Perennial flowers for summer cottages, which are planted in autumn

Autumn is a great time for planting various vegetable, berry and fruit crops. But with particular success this season, you can plant perennial flowers, especially bulbs.

Below you will find information on what kind of perennials can be planted in the fall in the country or in a personal plot to get a beautiful flower bed. Also you will find video and photographic materials.

Benefits of planting flowers in the fall

Experienced gardeners and summer residents advise without hesitation to plant perennial flowers in the autumn. And they are absolutely right, there are a number of reasons for this:

• In winter, the planting material encounters natural stratification, which allows the seedlings to withstand the effects of the sudden return of the spring cold.
• Thanks to the same natural stratification, plants begin to bloom several weeks earlier than those that were sown in spring.
• Flowers that are planted in autumn have strong immunity, due to which they resist various diseases and pests.
• If planted before winter, then in winter, you can not waste time growing seedlings.

Flowers that can be planted in the fall: names and descriptions

There are many perennials (and biennials) that you can successfully plant in the fall and enjoy their beauty in subsequent seasons. With their help, you can ennoble the territory of the garden, bring brightness and festivity.

Perennials for planting in autumn

Many perennials are planted with seeds and by dividing the bush. Below you can explore the most interesting and beautiful specimens.

Primrose

There are over 500 species of beautiful primrose. Flowering takes place at different times depending on the species, but, as a rule, this flower is considered spring blooming.

The optimal arrangement of a flower bed with primroses is in partial shade, which comes from trees, bushes. The soil should be fertile and moist. The recommended time for planting a flower in the fall in the garden or in the country is the end of September.

Heuchera

Heuchera is an amazing plant that can change the color of its leaves during the growing season. Interesting shades and their combination on the leaves will catch the eye of even the most sophisticated gardeners. Geuchera is often used when creating flower beds near the house, alpine hills, stone beds.

Heuchers are suitable for light nutritious soils with permeable properties. Do not choose areas where moisture stagnates.

As for the growing area, here the opinions of experienced gardeners differ: some argue that it is best to root in a sunny place, others say that a shaded garden is more suitable. Therefore, you can choose a place with partial shade or with good illumination and protection from wind and cold.

It is optimal to transplant Heuchera in the autumn after flowering. Delenki should be covered with mulch to protect from cold weather.

Herbaceous peony

Many gardeners love the beautiful and unpretentious herbaceous peony that blooms in spring. For rooting, it is worth choosing sunny, well-lit areas. But it is also important that shrubs or small trees are located nearby, which can protect the peony from the weather. Avoid low-lying areas where moisture stagnates.

Suitable dates for the event are late August-early September (but if the season is warm, you can carry out the procedure before the end of September).

Important! For more information on planting peonies, you can study in this article.

Rudbeckia

Sunny areas are suitable for rudbeckia. It is not recommended to grow it on one bed for more than five years, so after this period it is better to transplant it. It is optimal to do this in the second half of September after flowering. But sowing seeds is best done in the spring.

Phlox

Excellent summer flowering perennials. The place for planting them should be sunny, with moist soil, it is desirable that it also be loose and fertile.

You can plant and transplant phlox in September-October. But if you did it too late, then you need to mulch the garden after the event. For details on sowing phlox seeds, see this article.

Hosts

Hosta is a shade-loving plant, which is called the "queen of the shade", so it must be planted in a shady area.

By the way! About others shade-loving and shade-tolerant plants you can read in this material.

The host also loves moisture, but excess moisture still needs to be eliminated. It looks very beautiful both during flowering and after (thanks to the magnificent leaves).

It is better to replant hosts on a cloudy day. This must be done no later than a month before frost.

Delphinium

The color of the delphinium is very diverse and can range from pale pink to bright blue. In the southern regions of the country, it blooms in May-June and blooms again in the fall.As for central Russia, flowering occurs in the summer - mid-June and lasts until the end of July. It can resume, provided that the peduncles are cut after the first flowering.

