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We are not as far removed from nature as it sometimes seems. Even residents of megacities are trying to settle at least a few potted plants. And how they rejoice when the ubiquitous dandelion breaks through the asphalt under the window! It is easier for rural residents, summer residents and owners of private farmsteads – they can turn their plot into a flower garden, choosing plants to their liking. Please note that no matter how the owners of private houses complain about being busy, tired, lacking space in the yard, they will definitely equip a flower garden, front garden, or simply plant flowering plants on every free piece of land. Flowers not only decorate our lives and delight the eye. They save us from depression and cardiovascular diseases, relieve fatigue, normalize blood pressure, increase immunity.
It will take quite a bit of time and the planting of perennial flowers in the fall will be on the agenda. In order not to waste time and money, let’s start planning today. Most perennials can be planted in the fall. For the southern regions, such a planting is preferable, since there, even in early spring, the temperature can rise sharply for several days, which negatively affects the survival of plants. Autumn coolness is the best time, perennial flowers have time to take root and winter well. In the north-west of Our Country, landing is best done in late summer or early autumn.
Flowers in containers
Container plants can be planted at any time, regardless of the season. There are only a few restrictions here:
- Do not plant flowers until the heat subsides – even healthy perennials with a well-developed root system can die. It is better to put them in a slightly shaded time and wait for cool weather. With proper care and watering, perennial flowers can stand in a container for several months before planting.
- It is best to finish planting plants two weeks before the onset of frost. If it doesn’t work out, at least cover them with spruce branches, leaves of fruit trees or earth the way you cover roses for the winter.
bulbous perennials
When we talk about perennial flowers that are planted in the fall, most often we immediately think of tulips. This is not surprising, because autumn is the time for planting most bulbous plants wintering in the ground. We will help you choose the best excavation time for each flower. Perhaps, thanks to the photos that will accompany the article, you will have new favorites.
Hyacinth
The aroma of the flower is so intense that even the strongest perfumes cannot compete with it. It is not necessary to dig it up for the summer. But in order to get dense, beautiful inflorescences in spring, the bulb must be removed from the ground and stored until autumn at a temperature of about 30 degrees in a dry, ventilated room (for example, in the attic).
Hyacinths are planted from September to October. They do best in a sunny or slightly shaded location. If you are thinking about which flowers to use for forcing, take hyacinth.
decorative bow
Finally, decorative bows began to enjoy well-deserved popularity. They look best in the company of other perennial flowers. Large specimens are best planted in the background, and dwarf ones – on alpine slides. In addition to the fact that decorative bows are practically maintenance-free, their flowers stand for a long time in the cut and are dried for winter compositions.
It is best to plant the bulbs in September-October, but only after the extreme heat subsides. Overgrown nests are also planted in autumn.
Crocus
There is no person who would be left indifferent to crocuses. But few people know how many varieties of these perennial flowers exist. Here are crocuses emerging from under the snow, and late spring hybrids that come into bloom after tulips, and species blooming in autumn.
In September-November, all crocuses are planted, the flowering of which occurs in the spring (July is suitable for autumn planting). They are seated if necessary, also in the fall.
Lily of the valley
Although the lily of the valley is a rhizomatous plant, in almost all reference books you will find it among the bulbous flowers. It is planted and transplanted in early spring, and even better in late autumn immediately after digging. This fragrant perennial flower is able to grow in the shade under the crowns of trees, which only increases its attractiveness.
Lily of the valley is suitable for distillation in winter. Specially prepared rhizomes are planted before winter.
Lily
A majestic plant, one of the most common heraldic symbols is the lily. There are many varieties of this perennial flower, and new hybrids appear every year. The best time for planting bulbs is from August to September.
Muscari
Mouse hyacinth has lost its former popularity, which is a pity. This unpretentious, discreet perennial flower seems to be designed to fill an empty space on a hill or in a flower bed. It looks good on the lawn or on the lawn. Flowers are planted in autumn, in September or October, then they are planted immediately after digging (every 3 years).
Narcissus
In the UK, the daffodil has outstripped even the rose in popularity. In our country, this is also the most common spring flower – unpretentious, not requiring digging for the winter. They plant it from August to October, but they plant it in the middle of summer.
Grouse
Its flower looks like a crown, it is not for nothing that one of the species is called imperial. True, most flower growers consider the chess hazel grouse to be the most beautiful. All autumn, this bulbous flower can be planted and transplanted (no more than once every four years).
