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The Best of October: Discover the unexpected blooms. A list of perennials, bulbs, and shrubs that will bring colour into your garden this autumn.
As the days shorten and the golden light of autumn fades, October gardens still have plenty to offer. While asters often steal the spotlight this month, they’re far from the only blooms adding vibrancy and charm to your outdoor space. From bold perennials to delicate bulbs and hardy shrubs, October flowers keep your garden alive with colour — and they provide food for pollinators preparing for winter.
With the right planting choices and a little seasonal care (the kind that STIGA tools make easier), your garden can look stunning until the first frost. Here’s your guide to what flowers bloom in October and how to make the most of them.
Distinctive features: Tall stems, feathery foliage, and a wide palette of coloursLight requirements: Full sunCare requirements: Deadhead regularly, prune after first bloom in spring
Cosmos are the kind of flower that never disappoint. Blooming from spring until October, they’re an easy way to add height and texture to your borders. Their cheerful, daisy-like flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. To keep your flower beds in top condition, tidy up faded blooms with STIGA’s lightweight cordless trimmers — ideal for precise pruning without fuss.
Distinctive features: Bright shades of red, orange, and yellowLight requirements: Full sunCare requirements: Regular deadheading, watering, and fertilisation
Few flowers brighten a garden like marigolds. Whether in borders or pots, their vivid colours bring warmth to autumn days. Plus, marigolds are pollinator magnets — perfect if you want to support bees well into fall. Keep container marigolds flourishing by using a hand trowel and cultivating fork from STIGA’s hand tool range to loosen soil and refresh nutrients.
Distinctive features: Small, needle-like leaves and vibrant flowers in purple, pink, or whiteLight requirements: Full sun to partial shadeCare requirements: Prefers acidic, moist soil; light pruning in spring
Heather is a garden classic, providing splashes of colour from late summer into October. Its evergreen foliage and late-season blooms mean your beds won’t look bare as colder weather sets in. For larger patches of heather, a STIGA blower makes clearing fallen autumn leaves quick and effortless, ensuring your plants always get enough light and air.
Distinctive features: Some species flower in shades of blue or purpleLight requirements: Full sunCare requirements: Well-drained soil, minimal watering once established
While we often think of onions as vegetables, certain ornamental onion varieties add unusual late-season colour to your garden. Their globe-like flowers make a bold statement, especially in autumn borders.
Distinctive features: Striking purple bloomsLight requirements: Full sunCare requirements: Moderate watering and soil fertilisation
Unlike most crocuses, the saffron variety blooms in October, adding a splash of brilliance just before frost. Not only beautiful, these crocuses also produce the world’s most precious spice. Planting them in neat rows? A STIGA hand cultivator makes preparing soil beds simple and efficient.
Distinctive features: Spike-shaped inflorescences that attract butterfliesLight requirements: Full sunCare requirements: Regular deadheading, pruning in spring
True to its name, the butterfly bush is irresistible to butterflies — and bees too. Flowering from summer into autumn, its purple, pink, or white blooms ensure colour until October. For pruning and shaping, STIGA hedge trimmers are a reliable partner for effortless precision.
Distinctive features: Large, dramatic flower heads that change colour with soil pHLight requirements: Partial shadeCare requirements: Prune after flowering
Hydrangeas are among the most iconic shrubs, with blooms that last through October. Their changing hues — from pink to blue depending on soil acidity — bring evolving interest to your garden. To maintain soil moisture, consider mulching with shredded autumn leaves using a STIGA vacuum shredder, giving your hydrangeas the best chance to thrive year after year.
Distinctive features: Fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in yellow, orange, or redLight requirements: Partial sunCare requirements: Pruning and fertilising as needed
Honeysuckles continue blooming into late autumn, offering both beauty and fragrance when many other plants have faded. As climbing vines, they’re perfect for trellises, fences, or archways. Keep them well-pruned with STIGA’s battery pruning shears for easier maintenance and healthy growth.
Keep your garden blooming with STIGAOctober may signal the end of summer, but it doesn’t mean your garden has to lose its charm. With the right flowers and a little help from STIGA tools — from lawnmowers and blowers to handy accessories for pruning and mulching — you can keep your outdoor space vibrant and healthy right through to winter.
