Flowers for November: Discover what's blooming and enhancing the charm of your garden this month
November Garden Blooms: A Spectacular Showcase
As autumn sets in, the garden does not have to lose its vibrant charm. Several plants continue to flourish, offering a stunning display of colours and textures to delight the senses. Here are some standout options for your November garden.
The Pink Pagoda Tree (Sorbus pseudohupehensis 'Pink Pagoda')
This hardy tree is a star performer, withstanding extremes of heat, cold, strong winds, and drought. In spring, it boasts white flowers, followed by glorious rich red leaves in autumn. Come winter, its berries turn a dark-pink hue, adding a touch of festive cheer.
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum × morifolium)
A quintessential fall flower, chrysanthemums come in a wide range of colours and are valued for their long-lasting blooms into November. Native to East Asia and northeastern Europe, they thrive in full sun with moderate moisture, making them ideal for brightening late-season gardens.
The Ornamental Onion (Allium thunbergii 'Ozawa')
This ornamental onion forms neat clumps, making it suitable for pots, and its thin, hollow, grassy leaves turn slightly orange when temperatures fall below freezing. From September to November, it produces beautiful star-shaped flowers that add a touch of elegance to the garden.
The Silver Bush Plectranthus (Plectranthus argentatus)
With its blue spikes that stand out beautifully against the silver-grey leaves, this plant is a real showstopper. It's easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and does well in pots.
Deyeuxia effusiflora
A grass that stands out as a solitary beauty in the middle of a border or in a prairie-style planting, Deyeuxia effusiflora has a soft, purple glow. Discovered in 2010 by Cassian Schmidt on Mount Lu in central China, this grass is a rare and captivating addition to any November garden.
The Rose 'Geranium'
This rose boasts large, red blooms in summer that are followed by attention-grabbing red hips in September. A perfect choice for those who wish to extend their rose-growing season into the colder months.
Abelia x grandiflora
This plant offers fragrant, white flowers that bloom from early summer to late autumn, making it a valuable addition to any November garden.
Other Notable Mentions
- Peony (Paeonia species): Known for their romantic elegance, peonies offer a classic bloom that can brighten the chilly late autumn garden.
- Atlantic Lady’s Tresses (Spiranthes bightensis): A native orchid species flowering from October to November with dense spikes of white, fragrant flowers.
- Mexican Fire Bush: A subshrub/perennial producing abundant orange tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.
- Salvia species: Salvias bloom with vertical spikes in blue, red, pink, or violet hues.
- Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum species): While primarily a summer bloomer, mountain mint is notable for its aromatic gray-green foliage and long bloom duration.
In summary, for November interest, chrysanthemums, peonies (as symbolic birth flowers), Atlantic lady’s tresses orchid, and late-season blooming tropical plants like Mexican Fire Bush are standout options suited to diverse garden conditions from temperate to subtropical zones. Conditions typically involve full sun to partial shade, with soil moisture varying by species and a focus on plants that either peak or extend their bloom period into the late fall season.
- Chrysanthemums continue to bloom vibrantly into November, offering a wide range of colors and adding brightness to late-season gardens.
- The Pink Pagoda Tree, with its white flowers, rich red leaves, and dark-pink berries, is a resilient tree that provides a stunning showcase in autumn and winter.
- The Ornamental Onion produces star-shaped flowers from September to November, adding elegance to any garden, especially when temperatures drop below freezing.
- The Silver Bush Plectranthus, with its blue spikes and silver-grey leaves, is a showstopper that does well in pots and can be easily propagated from seed or cuttings.
