Autumn flowers: the 50 most beautiful flowers for autumn planting

When summer ends and winter approaches, the flowers of numerous plants that have raptured the minds since the beginning of spring say goodbye. Still, you don't have to do without pretty and fragrant flowers late in the year. There are numerous autumn flowers for your autumn planting in the flowerbed or on the balcony counteract dreary autumn weather and look attractive in a wide variety of colors and shapes present.

Autumn flowers

50 beautiful flowers for autumn planting

You are looking for autumn flowers that your garden has over the Fall time once again really shines, attracts birds and the last brave bees and butterflies that are still daring to leave the colony at that time? Then you should use a combination of the following autumn flowers for your Autumn planting to move your garden from summer to colorful autumn. Most of the autumn flowers listed grow as flowers, but there are some species that attract attention as shrubs or trees. There is a large selection, which means you can plant an autumn plant to suit your taste. Below we list 50 beautiful autumn flowers.

Plants from B to D

Bergenia 'autumn bloom' (bot. Bergenia cordifolia 'autumn bloom'): this bergenia is ideal for your autumn planting because, unlike the other varieties, it blooms again in early autumn. The purple-pink flowers proudly present themselves as a bell in the garden.

Blueness Passion flower (bot. Passiflora caerulea): intense blue, a flowering period until late autumn and the unique flowers that are characteristic of this genus, make up the blue passion flower.

Bush mallow 'Red Rum' (bot. Lavatera clementii 'Red Rum'): these beautiful pink flowers with dark veins appear from June to October.

Chrysanthemums (bot. Chrysanthemum): Chrysanthemums are always a real ornament and, depending on the variety, the flowering period extends into November. The 'Bees', 'Citronella' and 'Schweizerland' are particularly suitable for this.

Clandon's beard flower (bot. Caryopteris clandonensis): this late bloomer, August to October, exudes a unique charm and is best suited for Mediterranean garden concepts. The deep blue color makes the bee pasture popular with gardeners all over Germany.

Dahlias (bot. Dahlia): Dahlias are classic autumn flowers that bloom into October and even survive the first few days of frost. Here you have the choice of many different colors, ranging from pure white to yellow and pink to red and dark purple.

Plants from E to H

Centaury (bot. Centaurium erythraea): bears pink, rarely white, star-shaped flowers from mid-June to mid-September. A real eye-catcher.

Ivy-leaved cyclamen (bot. Cyclamen hederifolium): the ivy-leaved cyclamen does not begin to bloom until August and continues to bloom into October. The plant with the flowers in light or dark pink comes from the north of the Mediterranean region and attracts with a gentle scent.

Garden hawk 'Helene' (bot. Hibiscus Syriacus 'Helene'): a classic hibiscus that blooms from July to September and delights gardeners with its large, pink-white flowers.

Garden gladiolus (bot. Gladiolus hortulanus): the garden gladioli are ideal as autumn flowers in September and October. They come in all sorts of colors and the numerous varieties all bloom at different times, which enables a wide variety of gladioli to be combined.

Garden pansies (bot. Viola tricolor var. hortensis): who does not know the pansy. They come in a variety of colors and bloom in October and November as long as they were sown in summer. A classic among flowers.

Large-leaved Clematis (bot. Clematis heracleifolia): this long-term bloomer presents its flowers from March to October. The small dark purple flowers with the characteristic shape will attract everyone's attention.

Heather (bot. Erica): The flowering time of the heather differs depending on the species. We recommend the bell heather (bot. Erica tetralix) with pink flowers in September and the common heather (bot. Calluna vulgaris) with pink to purple flowers well into November.

Autumn anemone (bot. Anemone hupehensis): the Anemone hupehensis joins the flowers with white to red, mainly pink, flowers and blooms from July to October. It actually comes from the East Asian region, but was cultivated at an early age.

Herbstastern (bot. Symphyotrichum): the very name suggests that these asters are perfect for your autumn planting. They bloom until October with many flowers in white, pink, purple or blue and are often visited by insects, especially butterflies.

Autumn squill (bot. Scilla autumnalis): this squill is a delight for the eyes and shows itself in a splendid purple or pink color throughout September.

Autumn monkshood (bot. Aconitum carmichaelii): Despite its toxicity, typical of the genus, Aconitum carmichaelii is one of the absolute highlights of any autumn planting. The autumn flowers show their large, distinctive flower hats especially in October and thus provide a decorative aspect in the garden.

Autumn gold cup (bot. Sternbergia lutea): these flowers originally come from the Mediterranean region and inspire with their bright yellow color. The flowers are up to 1.5 centimeters wide and appear from mid-September to mid-October.

Herbstzeitlose (bot. Colchicum autumnale): despite their dangerous ingredients, the poisonous autumn crocus is popular because of the purple, rarely white, flowers. The flowering period extends from the beginning of September to the end of October.

Height Sedum plant (bot. Sedum telephium): these particularly robust plants should not be missing from the autumn flowers. Above all, the hybrid 'Herbstfreude' should be mentioned here, which only begins to bloom in mid-August and presents brown-red flowers until the end of September.

High sheaf of gold 'Credo' (bot. Achillea filipendulina 'Credo'): these flowers bloom long into October and seduce with their golden yellow umbels.

Horned violet (bot. Viola cornuta): the horned violet also belongs to the genus Viola and presents itself with light to dark purple flowers, depending on the variety. Most of the varieties bloom from May to mid-September, while late-blooming varieties delight with a second bloom in October.

Hydrangeas (bot. Hydrangea): Hydrangeas can also be found in many gardens and can easily hold out until mid or late September. However, they are extremely sensitive to frost.

Plants from I to L

Indian flower tube (bot. Canna indica): an autumn flower that is particularly striking in rich white, orange or red from June to mid-October due to the flowers in the form of a cluster of ears.

