🪻Purple Fall Flowers for Pretty Autumn Containers🪻

Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners here, with some tips to transform your summer containers into stunning fall masterpieces.

Mother Nature's calling for a wardrobe change, and your pots deserve one too!

Let's ditch the tired blooms and bring on the vibrant hues of autumn! Here are some of my favorite fall container plants:

• Mums (Chrysanthemums): The undisputed king of fall flowers. These beauties boast long-lasting blooms in a dazzling array of colors – whites, oranges, reds, and even purples! Bonus tip: Opt for garden mums from your local garden center (like Watters!) They're acclimated to our climate and will outperform their greenhouse-grown cousins.
• Pansies: Tough little troopers that bloom all winter long! Pansies come in a delightful range of colors, from classic orange to majestic burgundy with a yellow halo.
• Violas: These pansies' petite cousins might be smaller, but they make up for it with nonstop blooms. Perfect for adding pops of color.
• Ornamental Cabbage and Kale: Not just for salads! These come in stunning shades, adding a touch of whimsy and contrast to your container.

Looking for more? Here are some additional options:

• Dusty Miller: This workhorse provides beautiful silvery foliage that complements any flower. Plus, it's deer-resistant and keeps going all season long.
• Ornamental Grasses: Add a touch of height and texture with ornamental grasses like red sedge.
• Snapdragons: Fall is prime time for snapdragons! Choose from tall varieties for drama or shorter ones for a more compact look.

 

🪻Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners

 

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