Autumn flowers: 9 varieties to make your garden look wonderful until winter arrives
Autumn: the time of falling leaves and bare trees. Indeed, but not only this: there are several plants, in fact, that bloom spectacularly in autumn.
For example, there are roses that flower again in autumn and many other seasonal plants which thrive at this time of the year. Check out some of these plants below:
Japanese anemone (A. Japonica) is an enchanting autumn flower
Delicate and beautiful, Japanese anemones are amongst the most popular of plants found in gardens. They can tolerate the cold so they can be grown outdoors - perhaps with some mulch around the stems to protect against extreme cold. They usually lose their bloom during the winter, which bud again in spring.
Ornamental sage (S. greggii)
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We know sage as an edible, aromatic plant, and is used to flavor dishes and beverages. There some varieties of sage which are ornamental and are used for decorating. Sage loves sunny spots (at least 6 hours a day), they grow quickly, develop bushes of leaves and have long stems that bear flowers in many colours.
There are various varieties of sage and you just need to do some research to find the ones best suited to your local climate. Sage can tolerate the cold, but some varieties need to be sheltered in winter.
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia is a large, showy flower much beloved by bees and butterflies. Furthermore, it has the great advantage of being drought tolerant. If you have a sunny garden, try planting some Rudbeckia for a stunning effect.
You can also try using large planters for them, but always be careful to check that the potting soil stays in good condition and not over-watered.
Roses
When choosing roses, do a bit of research first: every rose has a variety name, a history and very specific characteristics and needs. This research will show that roses bloom in autumn (although perhaps not as splendidly as they do in spring).
Pansies or violas
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Do you have border pots and planters for your balcony? Or planters in the garden? In autumn, you can fill them with pansies: they are seasonal, and bloom in autumn and spring. Pansies are truly beautiful to look at, and need a sunny spot but with not too much exposure to direct sunlight.
Russian Sage
Russian Sage loves the and is resistant to drought and cold. Similar-looking to lavender, Russian sage is perfect for borders or for flowerbeds: from spring to autumn, this perenial provides a beautiful spectacle.
Sunflowers
We associate sunflowers with summer but they also bloom during autumn. Beautiful to look at, and fun to follow their continuous "search for the sun", they are also valuable for the ecosystem: when they lose their petals, don't remove the disc floret with the seeds, because these are provide food for many animals preparing for winter. And you can hold on to some seeds to plant next season!
Gaura lindheimeri
Gaura is also a plant that begins to flower as autumn approaches, and right up until the onset of winter. With long stems bend in the wind, its flowers are much-loved by pollinating insects: a stunning addition to any garden.
Callicarpa bodinieri
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Callicarpa is a perennial and very hardy shrub, which produces berries so stunning purple that they seem fake: you can't help but notice this amazing plant in autumn! During autumn, the leaves turn color too, creating a beautiful contrast. Some varieties have been cultivated which produce differently-colored berries - the choice is yours!
Which of these plants would you like to have in your garden this autumn?
