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15 Best Fall Flowers for Pots

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These blooms will add a burst of color to your porch or patio.

By Francesca Cocchi

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With the first day of fall, there are plenty of flowers that make for beautiful fall porch décor and bloom all season long. This guide to the best fall flowers for pots and containers will add bright accents to your next autumnal landscape, whether that includes carved pumpkins for Halloween or corn stalk décor for the harvest.

What are the best fall flowers? Many flowers grow well in containers—as long as those containers have adequate drainage holes and are large enough to accommodate the plant's root system. You can stick to just one flower variety per pot or follow the popular "thriller, filler, and spiller" approach by combining a tall, eye-catching flower with a shorter bloom and a trailing bloom (just make sure flowers planted in the same pot have similar requirements for soil, light, and watering).

You'll also want to think about how the flowers will look with the rest of your outdoor fall decorations. For a classic autumn display, you can't go wrong with mums: They're container-friendly, and the orange, red, and yellow hues complement pumpkins and gourds (check out these fun pumpkin decorating ideas for more inspiration). But feel free to mix it up, too. Create a muted look with white and pastel pansies, brighten things up with bold asters, or use succulents and ornamental cabbage for a lush green porch-scape. The combinations are endless! Keep reading for a closer look at the best fall flowers for pots and containers.

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Mums

Chrysanthemums are the quintessential fall flower, and they're great candidates for containers. For best results, look for mums that have more buds than open flowers (they'll bloom longer) and repot them right away in a larger container with well-drained soil.

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Sweet Alyssums

A flower variety that tolerates cool weather well is Alyssums, which also have a fabulous fragrance. These delicate blooms are perfect for planting along flower beds or paths to create a carpet of color.

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Violas

Violas have the prettiest faces! The cute cousin of pansies comes in a wide range of colors, from electric blue to sunshine yellow. These beauties are cool-season bloomers, so planting will depend on your region. They can be planted during spring in cooler climates and will last through the fall, or planted during the fall in warmer climates.

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Ornamental Peppers

Okay, perhaps not quite a "flower," but ornamental peppers are just as pretty! Unlike their counterparts, this pepper plant was bred to be admired rather than consumed. They come in red, orange, and yellow, the essential fall hues.

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Marigolds

Brighten up your patio or doorstep with these fall-blooming beauties. Certain marigold varieties can grow quite tall, so stick to varieties like French marigolds and Signet marigolds for smaller pots. Leave at least three inches of space between each flower to prevent overcrowding.

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Asters

Give your autumn landscape a wildflower look with this hardy perennial, which comes in purple, pink, blue, and white. They're easy to grow in containers and pretty low-maintenance—just be sure to use a pot and soil that drain well to avoid mildew and root rot. Bonus: They attract butterflies and hummingbirds!

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Pansies

Pansies are a great choice because they actually thrive in fall and winter. You can plant them from seeds in containers, and they can be kept indoors or outdoors.

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Ornamental Cabbage

Ornamental cabbage and kale are more bitter than their edible counterparts, but they're grown for their pretty purple-tinged foliage. These cool-season plants are easy to grow in pots and look great with colorful fall flowers like pansies, mums, or asters.

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Million Bells

Million bells (a.k.a. calibrachoa) are a popular choice for pots and hanging baskets because of the attractive way their stems and flowers spill over the sides of their container. They come in a bunch of pretty hues, and they'll bloom until frost with minimal upkeep.

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Impatiens

These bright flowers thrive in shady areas and cool weather, which is why they're such a popular choice for fall pots, baskets, and window boxes. Keep in mind that impatiens do need pretty frequent watering, and they should be fertilized regularly, too.

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Petunias

While they primarily bloom in summer, petunias can continue blooming into the fall if given proper care. This makes them a great addition to autumn displays. Plan to fertilize and prune these plants regularly to keep them blooming.

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Verbena

Verbena plants have a long blooming period that can stretch into the fall with proper care. The trailing clusters of colorful flowers are perfect for hanging baskets.

