Beautifully diverse autumn plants
Autumnal plants aren't only gorgeous to look at - they're diverse, too. The plants below come in all shapes, sizes, colours and styles, so you're certain to find one that meets your requirements and preferences.
Aster
Aster has the appearance of a wild plant with all the qualities of a cultivated one: strong, beautiful, long-flowering and with sparkling flowers that bloom until late autumn. An upright beauty with long, narrow green leaves, its flowers and pink, white or purple.
hebe
Hebe is a fabulous plant. This variant, the Struik Veronica Red Edge, has a striking green leaf with a red/pink edge. A real refresher eye-catcher in every autumn and winter garden! This evergreen plant looks great in pots, but is also perfect as ground cover.
ling heather
Beautiful, symmetrical flowers, sturdy green leaves and a slightly weathered appearance - nothing gives autumn as much colour and structure as ling heather. This plant blooms at its best in September and October and works well as a 'green carpet'. It does well in the open ground in pots. Heather combines very nicely with grasses, as you can see in the photo above.
fountain grass
The elegant blades of fountain grass are also known as lamp-cleaner grass - for clear reason after you see what they look like! the brushes. This plant is a stylish, graceful addition to any outdoor space. Depending on the species, the ears are brown, grey, pink or reddish brown and even when this plant has finished flowering, it retains its ornamental value.
Chrysanthemum
What's your favourite autumn colour? Whatever you choose, there's a good chance chrysanthemums come in that shade. They're the perfect way you to add cheerfulness to your outdoor space this season. Why not try them in a few different hues?
alumroot
Alumroot is also known as heuchera. Its warm, russet-y colours instantly evoke autumn. Bring warmth into your garden with the above variety (Heuchera 'Melting Fire').
Autumn anemone
An eye-catcher with a big heart is the best way to describe the autumn anemone. The heart protrudes above the soft petals like a fountain. The heart of the autumn anemone can have different colours, as can the flowers. Autumn anemones bloom from the end of July until frosts begin and the flowers are white, pink, blue or purple in colour.
Hellebore
The radiant flowers of the Hellebore, also known as the Christmas rose, will bring a big smile to your face. Christmas rose treats you until April with buds which turn into large flowers, each with a beautiful 'crown' as a heart. In a pot or in the ground, this garden plant feels at home anywhere!
boxberry
The first thing you notice about Boxberry are its beautiful berries and graceful leaves. The berries, which emerge from the flowers that bloom in summer, are red, pink or white and last until spring. This plant is a winter-hardy ground cover, but also looks lovely in containers and pots on your terrace or balcony.
More autumn inspiration
Make sure your outdoor space is ready for the colder months, so you can enter autumn and winter with peace of mind that your plants will be ready to shine come spring. In fact, autumn is the best time to plant new plants - read all about planting garden plants this season here.
Getting chilly and want to cosy up indoors? Take a look at these 10 hanging plants, or 10 easy-to-care-for houseplants.
