What flower blooms in november? The Gardener's Guide

What blooms in November?

Introducing the plants and flowers that bloom in November.

November is a time we often associate with the arrival of winter and short, cloudy days. However, even in this late autumn month, our garden can still be vibrant. Many plants are still flowering or gifting us with their fruit, bringing warm accents to the surrounding grey.

Flowers

Shrubs

1. Flowers

Chrysanthemum

Distinctive features: Many different types available, from daisy-like to pompon shaped flowers. The colour choice is abundant as well.
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Care requirements: Keep soil moist and fertilize until buds appear. Deadhead regularly to encourage new blooms.

These flowers come in a huge number of varieties and colours - from white to yellow, orange, pink and purple. They are extremely cold hardy and their flowers decorate gardens until the first hard frosts. It is worth remembering that in addition to the traditional garden varieties, there are also smaller potted chrysanthemums that can be placed on terraces or balconies.

Brilliant Rudbeckia

Distinctive features: Eye-catching and cheerful flowers with yellow petals and dark centre.
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Care requirements: Avoid watering from the top to avoid funghus. Fertilize regularly until buds appear. Deadhead to stimulate new flowers.

In warmer regions or when weather conditions are optimal, it can hold flowers until November. Its yellow petals and contrasting dark centre are a characteristic feature of naturalistic gardens.

Sedum Spectabile

Distinctive features: Succulent foliage with beautiful flat head flowers in shades of purple and pink, that attract beneficial insects.
Light requirements: Full sun
Care requirements: Careful not to over-water, prune in spring.

Sedum spectabile comes in a variety of colours. The most common colours are purple or burgundy. They go well with other autumn plants such as asters or chrysanthemums. Sedum is an easy-to-grow perennial, which is frost resistent and can survive even harsh winters.

2. Shrubs

Witch Hazel

Distinctive features: Spider-like flowers in shades of yellow and orange
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Care requirements: Keep soil moist and prune lightly after flowering

It is one of the few shrubs whose spider-like flowers in shades of yellow and orange develop on leafless branches. Witch hazel is popular for cosmetic uses to treat different skin conditions.

Fragrant Viburnum

Distinctive features: Very tall stems with small, bushy flowers, that grow densly. Blooms are fragrant and have delicate colours.
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Care requirements: Water regularly and prune lightly after flowering.

The pink and white flowers of fragrant viburnum develop in autumn and winter. Their delicate fragrance brings a pleasant accent to the garden, even on colder days.

Read our article "What to sow in November" to give yourself a head start on the year ahead.