Beautiful autumn flowers delight our eyes in September

We just have to accept it: the warm summer season is finally over and September brings cool weather with it. Most of the garden flowers have already faded and in certain places the backyard looks bare. Yes, but this is the time of the beautiful Autumn flowers, which are now showing their blossoms. Some still bloom in August, show their beautiful flower colors in September and October and can decorate our garden until November. In the next few lines, we will show you which are the typical and most popular garden flowers that delight our eyes in autumn.

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  The most beautiful autumn flowers are the chrysanthemums

We start our list of the most beautiful autumn flowers with the chrysanthemums, as these are actually the classics in the autumn garden. These beautiful autumn flowers came to Europe from East Asia and are currently among the most popular autumn flowers here. They need a sunny spot in the garden and moist soil. Their flower colors range from white and yellow to pink and red. There are even two- and multi-colored chrysanthemums. They are planted in the spring and can easily get through the winter. That means they are easy to care for and hardy, but colorful and gorgeous. That is why they decorate almost every garden from the end of August until the first winter frost.

2. dahlia

Dahlias are popular fall flowers

The dahlias originally come from Mexico, where they are still a national symbol today. They need to be planted in April through early May and bloom all summer long. In autumn the dahlias show us their variety of colors, shapes and sizes. There are really many varieties of dahlia so you can find the best for your garden. The dahlias like a sunny, sheltered location, but no shade or partial shade. Your soil should be loose and moist, rich in nutrients and permeable to water. They are not hardy, their tubers have to be removed from the ground in late autumn. You can store these in sand boxes, where they can overwinter really well. Until next spring, when the dahlias need to be planted again.

3. Autumn anemone

The anemones stand out because of their delicate flowers

The anemones are perennial shrubs that bloom for a long time in the garden. Its name comes from the Greek “anemos”, which means “wind”. There are very many varieties, but of course we will turn our attention to the autumn anemone today. This is a real long-term bloomer, shows different forms of bloom in different waysnice colors. The colors white to pink to purple are typical. The best location for the autumn anemone is a sunny to partially shaded place in the garden that is well protected from the wind. The soil should be rich in nutrients and easily permeable, because the autumn anemone likes moist soil. All varieties should be watered regularly. The white varieties also need a lot of fertilizer, the pink anemones are not as sensitive, but they also need good watering. Our insider tip: It is best to choose early and late-blooming anemones and you can admire their splendid blossoms from June to late autumn.

Tagetes actually has a couple of names. This wonderful autumn flower is still called marigold, collector flower, Turkish carnation or cake flower. All of these names refer to the marigolds, which delight the eye and heart in autumn. It was named after the Etruscan demigod Tag, who is said to have sprung from a furrow. The home of the Tagetes are regions in Argentina and Mexico. The flower adorns our gardens all summer long into October. The marigold flowers like a sunny spot and loose, moist soil. They attract snails and other small garden dwellers.

The Tagetes varieties have a strong scent and are therefore also called colorful stinkers in the garden. They are also grown as a useful crop. You have to water the marigolds often. When you mulch the soil, these gorgeous flowers don’t need as much water. With proper care, the marigold will adorn your garden well into November.

• Do you know the knotweed?

Another plant that blooms in autumn: the knotweed. It is a perennial garden plant, its Asian varieties grow up to a few meters a year and can be used as a facade cover. Knotweed also thrives in pots and cuts a fine figure. If you want a colorful change in your autumn garden, then you can rely on this easy-care and undemanding plant.

6. Asters

The classic autumn flower – the colorful asters

Other classics in the autumn garden are the asters. They are originally from North America and are now very popular across Europe. Like most autumn flowers, the asters are easy to care for, they need loose and moist soil. You need to water the flowers often and abundantly. The asters like the autumn sun and thank them with beautiful flowers. Their splendor adorns the garden until the end of October, just if the weather cooperates.