which will be listed on the seed package or plant tag. Days to maturity will vary a bit by environmental conditions, but these numbers should be fairly accurate. As a general rule, you should plan your planting so that the crops have time to reach maturity before the first frost. (Find your local frost date here.)

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3. Harvest summer crops ASAP.

Get out there and harvest your spring and summer crops. Planning a successful fall garden hinges on the proper management of spring and summer plantings. In most gardens, where space is limited, it is imperative that early-season crops are harvested and removed from the garden in a timely fashion. This clearing makes room for the new fall plantings. Crops that may be finishing up in your garden midsummer include:

You might also still have some spring salad greens that are exhausted and ready to come out.

When choosing which fall crops to add to your garden, start by making an inventory of currently harvestable crops. This will allow you to determine how much space you will have available and prioritize the fall plantings you care about most.

4. Know that crops last longer in fall.

Fall and winter gardening turns your vegetable plot into a giant refrigerator. During the fall season, cool weather allows crops to hold longer in the garden once mature. Crops like broccoli, cabbage, and kale can live for months in the garden after they reach maturity. Even fast-growing crops like spinach, cilantro, and lettuce will hold their quality for much longer when planted for fall harvest. If you plan properly, you may be able to harvest from the garden all through the cold season and into the early spring.

Now that you are primed to select crops that still have time to mature in your region and have opened up space in the garden for new crops, it’s time to decide which fall crops you'll be planting this year.

The Best Vegetables to Plant in a Fall Garden
Beets

You can plant beet seeds about eight to 10 weeks before the first expected frost, and harvest them in time for the holidays. The main difference: Beets harvested in fall have stronger colors than spring-planted beets. Since they aren't fond of crowds, plant seeds about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart, or sow them closer together and use the thinnings later for salad fixings.

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Carrots

Direct-sow carrots into the garden in rows spaced 6 to 8 inches apart. If your garden has drip irrigation, sow the seeds along the drip lines. Carrot seed is very small and can be hard to sow precisely, so aim for five to eight seeds per inch.

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Onions

Depending on where you live, plant onion sets two to four weeks before the average last-frost date. Place the sets in a shallow furrow, space four to six inches apart, and cover with just enough soil to leave their pointed tips at the soil surface.

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Broccoli

Transplant broccoli into the garden, spacing plants 12 to 18 inches apart. Broccoli loves nitrogen, so an additional application of a nitrogen source like blood meal or alfalfa meal will help it thrive.

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Salad Greens

Obviously salad greens are a category, but most kinds can thrive during fall growing conditions. Greens need a relatively short amount of time to mature, so you can plant them through August and into September.

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Asparagus

Once the temperatures cool down, dig trenches 12 inches wide and 6 inches deep in your garden beds. Soak the asparagus crowns before planting them in the trenches nearly feet apart and then top them with 2 to 3 inches of soil. Winterize these greens to ensure that you'll have a fresh crop come springtime.

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Garlic

In mid-fall, plant garlic cloves four to six inches apart. Push each clove at least one inch into the ground before covering with soil and six inches of mulch for winter protection. While you may be lucky enough to see some garlic sprout before winter, you're more likely to get a fresh crop in spring.

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Scallions

Scallions can be directly sown or transplanted into your August garden. If sowing seeds directly, sow four seeds per inch in rows 6 to 8 inches apart. Their tiny "bulbs" come in both white and deep purple and, like purple onions, purple scallions hold their color when cooked.

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Hilary Dahl is a co-owner of the Seattle Urban Farm Company, where she helps beginning and experienced growers create beautiful and productive gardens.

15 beautifully flowering plants for the autumn flower garden - Your Flowerbed

Autumn flower gardens are especially interesting for those who spend the whole summer away. Today we are sharing with you 15 reliable plants that are guaranteed to bloom from late summer through fall. In addition, all of them, without exception, are designed for our climatic zones. Here you will find photos of perennial flowers with names and brief descriptions.

Of course, you can choose other flowers that bloom in autumn. There are enough of them. But with these 15 proven plants, your garden or flower bed will be no less spectacular after a bright summer. Long stable flowering of selected autumn perennials are abundant and bright.

