What you need to know about what flowers to plant in the fall
Autumn is an excellent time to work in the garden. With cooling temperatures and crisp clear days, it’s a gardener’s paradise, but the soil is still warm enough for root growth. If you are wondering what flowers to plant in the fall, read on to learn about what blooms you can enjoy all autumn long.
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When to plant
There are many lovely late-season blooms that are ideal for fall gardens. Familiar plants like cheerful sunflowers or lovely blue-flowered salvia, for example, will bloom until frost. But some must be sewn in the spring.
Mid- to late-August can be an ideal time to plant fall flowers, as long as the weather isn't too hot. Plants can suffer heat stress if planted in conditions that are too dry and hot. Yet if you want time to really enjoy your gardens you can’t wait too late to plant either. It’s best to check the plant’s growing requirements when planning what flowers to plant in the fall or any season.
Even better, ask your local landscaping company what they can do to bring bursts of fall color to your property. They have the experience to know when it’s safe to plant, and what plants will thrive in the unique conditions of your landscape.
What flowers to plant in the fall
Before the season winds down and winter takes hold, you can enjoy a colorful autumn garden.
Trees and shrubs with colorful foliage are an important part of an autumn landscape. You can also use planters and hanging baskets to bring festive seasonal color to your yard, home, and gardens.
When considering what flowers to plant in the fall, here are a few suggestions to get you started. Plant these with time to relish their color before the frosts arrive.
Mums are the very picture of a fall flower. In a wide variety of colors, they bloom from September until the frosts arrive and lend a feeling of tradition to the season.
Asters are another fall favorite. Sweet daisy-like blooms in whites and pinks will flower right up until freezing temperatures.
For something fun and different, Cockscomb make eye-catching additions to a fall garden with feathery blooms in the colors of the season, from bright red to gold.
If you plant for pollinators or love the look of wildflowers, Goldenrod and Joe Pye Weed can be planted in the fall to attract butterflies.
Sedum is another favorite of pollinators, with succulent foliage in a range of colors from silver to purple, and delicate star-like blooms.
Of course, a successful garden is about more than what you plant. How you arrange your plants in relation to each other makes all the difference.
And don’t forget that fall is the time to plan for a luscious spring garden ahead. All spring bulbs, many shrubs and trees, and perennials you will enjoy for years to come should be planted in the fall.
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