Fall is a season of magic in the garden. As the temperatures dip, foliage and blooms can take on a whole new look. From glowing golds and rustic reds to moody purples and dark dramatic charcoals, there is a hue for every landscape design.
Here are a few fall favorites you can add to the garden and enjoy now.
Lila Smoke Bush offers plenty of color changing interest throughout the season, but it really shines in fall. This compact selection features deep maroon oval leaves that turn bright orange, coral and red in the fall. Recommended for Zones 4-10.
Berries may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about fall color, but Bountiful™ Baby Blueberry is special! This compact blueberry provides interest well after the harvest with glossy foliage that transitions to a deep red throughout the fall. This Zone 5-9 selection is also great in containers!
The aptly named Brilliant Red Chokeberry adds striking red color to the fall landscape. This compact selection has white spring flowers that become tart berries and can be used for preserves. Recommended for Zones 4-9, this chokeberry is especially stunning when planted as a shrub border.
Moody colors are on-trend, and Black Mondo Grass definitely brings the drama. The deep purple-black foliage stands out wherever it is planted. A unique front border plant, Black Mondo Grass can also be used to create a lush ground cover, and it looks great tucked into container combinations. Recommended for Zones 5-10.
If you’re looking to add bright color to a shady area, All Gold Japanese Forest Grass is a must-have. This beautiful groundcover brings light and texture to borders and creates of sea of gold when planted in multiples. Its eye-catching color is the perfect accessory for fall containers. Zone 4-9.
Cooler weather brings out the best in many panicle hydrangeas. Strawberry Shake™ Hydrangea features charming white blooms that take on a hint of pink and parchment in the fall. A compact habit and strong stems mean the flowers look great in the landscape, but they are also perfect for fresh or dried flower arrangements. Zones 4-9.
Can’t decide which fall color is your favorite? Then Flame Thrower® Redbud is for you. This beautiful redbud features an ever-changing color display, even after its spring flowers are gone. New leaves start out burgundy, transition to golden yellow, finally maturing to green. The color mix is on display right through fall. Recommended for Zones 5-9.
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Although the garden feels like it’s winding down, there is an opportunity to begin something new: next season’s flowers. For an interesting article on the topic, click here .
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