Use these tried-and-true fall flowers to brighten up your landscape with a final burst of color before the season winds down.Â
FALL ANNUAL FLOWERS
African Daisy
Despite their common name, these daisy-like flowers thrive in the cooler seasons of spring and fall. Collect all the colors in the Bright Lights™ series including Bright Lights™ Red which pairs perfectly with purple pansies and ornamental grasses in fall containers and landscapes.Â
Annual except in zones 9-11, part sun to sun, 8-12” tall.
Calibrachoa
This classic summer annual is surprisingly cold tolerant, so it’ll last until frost in your upright containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. Whether you choose a variety with single or double flowers, you can expect all of our Superbells® calibrachoa to act as long-lasting fillers and spillers in your combinations. Choose from over 40 varieties to match your fall color scheme.
Annual except in zones 9-11, part sun to sun, 6-12” tall.
Petunia
You might be familiar with our most popular pink petunia, Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum®. But did you know that Supertunia® petunias also come in shades of near-black, rich purple, magenta, red, honey apricot and yellow to coordinate with your fall garden? All are cold tolerant and bloom until frost, so the only question is, which color best fits your fall dĂ©cor?Â
Annual except in zones 10-11, part sun to sun, 4-12” tall.
Nemesia
Looking for a cute annual to mix with your ornamental peppers and kale this fall? The bubbly blooms of Aromance®, Sunsatia® or Bluebird nemesia are perfect for such use in patio pots and window boxes. Choose from a broad range of colors from cool blues to warm reds, oranges, pinks and yellows. Â
Annual except in zones 8-10, part sun to sun, 6-18” tall depending on cultivar.
Salvia
Annual salvias are some of the longest-lasting annuals in our lineup, flowering from planting until frost in large containers and landscapes. You’ll find pollinators enjoying the violet blue flower spikes of Rockin’® Playin’ the Blues® salvia up until the last bloom drops when frost hits. Pay close attention to the size on the tag when you shop, since salvias can range greatly in size.
Annual, zone varies by variety, part sun to sun, height varies by variety, deer resistant.
Sunflower
Sunflowers are the quintessential fall flower, a staple for all your bouquets. Unlike seed varieties which grow tall and produce just a few blooms, our shorter, broadly mounded Suncredible® sunflowers produce hundreds of flowers per season. Plus, you won’t need to wait for fall to enjoy the blooms. They start early in the summer and keep right on blooming continuously until frost without deadheading.
Annual except in zones 9-11, full sun, 2-3’ tall, deer resistant
Sweet Alyssum
Proven Winners sweet alyssum truly does “grow” the distance! Plant it in the spring and it will bloom non-stop until frost. Or start fresh in fall with either a white or purple-flowering variety and enjoy its sweet fragrance on those sunny, crisp fall days. This fluffy-textured annual looks amazing planted along a pathway, spilling out of window boxes, or filling a hanging basket.
Annual except in zones 9-11, part sun to sun, 8-16” tall.
Verbena
Once you try our durable and prolifically blooming Superbena® verbena, you’ll want to grow them every year. Blooming from planting time until frost in shades of pink, red, peach, purple and white, these spreading, trailing annuals are gorgeous massed in landscapes, planted along the front of a border, or in all types of containers. No need to pick off any spent blooms—these verbenas are self-cleaning.
Annual except in zones 8-11, part sun to sun, 6-12” tall, deer resistant.
Lantana
While not all lantanas work for fall planting, you can count on all Proven Winners Luscious® lantana varieties to bloom until frost thanks to their low to no seed set. Instead of pumping the breaks on blooming, these lantanas power on, blooming in shades of red, orange, yellow, fuchsia and purple—all the best colors to work with your fall décor. Plant them in spring to have large plants by autumn, or plant fresh in fall for tighter spots like window boxes and porch pots.
Annual except in zones 9-11, full sun, 12-30” tall depending on variety, deer resistant.
Lantana
While not all lantanas work for fall planting, you can count on all Proven Winners Luscious® lantana varieties to bloom until frost thanks to their low to no seed set. Instead of pumping the breaks on blooming, these lantanas power on, blooming in shades of red, orange, yellow, fuchsia and purple—all the best colors to work with your fall décor. Plant them in spring to have large plants by autumn, or plant fresh in fall for tighter spots like window boxes and porch pots.
Annual except in zones 9-11, full sun, 12-30” tall depending on variety, deer resistant.
Globe Amaranth
Though it’s been blooming like crazy through the heat of summer, Truffula™ Pink globe amaranth shows no signs of slowing down until frost strikes in late fall. Its papery textured blooms cut and dry beautifully and there are plenty to spare, so harvest them to your heart’s delight for summer and fall bouquets and crafts. This sizable annual is best suited to landscapes or large containers.
Annual except in zones 9-11, full sun, 22-28” tall.
Purple Fountain Grass
While not a traditional “flower”, you’ll fall in love with the silky textured, purplish plumes of purple fountain grass for your fall garden. The slightest breeze causes them to sway gracefully as they dance above shorter lantanas, calibrachoas and garden mums you’ve paired them with in a large porch pot. It’s a must-have thriller for all of your fall containers.
Annual except in zones 9-11, part sun to sun, 30-36” tall.
🌿 Peter Stevens is a passionate gardening writer and plant enthusiast with over a decade of hands-on experience. From urban balcony gardens to full-scale backyard transformations, she shares practical tips and inspiration to help everyone grow their green space. When she's not writing, you'll find her with soil under her nails and a smile on her face. 🌱
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