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October list

October Flowers:

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After October 12th we do not guarantee any specific flowers due to possible frost or freezes. Some years we have a huge selection through the end of the month, sometimes not. Feel free to check in closer to these dates.

Ageratum - blue and purple/pink

Mountain Mint - silver/green foliage, reddish fall foliage

 Eucalyptus Willow leaf


Amaranth - burgundy, gold,  green

Globe amaranth - orange, red, warm tones, purple, white, limited pink soft and blush

Rudbeckia - black-eyed-susan

Sedum Autumn Joy - rusty red

Colored Sorghum (broom corn) - shades of brown , some black, terra cotta reds

Diablo Ninebark- shrub with dark burgundy foliage, early October

Northern Sea Oats= native river oats- tan/green airy

Rose Scented Geranium - fragrant soft green foliage- in greenhouse

Zinnia - various colors, red, orange, white, green, yellow, coral, purple, wine- early October

Marigold - shades of yellow and gold, looks like a big mum- until frost

Dahlia - many colors, burgundy, purple, reds, white, oranges, bronze, gold, salmon, pinks, cafe au lait (limited by weather)

Calendula - yellows and oranges - edibles- in greenhouse- some years

Pink shades of Cosmos and pure white, plus dbl white

Viburnum- gold berries or red berries

Coral berries, rich mauve on a woody shrub


Celosia- cockscomb red, gold, pink, persimmon, white, terra cotta

Celosia plumose type- red, white, burgundy, gold, salmon, soft pink. purple


Daisy-like mum - single pink/lavender daisy- tall

Hydrangea - white/pinkish, most are ‘antique’ in October

Winterberry Holly - red or gold deciduous holly

Millet, Panicum and wheat seed heads- dried plus dried Strawflowers in fall colors

Other grasses and grains, berries and seed heads

Sunflowers- standard yellow and whites- 1st 1/2 of October

Snapdragon- white, red, orange, hot pink, yellows


Echinops - steel blue, dried

Dusty Miller- silver

Scabiosa- blues, white and deep burgundy, mixed colors,
Scabios Scoop -blush and white (silver 
dollar size)

Rosemary and lavender- limited, as cuts for bouquets or napkin placement

Grasses, grains, pods 

Heirloom Mum- large selection of white, soft pink, yellow, gold, orange, burgundy, terra cotta, Mocha, many forms including Anemone  and Spider types

Dahlia for at least the first 1/2 of the month, some years the entire month

​Mexican Sage- a tall blue purple that alway makes a statment. Grown inside for protection.


An early frost will limit the choices, but we also grow in a greenhouse and protect anything we need as much as possible.

http://shady-grove-gardens.blogspot.com/2010/04/great-flower-combinations-for-october.html
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Thank-you for using our Locally Grown Flowers!


Hours

M-F:  10am-6pm

Telephone

828-297-4098
  • Home
    • Contact & Map
    • About
    • How to buy flowers
    • Links
  • Floral Services
    • Pricing, rentals, services
    • How to Order
    • Praise
  • Wedding Inquiry Page
    • Design w/ DIY
  • Photo Galleries
    • Portfolio
    • Chrysanthemum & photos
    • Spring - photo gallery
    • summer photo gallery
    • Dahlia photo Gallery
  • Flowers by Month
    • Availability Charts
  • DIY Buckets and FAQ
    • DIY TIPS page
    • DIY FAQ
    • Wedding vases etc.
    • DIY & Workshops >
      • Subscriptions
  • Online Store
    • Dahlia tubers for sale
    • Rooted Chrysanthemums