Fall Container Plants

Fall Container Plants

As the leaves start to change color and fall starts to creep in, it’s time to give your patio a little bit of autumnal flair. One easy way to do that is by changing out your container plants. Swap out your summer annuals for these fall container plants, and you’ll have a gorgeous patio that will be the envy of all your neighbors.

 

 

Geranium

Geranium

Geraniums are another great option for adding color to your containers. They come in a variety of colors, including pink, red, purple, white, and yellow. Geraniums are also relatively low-maintenance, so they’re a great option for busy people who still want to enjoy a beautiful outdoor space.

 

 

Verbena

Verbena

Verbena is a pretty little plant that adds a pop of color to any container. It comes in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, blue, and white. Verbena is also relatively low-maintenance, so it’s perfect for busy people who still want to enjoy a beautiful outdoor space.

 

 

Flowering Kale

Flowering Kale

Flowering kale is a great option for adding some greenery to your fall containers. It comes in a variety of colors, including green, purple, and red. Flowering kale is also relatively low-maintenance, so it’s perfect for busy people who still want to enjoy a beautiful outdoor space.

 

 

Purple Fountain Grass

Purple Fountain Grass

Purple fountain grass is a beautiful ornamental grass that adds height and texture to any container garden. It’s purplish-black leaves make it a stunning addition to any fall container garden. Purple fountain grass is also relatively low-maintenance, so it’s perfect for busy people who still want to enjoy a beautiful outdoor space.

 

 

Oxalis

Oxalis

With its pretty purple flowers and clover-like leaves, oxalis is a great choice for adding some color to your fall containers. This plant is also known as Wood Sorrel, and it’srelated to the Shamrock plant. Oxalis is relatively easy to care for, and it tolerates both full sun and partial shade. Be sure to water regularly, as this plant does not like to dry out.

 

 

Sedum

Sedum

Sedum is a hardy succulent that comes in a variety of colors, including green, red, yellow, and purple. This plant is perfect for adding some texture to your container garden. Sedum is drought tolerant and can thrive in both full sun and partial shade. Be sure not to overwater, as too much moisture can cause the sedum leaves to rot.

 

 

Asters

Asters

Asters are daisy-like flowers that come in a range of colors, including white, pink, purple, and blue. These cheerful flowers are perfect for adding a pop of color to your Fall containers. Asters prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Water regularly, but be sure not to overwater, as this can cause the aster roots to rot.

 

 

Pansies

Pansies

Pansies are one of the most popular choices for Fall container gardens. These vibrant flowers come in an array of colors, including yellow, orange, purple, and white. Pansies prefer cooler temperatures and will do best in partial shade. Water regularly, but be sure not to overwater, as this can cause the pansy roots to rot.

 

 

Black-Eyed Susan

Black-Eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susans are classic fall flowers. These beautiful blooms come in shades of yellow, gold, and orange. Black-eyed Susans prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Water regularly, but be sure not to overwater, as this can cause the Black-eyed Susan roots to rot.

 

 

Coneflower

Coneflower

Echinacea is a perfect plant for adding some fall color to your patio. These native perennial plants come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, purple, and yellow. They’re also relatively low maintenance, which makes them ideal for busy people who don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to their patio. Coneflowers are also great for attracting bees and butterflies, so you’ll get to enjoy watching these beautiful creatures while you relax on your patio in the fall.

 

 

Million Bells

Million Bells

Calibrachoa is another plant that’s perfect for adding some color to your patio in the fall. These annual plants come in a wide range of colors, including pink, purple, red, orange, and yellow. They’re also super easy to care for, so they’re ideal for busy people who don’t have a lot of time to spend on their patio. Million bells are also heat-tolerant, so they’ll still look beautiful even if the weather starts to cool down in the fall.

 

 

Helenium

Helenium

Helenium is a beautiful perennial plant that’s perfect for adding some texture to your patio in the fall. These plants have long stems that are covered in small clusters of yellow, red, or orange flowers.Heleniums are relatively easy to care for and they’re tolerant of both cold and heat, so they’ll still look beautiful even if the weather starts to cool down in the fall. Plus, heleniums are great for attracting bees and butterflies, so you’ll get to enjoy watching these beautiful creatures while you relax on your patio in the fall.

