11 flowers to grow in fall season
Certain flowers grow well and give bright blooms in cooler temperatures. Fall is the best season to grow them. Some of these flowers can tolerate frost and give blooms during the next spring whereas, others die when the first frost arrives.
Here are some of the flowers that grow best in the fall season
1.Pansy:
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Pansies come in a variety of colours such as yellow, violet, red and purple. These flowers can also tolerate moderate levels of frost. They grow well when temperatures are between 7°C to 18°C (44.6°F to 64.4°F). They need well-drained fertile soil to grow well.
2.Nasturtium:
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Nasturtiums are cool-weather flowers but not frost-hardy. They grow well when temperatures are between 12°C to 18°C (55°F to 65°F). They need well-drained soil to grow. They grow best in average soil conditions. This flower comes in colours like red, yellow, orange and cream.
3.Chrysanthemums:
Chrysanthemums or mums grow well in well-drained fertile soil conditions. These flowers are not tolerant to frost but they can be grown in your garden beds during the fall season. They come in a variety of colours such as white, yellow, pink and orange. These flowers add colour and beauty to your garden. The temperature tolerance for chrysanthemums is between 10°C to 27°C (50°F to 80.6°F). They need sunlight during the morning and shade during the afternoons.
4.Calendula:
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Calendula or pot marigolds grow best in cool temperatures. The optimum temperature for this flower growth is between 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Flowers come in yellow and orange colours. Calendula needs well-draining fertile soil to grow well. This flower can tolerate slight frost.
5.Hydrangea:
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One of the most beautiful flowers to grow in your garden is hydrangeas. There are many varieties of hydrangeas and they are tolerant to moderate levels of frost. They grow well when they receive sunlight during the morning and shade in the afternoon. They come in colours like white, blue and pink. Hydrangeas flowers change their colours concerning the soil pH. This flowering plant needs well-draining fertile soil to grow well. The optimum temperature for this plant to grow well is between 18 °C to 22 °C (64.4°F to 71°F).
6.Zinnias:
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Zinnias are flowering plants that come in a variety of colours like orange, pink, purple and red. They are not frost tolerant and require well-draining fertile soil to grow well. The optimum temperature for zinnia to grow is between 23°C to 28°C(73°F to 82°F).
7.Marigolds:
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Marigolds can be grown during the fall season. These flowers are not frost tolerant and grow well in cool temperatures between 18°C to 22 °C (64°F to 71°F). Marigolds grow best in average soil conditions as well. These flowers come in colours like orange, yellow, red and white.
8.Dahlia:
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Dahlias are not frost tolerant and they need well-draining fertile soil to grow. The optimum temperature for dahlia to grow is between 20°C to 22°C (68° F to 71°F). These flowers need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight to grow well. They come in several colours like peach, red, lavender and white.
9.Sweet pea:
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Sweet pea is not frost-hardy. It grows well when temperatures are between 12°C to 18°C( 54°F to 64°F). These flowers come in colours like white, pink, coral, violet and red. This plant needs well-draining fertile soil to grow well.
10.Asters:
Asters are one of the best flowers to grow in the fall season. They are cold hardy plants that grow well in fertile draining soil. They come in colours like white purple blue or pink. They grow well when temperatures are between 18°C to 21°C (64°F to 69°F).
11.Rudbeckia:
Rudbeckia are also one of the best flowers to grow in fall. These flowers come in colours such as yellow, mahogany and bronze. These flowers are also frost-hardy. The optimum temperature for these flowers to grow is between 18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F). They grow well even in average soil conditions. But the soil must be well draining.