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Helenium

If you're looking for less common but equally beautiful fall blooms, consider planting helenium. These daisy-like flowers come in yellow, orange, and red. They also make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

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Succulents

Succulents are about as low-maintenance as you can get, so they're a great choice for beginners. Combine different shapes, sizes, and hues (as long as they have similar light requirements) to build a beautiful container garden.

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Celosia

Celosia is another beautiful yet low-maintenance plant, especially if you grow it in a container. Planting celosia this way will result in a compact cluster of flowers that can bloom into the late fall.

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The best fall flowers for pots are bursting with color and interest, and offer a long blooming season.

If your container gardening ideas are usually limited to the best spring bulbs and summer show-stoppers, then you need to consider the possibilities offered by fall-flowering plants.

'As summer fades into fall, the garden takes on a mellow loveliness, with the light softer and flowers more muted. Yet there is still much to look forward to in the container garden,' says Isabel Palmer, founder of The Balcony Gardener .

As well as choosing the best fall flowers, don't overlook the importance of investing the right containers. There are many beautiful fall planter ideas that will help you to create a backyard sanctuary.

'Use the largest planters you can afford, in terms of both cost and space,' says Palmer. 'A few large containers can create a small garden oasis and, kept close by the back door, are easy to access as the weather turns colder.'

10 best fall flowers for pots

From stunning annuals to reliable perennials, there is a wonderful variety of different fall flowers for pots that will add color in the cooler months.

Bear in mind your USDA hardiness zone, as this will influence what you can grow, and may limit the lifespan of less winter-hardy plants.

1. Pansies

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Pansies are some of the best-loved fall flowers for pots. They are perfect for adding to your cottage garden ideas, and are also prolific self-seeders, so you can enjoy them for years to come. 

‘With their heart-shaped, overlapping petals, pansies offer the widest variety of bright, pretty colors and patterns,’ says Jen Stark, founder of Happy DIY Home . 

‘They don’t ask for much care, and in addition to pots they are also a good option for hanging baskets and borders. '

It's easy to learn how to grow pansies – they like full or partial sun, but need cooler temperatures to grow and flower. 

‘Make sure the planting area will get morning sun but avoid the heat of the late afternoon,’ adds Stark.

‘A well-drained soil or potting mix, snail pellets, and a bit of liquid fertilizer are all you need to promote new growth.’

You can grow pansies as annuals in almost every USDA zone.

2. Chrysanthemums

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Chrysanthemums are surely one of the most glorious garden sights in the fall. Native to East Asia, they come in a wide variety of colors and shapes, and make stunning cut flowers.

They will bloom from the end of summer right up until the frosts set in, but ideally you should get them planted in the spring to give them chance to establish.

‘Perennial flowers, chrysanthemums are one of the most popular fall flowers for pots,’ says Paige Anderson, landscape expert at Nitido Design . ‘These flowers are great for containers because they can withstand colder temperatures.

However, though perennial, chrysanthemums will not survive outdoors in colder climates, so in many areas need to be overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse.

Chrysanthemums require well-drained soil, but do not allow the soil to dry out. They also like plenty of fertilizer and full sun. Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier plants. 

You can grow chrysanthemums in USDA zones 5-9. They are very easy to propagate if you know how to take plant cuttings.

3. Goldenrod

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Also known as solidago, goldenrod is easily grown in pots, and bursts with small yellow flowers from summer to fall.

As a herbaceous perennial, goldenrod is a great investment in your long-term garden ideas. The plants are fairly compact, yet can be somewhat invasive, which makes them ideally suited to pots. They rarely have problems, and pollinators love them.

‘You can hang pots of goldenrod on your porch and enjoy your view whenever you look outside. You should regularly water these flowers so they keep blooming,’ says Vera Kutsenko, founder and CEO of Neverland .

Goldenrod prefer a sunny spot, but will tolerate some shade, and can be grown in USDA zones 2-8.

4. Heleniums

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Coming in fiery shades of yellow, orange and red, heleniums bring warmth and vibrancy to pots from mid summer into fall, with their whimsical daisy-like flowers.

They are attractive to pollinators and also make good cut flowers in a vase.