 

 

Salvia

Salvia

Salvia is a beautiful perennial plant that’s perfect for adding some height to your patio in the fall. These plants can grow up to three feet tall and they’re covered in small blue or purple flowers. Salvias are relatively easy to care for and they’re tolerant of both cold and heat, so they’ll still look beautiful even if the weather starts to cool down in the fall. Plus, salvias are great for attracting bees and butterflies, so you’ll get to enjoy watching these beautiful creatures while you relax on your patio in the fall.

 

 

Polka Dot Plant

Polka Dot Plant

Hypoestes Phyllostachyas is a beautiful annual plant that’s perfect for adding some color to your patio in the fall. These plants have dark green leaves that are covered in small red or pink spots. Hippo red polka dot plants are relatively easy to care for and they’re tolerant of both cold and heat, so they’ll still look beautiful even if the weather starts to cool down in the fall. Plus, hippo red polka dot plants are great for attracting bees and butterflies, so you’ll get to enjoy watching these beautiful creatures while you relax on your patio in the fall.

 

 

Stonecrop

Stonecrop

Stonecrop is a succulent that comes in a variety of colors, including yellow, pink, and red. It’s a low-maintenance plant that doesn’t require much water, making it a great choice for busy gardeners or those who tend to forget to water their plants. Stonecrop also has a long blooming season, so you’ll be able to enjoy its colorful flowers all autumn long.

 

 

Lamb’s Ear

Lamb's Ears

Lamb’s ear is a soft, fuzzy plant that’s perfect for adding texture to your fall container garden. It comes in shades of white, pink, and purple, and its silvery leaves are a beautiful contrast to other fall foliage. Lamb’s ears is also drought-tolerant, so it’s perfect for those who live in drier climates.

 

 

Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis

Lanceleaf coreopsis is a cheerful plant with yellow flowers that bloom from summer all the way through fall. It’s drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, making it a great addition to any fall container garden.

 

 

Ornamental Pepper

Ornamental Pepper

Ornamental peppers are annual plants that come in a variety of colors, including red, orange, and black. They’re heat-loving plants that actually do best in cool weather, so they’re perfect for adding color to your fall container garden. Ornamental peppers also make great houseplants—just bring them inside when the temperature starts to drop at night.

 

 

Begonia

Begonia

Begonias are a popular plant that comes in both upright and trailing varieties. It has glossy green leaves and vibrant flowers in shades of pink, red, orange, and white. Begonias do best in partial shade, so they’re perfect for adding color to shaded areas of your yard or patio. And like ornamental peppers, begonias make great houseplants—just bring them inside when the temperature starts to drop at night.

 

 

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa)

Globe Amaranth

Globe Amaranth is a long-blooming annual that produces beautiful, globe-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. It’s a heat- and drought-tolerant plant that does well in both full sun and partial shade. Globe amaranth is also a good cut flower.

 

 

Brompton Stock (Matthiola incana)

Brompton Stock Matthiola

Brompton Stock is a highly fragrant annual that blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. It’s a short-lived plant, but it will self-seed readily if you let it. Brompton stock does best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

 

 

Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana)

Impatiens in container

Impatiens are a classic annual flower that comes in just about every color under the sun. It’s a shade-loving plant that does best with morning sun and afternoon shade. Impatiens are fairly heavy feeders, so be sure to fertilize them regularly.

 

 

Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)

Zinnia

Zinnia is another long-blooming annual with flowers in every color except blue. It prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Zinnias are easy to start from seed, so if you’re looking for a project to do with the kids, this is it!

 

 

Mexican Bush Sage

Mexican Bush Sage

Mexican Bush Sage is an evergreen shrub that produces velvety flowers in shades of lavender and white from mid-summer until frost. It does best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Mexican bush sage can get quite leggy, so don’t be afraid to prune it back hard in early spring to encourage new growth.

 

 

Coral Bells

Coral Bells

Coral bells are a great option for adding some color to your fall containers. These perennials come in a variety of colors, including pink, red, purple, and white. They’re also relatively low-maintenance, so they’re perfect for busy people who still want to enjoy a beautiful outdoor space.

 

 

Conclusion:

These are just a few of the many different types of plants that you can use to spruce up your patio this fall. So get out there and start planting! Your neighbors will be jealous of your gorgeous autumnal display in no time at all.