Fall Flower Pots: Plant Picks and Styling Ideas for an Autumnal Perfection

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Fall has arrived, and with it comes the crisp air, the changing leaves, and a whole new range of colours. During this time, the plants that are in season also have an amazing fall feel to them: yellows, oranges, reds. These flowers make for perfect additions to your home’s outdoor decorating scheme!

Let us show you how to create gorgeous fall flowerpots and ideas on what kind of plants to add for autumnal perfection.

Choose perennial foliage

The foliage of the plants is what will last through fall and into wintertime. These are perfect for filling your pots with while still giving you lots of colours to look at!

When it comes to plants, it’s important not to judge them before you see what they look like. When going into the garden centre make sure your trolley is filled with goodies then take a crack at finding just one plant that can be perfect for your needs. Remember don’t buy anything unless it’s in pristine shape.

When designing a container that has plants as the main focus, it’s important to choose your plant life wisely. It should be varied with contrasting colours and textures in order to create an interesting design impact. Plants with interesting foliage can definitely hope with this.

Filling the container

When building a container planting think about what size pot best suits the desired outcome before adding plants into it because too many large pots on top of each other take up space while small ones become overcrowded.

You should aim to have a pot size that is at least double the amount of space you want your plant to take up.

There are many different ways to arrange flowering plants in pots but one common technique is as follows: add a layer of annuals or low-growing perennials, put taller and shorter blooming plants on either side with colour and height balance, and round out your planting with a ground cover or herb.

The first step is to add the plants that will be in pots on either side of the container. The taller ones should go towards the back while shorter ones can be placed all around them. Make sure they’re spread evenly so there’s no cluster at one point when looking at the pot from eye level.

Pair fall colours with seasonal elements

When adding textural elements to your pots, think about what you’re trying to create and then select plants that will fill those roles. For example: if you want a more natural feel, add moss around the base of the plant with succulents on top; for something more playful, add succulents and a cactus on top with moss as the ground cover.

Perhaps the most obvious one for decorating fall flower pots is to use pumpkins among the plants. Don’t be afraid to do this but pick plants that have colours that match in with the orange of the fruit. Or you can use artificial pumpkins in a variety of colours to add something rustic and different to the container.

Reflect the autumn landscape

One of the simplest fall container ideas is to use nature as inspiration and pick plants and flowers that reflect the natural world around you. That means not being afraid of plants that have leaves changing colours or that may look a little less flower-filled than during the summer.

Plant ideas

How do you make sure that your garden is full of vibrant colours? You can start by choosing one specific type of plant for this purpose then vary them out between containers so they come back year after year. This will give you more variety than growing only one kind at once!

Agastache, sedum and veronica

A great trio for fall outdoor planers are Agastache, sedum and veronica. These three plants are often seen in the fall months. Agastache has a beautiful purple colour, sedum is quite low-maintenance and veronica provides lots of white flowers for an elegant look.

An autumnal perfection would be to mix all three plants together with some other lower-growing perennials or annuals that are still blooming at this time of year. For example, some low-growing perennials would be agapanthus or ornamental grasses such as tufted hair grass (Pennisetum).

Festuca, rudbeckia and eucalyptus

Eucalyptus adds colour to any garden pot and paired with Festuca and rudbeckia, it creates an eye-catching fall flower pot.

For those who are looking to grow their own plants, eucalyptus is easy to care for as it thrives in both indoor or outdoor conditions. Although the plant does not require a lot of water, they will appreciate a drink more often than other plants to ensure they are thriving.

The best time of day for watering eucalyptus is in the morning, so it can dry off before sunset. If you have a rain barrel, consider using that water to keep your plant happy and healthy instead of tap or well water. Watering this way will also help the plant resist disease and pests.

Sempervivums

Sempervivums are great for fall planters because they are in season, durable and will produce an abundant amount of flowers. They can be watered every other day or even once a week depending on the weather they come from (which would affect how much water is required).

One way to style your pot would be with two large sempervivums at the front left side of the container that both have purple flowers. This would make a great accent for your fall planter because it is still colourful and beautiful, unlike many other plants that are in season now such as ornamental kale, which may not be the best choice to include as an accent plant since they’re so tall.

Lilyturf, button fern and balloon flower

Lilyturf, button fern and balloon flower are all great options for fall containers and all look beautiful in the autumn.

Lilyturf is a grassy plant with delicate small leaves that are easy to get lost among other plants but still add texture to your pot. The bright green of this plant will stay vibrant until frost, which makes it an excellent option if you want some greenery until winter.

Button fern is a low-growing evergreen with delicately fringed leaves that are perfect for lining the bottom of your pot or to add some softness and texture among other plants. This plant likes rich soil so it might not work well in containers if yours isn’t very fertile.

Balloon flowers come in shades of pink flowers, red or purple and are perfect for an autumnal pot. This plant will likely not survive the winter so you should plan to replant it every fall in a container that can be brought indoors.

These three plants all have different needs but they’re all great options if you want some greenery until winter.

Dahlia, heuchera and carex

Another great autumn trio is dahlia, heuchera and care – these three plants will continue to thrive over colder temperatures and their colourful foliage is a great contrast against the cool grey of winter.

The carex will grow year-round in zones three through nine, but can be planted now for next fall’s colour show – it likes moist soil with plenty of drainage as well as partial shade from the morning sun.

The heuchera is slightly more temperamental, but still an excellent choice for fall planting. If you’ve never grown it before, choose a cultivar marked as “hardy.”

The dahlia is the most sensitive to cold and should not be planted until much later in the season – if you’re looking for something now then try the trumpet vine.

Hylotelephium, Japanese anemones and anemanthele

Hylotelephium, Japanese anemones and anemanthele are perfect if you have a spot in your garden that needs a little colour. These are all relatively small plants so they would be perfect for something like a Tabletop Terrarium.

Japanese anemones have the softest, most delicate petals which make them really good to mix with other flowers and leaves as they add texture to any arrangement or pot plant. They also make a great groundcover.

Anemanthele is another plant that has delicate petals and can be planted in the garden or as an indoor flower pot to bring some fall colour. They look amazing when mixed with other flowers like goldenrod, catmint, bee balm and others for added texture.

Hylotelephium is a great fall plant that can be planted outside in your garden or as an indoor flower pot. It has gorgeous red flowers and silver leaves which make it perfect for the holidays, but also looks amazing all year round!

Rudbeckia, symphyotrichum and anemanthele

The three suggestions are Rudbeckia, symphyotrichum and anemanthele and these work perfect if you have a fall-themed outdoor space.

Rudbeckia – It is a tall, bushy plant that will stand up to the fall winds and make it all the way until winter. This flower can be found in shades of pink, red or orange making them perfect for every season.

Symphyotrichum – A small delicate looking plant with tiny white flowers. They come in a variety of colours such as pink, purple, blue or yellow.

Anemanthele – The plant is best known for being the state flower from New Jersey. It has bright green leaves and small white flowers that grow in clusters.

Bring in the best fall flower pots ideas

Fall is a beautiful time of year when the leaves start changing colours and falling off trees. It’s also an excellent time to get your garden ready for winter by adding some fall flowers in pots or containers. For those who are new to container gardening, you may not be sure what plants work best with this season. Here we’ve provided some tips on how to choose which plants will thrive during the cool autumn months as well as information about layering them in pots so they look great all day long!

What’s your favourite type of fall flower to add to your pots and enjoy in the cooler weather?