Blooming Plants in September

In the heart of summer and autumn, gardens across the globe come alive with a riot of colours, thanks to a diverse array of blooms. Let's take a closer look at some of the most captivating flowers gracing our gardens this season.

First up, the Spider Lily, with its long, slender, and flamboyant flowers that resemble spiders. These striking flowers bloom from August to September and can be found in shades of red, yellow, and white. However, it's important to note that all parts of the Spider Lily plant are toxic, so they should be kept out of reach of children and pets.

Asters, on the other hand, are daisy-like flowers that bring a touch of elegance to any garden. They provide colour from October to November, mostly in shades of blue, pink, and white.

Moving on to the Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia), these easy-to-grow flowers can reach up to 1.8m tall. They add an interesting dimension to a vase and, with their fiery autumn colors in shades of red, orange, and yellow, they're a fantastic addition to a border.

Crocosmia offers a similar spectacle, with branched spikes of flowers offering fiery autumn color in shades of red, orange, and yellow. These flowers are also great for a vase, adding a touch of exoticism to your indoor space.

Cleome flowers, with their spidery pink, purple, and white blooms, are an intriguing addition to a border or a vase. Easy to sow from seed in spring, they're a great choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the unusual.

Dahlias, with their variety of colours and shapes, are great for borders and cut flowers. They bring a touch of sophistication to any garden, and their long-lasting blooms make them ideal for arrangements.

Sunflowers, not just limited to yellow, also come in shades of orange/red or even rusty brown. These towering flowers make excellent cut flowers, but it's recommended to leave a few for the birds, who love to peck seeds from sunflower dead flowerheads.

While these flowers bring joy to our gardens, they can sometimes attract unwanted guests. Earwigs, for instance, can eat dahlia blooms. To protect your dahlias, place upturned flower pots on sticks filled with straw and relocate them. Despite their potential harm, earwigs are important for a healthy garden ecosystem.

In conclusion, each of these flowers adds its unique charm to our gardens, from the exotic Spider Lily to the familiar Sunflower. Whether you're looking for colour, height, or something a little unusual, there's a bloom out there for every gardener. Happy planting!