The 1st half of September is the optimal period in autumn when you can plant or transplant a flower into open ground. For planting, it is better to choose a sunny, spacious place. The soil must be fertile. By the way, if it is sandy or clay, then it is recommended to thoroughly fertilize it. It is necessary to dig up the soil and apply organic fertilizers before the autumn planting or transplanting.

Interesting! Also read how to plant a delphinium for seedlings in this material.

Echinacea

Echinacea pleases with flowering from July to September. But for successful cultivation and lush color, you need to root the echinacea in a sunny location. Do not place echinacea too close to other plants.

Planting by transshipment can be carried out until late autumn. But from the seeds, you should first grow seedlings in the winter.

Astilba

A wonderful, unpretentious perennial. At the same time, gentle and bright astilbe can decorate any area. Astilba can be pink, white, purple, red. Summer blooms vary from June to August.

The best time to plant a flower in autumn is early September. If you plant astilba at a later date, it is imperative to mulch and cover it before winter.

Before the event, soil digging, weed removal, as well as feeding with rotted manure are carried out. But after planting, it is necessary to mulch the astilbe, for this you can use sawdust, straw.

Important! detailed information about planting astilba waiting for you in this material.

Woolly chisel

Woolly chisel is also called "sheep's ears" because of the large, hairy leaves. It is because of their beauty that the purse became popular among summer residents and gardeners. It blooms from June to September, but the flowering is inconspicuous, it is loved for its foliage.

Planting by dividing the bush is best done autumn when the heat has passed... But the sowing of the seeds of the woolen purse can be done in autumn, summer, and spring, in this regard, the purse is unpretentious.

A suitable place for a woolly chisel is a sunny or semi-shady area without stagnation of moisture with a light, loose soil that is well drained. With an abundance of sunlight, the woolly chisel will be more silvery and shiny. Better to give the sheep's ears some space and not plant too close to other crops.

Verbeynik point

An unusual specimen with bright, juicy flowers will look great both alone and next to other plants in a flower bed. The spotted loaf blooms from late June to mid-August. It is worth replanting it about once every three years, because it grows rapidly and can begin to crowd out other "inhabitants" of the garden.

It is best to plant and replant the loosestrife in September or October. The soil at the time of deepening must be moist. It is also important that there are no young leaves on the dotted loosestrife.

The most suitable site for planting spotted loosestrife will be a spacious place with high humidity, with fertile soil.

Dicenter

The colorful and delicate dicenter resembling a heart will become a bright spot even on the most boring area. The flowering period of the dicentra varies from early spring to late summer.

The plant is hygrophilous, so it is recommended to plant it in moist, fertile soil with good drainage. But it is important that there is no stagnation of moisture in this area, this can lead to decay of the roots.

You can plant a flower in the fall anywhere, because any area in the garden is suitable for growing. With an abundance of sunlight, flowering will begin earlier, but there is a risk that the dicenter will be low.

If you plan to plant a flower in open ground by dividing a bush, then it is recommended that before digging a dicenter, pruning in the fall is recommended.

It is important that the dicenter has time to take root before the onset of cold weather, so it is necessary to plant in a country house or garden in September.

Garden yarrow

Garden yarrow is able to delight with its color almost all summer. And it blooms beautifully!

You need to plant and transplant garden yarrow in a sunny place. It is better to plant yarrow in the autumn, and not in the spring, since it loves the cold. Sowing seeds is carried out before winter, it should be sown on the surface, and it is recommended to sprinkle it on top with a small layer of earth.

Lupins

The perennial is suitable for those gardeners who love beautiful but unpretentious crops. Beautiful lupine can be white, purple, pink, red, blue, yellow.

Lupins are light-loving plants, so you shouldn't root them in shady places. Sowing seeds in open ground can be done in late October and early November. It is best to transplant a flower in a garden or country house in early September.

