Plants that Flower in October

The garden is lit up like a torch as as the leaves turn fiery shades, but there are still flowers to be had too. The ornamental grasses are often at their best now, but if you want something a little more exotic, try a nerine.

By type

Bulbs (217)
Bedding plants (212)
Perennials (197)
Shrubs (94)
Seeds (67)
Indoor plants (60)
Connoisseurs collection (39)
Grasses (28)
Alpines & rockeries (21)
Plant combinations (21)
Climbers (18)
Roses (15)
Plants & pots (12)
Pond plants (11)
Plants for gifts (7)
Fruit (6)
Large plants for instant impact (6)
Exotics (4)
Herbs (3)
Trees (3)
Vegetables (3)
Wildflowers (2)
Hedging (1)

Facing

East (386)
North (101)
South (725)
West (715)

How much sun

Bright, indirect light (39)
Indirect light (6)
Light shade (328)
Shade (21)
Sun (750)

Soil type

Acid (313)
Aquatic (9)
Chalky (588)
Haven't a clue (446)
Heavy clay (552)
Light sandy (650)
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost (305)
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost (12)
Normal (728)
Peat-free general-purpose compost (157)
Prefers acid soil (5)
Reliably damp or boggy soil (6)
Specialist compost (29)