When the days are shortened and the air becomes fresher, choosing the right ornamental flowers for autumn can transform any corner into a magical and welcoming space.
With the summer that gives way to warmer shades, many think that the garden loses color. Yet it is now that some varieties give surprising chromatic shows, capable of heating even the most locked days. You don’t need to be botanical experts: just know some key species and understand how to combine them to get that “wow” effect that captures the gaze.
In fact, the autumn offers an ideal stage for contrasts: swarm tones, deep oranges, velvety purple that light up against the green that slowly fades. And it’s not just an aesthetic question. Some seasonal flowers they also help to create relaxing atmospheresimprove mood and make the time spent outdoors or windows more pleasant.
So why not take advantage of it? With some tricks and the right varieties, even the smallest balcony can become an enchanted refuge.
Ornamental flowers: ideas and colors for an autumn that smells of home
Who said strong colors are only summer? In autumn, some plants seem to be made on purpose to resist the cold and continue to shine. Take for example the chrysanthemums: Too often associated only with the period of the dead, they actually offer an incredible palette ranging from white white to intense burgundy. Place in large pots or balcony boxes, they become a riot of silent joy.
Another protagonist is the. So minute and yet so resilient: he bears the wet climate well and continues to flourish even when the temperatures drop. In a flowerbed or along an external staircase, it creates a natural “patchwork” effect that changes almost every day.
Then there are the, with their ruby or pale pink spigs. They recall the landscapes of northern Europe and are very well combined with decorative pumpkins or dry branches. It is not uncommon for some curious polller to attract some curious insects, even in advanced season.
Those who love something more elegant can focus on. It is true, it requires a little more care (no stagnation of water!), But he knows how to get noticed. Its petals seem to be small origami suspended in the air.
Finally, do not forget the Camelie Sasanqualess notes than the spring sisters but perfect for those looking for continuous blooms until December. Scented, thick and tireless.
After all, who has never wanted a garden that know how to surprise even in full autumn?
Winning combinations for scenic autumn vases and balconies
Playing with heights, colors and textures is the secret to transforming a banal space into a small scenographic corner. Even a simple vase can become the protagonist, if populated with plants that exalt each other.
For example, the cinerary With their silver foliage they act as a perfect background to the intense colors of the hypocrisy or of the Autumn Aster. The combination is so harmonious that it seems studied by a designer.
Another winning match? Gaultheria e skimmia japonica: red berries and shiny leaves, all in a riot reminiscent of the Christmas atmospheres without falling into the kitsch. Perfect to give a festive but elegant touch.
Before the list, a small note: the eye also wants its part. Often, just add an unexpected detail – a lantern, a dry branch, a bark – to make the whole stand out.
Here are some simple but effective combinations:
- Chrysanthemums + Edera falling (ornamental pumpkins
- Heuchera “plum pudding” + ornamental cabbage + metal lantern
- Viola of thought + white cyclamen + decorative cortex
- Erica + mini pino mugo + branches with red berries
- Cineraria + aster lilac + wicker basket
- Skimmia + Autumn Graminaceae + Musk carpet
Composing the vases as if they were small scenography helps to give rhythm and character even to the simplest spaces. What if something escapes the canons a little? Not bad. Sometimes it is the imperfections that make everything more authentic.
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Autumn ornamental flowers that last: makeup
Choosing the right ornamental flowers in autumn is not just an aesthetic question. It also means thinking about the resistenceat the minimum cure requiredand the pleasure that each plant can offer over time.
Many varieties mentioned above do not require daily attention: it takes little to keep them luxuriant. The important thing is to remember to avoid the stagnation of water, protect the roots in the event of frosts and, if possible, to exploit positions sheltered from the wind.
There are those who become attached to a plant because they survived the first cold, those who observe it change color day after day. After all, each Fiorito balcony tells a small seasonal story.
And there is no need to overdo it: even one well -studied composition can change the face of a house. An input pot, a planter on the windowsill, a suspended plant. Small touches that speak of care, attention, heat.
Like a soft sweater pulled out of the drawer, the autumn flowers also have the power to wrap and reassure. Just let yourself be guided by curiosity (and by a pinch of creativity).
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