Brunner

A beautiful, laconic and unpretentious brunner will look great as a decoration on flower beds, near paths and near fences. But pay attention, this plant is moisture and shade-loving, therefore, the place for planting in the country or in the garden should be chosen taking into account these features. Brunner's spring bloom begins in late April-early May, lasts about a month. If the autumn season is warm, then re-flowering is possible.

It is best to carry out the autumn planting and transplanting of Brunner in the country or in the garden in early September. If the event is held too late, then hilling should be carried out. It is also best to carry out the procedure in the evening or on a cloudy day.

Brunner's is the right flower to plant in the fall. In the spring, it is highly discouraged to carry out a garden event; only large-leaved brunners are allowed to plant and transplant in the spring.

Poppy

Poppy is a light-loving plant, so you need to sow it in a well-lit area. For colorful poppy, stagnation of moisture in the soil is categorical, so the site should be with deep groundwater. Poppy can be grown on any soil, but crumbly light soils - loam, sandy loam are most suitable for it.

In the photo there are bright and gorgeous poppies:

Planting poppies with seeds is possible not only in autumn, but also in spring. However, if sown in the fall, you can enjoy earlier blooms.

Perennial aster

The beautiful perennial aster can have a different color - red, white, yellow, purple, pink, lilac. Therefore, with the help of perennial asters, you can form elegant, rainbow and bright flower beds.

Depending on the species, flowering occurs at different periods, in early asters - in May-June, in summer - in July August, in autumn - in September-November.

Planting perennial aster seeds in open ground should be in November-early December. It is optimal to do this with slightly frozen soil. And in the spring, with an abundance of seedlings, they can be planted in a permanent place. You can plant or transplant a plant in the garden or in the country until late autumn before the soil freezes.

An unfavorable place for an aster is a damp area with stagnant moisture, in such a place rotting of the roots is possible. It is best to plant the aster in a well-lit, sunny area. If this is not possible, then cultivation in partial shade is acceptable. But you should not do it in full shade.

Pyrethrum

Feverfew is reminiscent of chamomile in shape, but it is amazingly colorful and rich. Flowering occurs in June-July. Growing is possible on any soil, but it must be loose. The place should be well lit by the sun. Sowing seeds is recommended in mid-September.

Nivyaniki

At the first meeting, the daisy can give the impression of a simple and uncomplicated flower. But the impression is completely misleading, because elegance and unusual, pure beauty are hidden in the nivyanik.

The combination of bright yellow and bright white will decorate any flower bed. Nivyanik is an unpretentious plant that is easy to care for.

When rooting in the spring, there is a risk that it will not take root, therefore autumn is the most optimal time for planting nyvyanniks in open ground. The landing site in the country house or on the site of a private house should be sunny, with drained, loose soil, the site should not be excessively damp.

Biennials suitable for autumn planting

Not only perennials can be successfully planted in the fall. You can safely carry out the procedure and get wonderful results with biennials.

Forget-me-not

A delicate flower of a pleasant color can become a highlight of your garden. Forget-me-not blooms from May to mid-June. It can be successfully grown both in the sun and in the shade, but it is in the shade that flowering lasts longer. The plant likes moist soil. Forget-me-not seeds are sown around the end of October.

Aquilegia

Unpretentious in terms of care and very interesting plant has several names - eagle, catchment. Flowering times may vary depending on the variety, but for many it begins in early June.

Planting aquilegia in the fall is carried out by sowing seeds. Optimally grown on moist, loose, light soil. It is possible to grow in the sun or in partial shade, but the plant will be most comfortable in partial shade.

Stock-rose (Mallow)

Colorful mallow looks most decorative and harmonious next to fences, buildings, and is suitable for the role of a hedge. Planted along, it adds coziness and liveliness to the site.

Mallow seeds are sown in May, and at the beginning of September the plant is planted in a permanent place.

Turkish carnation

An exquisite Turkish carnation can have different colors: pink, white, burgundy, red. It is distinguished not only by the splendor of its appearance, but also has a very pleasant aroma.

