Autumn Colour In The Garden
With the autumn season just around the corner, the colour in our gardens is starting to change. Bright colours of summer begin to fade and the warmer tones of autumn start to appear. This season is the perfect time for berries, rich reds and amber hues to stand out in the garden. Many plants can be used in containers, borders, pots and hanging baskets in the autumn months. Read on to find out which ones are our favourites for the season.
Callicarpa
This deciduous shrub is perfect for the autumn months with the purple berries bringing texture and colour into garden borders.
Favourite variety:
Callicarpa bondieri var. giraldi ‘Profussion’
Cornus Sanguinea
Cornus Sanguinea is a striking plant to have in the garden in the autumn. The leaves begin to turn an orange-red shade and black berries will appear. Following this, the plant looses its leaves and the stems turn to vibrant red.
Favourite variety:
Cornus Sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’
Rudbekia
Rudbeckia brings vibrant colour to the garden from August to the end of the autumn season. The most common colour is yellow but there are other beautiful variations too.
Favourite varieties:
Rudbeckia ‘Summer Daisy Cherry’
Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’
Pansy
Pansies are a great annual for the autumn season and can provide colour to hanging baskets, borders and pots. They tend to flower from August and all through the autumn/ winter months.
Favourite varieties:
Pansy ‘Matrix Sunrise’
Pansy ‘Frizzle Sizzle’
Heuchera
Heuchera is a beautiful clump-forming perennial. They bring rich colour to planting beds in the autumn when other plants have died down.
Favourite varieties:
Heuchera ‘Green Spice’
Heuchera ‘Sugar Berry’
Pyracantha
Pyracantha has stunning berries in the autumn. The most common variety carries red berries but our favourite is the ‘Soleil d’Or’ which has striking yellow/ orange berries.
Favourite Variety:
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’
Crocus Sativus
This variety of crocus is known as the autumn crocus. It flowers throughout October and November bringing beautiful colour plant beds and pots.
