These are the 11 most beautiful plants in September
In September, colorful plants soften the transition to autumn. They make saying goodbye to summer much more pleasant! Choose from this top 11 of the most beautiful plants in September and start autumn with a bang.
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Many summer plants are past their prime or have completely finished blooming in September, but several fantastic late bloomers are just bursting into bloom. Choose one of the 11 garden plants below for beautiful colors this September.
Tip! September, but also October and November, are also a great time to plant (hardy) perennials . The soil is still warm from the summer months, so plants will establish well before winter sets in.
Even those with a postage stamp-sized garden should have at least one clematis . It's undemanding and available in many colors and sizes. This photo of Clematis tangutica 'My Angel' beautifully illustrates the three stages of a clematis. The bud is full and eager as a child for their first day of school. Then there's the velvety flower, glistening delightfully with its elegant anthers. And finally, it shows the woolly, silvery seed head.
The 'My Angel' clematis is a fast grower, so some space is required. It looks great against a wall or pergola, but it also thrives between shrubs.
- Height x Width: 3 m x 1.5 m
Cynara cardunculus , or cardoon, is a giant with enormous silvery leaves and towering flower heads. When in bloom, it attracts every bee in the area. Once it's finished blooming, it becomes a stopping place for small birds. The flowers are heavy, so provide support. Like most silvery plants, it prefers full sun .
- Height x Width: 2 m x 1.2 m
Looking for a graceful climber? Then you've come to the right place with Rhodochiton atrosanguineus —Chinese bellflower to friends. The heart of the flower hangs down like the clapper of a beautiful bell. This perennial is not winter-hardy, so it should be brought indoors before the first frost. It looks beautiful at the base of other climbers, especially climbing roses . If you have a greenhouse, you can sow the seeds in the fall. If not, sow in the spring.
- Height x Width: 2 m x 50 cm
Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare ) is a typical plant that's perfect for both flower and vegetable gardens in September . It's a suitable herb and beautiful in the border. The sturdy stems can serve as support for weaker perennials, such as Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' (see below).
Propagate fennel from seed in spring or autumn. It's susceptible to aphids , but you can easily remove them by spraying them off with water. Fennel can become invasive, so be careful.
- Height x Width: 1.8 m x 40 cm
Sneezeweed , also known as Helenium , has charming, daisy-shaped flowers that are guaranteed to bring vibrant color to your garden in September. Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' thrives in any soil type, but requires full sun. Divide the plants in spring or autumn, or take cuttings in spring.
- Height x Width: 100 cm x 50 cm
Tip!
Echinacea requires little attention but has a dramatic impact in your garden (and in pots). The purple coneflower is a real eye-catcher. Echinacea purpurea 'Powwow Wild Berry' boasts intense colors and is a real bee and butterfly magnet .
- Height x Width: 60 cm x 45 cm
Salvia 'Amistad', for example, combines beautifully with coneflower, as you can see in the photo above. It has an exceptionally long flowering period: from June until the first frost. Protect this salvia in harsh winters. To be safe, take cuttings in late summer and prune regularly to prolong flowering.
- Height x Width: 1.2 m x 40 cm
Colorful, moderately hardy, and great in pots and containers! They also bloom for months, are easy to propagate, and make a beautiful combination with ornamental grasses, as mentioned later in this list. Take cuttings in spring or autumn. Remove old blooms.
- Height x Width: 75 cm x 50 cm
