Autumn perennials are in high season from the end of August. We explain how you can properly stage them and create an autumnal bed. Which winter-hardy, flowering and bee-friendly plant species are suitable for the home garden? You will find out in the article. Planting autumn perennials, made easy!
Planting autumn perennials: the most important things summarized
In autumn, numerous flowers, ornamental grasses and foliage plants are in high season and delight the eye with their bright colors and delicate flowers. Fortunately, in many cases precise advance planning is not necessary because most perennials are also available as pre-grown plants.When designing the balcony boxor the flowerbed, however, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
1. The tall autumn perennials are planted behind the summer-blooming flowers and foliage plants. The low autumn perennials are planted in small groups between the permanent bloomers and the summer-flowering plants.
2. Plan the flower bed so that all plants have enough free space and the different species do not crowd each other.
3. The best time to replant the bed is on a cloudy day. If the soil is dry, you can water it thoroughly and loosen it up the day before.
4. Pull weeds out of the flower bed, dig up all annual summer flowers and plants. Work organic compost into the soil.
5. Remove the new fall perennials from the transport pots. Carefully loosen the potting soil from the roots. Fill a bucket with water and place the plants in the water for 5 minutes to allow their roots to soak.
4. When planting: Leave enough space for the next perennial in the bed. Mulch the bed to prevent weed growth.
5. Create an accurate planting plan.
Blooming autumn perennials for the flower bed and the container
1.Beautiful Sorte “Joy”:The flowering period begins in late summer; you can also plant the sedum when it is in full bloom. Prefers full sun, dry soil and poor soil. MatchingPlanting partners in the cottage garden:Pennisetum and coneflowers.
2.Kissenasterbloom in autumn. The hardy perennial flowers attract butterflies. Thrive best in permeable, fertilized, normal garden soil.
3.The Cactus Dahliablooms from July to October. It prefers loose, well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded spot in the garden. It is not winter hardy, the tubers are dug up in late autumn after flowering and left over the winter.
Hardy foliage plants for the autumn garden
4. DieAroniais a beautiful, extremely frost-hardy foliage shrub. In spring, the aronia attracts attention with its delicate flowers and in autumn - with its fire-red flowers. It prefers normal, loose garden soil and thrives best in full sun.
5. DieOakleaf hydrangeais a slow-growing, hardy tree that continues to attract attention with its foliage even after the flowering period. The shallow-rooted plant requires humus-rich soil with a low lime content. The partially shaded to sunny location promotes growth and flower formation.
6. ThisPurple bellsis a low, winter-hardy leafy perennial that prefers humus-rich soil with a high sand content. It feels particularly comfortable in partial shade.
Autumn perennials and ornamental grasses for the container garden
7. TheSilky Dogwoodsis an ornamental plant. After the tree sheds its leaves, its shoots turn red.
8. ThePlumeis a beautiful exotic species that is particularly popular for its bright red or yellow plume-like flowers. The plant is not hardy, cannot tolerate temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius and must be brought into winter quarters in late autumn.
9. 10. 11.Various ornamental grassessuch as switchgrass, pennisetum “Red Head”, miscanthus “Red Chief”, the white-striped riding grass, as well as flowering grasses such as red love grass or miscanthus “Red Color” are the perfect gap fillers for the autumn flower bed.
Herbs and evergreen ferns set accents in the autumn bed
13.Parsleyis a biennial plant that is perfect for keeping in containers.
14.Most fern speciesare cut back heavily in autumn. But there are also evergreen species that can stay in the container garden on the balcony until late autumn.
15.Rosemarycan remain outdoors until autumn. In winter, however, you have to overwinter it.
Yellow blooming autumn flowers for the garden
16. DieStudentenblumeis actually a perennial plant. However, since it cannot tolerate the sub-zero temperatures in winter, it is cultivated in the garden as an annual flower. However, it can be overwintered in a pot.
17. DieGarden chrysanthemumsare the queen of autumn perennials. The winter asters are indeed frost hardy and can be left outside between November and February.
18. DieSun Brideblooms until September. A sunny location and loamy, nutrient-rich soil promote growth and flower formation. The extremely hardy plant can provide bees with food in the months of September and October.
Plant purple flowering autumn perennials
19. ThisAutumn cyclamennot only scores points with its beautiful autumn blossoms, but also with wintergreen leaf decorations. With good care, the flowering period extends into October.
20. TheMagnificent autumn crocus:Now is the right time to plant if you want to marvel at the impressive yellow-pink flowers in September and October. The onion flower is hardy and perennial. It grows best in the sun, but can also bloom in partial shade.
21. TheLove pearl bushfascinates with its pink flowers and pink berries. TheFlower is bee friendly, but the fruits are inedible for humans.