Sowing of seeds is carried out in October. The soil and seeds must be dry when sowing. Sow down to a depth of one centimeter. After that, the bed should be mulched with humus or peat.

Bulbous perennials planted in autumn

Autumn is a great time to plant bulbous perennials. If you perform a garden event according to all the rules, then they will delight you with their beauty for a long time. For planting, it is necessary to choose healthy bulbs, without wilting, without the smell of mold and any rotten areas.

Crocuses

Beautiful crocuses have another name - saffron. These bulbous plants have a vibrant, intense color that makes their blooms look fabulous. In spring, it can occur in March, April, May.

Crocuses thrive in sunny beds, but it is also possible to grow in areas with diffused shade. It is also worth choosing areas with permeable and loose soils. The optimal planting time for such bulbous flowers in the fall is September-October. But note that just those crocuses that bloom in the spring, and those that bloom in the summer are planted before winter.

More detailed information about planting crocuses waiting for you in this material.

Tulips

Tulips are distinguished by a huge variety of colors, sizes, varieties. Thanks to this, every summer resident and gardener can find the perfect tulip for their garden. The flowering of such a bulbous plant, as a rule, occurs in April, May, June.

It is recommended to plant these bulbous flowers in the fall, when the temperature is around + 7-10 degrees (usually late September-early October).

Planting is best in sunny areas that are protected from the wind. The soil should be loose, permeable to water with good drainage properties. Stagnation of moisture in the garden is unacceptable.

Note! Instructions, tips and tricks regarding planting tulips in autumn before winteru you will find in this article.

Lilies

The graceful bulbous plant can be of various colors. Flowering can occur in June, July, August. Experienced gardeners recommend growing lilies in a sunny garden that is sheltered from the wind. The soil needs to be fertile, loose, with good drainage properties.

Planting is best done in September.

By the way! About transplanting and planting lilies in the autumn you can read here(transplant) and here (landing).

Hyacinths

Hyacinths have another poetic name - "rain flower". For them, you need to choose beds that are protected from the wind, well illuminated by the sun and on which moisture does not stagnate. Hyacinths should not be planted on dense and acidic soils. Neighborhood of hyacinths with other crops is not recommended.

The approximate flowering time is April-May. And the optimal time for planting these bulbous flowers in autumn is late September-early October.

Important! Detailed information about planting and growing hyacinths contains in this article.

Muscari

Muscari is not the only name for a beautiful blue plant. It is also called "mouse hyacinth" and "viper bow". The term for the autumn planting of muscari is the end of September, October.

Muscari is unpretentious in cultivation, but nevertheless, you should know some of its features: it can be rooted both in the sun and in partial shade, moisture stagnation should be avoided, the soil should be with good permeable properties. Flowering times vary from April to May.

Daffodils

Daffodils love sunny places, and it is also important that the garden is protected from the wind. Adorable daffodils bloom in April-May.

Note! Read more about the nuances of planting daffodils in this material.

Grouse imperial

Another interesting and strikingly attractive specimen in the world of bulbous flowers. Flowering time is approximately May. In autumn, it is best to hold an event in September-October. It is correct to plant imperial hazel grouses in sunny places or in partial shade without stagnant moisture, the soil should be fertile, light.

Important! More details about planting imperial hazel grouse you can find in this material.

By the way! In addition to the above specimens, they also plantrhododendrons, clematis androses.

The world of perennial plants is beautiful and very diverse. Thanks to this fact, every summer resident and gardener will be able to find those flowers that will transform his dacha or personal plot, and will delight with their flowering for many years.

Note! In autumn, do not forget to plant vegetables and herbs such as: onion, garlic, sorrel, dill, parsley... And some gardeners even sow carrot and beets.

Autumn is also suitable for planting some fruit trees and shrubs, for example,pears, plums, apple trees, gooseberry, raspberries, barberry, currants, grapes and many others.