There is no mistaking the beauty and allure of a vibrant
Chrysanthemum this time of year. They can
be found everywhere from nurseries, to farms markets and even school
fundraisers have Mums for sale and I am a willing buyer. Mums are one of the
few flowers that can be both annuals and perennials depending on what variety
you buy. If I’m lucky enough to find “hardy Mums” the perennial variety, I’ll
plant them in my flower beds this month. If I find annuals, they will go in
containers. In order to have more variety in my garden this fall, I wanted to
grow beyond Mums and found three plants perfect for fall planting I’d like to
share with you today.
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| Sedum Blooms |
Sedum- A.K.A.
Stonecrop
Sedum
is an easy to grow perennial that is part of the succulent family. I’ve long
enjoyed my containers of blooming Sedums. I’ve recently discovered a fall variety
called Autumn Joy I’d love to plant in my backyard flower beds where they would
get partial shade and well- drained soil. Here is more information on Sedums
from Better Homes and Gardens.
“A truly diverse group of plants, Sedums come in many shapes,
colors, and sizes. Sedums are also extremely versatile, make great container
plants, and can take extreme drought in a garden setting. With so many species
and varieties available, you will have no problem finding a Sedum in bloom
three seasons out of the year.”
Another fall flower favorite you may want to plant this year is
Asters.
Asters
Asters-A.K.A. Goldilocks
in UK
Aren’t these light purple Asters gorgeous? I
would love to be able to enjoy these in my garden again. The last hard freeze
we had left me Aster-less, so I’ll be on the lookout for a hardy variety at my
local nursery. According to Fine Gardening, there are primarily two types of Asters-
New England and New York. The Asters in the above photo are New Yorkers. Most Asters love full sun and well -drained
soil, so I would plant my Asters in my front flowerbeds. Be sure to read up on
growing Asters at Fine Gardening here.
The last fall flower on my list today is a new one to me-
Heleniums.
Heleniums
Heleniums-A.K.A.
Sneezeweed
If you want to invite butterflies to your garden
as much as I do, then adding Heleniums to your fall garden is a good way to go.
According to Burpee plants, these sun loving perennials not only provide beautiful
blooms, they repel deer and rabbits! That’s a total win for me since I live on land
full of both. I would like to add these
to my front flower beds too and maybe try growing one in a larger container on
my front porch. To learn more about growing Heleniums in your area, please
visit Burpee here.
Are you as excited about fall gardening as I am? If you’ve visited
my blog before, you’ve probably noticed that I am a flower gardener at heart,
only straying away from them to grow tomatoes and herbs. I used to feel guilty about
not growing more veggies and fruit, but this year I decided to let that go and
be true to the type of gardening that brings me the most joy. This leads me to
my
question I’d love for you to answer in comments.
What do you grow in
your garden or flowerbeds in fall? Do you have any of the flowers showcased in today's post?
Sedum- A.K.A. Stonecrop
Sedum
is an easy to grow perennial that is part of the succulent family. I’ve long
enjoyed my containers of blooming Sedums. I’ve recently discovered a fall variety
called Autumn Joy I’d love to plant in my backyard flower beds where they would
get partial shade and well- drained soil. Here is more information on Sedums
from Better Homes and Gardens.
“A truly diverse group of plants, Sedums come in many shapes,
colors, and sizes. Sedums are also extremely versatile, make great container
plants, and can take extreme drought in a garden setting. With so many species
and varieties available, you will have no problem finding a Sedum in bloom
three seasons out of the year.”
Another fall flower favorite you may want to plant this year is
Asters.
 |
| Asters |
Asters-A.K.A. Goldilocks in UK
Aren’t these light purple Asters gorgeous? I
would love to be able to enjoy these in my garden again. The last hard freeze
we had left me Aster-less, so I’ll be on the lookout for a hardy variety at my
local nursery. According to Fine Gardening, there are primarily two types of Asters-
New England and New York. The Asters in the above photo are New Yorkers. Most Asters love full sun and well -drained
soil, so I would plant my Asters in my front flowerbeds. Be sure to read up on
growing Asters at Fine Gardening here.
The last fall flower on my list today is a new one to me-
Heleniums.
 |
| Heleniums |
Heleniums-A.K.A. Sneezeweed
If you want to invite butterflies to your garden
as much as I do, then adding Heleniums to your fall garden is a good way to go.
According to Burpee plants, these sun loving perennials not only provide beautiful
blooms, they repel deer and rabbits! That’s a total win for me since I live on land
full of both. I would like to add these
to my front flower beds too and maybe try growing one in a larger container on
my front porch. To learn more about growing Heleniums in your area, please
visit Burpee here.
Are you as excited about fall gardening as I am? If you’ve visited
my blog before, you’ve probably noticed that I am a flower gardener at heart,
only straying away from them to grow tomatoes and herbs. I used to feel guilty about
not growing more veggies and fruit, but this year I decided to let that go and
be true to the type of gardening that brings me the most joy. This leads me to
my
question I’d love for you to answer in comments.
What do you grow in
your garden or flowerbeds in fall? Do you have any of the flowers showcased in today's post?
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