1. Yarrow (Achilléa)

  • Sun: full.
  • Height: Grades 0.3 to 1.5 m.
  • Watering: moderate.
  • Flowering: summer and early autumn.
  • Inflorescence color: yellow, pink, red, white.
  • Soil: fertile, well drained.

They are drought tolerant but last longer with moderate watering. For a better look and longer flowering, cut off faded heads. Divide crowded bushes in spring.

2. New Belgian aster (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

  • Sun: full.
  • Height: Grades from 0.3 to 2 m.
  • Watering: regular.
  • Flowering: summer and autumn
  • Flower color: blue, purple, red, pink, white.
  • Soil: well-drained.

Asters are easy to care for and undemanding. Most tall asters can fall before flowering and should be staked early in the season. Or you can cut back the stems by about one third in early summer to make them more compact. Cropped plants will bloom a little later.

3. Chrysanthemum (Painted Daisy)

  • Sun: full.
  • Height: Grades from 0.6 to 1 m.
  • Watering: regular.
  • Flowering: spring, summer, autumn.
  • Flower color: pink, red, purple, yellow, gold, bronze, white.
  • Soil: well-drained.

All but the lowest growing twigs should be pinched back several times during the growing season to keep plants compact. After flowering, cut the stems to 20 cm; in cold climates, use cut branches as mulch. Divide in early spring once every two years or so.

4. Coreopsis or Parisian beauty (Coreopsis)

  • Sun: full.
  • Height: Grades from 15 cm to 1 m.
  • Watering: light to moderate.
  • Flowering: spring, summer, autumn.
  • Shades of flowers: yellow, pink, lilac.
  • Soil: may be relatively poor, but well drained.

Coreopsis from the continuous flowering plant series. Cut off faded heads to prolong flowering. Most varieties spread quickly in the flower bed and many require frequent divisions every 2 to 3 years. Can be propagated by seeds.

5. Autumn Helenium (Helenium autumnale)

  • Sun: full.
  • Height: 0.6 to 1.5 m.
  • Watering: regular.
  • Flowering: summer and autumn.
  • Color shades: yellow, gold, red.
  • Soil: Medium but well drained.

Do not fertilize too much - they bloom better with little feeding. Higher grades require a support or stand. The rhizomes grow fairly quickly and are divided in the spring every 2 or 3 years. Flowering is distinguished by its abundance and duration. Cut flowers can last up to 3 weeks in a vase!

6. Daylily (Hemerocállis)

  • Sun: full.
  • Height: Grades from 0.75 to 1.5 m.
  • Watering: moderate to regular.
  • Flowering: spring, summer and autumn.
  • Flower colors: yellow, gold, red, pink, purple, white.
  • Soil: well-drained.

Most daylilies will survive with little attention. Removing faded flower stalks will improve appearance and promote second bloom. Separate the rhizomes after 3 to 6 years. They are divided in cool climatic zones in summer, where the growing season is short; autumn or early spring in hot summer climates.

7. Mallow or Mallow (Malva)

  • Sun: full.
  • Height: Grades 1 to 1.2 m.
  • Watering: regular.
  • Flowering: summer and autumn.
  • Flower colors: pink, blue, purple, white.
  • Soil: well-drained.

Most often grown as annuals. They are easy to grow from seed, even for beginner gardeners. Moreover, seeds 2-3 years old germinate best. These flowers are also called stock roses.

8. Physostegia virginiana (Physostegia virginiana)

  • Sun: full or partial shade.
  • Height: Grades 1 to 1.2 m.
  • Watering: regular.
  • Flowering: summer and early autumn.
  • Flower colors: pink, purple, white.
  • Soil: well-drained.

Flower stalks may need support to stay upright. Plants spread quickly. To keep them within the territory allotted to them, it is necessary to divide the rhizomes every 2 years in early spring.

9. Columnar or Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)

  • Sun: full
  • Height: Grades 0. 6 to 1.2 m.
  • Watering: moderate to regular.
  • Flowering: summer and early autumn.
  • Flower colors: yellow, red, orange.
  • Soil: Grows well in medium but well drained.

Although ratibida is unfamiliar to many, it is perfectly suited to our zone. In addition, a very beautiful flower is completely unpretentious. Propagated by seeds sown in spring. We talked about seed propagation in more detail in our other article.

