It’s never too late to start planning for fall garden flowers. You hear a lot about spring and summer flowers (and gardens!). But what about fall gardens? Believe it or not, you can actually have a really beautiful fall garden with plenty of color to rival your spring and summer garden.
Start thinking about what types of color you would like to see in your garden and any empty spaces you would like to fill in. Some gardeners like to have constant blooms throughout the season. So, you may want to consider layering your garden so that something is blooming during every season. Let’s look at some options!
This post is all about fall garden flowers you need to keep your garden in constant bloom throughout the year.
Where do you start when picking fall garden flowers? Your local home improvement retailer and nurseries are really great at stocking fall flowers for your growing zone. In the meantime, here are some flower options to get you thinking about what you may want in your garden.
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1. Sedum
Sedum have succulent leaves and their star-shaped flowers come in pink, rose, purple, and green.
2. Heather
Heather is a low-growing plant that shows up in shades of purple (and possible variants of purple).
3. Pansies
This classic comes in all shades including red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple.
4. Mums (Chrysanthemums)
Mums are very popular in the fall and known for their bright red, yellow, and purple blooms.
5. Aster
Asters are beautiful wildflowers that come in an array of colors with purple being one of the most popular.
6. Celosia
Celosia are beautiful in the ground and in bouquets. They come in colors that include red, orange, yellow, purple, and white.
7. Marigolds
Marigolds consistently bloom in red, orange, and yellow.
8. Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are cluster blooms that come in blue, white, purple, and pink.
9. Dahlias
Dahlias come in several varieties and different colors.
10. Dianthus
This popular flower comes in white, lilac, red, and pink.
11. Cyclamen
This perennial comes in pink, red, white, and violet.
12. Zinnias
These annuals come in pink, purple, yellow, orange, lavender, and white.
13. Ornamental Peppers
These peppers are edible but mostly grown for their vibrant colors.
14. Sage
The sage plant comes in vibrant blue or purple.
15. Amaranthus
This beautiful annual comes in red, burgundy, pink, orange, and green.
Now that you have an idea of the sea of colors that are available, you can start planning for fall. Always do a little research and see which plants grow best in your growing zone. Read your plant tag for care and maintenance. Happy growing!
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