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Late summer/fall flowers
Hello!
We just moved into our new place and I want to plant flowers. What are the best flowers to plant which will last thru late summer and fall?
Re: Late summer/fall flowers
I'd start with something already growing, I don't think you'll get much from seed at this point. The good news is annuals will be on sale and should flower until you get a hard frost.
Check their suitability for your area, but my favorites for late summer are heliotrope, lantana and thousand bells.
Early fall is also a good time to plant shrubs and perennials because they'll have time to get established without too much extra watering before winter hits.
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If you can still find annuals, they're your best bet for getting long-lasting color this year. But most nurseries don't have many left at this time. And the plants won't come back next year, unless they're self-seeding. On the other hand, you're not making a long-term commitment when you plant annuals -- you can use them as a quick fix this now, while you make long-range plans for the garden.
You could plant fall-blooming perennials now (or in the fall, if you live in a hot area), which would come back next year.
Check with a good local nursery and get advice from them. Take a sketch of your yard, including how much sun each spot gets.