• Chrysanthemums are wonderful for so many reasons: they come in all shapes, sizes, and colours. Spider mums are large and ostentatious, while button mums are small and cute. They last and last, are very versatile and can be paired with anything. When used on their own to make a bouquet (especially large football mums), they create a gorgeous autumnal aesthetic (especially yellow, orange, and reddish ones). When arranged alongside other flowers, they add fullness to any bouquet, especially for fall-themed weddings and fetes. Potted mums are essential elements of fall décor. 
• Baby’s Breath has definitely made a comeback and is an entire aesthetic. Used on its own, it’s romantic and dreamy. Spraying Baby’s Breath with floral paint to match any colour scheme is also a fun idea.
• Pansies (another potted favourite for the porch, patio, or windowsill) are pretty hardy and can endure cool autumn temperatures.
• Sunflowers are usually associated with summer but, luckily, bloom until the middle of fall. 
• Sweet autumn clematis is a climbing plant in the buttercup family with small white flowers. Ideal for a fence or trellis, this plant spreads rapidly but, if not pruned properly, can be invasive.

• Baby’s Breath has definitely made a comeback and is an entire aesthetic. Used on its own, it’s romantic and dreamy. Spraying Baby’s Breath with floral paint to match any colour scheme is also a fun idea.
• Pansies (another potted favourite for the porch, patio, or windowsill) are pretty hardy and can endure cool autumn temperatures.
• Sunflowers are usually associated with summer but, luckily, bloom until the middle of fall. 
• Sweet autumn clematis is a climbing plant in the buttercup family with small white flowers. Ideal for a fence or trellis, this plant spreads rapidly but, if not pruned properly, can be invasive.
• Asters: there’s nothing quite as beautiful as a garden filled with asters in early fall, with bees drunk on their sweet nectar. The aster is the birthday flower for the month of September.
• Pokeberry (or “pokeweed”) is a wild plant with poisonous berries but is actually very popular right now. The deep reddish berries add dimension and rustic country whimsy to any floral arrangement. 

• Marigolds, of course! Marigolds are always associated with October (think Día de los Muertos). You can always deadhead the plants, gather the seeds, and replant them the following summer.
• Coleus is incredibly easy to grow and thrives with very little care. It’s the perfect low-maintenance plant. The variety with reddish-purple leaves is especially attractive. 
• Cock’s comb (“Celosia”) is a little unusual and absolutely dreamy. Its velvety red appearance adds something special to a mixed wildflower bouquet, and it also dries beautifully. 
• Goldenrod (“Solidago”) is one of fall’s standout flowers. Long stalks with bright yellow flowers, they sort of resemble fireworks! 
• Yarrow is a versatile herb with flowers that come in a multitude of colours, including creamy white, bright yellow, pale pink, crimson, orange, and even lavender.
• Amaranthus: Both the green variety and deep red love-lies-bleeding are appealing, mainly for the flower’s unique shape. Straight and spiky or cascading, dripping blossoms all create sensational silhouettes. 
• Strawflower lasts so long (when dried) that it’s known as the “everlasting flower.”

Turn any ordinary bouquet or arrangement into an extraordinary one. Add texture and dimension using some of our favourite add-ons such as hypericum berries, stalks of wheat (or any dried grass, such as pampas), ageratum (or “blue mink”) known for its gorgeous periwinkle hue, and even feathers! Brightly coloured foliage is also a must-have for any autumnal décor. Instead of using an ordinary vase, try arranging your flowers in a pumpkin!

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