While heleniums will thrive in most soil types, they do need a sunny but sheltered spot. As thirsty plants, they should only planted in large containers, and they need frequent watering to prevent the soil from drying out.

Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering season as long as possible.

Heleniums are perennial flowers, winter hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8.

5. Petunias

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‘Petunias are many gardeners' all-time favorite fall flowers for pots because of their selection of a wide array of colors, including their small trumpet-like-shaped blooms,’ says Stark. 

‘Their stunning look when in bloom makes them a great addition to autumn displays, while they are also one of the best plants for hanging baskets.'

Petunias offer high reward for minimal effort, as they are easy to care for. Fertilizing these plants on a regular basis will keep them blooming. 

You should also learn how to deadhead petunias to extend their growing season.

They can be grown as perennials in USDA zones 9-11, or otherwise only as annuals.

6. Asters

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Asters – also known as Michaelmas daisies for their daisy-like appearance – provide invaluable color in the late summer and fall garden with their pink, purple or white flowers.

They also provide in important source of nectar for pollinating insects.

‘This delicate, star-shaped flower is perfect for adding color to your fall pots,’ says Anderson.

Asters are perennial and if planted in a sunny spot in free-draining soil will keep returning each year. They do appreciate some shelter from strong winds, though.

Pinch them out to extend the flowering season, and cut them back after flowering. Asters can be grown in USDA zones 3-8, but in cooler areas, it’s best to overwinter them in a greenhouse.

7. Marigolds

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Marigolds have a long flowering season that often extends from spring into the fall – though eventually the frost will finish them off.

This means it's important to know when to plant marigolds to get the most out of them.

‘Marigolds are quite popular in companion planting as they help keep away aphids. They are happy in pots, baskets, window boxes, or containers provided they are placed in full sun,' says Stark. 

‘Potted marigolds will definitely brighten up and add life to your patio or doorstep because of their vibrant colors from yellows, limes, and creams to just about every shade of orange and bronze. ’

Plant in full sun in free-draining, fertile soil. As they are hardy to hot and cold temperatures, marigolds are some of the easiest fall flowers for pots to look after. 

You can grow them in USDA zones 2-11, but they will only be hardy from zone 9.

8. Calibrachoa

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This miniature variety of petunia, often known as million bells, will fill out pots beautifully into the fall, and has a romantic trailing habit.

Calibrachoa are available in a wide color palette, with some having variety within one plant. Mini Rosebud Romantic Peachy has beautiful flowers of peach and pink, while Minitunia Kabloom Mixed offers a stunning mix of colors.

Though perennials – hardy in zones 9-11 – calibrachoa are tender, and so will need overwintering in a greenhouse in cooler areas. Otherwise, they are best grown as annuals.

9. Toad lily

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‘Toad lily is as unique as its name sounds,’ says Kutsenko. ‘The flowers have a printed pattern, which looks beautiful in small pots on your deck.’

Rhizomatous perennials, toad lilies are native to Japan and have an exotic appearance – yet despite their delicate looks are surprisingly easy to care for.

‘Toad lily requires little to no attention. However, you need to place plants in partial to full shade,’ adds Kutsenko. 

Blooming from summer to fall, toad lily is a compact plant that grows in any well-drained soil type, making them perfect fall flowers for pots if you're looking for something unusual.

You can grow toad lily in USDA zones 4-9.

10. Sweet alyssum

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Sweet alyssum creates a frothy carpet of white to purple flowers that spill over the side of a container arrangement. They are also very fragrant.

Alyssum actually bloom in the spring, before dying back in the high heat of summer. They then have a second flush of flowers in the fall – although in colder climates will die back once the frost arrives.

This means the flowers are most often grown as an annual, though they can be grown as short-lived perennials in zones 9-11.

Plant sweet alyssum in well-drained soil, but do not allow it to dry out. Otherwise, the plants are low maintenance.

What are the best potted flowers for the fall?

There are a range of different potted flowers for the fall that can be used to make a stunning display in your garden.

Bear in mind, it's best to plant these before the change of the seasons, to give them chance to bed in.

'In summer, choose from the huge selection of bedding plants to provide further interest into the fall,' says Palmer.

