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? 🌻🍁
