5. Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia fulgida) Another beauty that's widely considered one of the best autumn-flowering perennials, this one has the added benefit of being ideal for pots and containers.

In the UK, autumn spans from the 1st of September to the 30th of November. Thankfully, there are still many autumn-flowering shrubs that can add colour and vibrancy to your garden during this time.

Not all fall flowers need to fit these criteria, though. Autumn looks and feels drastically different in Northern and Southern states—think of Maine versus Florida in October.

Autumn flowering plants which provide a great source of pollen when food supplies are tougher to come by include Japanese anemones, red cauli and crocosmia, which are still blooming in a warm autumn.

1. Autumn crocus According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), autumn-flowering crocuses will not grow well in shady, wet places, so make sure they are positioned in a sunny location.

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Plants such as hydrangeas, cannot be pruned in autumn as it can stop flowers from blossoming next year, but Certain plants should be pruned in October before it begins to get colder.