'Choices include osteospermums, petunias, gazanias, marigolds, annual rudbeckias, violas and calibrachoa. Don’t forget about trailing plants like ivy and lobelia, which can spill over the edge of the container.'

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Autumn flowers for a container garden. Name. Photo — Botanichka

When autumn comes into its own, the garden is changing every day. A bright parade of shrubs and trees and the rapid withering of plants, which until recently seemed to be the center of everyone's attention, are changing the appearance of not only garden panoramas. On the terrace, in the relaxation area, on the balconies, in small and large potted gardens, the first cold snap leads to the irreversible loss of the best flowering stars. Empty places in street flowerpots are reminiscent of a bygone summer. But there are plants that will have time to fill in the gaps and once again paint your favorite flower girls with bright colors.

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Autumn flowers as a rescue for empty flower girls

Autumn for all kinds of potted, container and hanging arrangements is considered to be far from the most stellar season. It can be sad to watch the gradual departure from the garden scene of your favorite mobile compositions and bright spots. But it is not at all necessary to be inactive: as for any other season, nature has its own colors for autumn. Plants that can decorate outdoor flowerpots and flower girls at the end of the garden season may not boast of quantity, but they are irreplaceable and unique in their own way.

The assortment of autumn plants is often overlooked, considering them uninteresting. After all, it’s not without reason that it is flyers who rule the ball in flower girls and flowerpots. Only a few of the most persistent species, pleasing all summer with relentless flowering, with the advent of cold weather and heavy rainfall, continue to amuse with their beauty, and only a few are able to cope with the first frosts. But almost always, summer plants, even those that continue to bloom, inevitably lose their attractiveness - they turn pale, dry, slowly fade, fighting for every ray of gentle autumn sun.

Autumn stars appear on the shelves of flower shops and garden centers as early as the end of summer, but they make themselves especially clear only at the time of mass wilting of the annuals. Their seemingly not so catchy beauty appears against the backdrop of nature preparing for winter in a completely new light. Autumn stars are crops that rely on bright autumn colors, the best plants that bloom when daylight begins to wane, and selected decorative leafy beauties.

Gold, copper, silver, crimson, fiery blaze - these are the dominant colors of those plants that will gladly save the appearance of potted gardens and large flower girls. And the colors of precious metals, beautiful textures, patterns and lace among them are much more common than bright colors.

Container Garden Autumn Stars are crops that rely on bright autumn colors. © speakassyria

Traditional autumn stars for outdoor flowerpots

The brightest container stars of autumn are still flowering plants – those species that transform flower beds and stalls with their cushion-like bushes. Chrysanthemums, asters, echinacea, rudbeckia - these are just a few candidates for vacant places in outdoor flowerpots.

Seasonal favorites chrysanthemums and asters do not even have to be planted in the containers themselves - they can simply be placed in empty containers or nearby, additionally decorated. Dazzling lemon, golden, crimson, pink, white, lilac, cherry - everyone can choose the colors of these stars to their liking. They will hold on to the last chance to stay in the garden and will delight you with unprecedented bright colors.

Winter violets are becoming more and more popular with us - special varieties of tricolor, alpine, horned violets with miniature flowers that appear on sale along with chrysanthemums with miniature flowers, the beauty of which cannot be looked away.

Among purely seasonal plants - annuals and biennials - ornamental sunflowers and ornamental varieties of cabbage remain absolute favorites. They are good in open soil, but they cannot be found in potted form. Just one rosette of bright cabbage can replace several flyers. And by planting them in a checkerboard pattern, you can create an amazing patterned composition that is not even afraid of the beginning of winter in a large stone flower bed.

A unique charm in autumn will be added to street flowerpots by moonflower, as well as Californian escholcia that can withstand light frosts, snapdragons, morning glory, sweet potato, coleus, multi-leaved nasturtium, amaranth, oxalis and marigolds that are not afraid of frost down to -5 ° C. Parsley and dill greens look unexpectedly fresh in street flowerpots, which will not lose their beauty even after the first frosts come.

