The Best Autumn Flowers for Your Home

As the days grow shorter, autumn brings a wealth of beautiful flowers that can brighten up any home. Autumn can feel like a sad time, where we feel the keen loss of long summer evenings and bright glorious sunshine. But on the farm, we like to think of it as a crescendo of the flowering season, an encore of stunning blooms putting on a riot of rich colours. Let’s take a closer look at some of the heroes of this autumn flowering season. 

1. Dahlias: Bold, Vibrant, and Full of Life

Dahlias are one of the stars of the autumn garden, offering vibrant blooms in a variety of shapes and colours. Their large, dramatic flowers make them perfect for creating bold, eye-catching displays that bring energy and warmth into your home. Whether deep reds, fiery oranges or soft pinks, Dahlias have a colour for every autumn mood. 

A petal of wisdom: Dahlias symbolise inner strength and creativity, making them a perfect reminder to embrace the changing season with grace and beauty.

2. Coreopsis: A Burst of Sunshine

Coreopsis, with its bright, cheerful blooms, brings a touch of sunshine to your autumn arrangements. These delicate flowers, often in golden yellows and rich oranges, add a sense of lightness to any bouquet. Their fine stems and soft petals make them the perfect companion for larger, boulder blooms like Dahlias.

A petal of wisdom: Coreopsis represents cheerfulness and love, bringing positivity and warmth to your autumn décor.

3. Cosmos: Graceful and Airy

With their delicate, fluttery petals, Cosmos add a soft, airy touch to any arrangement. Their simple, daisy-like flowers come in a range of soft colours, from pinks and whites to deep purples, and their slender stems provide a sense of movement and lightness. They’re perfect for filling out arrangements without overpowering them.

A petal of wisdom: Cosmos symbolise harmony and peace – ideal for creating a calming atmosphere as the cooler months approach.

4. Zinnia: The Bold Centrepiece

Zinnias are the bold and reliable stars of the autumn garden. With their sturdy stems and wide range of vivid colours, Zinnias add structure and depth to your floral arrangements. Their thick stems make them perfect for creating upright, bold centrepieces, providing a stable base for more delicate blooms like Cosmos and Coreopsis.

A petal of wisdom: Zinnias represent endurance, a fitting reminder to embrace the beauty of the season as we prepare for the colder months.

5. Penstemon: A Touch of Elegance

Penstemon is known for its elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in deep pinks, reds and purples. Their tall, slender stems create vertical interest in any arrangement, making them a wonderful addition for adding height and elegance. They pair beautifully with Dahlias and Zinnias, bringing an extra layer of texture and sophistication.

A petal of wisdom: Penstemon symbolises resilience and strength, echoing the beauty of nature’s ability to endure through the changing seasons.

6. Scabious: Subtle Sophistication

Scabious is the perfect flower for adding texture and interest to your autumn arrangements. With its soft, rounded blooms in pastel shades, it provides a gentle contrast to the bold, vibrant colours of Dahlias and Zinnias. Its delicate structure makes it ideal for filling in gaps and adding a touch of softness to any bouquet.

A petal of wisdom: Scabious symbolises love and purity, offering a tender balance to the strong, vibrant colours of autumn’s other blooms.

7. Rudbeckia: A Burst of Autumn Sunshine

Rudbeckia brings the vibrant warmth of late summer and autumn into your home with its golden-yellow petals and striking dark centres. Their sturdy stems and rich hues make them a great choice for creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere as the days grow cooler.

Rudbeckia thrives in autumn, standing tall and resilient, making it an excellent flower for adding height and structure to your arrangements. Pair it with more delicate blooms, and you’ll have a display that celebrates the full spectrum of autumn’s beauty.

A petal of wisdom: Rudbeckia symbolises encouragement and motivation, making it a perfect reminder of strength and optimism as the seasons change. These blooms bring a sense of sunshine even on the cloudiest of autumn days, uplifting both your space and spirit.

Arranging Ideas and Tips

When arranging your autumn flowers, consider how different shapes, sizes and textures work together to create a visually interesting display. For example, the simple, daisy-like shapes of Coreopsis, Cosmos, and Zinnias complement each other beautifully. Although they share a similar flower shape, their differences in size, colour and stem structure add depth and variety. Zinnias, with their thick, sturdy stems, are perfect for forming a bold, upright centrepiece, while the lighter, airier Cosmos and delicate Coreopsis can surround them, adding a sense of movement and flow. 

Fun fact: Zinnias, Dahlias, and Cosmos are all part of the same plant family – Asteraceae, also known as the daisy family. This diverse family includes surprising members like the sunflower, artichoke and even lettuce! 

For a more dramatic arrangement, Dahlias can take centre stage with their large, bold blooms. Pair them with Penstemon to add height and elegance, creating a layered look that draws the eye. Don’t forget to incorporate Scabious to soften the arrangement with its gentle, rounded flowers, filling in gaps and bringing a touch of sophistication.

Tip: Play with colour contrasts – mix the vibrant autumn hues of Dahlias and Zinnias with the soft pastels of Scabious and Cosmos. This blend creates a balanced yet striking display, perfect for brightening any room as the days grow shorter. 

Celebrate Autumn with Seasonal Blooms

Autumn is a season of transition, but it’s also a time to celebrate the beauty that nature continues to offer. By bringing these stunning autumn flowering plants into your home, you can enjoy the rich colours, textures and meanings that make this season so special. From the boldness of Dahlias to the airy elegance of Cosmos, each flower adds its own unique charm to your space.

So why not embrace the season and brighten your home with Carobeth’s carefully selected blooms? Subscribe to Carobeth in a Box and enjoy seasonal beauty delivered straight to your door, even through the winter months. Bring home nature’s finest, month after month.