Autumn is a bright season, which can still please with beautiful flowers, despite the approaching cold weather. Amateur gardeners and professionals decorate their plots with a variety of cultures that bloom at different times. Autumn flowers are no less beautiful than summer flowers. They are still able to give an abundance of colors. Many cultures begin to bloom in August and continue in the fall, depending on the region of growth.
Asters
The real queen of autumn flowers (photo is given in the article) is an aster. Culture is striking in its beauty and diversity. Currently, you can see a variety of colors of flowers: blue, white, red, purple, pink. Usually asters are planted in large numbers, receiving whole multi-colored flower beds. Florists love the plant for its unpretentiousness. The main care is timely watering. The plant blooms profusely on fertile soils, so it is worth regularly applying mineral fertilizers.
Asters are bright annual annual flowers. Perennial forms are extremely rare. Depending on the variety selected, flowering can be obtained from late August until late autumn. To decorate your garden, you can choose plants of different heights, creating beautiful compositions. The following types are distinguished by height: undersized - up to 80 centimeters, dwarf - no more than 45 centimeters, and tall - up to 1.5 meters. Asters can be free-standing flowers or have the form of a bush. The plant has erect peduncles, oblong, serrated leaves and fibrous root system. Most gardeners prefer terry flowers, as they look more colorful and vibrant.
Of the most popular varieties, it is worth highlighting: Camelot, Bullfighting, Shanghai Rose, Don Giovanni, Lady Coral White, Old Castle and others. Astra is one of the most popular autumn flowers that is present on every flowerbed. Unpretentious plants delight not only with long flowering in the open field, but are also actively used for making bouquets.
Dahlias
Dahlias are autumn flowers that can decorate any garden. There are about 20 thousand of their varieties. Flowers differ in the structure and shape of inflorescences, their size, and the height of the bushes. Among flower growers, needle and collar, anemone and pion-shaped, spherical and nymphaeal species are equally popular.
Autumn garden flowers are not too capricious, but very thermophilic, since their homeland is Guatemala and Mexico. At the slightest frost, the plant may die. But in the warm September rays, dahlias feel great and delight florists. The plant belongs to perennial species. But at the same time, its tubers are planted annually in the open ground in spring with the arrival of steady heat. In late autumn, they are removed from the ground, dried and cleaned, after which they are stored throughout the winter in a dark basement. Leaving tubers in the ground is not recommended even in the southern regions. They do not tolerate frost.
The life of each tuber reaches five years. But at the same time each year each bush gives a lot of new, young rhizomes, which can be planted as an independent plant next year. In terms of reproduction with dahlias, there are no problems. For several years, a sufficient number of bushes can be planted on the site. Such autumn flowers in the garden are hard to miss. Firstly, the flowers are large and bright, and secondly, the plants themselves are very tall. Even the smallest forms reach 30 centimeters. And tall forms can grow up to 250 centimeters.
Usually on the bushes there are many inflorescences, each in diameter can be from 3 to 30 centimeters, depending on the variety. Modern breeders created stunningly beautiful views with spherical flowers. The most popular varieties include: Gaimlan, Mambo, Polka, New Millennium, Eternal Flame, Danko, Opera, Aurora Volley, Granato, Sandra, La Bayadere and many others.
Chrysanthemums
What autumn flowers can be called a symbol of this time of year? Probably, many associate autumn with chrysanthemums. It is these flowers that delight us with their beauty until the frost. The birthplace of the plant is Japan. The perennial culture is a shrub with straight woody stems. The main feature of autumn flowers (the photo is presented in the article) in their unique aroma. Even the greenery of the plant has a specific, but very pleasant smell.
Depending on the variety, the bushes can reach a height of 50 to 155 centimeters. Among the whole variety of species, there are plants that in our climate can be grown in areas, but there are forms intended only for greenhouses. Gardeners value culture for its ease of care and reproduction. Plants delight the hosts with flowering for a long time, it is especially pleasant that this period falls on the time when the choice of flowers is not so great.
Currently, the number of varieties of chrysanthemums reaches 160 species. Among them there are undersized and tall species. Also, varieties differ in colors and sizes of inflorescences. Beautiful autumn flowers have always been appreciated for their decorativeness. It is for this reason that breeders carried out the work, as a result of which an incredible number of colors appeared.
Among the most popular varieties can be distinguished: Aurora, Alyonushka, Snow Elf, Evening Lights, Orange Sunset, Snow White and others.
