Plant up a few cheerful pots of seasonal colour now to lift the garden on the gloomiest winter days ahead, especially if you’re wondering what to plant in pots in autumn.
Choose containers at least 30 cm wide and fill them with premium potting mix. For a designer look, stick to a limited colour palette and plant a taller feature in the centre, such as snapdragons, primulas or cinerarias, surrounded by trailing pansies, violas, lobelia or alyssum.
You can be creative with containers – old teapots, boots or even a kettle barbecue can make eye-catching displays. Position pots in a sunny spot, water as needed and apply a liquid fertiliser every 7–14 days. Regular deadheading and tip pruning will keep displays fresh for months.
Now you know what to plant in pots in autumn, find out what other plants to grow this season. Read about the 10 top veggies and flowers here!
