The Flower Blog

There is so much to love about fall—the crisp air, colorful leaves, cozy gatherings and all the warm shades that begin filling our cooler. From the golden glow of sunflowers to the rich colors of mums, carnations and dahlias, autumn gives us plenty of beautiful flowers to work with!

Here are a few of our favorite fall flowers and the special touches they bring to seasonal bouquets, centerpieces, weddings and everyday gifts.

Sunflowers

Sunflowers are often the first flowers that come to mind when we think about the beginning of fall. Harvested during late summer and early autumn, their cheerful golden petals fit perfectly alongside pumpkins, wheat, cattails and colorful leaves.

These friendly flowers are associated with loyalty, friendship, strength and adoration. Whether they are included in a birthday bouquet, fall centerpiece or wedding design, sunflowers have a way of making everything feel brighter.

You can find these golden favorites in many of our fall flower arrangements.

Chrysanthemums and Fall Daisies

Mums are true fall favorites—and for good reason! These hardy, long-lasting flowers come in traditional autumn shades of burgundy, bronze, yellow, orange, lavender, purple and white.

The flowers we call fall daisies are also part of the chrysanthemum family. Their cheerful, daisy-shaped petals add fullness, texture and pops of seasonal color to bouquets and Thanksgiving centerpieces.

Mums can be enjoyed as outdoor plants or incorporated into fresh arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, thank-yous and other fall occasions.

Dahlias

Dahlias bring texture, personality and plenty of color to the season. Depending on the variety, their flowers can be small and neatly shaped or large and dramatic.

Available in an incredible range of colors and forms, dahlias look beautiful in garden-inspired bouquets, wedding flowers and seasonal centerpieces. Their layered petals add a lush finishing touch whenever they are available.

Asters

Asters are delicate, daisy-like flowers that bring a soft, natural look to fall designs. They are commonly found in shades of white, pink, lavender and purple.

Monte Casino, a type of heath aster, is one variety you may recognize in our arrangements. Its clusters of tiny flowers are wonderful for filling spaces, adding texture and giving bouquets a light, meadow-inspired feel.

Asters are also one of September’s birth flowers and are often associated with love, wisdom and patience.

Asiatic Lilies

Asiatic lilies add height, drama and elegance to fall arrangements. Their warm red, orange and yellow varieties pair beautifully with sunflowers, mums, carnations and other seasonal favorites.

These lilies are often associated with energy, creativity and passion. They are beautiful statement flowers, but it is important to remember that true lilies—including Asiatic lilies—are highly toxic to cats. If you are sending flowers to a home with feline family members, let us know so we can help you select a pet-friendlier option.

Alstroemeria

Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian lilies, are loved for their vibrant colors, delicate markings and long-lasting nature. Their striped and freckled petals give each flower a little extra personality.

Often associated with friendship, devotion and strength, alstroemeria are a thoughtful addition to arrangements for friends, family members and loved ones. You can usually find several colors in our 500-square-foot cooler, including warm shades that look right at home in fall designs.

Carnations

Carnations are floral chameleons that work beautifully throughout the year. For fall, we especially love shades of burgundy, peach, orange, red, lavender and deep purple.

The rich, blended colors of Moon Series carnations add a little drama to autumn and Halloween arrangements. Carnations are also long-lasting and wonderfully versatile, making them a reliable favorite for everything from cheerful everyday bouquets to large seasonal centerpieces.

Solidago

Solidago, commonly called goldenrod, produces clusters of tiny golden-yellow flowers that bring warmth, movement and texture to an arrangement.

It may play a supporting role, but it makes a big difference! Solidago helps connect larger flowers, fill open spaces and carry those beautiful autumn colors throughout the entire design.

Find Your Fall Favorites

Sunflowers, mums, dahlias, asters, lilies, alstroemeria, carnations and solidago are only a few of the flowers we love using during fall. Because flower varieties and colors change with seasonal availability, there is always something fresh and interesting waiting in our cooler.

Stop by Gillespie Florists at 9255 W. 10th Street in Indianapolis to explore our cooler and seasonal gift shop, or browse our fall flower collection online.

What are your favorite fall flowers? 🌻🍁

We love when fall season is in full bloom and what better way to celebrate than with our favorite flowers autumn has to offer! From the golden glow of sunflowers to the colorful selection of chrysanthemums; we have a plethora of fall flora!

We'll begin this list with a burst of the biggest blooms heralding the entrance of fall: the sunflower.

Sunflowers

Sunflower is the top flower which comes to my mind when thinking of the beginning of fall season. Harvested in the late summer/early fall, there are many uses for this beautiful bloom including delicious seeds, cooking oil, and fall decorations of course!  The friendly color of sunflowers go hand in hand with what they symbolize: Loyalty, friendship, strength and adoration. Their sentimentality will brighten someones day whether it be friend, family and/or loved ones. We incorporate sunflowers in bouquets, fall decor, wedding florals and more! You can find these golden beauties in many of our favorite fall arrangements. Find a great selection here.

Chrysanthemum (Fall Mums)

Pictured above is a cushion mum in a colorful blend of burgundy and white. Mums, much like sunflowers, are a staple for our fall floral selection. These hardy, long lasting flowers are available in traditional autumn colors such as crimson, golden yellow, lavender, violet and white. Known as the "Queen of Fall Flowers", the chrysanthemum is the birth month flower of November and considered the official city flower of Chicago.
We love how these flowers can be enjoyed outdoors in the garden or incorporated in bouquets for any occasion. During early fall season we carry a large selection of mums available at our store and for delivery.  Learn more about mums and how to care for them here.

Fall Daisy

We call them fall daisies but they are actually a part of the Chrysanthemum family. Daisy chrysanthemums are a type of garden mum that you often find in our Fall and Thanksgiving arrangements. We love the pop of color and fullness they add to any bouquet. Daisy mum colors include white, yellow, red, purple, pink and orange. 

Asiatic Lily

Adding drama and elegance to the fall floral lineup is the Asiatic lily. Originally native to Asia and Europe these lilies are now grown around the globe. Asiatic lilies gorgeous blooms are available in many colors however their warm colors such as red, orange and yellow represent energy, creativity, drive and passion. As beautiful as lilies are it's important to note that most varieties of lilies are toxic to cats. If you're planning on incorporating lilies into your next fall arrangement or sending to loved ones remember to consider the recipient's furbabies!

Alstroemeria Lily

Peruvian Lily, also known as Alstroemeria lily, are known for their vibrant colors, versatility and low maintenance style. Trumpet shaped like lilies, alstroemeria sports brown freckles in their blooms and exotic appeal. Their meaning and symbolization often connect around friendship, love, strength and devotion. You can find many of their most popular colors in our 500 sq ft cooler on any given day.

Carnation

Carnations are popular for all seasons! These floral chameleons of color have rich shades of burgundy, peach, red and lavender. Pictured above is an example of a more recent addition to our carnation collection in the cooler: The Moon Series. Moon Series carnations feature beautiful blended colors such as Lavender Carnation Moonlight, Dark Purple, Moon Series Purple and lavender. These stunning colors give Fall Halloween arrangements a dash of dark romance and flair.

Carnations, fall daisies, asiatic lilies, alstroemeria and sunflowers are a few of our favorite fall flowers but there's always more you can find in our store at 9255 W 10th St, Indianapolis IN and online here. 
See some of our favorite fall flowers in action below!