Autumn is a great season for annuals, low-maintenance perennials and evergreen shrubs to shine. In fact, some of the most popular flowers, like colorful mums, roses, dahlias, purple pansies and yes, even bright yellow sunflowers, all bloom around September and October.
Chrysanthemums are a classic choice for fall porches and patios. They are easy to grow and loaded with flowers in red, yellow, purple, orange, white, pink, and more. Morgana Red has beautiful dark red flowers that attract butterflies.
Rudbeckia, also known as Black-Eyed Susans, are cold-hardy flowers that offer long-lasting blooms spring through fall. They're easy-to-grow, survive as perennials in zones 4-10, or can be grown as annuals. Cut back the stems and faded foliage when they naturally fade in winter, and they should return next spring.
VIOLA (Viola spp.) Like their pansy cousins, violas will keep on blooming through frosty weather and even a dusting of snow. In moderate climates, they will often bloom all winter long.
Christmas Rose. This evergreen perennial blooms from winter to early spring depending on the selection and where you live (mostly early winter in warmer regions, and as late as February or March where it's very cold).
October has two birth flowers: the Marigold and Cosmos. Both stems prosper during the summer and fall and have rich legacies in history, gardening, and folk medicine. The first October birth flower is the cosmo.
The Chrysanthemum blooms in the fall, bringing extra cheer to a colder climate when most flowers take a break. Associated with the dead, this flower has popularity at funerals, or to the bereaved in time of need. From this popularity, it was once thought that bringing the Chrysanthemum indoors meant a wishful death.
Cut-flower hydrangeas are available year-round, with the best quality ones offering gorgeous colors and blooms during the months of May to November.
In fact, some of the most popular flowers, like colorful mums, roses, dahlias, purple pansies and yes, even bright yellow sunflowers, all bloom around September and October.
Mums and Asters
Chrysanthemums and asters are colorful beacons of fall in the garden. Mums are part of the aster family, so all mums are asters, but not all asters are mums. In stores, be sure to purchase hardy mums, not florist mums. Hardy mums are perennial in zones 4 to 9.
Asters (Aster Spp.)
One very popular variety is Aster 'Celeste', which forms a clump covered with dense purple daisy-like flowers in late summer and early fall.
Plant dahlias in spring to enjoy flowers through to autumn. Dahlia tubers aren't winter-hardy, so you can only plant them once the risk of frost has passed; this is usually around mid-May, so it's best to wait until then. Dahlias will bloom until the first overnight frost, which often falls around October or November.
Flowering plant of the month (November): Amaryllis
Common name: Amaryllis. Latin name: Amaryllis belladonna. Varieties: Many types with single or double flowers.
What is November's Birth Flower? The birth flower for November is bright and cheery. Chrysanthemums are often referred to just as “mums” and bloom in a wide range of sizes and colours, most commonly in hues of pink, white, yellow and red.
Peonies are predominantly available in May and June but they do have a later fall season in November and December. What colors does this bloom come in? Peony color schemes consist of whites, blushes and shades of pinks which are truly a fan favorite amongst our classic, timeless brides.
November birth symbols:
Sagittarius. Animal: Pig. Stone: Citrine (Yellow)
♏️ Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) – Deep red flowers, geranium. Mysterious, brave, guarded, and passionate best describe Scorpios. Any flower that comes in a deep, vibrant red will capture these traits. Geraniums are more specifically suited to this star sign.
Birth flower bouquets are beautiful and unexpected birthday gifts. Each birth flower carries lots of meaning and symbolism, whether you're gifting them to friends or family. Each month has two birth flowers because some species aren't available in certain areas. It's thought that the practice began in Roman times.
October Birth Flowers & Meanings: Cosmos and Marigold. If you were born in October, or you know someone who was, and want to know what the October birth flower is, you've come to the right place! October babies are blessed with two beautiful birthday blooms: the cosmos and the marigold.
Name: Helleborus sp. commonly known as winter rose or Hellebore. Belongs: to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Origins: Europe to western China. Flowering: Winter to early spring.
Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) is a good choice for an outdoor winter plant because it's an evergreen that keeps its leaves on its branches all winter long. It's drought-tolerant and thrives in both full and partial sun. Hardy to Zone 4, Japanese yews can survive harsh winters.