Small perennials for planting in the fall give you the opportunity to look forward to an excellent landscape next year. If you combine them, you will have compositions to delight from the first days of spring and throughout the season. Why plant them in autumn? Well, because the colder months will give them the opportunity to adapt and harden off in the open ground. During the first beautiful days of spring, they will reveal all their beauty. In the fall, it’s much easier to prepare your garden while waiting for spring.
It is easier to dig your soil and cultivate your plants, because the sun and the rains will help you
Japanese anemones
Japanese anemones grow without worry if you provide them with sufficiently cool soil. Anemones look very tender, but in reality, these flowers are very resilient. This perennial is in fact not very sensitive to diseases and can withstand the cold, even at very low temperatures. That said, he notes that it feels comfortable if there is snow, but does not tolerate frost well.
Where to plant Japanese anemones?
The anemone does not tolerate limescale. It prefers neutral or acidic soil, light and rich in humus. If your soil is clayey, add potting soil to lighten it. As already mentioned, it needs to thrive in cool soil.
Where to plant Japanese anemones?
The anemone does not tolerate limescale. It prefers neutral or acidic soil, light and rich in humus. If your soil is clayey, add potting soil to lighten it. As already mentioned, it needs to thrive in cool soil.
How to plant the Caen anemone bulb?
You can plant them in spring, between mid-January and mid-May, as well as in fall, between mid-September and mid-November. Those that you plant in the fall will flower from the beginning of spring, but they must be placed in a sunny and sheltered place. In cold and humid climates, prefer spring planting.
What is the meaning of planting anemone bulb?
It is not necessary to follow a particular direction when arranging your bulbs, as is the case for arranging all other bulbs. Place them with the tip facing upwards.
The persistence of beautiful tufts in gardens throughout France is also proof of its longevity.
Asters
Aster means star in Greek, referring to the shape of its flowers. This genus includes more than 259 herbaceous perennial species, widespread throughout the world. Asters are flowers well known for their beauty. They have countless varieties in terms of colors, as well as size. Asters like sun, but not humidity at all.
Which aster to choose?
Choose more compact varieties. Alpine Aster is perfect for this situation and offers superb purple-blue flowers in spring. Aster tongolensis or Aster amellus will ensure summer flowering.
When to plant asters in the ground?
Plant your asters preferably in autumn, although it is possible to plant them in spring. You can grow them in your garden or on your terrace. You can plant them in a rock garden, on a border, in a flowerbed, in a pot or in a planter. The plants can be combined with dahlias, Japanese anemones, grasses and helianthus. Water them abundantly, but so as not to water the soil. It’s good to transplant them in spring into rich new soil. During the summer months, water them three times a month every fortnight.
Where to plant asters?
Asters like places in the sun, but protected from the wind. However, there are native species that you can plant in a semi-shaded area without harming them.
Prune old plants often to encourage new growth
Chrysanthemums
Depending on the species, chrysanthemum flowers from June until frost. Its warm colors make it king of autumn to adorn your garden or terrace.In addition to the association with All Saints’ Day, chrysanthemum is also used in bouquets and arrangements to celebrate moments of joy. Indeed,
this flower also symbolizes happiness, honesty, loyalty and friendship.
How to recognize a perennial chrysanthemum?
This type of flowers have sturdy stems and shiny green leaves. Their flowers appear in autumn and can be of different colors: white, yellow, red and purple are the most common colors
What exposure for chrysanthemums?
This beautiful flower requires a sunny location, it adapts to almost all soils, although it prefers a light, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil, not too dry to cool. Just avoid very acidic or very calcareous soils.
When to water a chrysanthemum?
Water twice a week, but not excessively, allowing the soil to dry out between the two waterings.
Its flowers have different colors
