Flowers that bloom late

Planting late-blooming flowers in your garden is a natural and easy way to add colour and beauty to your outdoor area, even as the year progresses. There are several plants that can brighten up your garden even as the weather starts to turn and the dark nights draw ever closer.

Sedums, commonly known as stonecrops, are a group of succulent plants that often bloom in late summer or early autumn. They have attractive fleshy foliage and produce clusters of star-shaped flowers in colours such as pink, red, or white. As sedums are succulents, though, their leaves can store water well, so it’s important to let the soil dry out between waterings.

Chrysanthemums are known for their lateseason blooms, which come in a wide range of colours and forms. They usually bloom from late summer through autumn, providing vibrant displays in gardens, and are easy to look after. Chrysanthemums need a lot of sunlight and water in the summer, but a layer of mulch around them in the winter should be enough to keep them healthy.

Popular late-blooming perennials, Michaelmas Daisies, also called asters, produce masses of daisy-like flowers in various shades of purple, pink, and white from late summer through autumn, attracting pollinators to the garden. Planting them in your garden is an excellent way to bring colour and nature to your garden for extensive periods of time.

A perennial flower that also blooms from late summer through to early autumn is the Japanese Anemone. It features elegant, cup-shaped flowers in shades of pink or white, and its tall stems make it an excellent choice for borders or cottage gardens.

Autumn Crocus, also known as meadow saffron, is another good option, if you want to keep your garden as colourful as possible for as long as possible. They produce beautiful, delicate flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white and typically bloom in late summer to early autumn. Autumn crocus are a lovely addition to flower beds or woodland areas.

Nerines are bulbous plants that bloom in late summer or early autumn, producing striking funnel-shaped flowers in vibrant shades of pink or red. They are often grown in containers or rock gardens, so if you have either of these features in your garden, then nerines could be the ideal plant for you.

Helenium, also known as sneezeweed, is a perennial flower that adds a burst of colour to the garden either later in the summer months or in early autumn. It features daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red and thrives in either full sun or partial shade.

Another common and popular late-season flower is Dahlias. They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colours, and typically bloom from mid-summer through autumn, providing a spectacular display of vibrancy in gardens and floral arrangements. Dahlias are perhaps one of the most effective ways of prolonging the summer months, at least visually anyway.