Pumpkin Colors Fall Container Garden

Warm up a porch or patio for autumn with the vivid orange hues of our exclusive Pumpkin Colors Collection, which combines three perennials and one annual for a seasonal show. The multitudinous Daisy-like blossoms of perennial Chrysanthemum 'Pumpkin Igloo' feature orange petals with bright yellow centers. They blend beautifully with the small but plentiful trumpet-shaped flowers of annual Diascia Piccadilly™ Dark Orange, and the cinnamon-orange fronds and red highlights of the perennial Autumn Fern Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance.' Glimmers of gold are provided by the green- and yellow-variegated blades of perennial Sedge Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen.' Welcome the autumn season with this colorful container mix, and surround it with pumpkins, cabbages, and other fall favorites. As the fall season nears its end, the perennials may be transplanted into the garden where they will return year after year. 6 plants total, quantities of each are listed below.

• 2 Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' - Autumn Fern
• 2 Diascia Piccadilly™ Dark Orange
• 1 Chrysanthemum 'Pumpkin Igloo' (PP 27,001)
• 1 Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' (PP 25,938)

Some plants require more space in container gardens than others. To accommodate the 6 plants in this collection, we recommend a container at least 16″ in diameter and 12″ deep.

If you choose to overwinter your plants, they will need a little special treatment. Although we can’t guarantee your plants’ successful return next year, here are our best recommendations.

In climates where winter temperatures drop well below freezing, containers should be dismantled in late fall. The Fern, Ornamental Grass and Mum are perennial and they can be planted in the ground. Simply discard the Diascia, which is an annual and will not survive in areas below 20°F. In mild-winter climates (Zone 8 and warmer), these plants can be left outdoors in containers.