There's a lot to do in the fall when it comes to perennials. If you want to plant or cut appropriate plants, the variegated season is a good time. Our article provides you with detailed information and tips on perennials in autumn.
Many perennials have their flowering peak in autumn
Plant perennials in the fall
Most perennials prefer to be planted in autumn - between September and November to be precise. At this time, above-ground growth is complete and the roots can continue to grow unhindered in the warm soil. These are two essential requirements to ensure good growth in general and thus proper preparation for spring - and the associated flowering. It is important that in autumn the temperatures remain mild for as long as possible and that precipitation keeps coming.
Note: Only perennials that are sensitive to frost prefer spring as the planting time.
Procedure for planting
Planting perennials is not difficult. You just have to be careful to work very carefully so as not to damage the roots. In addition, perennials need carefully prepared soil that is free of weeds.
Prune perennials in the fall
In principle, you can cut perennials both in autumn and in spring. Both variants have specific advantages and some disadvantages.
In autumn the stems are still taut. In addition, many perennials sprout again in spring - and the new shoots have no interest in coming into contact with the secateurs.
If you decide to only cut your perennials in the spring, birds and insects in particular will be happy, for which the dried infructescences serve as food. And you, too, benefit from cutting in spring: Many perennials keep their attractive infructescence through the winter and are a wonderful ornament for the garden or balcony, especially when covered with hoarfrost or snow.
How to cut
We recommend that you only remove the diseased plant parts from your perennials in autumn to prevent diseases. It is better to carry out all further cutting measures in early spring - but definitely BEFORE the budding.
Perennials flowering in autumn
There are some perennials that bloom beautifully in the fall. These include, for example, goldenrod, mountain asters, perennial sunflowers and phlox.