In autumn, plants come to the fore, which many underestimate as a candidate for decorating flower girls - representatives of heathers. Their season starts only in September, when on the shelves in small pots all the shades of noble purple dazzle surprisingly graceful, hardy and such textural Erics and heathers with their elegant bushes.

In outdoor flowerpots they look amazingly beautiful and will replace the fading petunias and their co. with their strict northern beauty, as if anticipating the imminent arrival of winter and adding Scandinavian charm to the compositions.

The list of plants that can be part of an autumn flower arrangement in a container is impressive. © Monique Germon

Outdoor perennials in autumn container compositions

The list of seasonal additions for outdoor flowerpots is not limited to the classics. Many garden perennials, especially if they are separated in the fall, will gladly settle in an outdoor flowerpot - even if only temporarily.

You can introduce such elegant bushes into the compositions : veronica-hebe; ayania pacific; lemon thyme; loosestrife; saxifrage; cumin; bastard; sage; milkweed; sedum; loosestrife monet; geyher and geyherella; yasnotok; bergenia; lofant; young; hypericum; orostachis; polynya; survivors; cleaner; sedges, ounces, calamus, penisetum, fescue and other bright ornamental grasses that transform in autumn.

Do not forget about those plants that please with autumn flowering in the meadows and flower beds in the garden. The dazzling blue of gentians, graceful cyclamen bushes and touching inflorescences of autumn crocuses are good not only in flower beds. Plants that have been transferred to pots in time or planted with other perennials in outdoor flowerpots will seem like the exclusive stars of the autumn garden.

Miniature and clipped shrubs and woody shrubs are always appropriate in outdoor flowerpots in autumn. Small boxwood, holly, ornamental peppers, wintergreen, calocephalus, Japanese skimmia, hydrangeas, rhododendrons, dwarf pine or spruce, young yew or thuja, which will add to the collection of tub accents, can be moved and rearranged, changing their role. Many tub plants are planted in tubs and bought just in the fall, and can be used as temporary accents in potted arrangements.

But if you are looking for an evergreen plant that will decorate outdoor flowerpots even when the garden is already shackled by the breath of winter, then it's time to remember the unique talents of ivy. Their luxurious leaves and flexible shoots are able to bring absolutely inimitable elegant accents to any potted and container composition. And even under the snow, the classic beauty of these garden all-rounders will not lose its meaning.

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Practical nuances of autumn transformation of outdoor flowerpots

There are rules in filling outdoor flowerpots with new autumn plants, especially if the former inhabitants are gone: compositions are made in such a way as to achieve the greatest variety of shapes and textures. The color scheme can remain harmonious, but the plants should stand out brightly from their neighbors.

Enhance the beauty of autumn stars in potted gardens and arrangements in flower beds with additional decor. A woodpile, bright dry leaves instead of mulch, an old basket filled with apples, brightly colored pumpkins, colorful fabrics tied to containers, a scattering of cones or nuts, dry bouquets or sheaves of hay, candles, lanterns - little tricks that will add autumn charm to your garden and emphasize beauty of selected plants.

To make autumn arrangements in outdoor flowerpots pleasing before winter comes, it is worth taking care of plants. In case of unexpected severe freezing, it is better to have stocked materials for temporary shelter on hand. Simple coasters to keep the containers from coming into contact with cold paving, a smart "fur coat" around the flower girl and a high layer of mulch will help prolong the season and warm the containers.

Balcony in autumn: what flowers to choose and how to decorate

Autumn balcony decor has its own charm: wrapping yourself in a blanket, you enjoy the last rays of the autumn sun, sip coffee, watch the busy streets and admire the roofs of neighboring houses when roof tiles gleaming in the sun after yesterday's rain. All this is worth it to equip your balcony and make it comfortable.

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Balcony full of potted petunias and withering marigolds is a sad sight (just look at the photo!). With the help of autumn flowering plants, you can create extremely attractive compositions that will delight the eye from mid-September to the end of November.

What flowers and plants to plant?
Joyful notes and playfulness will be added to the floral composition by asters, heather or areca - classic autumn flowers. Plant in pots garden stonecrops that bloom at the end of September, shrub Veronica (hebe, hebe) with its tassels.