10. Rudbeckia

  • Sun: full or partial shade.
  • Height: Grades 1.2 to 2 m.
  • Watering: moderate to regular.
  • Flowering: summer and autumn.
  • Flower shades: yellow, lilac, orange.
  • Soil: well-drained.

Rudbeckia is easy to grow and requires only medium soil and watering. To maintain good performance, divide the rhizomes every 2 to 4 years in the spring. There are many types of rudbeckia and you can choose the most suitable type for your autumn flower garden from our other article.

11. Sage or Salvia

  • Sun: full
  • Height: Grades 0.3 to 1.5 m.
  • Watering: regular.
  • Flowering: spring, summer, autumn.
  • Flower colors: purple, red, pink, blue, yellow, white.
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, well drained.

Most varieties are winter hardy up to zone 5, but many can survive in colder zones if enough mulch is put in for the winter. All species and varieties can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer. You can also divide the bushes in the spring.

12. Stonecrop or sedum (Sedum)

  • Sun: full
  • Height: Grades from 0.3 to 1 m.
  • Watering: moderate.
  • Flowering: Late summer, autumn.
  • Flower colors: pink, red, white.
  • Soil: moderately fertile, well drained.

One of the most popular plants in the garden. Only for the autumn flower garden grow shrub forms, not succulents. These include the sedum sedum (Sedum spectabile) and the herculean sedum (Sedum tleephium).

13. Goldenrod (Solidago)

  • Sun: full or partial shade
  • Height: Grades 0.6 to 1.5 m.
  • Watering: moderate.
  • Flowering: summer, autumn.
  • Flower shade: yellow.
  • Soil: moderately fertile.

Goldenrods are absolutely undemanding plants that grow well even in wild gardens. Divide them every 3-4 years in early spring to control spread. For the autumn flower garden, Canadian goldenrod and hybrids based on it are used.

14. Stokesia laevis

  • Sun: full
  • Height: Grades 0.3 to 1.2 m.
  • Watering: regular.
  • Flowering: summer, autumn.
  • Flower colors: blue, white, purple, pink, yellow.
  • Soil: moderately fertile but well drained.

As a novelty, we offer you another unpretentious and beautiful flower. It looks unusual and interesting, something between an aster and a carnation. For the winter, provide protection with a cover of mulch or straw. Divide bushes in early spring. Can be grown from seed in early spring.

15. Tricyrtis or Toad Lily (Tricyrtis)

  • Sun: shade or partial shade.
  • Height: Grades from 0.6 to 1 m.
  • Watering: regular.
  • Flowering: autumn.
  • Flower colors: purple, pink, blue, white.

Also a little-known flower. But it is rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. This is an unpretentious and frost-resistant plant, moreover, it is unusually beautiful.

Believe me, we just dug a little list of plants that bloom beautifully in autumn. There are many, many others. However, the list below is a great starting point if you are looking for plants to brighten up your fall flower gardens. Photos of perennial flowers with names will help you make a choice depending on your preferences for height, shades of inflorescences, and the shape of a bush.

Popular autumn flower garden plants and their characteristics

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With the advent of autumn, flower beds begin to fade. But you can fix the situation. To do this, it is worth planting the plants of the autumn flower garden, which will again delight with beautiful flowering. Some can shine with their beauty before the onset of frost.

Contents:

  • Features of autumn flowers
  • Most popular autumn flowering plants
  • Autumn plants that bloom for a long time

Features of autumn flowers

Closer to autumn, the day gets shorter, the sun doesn't heat so much anymore. But this time is considered ideal for some flowering plants. They decorate the summer cottage, pleasing to the eye. In addition, psychologists say that autumn flowers can overcome depression.

Autumn flowers bloom from September to November. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the plant before planting, as each species has its own preferences regarding the climatic zone. Autumn flowers need care in the spring. Experienced gardeners are advised to start growing them not in a flower garden. When summer plants fade, then they should be moved to a flower bed.

In autumn, nature begins to fade, so you can only decorate the territory with architectural structures and flowering plants. Autumn flowers are not particularly capricious. They are able to survive slight changes in temperature, small frosts. But ornamental cabbage tolerates frost very well. Reproduction of autumn plants is a simple procedure that does not require special skills.

The most popular autumn flowering plants

The most common flowers that adorn flower beds in autumn are:

  • Phlox
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Asters
  • Crocosmia
  • Anemone and others

All of them have their own characteristics and advantages.