Tulip
What flowers are more famous than tulips? Perhaps only roses. There is an international classification of tulips, dividing them into 15 classes, combined into 4 groups. Not so long ago, one bulb of this delightful flower could cost a fortune.
It is advisable to dig up tulips planted in late autumn after flowering for the summer, otherwise the new bulb may go underground and “get lost”.
Perennial flowers
What perennial flowers to plant in the fall? Can they be transplanted and planted? What is the best month to do this? It is these questions that worry the owners of private houses at the end of summer.
There are many flowering plants, most of them are good to plant in the fall, then you can divide and transplant perennials. It is best to wait until the temperature drops and it starts to rain. You know the weather of your region better, choose the right time yourself.
It is important that perennial flowers, divided into parts and transplanted to another place, on the one hand, do not suffer from excessive heat, and on the other hand, have time to put up new roots. Their growth does not stop even in winter, it just slows down. If you choose the right time, then next year the plant, which is planted in the fall, will adapt, grow a good root system and bloom.
Astilba
The aerial part of this perennial flower dies off for the winter. In spring, pinnate leaves appear on long petioles, and in summer – multi-colored panicle inflorescences. Depending on the species, the height of the shade-tolerant, moisture-loving flower varies from 10 cm to 2 m.
It is better to plant or transplant astilba in the fall, but to divide the bush in the spring.
Delphinium
A rhizomatous plant with a stem dying off for the winter loves light, but can grow in partial shade. Delphinium loves frequent watering and winters well. It grows from 0,5 to 2 m in height, multi-colored flowers are collected in inflorescences up to a meter long.
Iris
This perennial flower is difficult to grow from seed, but it reproduces well by rhizome. There is no need to describe irises, everyone knows them. The best time for planting, transplanting and dividing is autumn, and you can not wait for cool weather.
Day-lily
Somewhat similar to lilies, daylilies are rhizomatous perennial flowers, and besides, they are not so demanding on growing conditions. These plants are drought-resistant, withstand frost well, can grow in the sun and in partial shade. It is best to transplant and plant them in the fall.
Aubrieta
Perennial evergreen plant belonging to the cabbage family. An unpretentious low flower is often used as a ground cover. The only thing he needs is a lot of sun.
Liver
This undersized perennial flower with overwintering leaves showed itself well in rock gardens and peat beds. It blooms earlier than others – immediately after the snow melts. Grows in partial shade, requires good moisture.
Peony milky-flowered
We are considering what perennial flowers can be planted in the fall. Regarding the peony revered in China and Japan, we change the word “can” to “necessary”. Spring planting or transplanting this flower is an emergency measure, permissible only as a last resort when it comes to the possible death of the plant. We are not even talking about dividing a perennial in the spring, we do everything in the fall.
Rudbeckia
There are about 40 types of rudbeckia, among them there are annuals, biennials and perennials. Many are grown in sunny beds with insufficient watering. This sun-like flower can be planted in autumn.
Phlox frosted
This perennial flower was lovingly grown by our grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Today it is back in fashion. Phlox winters well, loves moisture and sun. It is remarkable in that its flowers collected in a panicle bloom in turn, which is why the plant remains decorative for a long time.
Enotera
This perennial yellow flower opens in cloudy weather, in the evening or at night. Its height reaches half a meter, it is resistant to drought and grows almost anywhere. If you dig up a flower and you can’t plant it right away, feel free to immerse the roots in water and do more important things. Perhaps the above-ground part will wither, it will have to be cut off, but the perennial’s amazingly viable roots will give new growth in the spring.
perennial flowers from seeds
Strictly speaking, almost any perennial flowers can be propagated with fresh seeds sown before winter. The question is whether it’s worth it.
- Firstly, the most valuable, namely varietal flowers, propagate vegetatively, namely by cuttings, daughter bulbs or dividing the bush. Their seeds will give plants that maternal (varietal) traits do not inherit in 95% of cases.
- Secondly, in order for the seeds to sprout, they must be really fresh. Buying them even in the best store will not give any guarantee of germination.
Of course, you can collect your seeds. Give it a try if you have the space and time to experiment. This is a rather exciting activity, and besides, it is not entirely unpromising – this is how varieties of flowers of folk selection appear.
It makes sense to sow only seeds of specific flowers. In winter, in cold, moist soil, they undergo natural stratification, grown plants are healthy and strong.
Conclusion
We have presented only some perennial flowers that can be planted in the fall. There are many more. We hope that our article was useful to you.