Top 5 Late Bloomers for a Colourful Garden into Autumn

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Top 5 Late Bloomers for a Colourful Garden into Autumn

Some plants only bloom late in the season. That’s great, because it keeps your garden colourful well into autumn. Late bloomers also often attract many bees and butterflies, especially when other flowers have already faded. In this blog, you will read about five varieties that show their flowers later in the year.

Cimicifuga simplex 'White Pearl'

Cimicifuga, also called bugbane, is an elegant perennial with white, fragrant flowers in long spikes. It blooms late in summer and adds height to the border.

Four features:

Large white flower spikes with a sweet scent
Blooms from September to October
Attracts bees and butterflies
Suitable for partial shade to shade

Plant the Cimicifuga (Bugbane) in moist, humus-rich soil. It looks beautiful combined with hostas and ferns.

Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker'

Liriope is a low-growing plant with grass-like leaves and purple flowers. It blooms late and is ideal for shady spots.

Four features:

Purple flower spikes in August–October
Evergreen leaves
Tolerates dry shade well
Good as ground cover

Plant Liriope (Lilyturf) under trees or shrubs where there is little sun. Liriope also looks nice in a pot.

Anemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'

This Japanese anemone is a real eye-catcher with large white flowers and a yellow centre. It blooms richly in autumn.
Four features:

White flowers from August to October
Tall, slender stems
Strong and hardy
Attracts bees

Give this Anemone a spot in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief'

This ornamental grass gets beautiful red-brown plumes in late summer. It brings movement and structure to the garden.
Four features:

Red-brown plumes from September
Leaves change colour beautifully in autumn
Hardy and low-maintenance
Suitable as a single plant or in groups

Plant Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

Geranium 'Rozanne'

Geranium 'Rozanne' is a long-flowering cranesbill with purple-blue flowers. It keeps blooming until the first frost.
Four features:

Purple-blue flowers from June to November
Low, bushy growth
Strong and easy to care for
Attracts bees and bumblebees

This Geranium (Cranesbill) grows well in sun or partial shade, in almost any garden soil.

Enjoy Colour in the Garden for Longer

With these five late bloomers, you can extend the flowering season in your garden. They bring colour, structure, and life, even when summer is ending. Be inspired by our full range of garden plants and discover how your garden can look beautiful well into autumn!

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