Inca lilies (bot. Alstroemeria): the Inca lilies offer a breathtaking play of colors that illustrate the origin from South America. It blooms from June to October.

Japan slate (bot. Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana): the Japanese slate is a begonia that will enchant you with its exotic-looking flowers until November. These are kept in an attractive white or pale pink.

Caucasian germander 'Paradise Delight' (bot. Teucrium hyrcanicum 'Paradise Delight'): with this Caucasian germander you can look forward to a perennial with a lot of character. The intensely purple ones look good in combination with other plants that bear ears. The flowering time is from May to late October.

Small-flowered mountain mint 'Triumphator' (bot. Calamintha nepeta 'Triumphator'): the small flowers in light white or purple are arranged in spikes. It has a lovely scent that can be enjoyed during the flowering period from June to the end of September.

Button bush (bot. Cephalanthus occidentalis): the button bush is a unique sight from mid-July to the end of September. The large, white flower balls are often visited by butterflies.

Lantern flower (bot. Physalis alkekengi): Physalis is mostly known for its fruits, but the beauty of the small, lovely flowers in white should not be underestimated. It blooms loosely into September and then bears fruit.

Plants from M to P

Monthly strawberry 'Alexandria' (bot. Fragaria vesca var. semperflorens): The monthly strawberry has lovely looking white flowers that grow back again and again from May to the end of September and also develop sweet strawberry fruits.

Chaste tree (bot. Vitex agnus-castus): the monk's pepper is a real star among the autumn flowers and blooms more than almost any other plant. Its light purple lip flowers are healthy over September and October.

October-Saxifrage (bot. Saxifraga cortusifolia var. fortunei): as the name suggests, flowers mainly in October, although the flowering of the stone crusher plant can appear as early as September. The elegant, pink and white flowers are a real feast for the eyes.

Purple bells (bot. Heuchera): the purple bell is an intense purple and blooms with small flowers until September. These autumn flowers do not lose the color of their leaves even in winter, which works against the dreary gray of the cold season.

Splendor autumncrocus (bot. Crocus speciosus): Crocus speciosus is also an appealing crocus and also comes in a different color: a blue purple. The flowering period extends from September to November.

Plants from R to S

Rose autumn crocus (bot. Crocus pulchellus): this crocus flowers from mid-September until late November. The color of the flower, which is reminiscent of lavender, inspires.

Round-leaved bellflower (bot. Campanula rotundifolia): the elegant, almost fairy-like goblets in violet blue are still upright at the beginning of flowering in June, but then bend downwards in September. A fairytale sight.

Saffron crocus (bot. Crocus sativus): one of the crocus species that present themselves in autumn, especially in September. They immediately catch the eye with their lilac-colored flowers. The spice of the same name, which is the most expensive in the world, is obtained from this plant.

Fake garden speedwell 'Ulster Blue Dwarf' (bot. Veronica spicata 'Ulster Blue Dwarf'): flowers from June to the end of October. The compact growth really shows off the blue ears.

Seven-sons-of-heaven-shrub (bot. Heptacodium miconioides): this shrub blooms from August to October with small, white flowers and is also considered a bee forage plant. That said, bees and bumblebees will definitely visit these fall flowers.

Sunflower (bot. Helianthus annuus): another classic. The sunflower is one of the favorites among the large plants and requires a lot of space. However, its sun-yellow flowers inspire from July to the end of September.

Sun hats (bot. Echinacea): the typical flowering time of the sun hats extends from July to mid-September, but if it is warm enough, the daisy family will continue to bloom until October. You are noticed by the hedgehog heads, the flower baskets that seem to stretch towards the last sun in autumn.

Late autumn sage (bot. Salvia azurea var.grandiflora): a classic sage that blooms in bright blue from September to October and is even fragrant.

Cranesbill 'Patricia' (bot. Geranium psilostemon 'Patricia'): these autumn flowers are known for their bright purple flowers, which can be seen from June to mid-September.

Shrubby Evening primrose (bot. Calylophus serrulatus): flowers long into October and is profuse with cup-shaped flowers in an intense yellow.

Marigolds (bot. Tagetes): Tagetes are very popular in autumn and bloom without any problems in September if the care is right. The flowering delight inspires with blossoms in a strong orange-red.

Swamp ziest (bot. Stachys palustris): the marsh ziest blooms until late September. The red-purple flowers can be especially admired in close proximity to other plants.

Plants from W to Z

White toadflax (bot. Linaria purpurea 'Alba'): the flowers of the white toadflax are kept in a breathtaking pure white and have a filigree shape. With good care, you can enjoy the flowers well into November.

Wild mallow (bot. Malva sylvestris): there are different types of this type with different colors. But they have one thing in common: the flowering period from May to September.

Zinnia (bot. Zinnia elegans): wonderfully appealing flowers that range in color from white to red and yellow to purple. They bloom in full bloom all summer through October.

Just that Combination joy It is what makes the use of autumn flowers for your own autumn planting so popular. The individual flowers are ideal for the different gardens and balconies, regardless of whether You prefer a romantic, English garden or rather a well-tended wild growth set. The possibilities are with the 50 Autumn flowers uniquely diverse and when choosing autumn flowers you will definitely come up with ideas on how to integrate them. Color gradients are particularly popular, as the number of blue, pink and purple flowers predominates over the autumn season.

Tip: In certain genera, such as the heather, there are several species that have the throughout autumn begin to bloom or still adorned with their flowers from summer are. For example, you can then take one of the species that bloom towards late summer, one that blooms at the beginning of autumn and one towards the end of autumn or even blooms well into winter, to create an attractive display of flowers in your own garden or on the balcony almost all year round to have.