Rudbeckia
The first autumn flowers can begin to bloom long before the beginning of September, depending on climatic conditions. Among them, I would like to highlight rudbekia. She begins to bloom in July and continues to delight with bright colors until the frosts. Unpretentious plant native to North America. The culture is represented by perennial and annual varieties. It received its name in honor of the Swedish botanist Olof Rudbeck. Immigrants brought the plant to the European continent. Culture very quickly won the love of gardeners. The plant began to grow almost everywhere. It is planted not only in solitary form, but also in group plantings.
Tall varieties are good for hedge formation. Rudbeckia inflorescences resemble chamomile in appearance. The colors are dominated by red, yellow and orange. One of the most popular varieties is called the Golden Ball. The inflorescence of the plant can be from 9 to 17 centimeters in size. The bushes themselves reach a height of 50-150 centimeters. The plant is actively propagated by seeds, and they can not be sown, they themselves get enough sleep after ripening. In the future, young plants appear very rapidly, which intensively develop.
Species of autumn flowers such as rudbeckia and chrysanthemums should always be in the garden. Unpretentious plants will decorate any personal plot with minimal care.
Zinnia
Such autumn flowers in the garden (photo is given in the article), such as zinnias, delight with their flowering for a very long period: from summer to late autumn. An unpretentious plant can be planted in flower beds and along paths, combining with other crops. Bright, saturated colors against the background of general wilting cheer up, for which autumn flowers are appreciated. The name of the plant will seem completely unfamiliar to many. But it is worth remembering that summer residents are usually called culture as majors. This flower is familiar to each of us since childhood. Majors are tall and short. On average, the height of plants ranges from 30 to 100 centimeters. They have stiff and slightly pubescent stems. Inflorescences can be of different sizes, depending on the variety. Sometimes their diameter reaches 15 centimeters. Zinnias can be simple, terry and semi-double. There are all kinds of colors, except for blue and blue. Petals can be red, burgundy, lilac, lilac, yellow and other colors.
The most famous varieties of majors: Violet, Crimson Monarch, Polar Bior, Rosa, Envy, Tango, Scarlet, Cherry Queen.
Marigold
The list of autumn flowers, the name and photo of which we gave in the article, must surely include cute marigolds. Annuals and perennials of the Astrov family came to us from Central and South America. There are dwarf, tall and mid-sized forms. Depending on the variety of plant, the height can reach 20-120 centimeters. The stems of the culture are strong, and the root system is highly developed. In different countries, culture is known by different names, the scientific name is tagetes. In Russia, the plant is commonly called marigolds. The plant got such a name due to its beautiful flowers resembling velvet. Gardeners most often call the culture Chernobrivtsi.
There are many forms of marigolds: simple, semi-double, anemone, terry, chrysanthemum, carnation. In the colors there are red-brown, white, orange, yellow, lemon and other species. Marigolds can safely be called one of the most popular and beautiful autumn blooming flowers. It is these plants that are most often planted in urban flower beds, which they decorate right up to the very frosts. Culture in the southern regions even withstands the first frosts. Bright marigolds, along with chrysanthemums bloom the longest on personal plots. Crops are often sown with other autumn flowers. Dwarf forms are good for decorating borders along paths.
Tagetes has a bright specific smell, which is impossible to confuse with anything. A solar plant in China is considered a symbol of longevity and health. It is propagated by seeds, which are highly germinated. The culture does not require special care, and therefore is actively used by amateur gardeners.
Nowadays, gardeners have a large selection, as in stores you can buy a variety of varieties of autumn flowers. The names of all simply can not be counted. There are more than 50 varieties of tagetes alone. And there are even more varieties. In total, three groups of marigolds can be distinguished: American, Mexican and French.
Among the most popular varieties it is worth noting: Kilimanjaro, Glitters, Gold Dollar, Eskimo, Smile, Mandarin, Antigua, Gnome, Bolero, Petit Orange, Gold Ball, Red gem, Wrestler.
Goldenrod
Listing the most interesting and beautiful autumn flowers (names and photos are given during the article), it is worth recalling the goldenrod. Some summer residents are very skeptical of this plant, not counting its flower. It can often be seen in wastelands. However, there are different types of goldenrod. Garden forms have beautiful inflorescences, which begin to bloom in late summer, when the flower beds are not so pleasing with colors.
