5 Ways to Warm Up Your Garden with Autumn Colours

To create a warm colour scheme in your garden during autumn, you can add a variety of plants and elements that showcase deep, rich tones like reds, oranges, yellows, and purples. Here are some ideas:

1. Autumn Foliage Plants

• Japanese Maples (Acer) – Known for their stunning red, orange, and yellow leaves, they add a burst of warm colour as the weather cools.
• Heucheras – These come in a range of deep reds, purples, and oranges, perfect for adding warmth to borders or containers.
• Cotinus (Smoke Bush) – Its rich burgundy leaves create a dramatic, warm contrast.
• Cercis canadensis (Redbud) – As its leaves change, it brings a deep golden or crimson hue.

2. Autumn-Flowering Plants

• Chrysanthemums – Classic autumn flowers with rich colours like golden yellows, oranges, and deep reds.
• Heleniums – These cheerful perennials bloom in shades of orange, red, and yellow, perfect for brightening autumn borders.
• Sedum 'Autumn Joy' – Adds texture and warm pinkish-red blooms that deepen as the season progresses.
• Asters – These daisy-like flowers bloom late into autumn, bringing shades of purple and pink that blend beautifully with warmer hues.

3. Ornamental Grasses

• Miscanthus – Its feathery plumes change to golden, copper, and bronze shades, adding movement and warmth.
• Panicum 'Shenandoah' – With deep red-purple leaves, it adds rich tones and texture to garden beds.

4. Trees and Shrubs for Autumn Colour

• Euonymus alatus (Burning Bush) – True to its name, its leaves turn a fiery red in autumn.
• Liquidambar (Sweet Gum) – Known for its glossy star-shaped leaves that turn yellow, orange, and crimson.

5. Accents and Hardscaping

• Rustic Planters & Sculptures – Terracotta pots, rust-finished garden sculptures, or our Harrod Vintage Obelisks add earthy, warm tones that complement the plantings.
• Warm-Coloured Mulch – Organic mulches like Strulch not only retain moisture but also add a warm, rich tone to garden beds.

By adding these plants and elements, you can bring warmth and vibrancy to your garden throughout the autumn season! 🍁

Happy gardening!