These plants add color to gardens and pots when summer flowers fade
Summary
The article explains which plants can add color to gardens and pots in the fall when summer flowers have faded. It suggests varieties like pansies, Sedum Autumn Joy, chrysanthemums, firecracker plants, croton, and some shrubs that thrive in cooler months and provide seasonal beauty.Key Facts
- Summer annual flowers often fade by late summer due to heat or neglect.
- Pansies are good fall flowers because they bloom in cooler weather and can return in spring.
- Sedum Autumn Joy is a perennial that changes color from green in spring to maroon in fall.
- Garden chrysanthemums come in many fall colors and can be left in place to return yearly.
- Firecracker plants have bright tubular flowers and attract hummingbirds; they bloom through frost in warmer zones.
- Croton plants have colorful foliage and can be used in fall garden containers.
- Some azaleas bloom in spring and again in fall, depending on the variety and climate.
- Firecracker bush has red flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies and grows up to 5 feet tall.
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