What plants can be planted in October in the UK?
Plus, October also marks the beginning of bare-root planting season, so you can plant bare-root apples, pears and other fruit trees, along with fruiting shrubs such as blackcurrants and gooseberries. There’s also still time to plant spring bulbs. For October, the two birth flowers are Marigold and Cosmos. Having two birth flowers per month allows people to choose the flower that they feel a stronger connection with or prefer based on appearance, meaning, or symbolism.One of the most fruitful times of the year, October is the month where one can plant a wide variety of flowers, hardy vegetables and shrubs of many varieties. From classic marigolds to cheerful chrysanthemums to delicate pansies, leading to no shortage of options to brighten up your outdoor spaces.
What to plant in September and October in the UK?
Plant spring-flowering bulbs, such as daffodils, crocus and hyacinths. Plant out any biennial plants sown earlier in the year. This includes foxgloves, wallflowers and pansy plants. Plant new perennials, trees and shrubs. For a splash of seasonal colour, plant winter bedding plants like pansies, violas, cyclamen, and primroses. These hardy little blooms come in a rainbow of colours and can brave cold weather and frost. To help them thrive, plant them in a nutrient-rich, well-draining container and set them in a sunny spot.