Popular autumn flower garden plants and their characteristics

With the arrival of autumn, flower beds begin to fade. But the situation can be improved. To do this, it is worth planting plants autumn flower beds that will again delight you with beautiful blooms. Some can shine with their beauty before frost appears.

Content:

• Features of autumn flowers
• The most popular autumn flowering plants
• Autumn plants that bloom for a long time

Features of autumn flowers

As autumn approaches, the days become shorter and shorter, the sun no longer warms so much. But this time is considered ideal for some flowering plants. They decorate the dacha area and are pleasing to the eye. In addition, psychologists say that autumn flowers can overcome depression.

Autumn flowers bloom from September to November. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the plant before planting, since each species has its own preferences regarding the climatic zone. Autumn flowers need care in the spring. Experienced gardeners advise starting to grow them outside of the flower garden. When summer plants fade, then they should be moved to flower bed.

In autumn, nature begins to fade, so you can only decorate the area with architectural structures and flowering plants. Autumn flowers are not particularly capricious. They are able to survive minor changes in temperature and slight frosts. But ornamental cabbage tolerates frost well.Propagation of autumn plants is a simple procedure that does not require special skills.

The most popular autumn flowering plants

The most common flowers that decorate flower beds in autumn are:

• Phlox
• Chrysanthemum
• Asters
• Crocosmia
• Anemone and others

They all have their own characteristics and advantages.

Phlox. Phlox can bloom throughout September, but to do this, it is worth periodically removing dried flowers. These plants have some care requirements. They love fertilized soil, which must be systematically loosened and moistened. Phlox are ideal for autumn flower beds as they tolerate partial shade.

Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum is considered the most important plant in the garden in autumn. Its flowers can be painted in different colors. They come in burgundy, white, lilac, yellow, and pink. If an early variety was planted, then it will delight with its flowering from August to October. But late types of chrysanthemums can bloom until frost.

Chrysanthemum does not require special care, although some of its preferences stand out. She loves light soil that has been deeply loosened. It will not be superfluous to fertilize. Organic fertilizers are used for this. Chrysanthemum loves moisture, but in winter it is worth making drainage for it. To prevent it from freezing, it is necessary to mulch after the first frost.

Helenium autumn. This plant blooms at the end of summer and beginning of autumn. There are 3 varieties that differ in flower color. There are yellow, brownish, brick heleniums. This plant should be planted in areas that are well lit. It does not disappear even after long rains.

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Crocosmia. You can decorate your autumn flower bed with crocosmia. This plant is sometimes called Montbrecia. The flowers are orange or yellow. Crocosmia looks beautiful with lilac asters, which also bloom in autumn. This plant must be grown in a sunny flower bed as it loves light. In order for crocosmia to develop better, it is recommended to add organic fertilizers to the soil.

Rudbeckia. It is recommended to plant rudbeckia in a flowerbed to create the background of the composition. It does not require special care, but it looks original and attractive. Rudbeckia is able to develop normally in shaded or sunny areas. This plant will delight you with its flowering in the first year after it was planted. After a few years, the bushes should be divided so that they continue to exist.

Japanese anemone. This plant is decorated with delicate white or pink inflorescences. They do not lose their appearance for 2 months. But the plant must be carefully looked after. The soil should be light, and organic fertilizers should be systematically added to it. Anemones should be grown in partial shade. For propagation, seeds or spring division are used.

Yarrow. Flowering can be observed from late summer to mid-autumn. The flowers are colored pink, yellow, snow-white and red. Yarrow tolerates dry weather well, but watering is recommended to prolong flowering. To make the flowers even more beautiful, it is worth removing the heads that have already bloomed.

Autumn plants that bloom for a long time

In order for the flowerbed to be decorated with flowers longer, it is worth planting the following plants:

Perennial asters. The plant begins to bloom in August, and flowering ends when frost occurs. Asters come in a variety of colors. Experienced gardeners combine this flower with various perennial and annual plants.

Sedums. Often these plants are combined with phlox. They are planted in flower beds and used to decorate rock gardens. Sedums bloom with purple, brick-like flowers. Initially, they are grown in greenhouse conditions, and transferred to a flowerbed after the first winter experienced. The plant grows well in light soil and well-lit places.

Colchicum. This plant is covered with light lilac inflorescences. They don't disappear until November. Colchicum is very similar to crocuses. It is combined with other flowering plants to form stunning compositions. Colchicum should be grown in a place that is well protected from drafts.

Tricyrtis. The plant prefers partial shade. To ensure that it blooms well, regular watering is recommended. Flowering occurs in autumn. The plant is decorated with pink, blue or white flowers. Tritsirtis is gradually becoming popular, as it does not require special care, tolerates frost well, and pleases with its extraordinary beauty.

Zinnia. This flower is loved by many gardeners. He is also called the major. This is an ornamental plant that decorates a garden or flower bed with beautiful bright flowers. Their stem stands straight, resembling a soldier. Zinnias bloom throughout September. Recommended plant several types of majors at once, so that the flower garden sparkles with different colors. The plant is unpretentious and tolerates cold well.

Decorative cabbage. It blooms for quite a long time. Seeds are used for propagation. Ornamental cabbage can bloom in moderate frosts. She tolerates -15 degrees.

Once upon a time, people grew only vegetables and fruits in their summer cottages.But today every owner wants to decorate the territory of their dacha by creating amazing flower beds. But planted plants do not produce flowers all the time. Some bloom in spring, others in summer. In order to decorate the flowerbed with colorful inflorescences in the autumn, it is worth planting the appropriate plants. And there are quite a lot of them.