Even though summer is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean the flowers are too. In autumn, dahlias, chrysanthemums, autumn anemones and company are the stars that bloom in gardens and balconies.

Hardy, easy-care plants are among the most popular fall flowers. We show you the most beautiful varieties and perennial plants to decorate your garden or terrace in autumn.

The most popular autumn flowers

Popular fall flowers include anemones, chrysanthemums, gladioli, autumn asters, and dahlias. All these autumn flowers bloom when the summer flowers have lost their beauty.

By combining different plants with each other, you can create a beautiful mix in the garden. Most of these autumn flowers also look good on the balcony, where they stand out in matching pots or tubs. Other very pretty autumn flowers may be more suitable for the windowsill or inside the home.

1. Anemone Hupehensis

Among the autumn flowers, autumn anemones (Hupehensis) They are among the most beautiful flowers. With great care, they bloom in the same place for years and brighten the eye with white to pale pink flowers.

Anemones are planted in spring so that they can fully develop their flowering in the first autumn. Planted in a large container, They are also ideal as autumn flowers for the balcony.

The autumn anemone It prefers moist soils and can be planted in partially shaded locations. Depending on the variety, it blooms from August to November. The proximity to the walls is ideal for the plant to be protected from the wind and direct sun.

It is a perennial plant and can also overwinter in the garden. To protect it from frost, autumn leaves scattered on the ground go very well. Planted in a pot on the balcony or terrace, it can also be covered with weeds.

2. Chrysanthemums

ChrysanthemumsThey are easy to care for. Its countless flowers, which can range from yellow to pink to violet, make this autumn flower a real attraction from August to December.

The plant It thrives well in the balcony pot and in a flower bed. The chrysanthemum can be placed in a sunny or partially shaded location, for example in the front door area.

There is two ways to overwinter this plant:

• Place the pot in a cool room with enough light. Cut the plant well beforehand so that it grows completely again next year.
• Can let the flower hibernate outdoors. In this case you should also cut it well and cover it with a garden fleece to protect it.

3. Gladioli

The gladioliThey give the garden a noble touch. They reach heights of up to 1.5m and produce flowers in a wide variety of colors. The bulbs are planted in spring and should be stored in a cool, dark place over the winter.

4. Asters

There are many species of asters. The autumnal ones bloom white, purple or red. The flowers come in various shapes and sometimes resemble dahlias, chrysanthemums or daisies.

Some varieties also grow quite well in pots. and are therefore suitable as splendid autumn flowers for the terrace or balcony.

Most species like sunny locations and loose soil. You can plant autumn asters in beds until early autumn. This gives the flower enough time to take root before the first frost.

Not all aster species are equally winter-hardy. You can protect them from the cold with a light layer of compost soil. It also helps if you place the asters against the wall of a house and spread fleece or jute over them.

5. Dahlias

dahlias They are characterized by their large flowers, They are found in many colors, sizes and shapes. They bloom from summer until well into October.

If you want to preserve some flowers by pressing them, in this video you will find all the tricks to do it correctly:

6. Begonias

Begonias bloom from summer to autumn, as houseplants even in winter. The plant can be maintained both as a balcony plant and in the flower bed.

Be careful not to plant begonias in direct sunlight. The north, west or partially shaded sides of the balcony or terrace are ideal.

Water the fall flower two or three times a week, depending on the outside temperature. You must avoid waterlogging.

The leaves of begonias should be shortened before the loss of the first leaf. Before the first frost arrives, you should bring the pots into the house.

In the case of potted plants, it should be sufficient to leave the tubers in the dry substrate. It is important that the tubers are not wet in any way. In a room, begonias hibernate without being watered, but only sprayed from time to time.

7. Heather

Often offered as Calluna in nurseries, the common heather, with its pink flowers, It’s a real splash of color from August through winter.

You don’t need much space in the garden for this autumn flower, the pots are enough to add color to your balcony or terrace. The common heather It is very easy to care for and needs little water.

Whether planted or potted, heather is well prepared for winter. The colorful buds They bloom well into the cold season. The damage is mainly due to drought. If you prune the bush regularly in spring, you will be able to enjoy it for several years.

8. Crocosmia

crocosmia It immediately attracts attention due to its intense red color. You will enjoy this autumn flower as a pot for a long time.

The best location will be a garden bed along a south-facing wall of the house. This way, the crocosmia is protected from the wind, but can absorb enough sun that it needs for beautiful flowering.

This fall flower is perennial if you make sure the tuber is kept as dry as possible. The best way to do this is to enrich the soil with lots of sand so that the water can drain well in winter.

Dry leaves placed on the ground next to the plant and covered with fir branches serve as Additional protection against cold and wind.