Flowering plants for autumn: Give your garden colour well into the season

Autumn is a beautiful season in which nature shows its warm, rich colours. While some plants have already finished flowering, there are also many species that shine in autumn. By strategically choosing autumn bloomers, you can keep your garden colourful well into autumn. At The plant Farmer you will find a wide range of plants that give your garden a lively look in autumn.

Why autumn bloomers in your garden?

Autumn bloomers not only add colour and vibrancy to your garden in the later months, they also provide food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which are still active during this period. They are a perfect transition between summer and winter, and their warm colours complement the changing leaves of trees and shrubs beautifully.

Popular autumn bloomers

• Michaelmas daisies (Aster): These perennials flower profusely in shades of purple, pink and white. Perfect for borders and pots.

• Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum): Known for their long flowering period and colourful flowers. Ideal for both outside and inside.

• Coneflower (Rudbeckia): With its showy yellow flowers with dark centers, this plant adds warmth and height to your garden.

• Orpine (Sedum spectabile): A low-maintenance plant with flat flower clusters in pink or red tones. This plant attracts bees and butterflies.

• Autumn anemones (Anemone hupehensis): Elegant flowers in white, pink or purple that fit perfectly in borders or along shady paths.

• Cimicifuga (Cakewort): With its graceful, long flower spikes, this plant adds structure and elegance to the autumn garden.

• Cyclamen hederifolium: Small, delicate flowers in white or pink that shine in shady places, such as under trees.

• Poppy (Papaver): Although poppies are known as summer bloomers, there are varieties that continue to bloom into the fall.

• Japanese lantern plant (Physalis alkekengi): This plant produces orange-red lantern-like fruits that contrast beautifully with autumn colours.

Shrubs and trees with autumn flowering

In addition to perennials and flower bulbs, you can also choose shrubs and trees that bloom in the autumn or show their most beautiful colours:

• Viburnum: Certain species, such as Viburnum bodnantense, bloom in late autumn with fragrant pink flowers.

• Callicarpa (Beauty Fruit): This shrub has striking purple berries that brighten up the garden in the fall.

• Camellia sasanqua: An evergreen shrub that produces flowers in white, pink or red in the fall.

Tips for a blooming autumn garden

1. Combine autumn bloomers with evergreens: This way you retain structure and colour, even when other plants start to die.

2. Plant in layers: Combine low fall bloomers such as cyclamen with taller plants such as asters or coneflowers for a lush effect.

3. Use ornamental grasses: Plants like pampas grass (Cortaderia) add movement and texture and combine beautifully with fall bloomers.

4. Choose plants with fall berries: Berries such as those from the Japanese lantern plant and Callicarpa add extra color.

5. Provide rich soil: Add compost or organic fertilizer in spring and fall to provide your fall bloomers with sufficient nutrients.

Maintenance of autumn bloomers

Although fall bloomers often require little maintenance, there are a few tips to keep them in top shape:

• Water: Water during dry periods, especially for recently planted plants.

• Remove faded flowers: This encourages further flowering and keeps the plants tidy.

• Protection: Some fall bloomers are not fully hardy. Protect them from frost by applying mulch or planting them in a sheltered spot.

• Pruning: Shrubs such as Viburnum can be pruned lightly in spring to encourage new growth.

Why buy autumn bloomers from The plant Farmer?

At The plant Farmer you will find a carefully selected range of plants that are especially suitable for autumn. Our plants are delivered directly from the grower, so you are assured of strong and healthy specimens. Whether you have a large garden or a small city garden, we have the perfect autumn bloomers for your outdoor space.

Bring autumn into your garden

With flowering autumn plants you give your garden a warm and lively look in the last months of the year. Whether you choose the striking colours of asters and chrysanthemums, the elegant flowers of autumn anemones, or the structure of ornamental grasses, autumn bloomers bring your garden to life. Order your autumn plants today at The plant Farmer and enjoy a colourful autumn garden that softens the transition to winter!