Amateur gardeners plant a culture along the fences, decorating the territory. The flower is completely unpretentious in care. The plant is able to withstand drought and excessive moisture, but it also loves the sun, so it is necessary to plant it only in open spaces.
Different varieties of goldenrod differ not only in the type of inflorescence, but also in the height of the shoots. Miniature shapes in height reach only 30 centimeters, and the highest grow up to 2 meters. Different types of culture differ in flowering periods. Some bloom in mid-July, while others delight with their beauty until the frost. Depending on which plant you want to get, it is worth choosing the variety you need according to the parameters. Among the most popular can be identified: Goldtan, Goljangl, Perkeo, Pillar.
Gelenium
Gelenium is a herbaceous perennial and annual plant. Its feature is that its roots die off in late autumn along with shoots. The next year, the plant is restored from the underground buds of annual roots. The birthplace of culture is Central and North America. It is known that more than 30 varieties exist. Geleniums grow very densely, giving the impression of a bush. But in fact, these are solitary plants that can reach a height of 160 centimeters. The gelenium flower has the shape of a basket. Inflorescences can be single and grouped.
Different varieties of plants have a bright color. Geleniums can be planted in the form of individual flower beds or in group compositions. The plant is considered unpretentious, but in hot periods it needs watering. For him, you need to choose a sunny place. But the penumbra culture also tolerates well.
Autumn Gelenium has been used for landscaping plots since the seventeenth century. The main advantage of the culture is very plentiful and late flowering. The most popular plant varieties are: Magnificum, Katarina, Gartenzonne, Superbum, Altgold, Goldfuks, Di Blonde.
Phlox
In almost every household plot, phlox can be found. With their unique flowering, they decorate flowerbeds from summer to autumn. The culture family has approximately 60 species. All of them are very different and differ in color and height. With their help, you can create almost any composition on a personal plot.
In height, phlox bushes grow from 60 to 100 centimeters. In many respects, the degree of illumination of the area on which the plant grows affects the height of the peduncles. In the shade, the bushes stretch in height, and in the sun grow more squat. In sunny areas, bright flower petals fade to almost white.
All plant varieties can be conditionally divided into three types according to flowering dates. If you want to decorate your garden with autumn phloxes, then you need to choose late types.
These include the late Lilac variety, whose plants begin to bloom in early September. Its inflorescences consist of lilac-pink flowers, which delight hosts up to 40 days. The culture refers to tall, its shoots grow to 110 centimeters.
It is also worth paying attention to Frau Antoine Buchner. Plants of this variety grow to 120 centimeters in height. Their flowering begins in mid-August and lasts until the onset of frost. Flowers look amazingly beautiful not only in the flower beds, but also suitable for cutting.
Ground cover phloxes look no less impressive . Culture is actively used in landscape design. It is good not only in single stands, but also in group compositions. Flowering plants look very profitable against the backdrop of evergreen and coniferous crops.
Crocosmia
The beautiful bulbous herbaceous crocosmia plant, which belongs to the Kasatikov family, should also be considered autumn flowers. The culture forms thickets of dense greenery with bright flowers that bloom in mid-August and continue to bloom until the end of September. In translation, the name of the plant means "saffron aroma." This smell has dried inflorescences. The birthplace of culture is South Africa. Crocosmia flower arrangements are a wonderful decoration in the garden. And cut flowers can stand in the house for up to two weeks. Herbaceous perennial can reach a height of up to one meter. The root system of the plant is represented by corms, which grow very quickly.
Crocosmia flowers are collected in inflorescences located on a flexible stem. Petals can be painted yellow, red or orange. On the peduncle, the buds open gradually, starting from the base and ending with the edges.
In total, crocosmia is represented by 50 species. Also, breeders bred several dozen hybrid forms.
Among them, it is worth highlighting the golden crocosmia, which was introduced to Europe from South Africa in the mid-nineteenth century.
Massonorum is a variety characterized by excellent resistance to severe frosts. Plants bloom in small orange flowers. Potts crocosmia in the wild grows in marshy regions of Africa. But she took root perfectly and in our climate, however, needs regular hydration.
Instead of an afterword
In our article we gave a description of the most interesting autumn flowers that can become an adornment of any summer cottage. All of them are intended for cultivation in the open ground. They are also good for cutting, and therefore can decorate your house in the fall. The most talented gardeners even make artificial flowers from autumn leaves and petals, dried specially for such crafts that will remind you of the wonderful warm season.