Explore the best autumn-flowering plants for UK gardens-from bulbs and perennials to shrubs and grasses-and learn expert tips on planting, care, and design for a vibrant late. For an instant colour boost, plant borders and containers with flowering perennials or shrubs in September. Then get planning to add more interest next year.
In spring, sow annuals such as cup and saucer vine and plant dahlia tubers, then in early summer plant autumn-flowering bulbs like nerines. You could also create an autumn wreath, using seasonal flowers and foliage, to decorate your front. Heuchera, also called coral bells for the spikes of dainty flowers in mid-summer, are perennials that add amazing pops of colour to the landscape, especially when planted in groupings.
The tiny flowers attract hummingbirds, but their appeal is the bright foliage in shades that range from chartreuse to deepest burgundy. 'Autumn Leaves' and 'Chocolate Ruffles' are especially fun choices. What flowers can you plant in autumn and winter? Here's our pick of the prettiest flowering plants to grace your autumn and winter garden: 1.
Dahlias Dahlias deserve a place in every garden. With over 40 species and thousands of cultivars of jewel-coloured, intricate blooms to choose from, you can enjoy these resplendent flowers well into autumn. This perennial requires a retentive soil and what amazing colour it can give through late summer and into early autumn.
Lemony. Try these brilliant late-flowering perennials for colourful autumn flowers As the weather gets colder in autumn, there are still plants that remain vibrant and full of life, like these 10 colourful autumn. Plant team manager Lizzie Keep says: "Look out for Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn', a great winter flowering shrub with scented clusters of pink and white flowers on bare stems, autumn flowering Camellia sasanqua which can be grown in containers, Prunus 'Autumnalis Rosea' with autumnal leaf colour and semi.
3. Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums flower later in September and October time making them ideal autumn plants. Available in a giant range of colours they will be sure to bring colour to your garden this autumn.
The best autumn flowers: 52 plants you'll love As the daylight wanes and temperature falls, these autumn flowers will bring welcome flourishes of colour and warmth to your garden. Keen to add some colour to your garden this autumn? Try planting these late.