Gentian is one of the best potted plants that will take root both on the glazed and on the open balcony. Traditionally, it is covered with bright blue pretty flowers for six weeks. Ruby-red bergenia and hybrid varieties of geyhera feel great on the balconies (for example, the Snowstorm variety has beautiful winter-hardy leaves).

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Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemum flowering period from August to November is an undeniable advantage for landscaping a balcony in autumn. Usually, balconies are decorated with low-growing plants with small and medium-sized flowers, 30-60 cm high. Chrysanthemums on the balcony are very grateful flowers, and the variety of colors will decorate a balcony or loggia for every taste.

Ideally, the composition should consist of no more than three colors (primary, secondary and accents) that harmonize well with each other. Pay attention to drawers, planters and pots. They must be in the same style or color. For oasis balconies, planters and boxes with a wicker texture or stone imitation are suitable. Containers with blooming chrysanthemums on the balcony can stand until severe frosts, almost until winter itself. But it is desirable, nevertheless, to cover flowering plants at night with plastic wrap.

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Pay attention to ornamental grasses, including cereals. They will sway in the breeze, react to the slightest movement and give a collection of motley colors airiness and dynamics. But plants such as undersized golden calamus and bronze sedge are well combined with chrysanthemums.

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Planting a balcony for the winter
If your balcony is open and located in a climate zone where it is minus 30 in winter, then only snowdrifts and a composition of spruce or pine branches for the New Year will decorate it. And if the balcony is glazed, there can be no snow on it, the temperature is positive (plus five is enough), then you can keep plants in winter.

There are plants that can not lose their decorative effect even at low temperatures. Chlorophytum and zonal pelargonium will grow here. The camellia can become the queen of the winter garden on the balcony - most camellias can withstand up to minus five degrees below zero.

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Very beautiful plant for winter gardening of a balcony or loggia - spindle tree. Euonymus fortunei "Coloratus" (Euonymus fortunei "Coloratus") or Euonymus "Emerald en Gould" with variegated leaves can tolerate frosts down to minus 35 degrees. Frost turns their leaves pink-purple.

Tip: Plants on a cold winter balcony rarely need to be watered. In order to avoid freezing, the floor on the balcony is insulated with wood, cork, foam. Pots and tubs are tied with foam rubber, batting, burlap or any other insulation. To make them look decorative, they are tied on top with a bright fabric. The soil is mulched with peat or sawdust.

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Plan for spring
It's nice to have your balcony or terrace painted with spring colors after a long winter. Autumn is the most favorable time for planting bulbous plants: hyacinths, tulips, crocuses, daffodils.

Choose a pot that is not too small or has holes to drain excess water. Create a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot. Place the bulbs at a depth twice their height.

Potted bulbs can be planted closer to each other than in open ground. For planting, use mostly low-growing varieties.

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Vitamins on the windowsill
Fresh spices are quite expensive in winter and spoil quickly. Plan to grow herbs for the winter. First you need to buy seeds - choose those that have the word "Early" or "Early Ripe". The most commonly grown herbs are: basil, chives, peppermint, rosemary, oregano, cumin.

It is very easy to grow green onions on a windowsill. Place the bulb in a container of clean water so that its bottom just touches the surface of the water, otherwise the bulb may rot. Dill is an unpretentious plant, it is sown in boxes separately or together with other herbs scattered, lightly sprinkled with earth.

Leafy vegetables for the windowsill garden are best suited for various varieties of leafy lettuce and Chinese cabbage. Leaf lettuce in an apartment can be grown on well-insulated loggias or balconies. Beijing cabbage belongs to the cultures of short daylight hours, therefore it tolerates light shading well and does not need additional lighting in the winter months.

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Fall Balcony Decor
Of course, all fall-flowering plants are great decorations in their own right. But if you take a closer look at the gifts of autumn, you will notice that bright autumn colors are not limited to flowers.

Dry leaves or twigs can be used for decoration, on which small pumpkins or red apples should be hung. You can use a pumpkin in the form of a vase and decorate it with autumn flowers, leaves, viburnum or rowan berries, dry flowers or branches.

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