Phlox. Phloxes are able to bloom throughout September, but for this it is worth periodically removing dried flowers. These plants have some care requirements. They love fertilized soil, which must be systematically loosened and moistened. Phloxes are ideal for autumn flower beds, as they tolerate partial shade.

Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum is considered the most important plant in the garden in autumn. Its flowers can be painted in different colors. They are burgundy, white, lilac, yellow, pink. If an early variety was planted, then it will delight with its flowering from August to October. But late types of chrysanthemums can bloom until frost.

Chrysanthemum does not require special care, although some of its preferences are distinguished. She loves light soil that has been deeply loosened. It will not be superfluous to carry out top dressing. For this, organic fertilizers are used. Chrysanthemum loves moisture, but in winter it is worth making drainage for it. So that it does not freeze, it is necessary to carry out mulching after the appearance of the first frost.

Helenium autumn. The flowering of this plant falls at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. There are 3 varieties that differ in the color of the flowers. There are yellow, brownish, brick geleniums. This plant should be planted in areas that are well lit. It does not disappear even after long rains.

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Crocosmia. You can decorate an autumn flower bed with crocosmia. Sometimes this plant is called montbrecia. The flowers turn orange or yellow. Crocosmia looks beautiful with lilac asters, which also bloom in autumn. This plant must be grown in a sunny flower bed, as it loves light. In order for crocosmia to develop better, it is recommended to add organic fertilizers to the soil.

Rudbeckia. Rudbeckia is recommended to be planted in a flower bed to create the background of the composition. She does not need special care, but looks original and attractive. Rudbeckia is able to develop normally in shaded or sunny areas. This plant will please with its flowering in the first year after it was planted. After a few years, the bushes should be divided so that they continue to exist.

Japanese anemone. This plant is decorated with delicate white or pink inflorescences. They do not lose their appearance for 2 months. But the plant must be carefully looked after. The soil should be light, systematically it is necessary to apply organic fertilizers to it. Growing anemones is in partial shade. For propagation, seeds or spring division are used.

Yarrow. Flowering can be observed from late summer to mid-autumn. The flowers are painted in pink, yellow, snow-white and red. Yarrow tolerates dry weather well, but it is recommended to water it to prolong flowering. To make the flowers even more beautiful, it is worth removing the heads that have already faded.

Autumn plants that bloom for a long time

To keep the flower bed decorated with flowers for a longer time, it is worth planting the following plants:

Perennial asters. The plant begins to bloom in August, and flowering ends with the onset of frost. Asters come in a variety of colors. Experienced gardeners combine this flower with various perennials and annuals.

Stonecrops. Often these plants are combined with phlox. They are planted on flower beds, used to decorate rockeries. Stonecrops bloom with purple, brick flowers. Initially, they are grown in greenhouse conditions, and transferred to a flower bed after the first winter experienced. The plant develops well on light soil, well-lit place.

Colchicum. This plant is covered with light lilac inflorescences. They don't disappear until November. Colchicum is very similar to crocuses. It is combined with other flowering plants that form stunning compositions. Colchicum should be grown in a place that is well protected from drafts.

Tricyrtis. The plant prefers partial shade. For it to bloom well, regular watering is recommended. Flowering is observed in autumn. The plant is decorated with pink, blue or white flowers. Tricyrtis is gradually becoming popular, as it does not require special care, tolerates frost well, and pleases with extraordinary beauty.

Zinnia. This flower is adored by many gardeners. Also known as Major. This is an ornamental plant that decorates a garden or flower bed with beautiful bright flowers. Their stem stands straight, resembling a soldier. Zinnias bloom throughout September. It is recommended to plant several types of majors at once so that the flower garden shines with different colors. The plant is unpretentious, normally tolerates cold.

Ornamental cabbage. It blooms for a long time. Seeds are used for propagation. Ornamental cabbage is able to bloom in medium frosts. She tolerates -15 degrees.

Once upon a time, people grew only vegetables and fruits in summer cottages. But today, every owner wants to decorate the territory of the dacha, creating amazing flower beds. But planted plants do not delight with flowers all the time. Some bloom in spring, others in summer. So that in autumn the flower bed is decorated with multi-colored inflorescences, it is worth planting the appropriate plants.

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