3 Reasons I love Fall flowers

3 Reasons I Love Fall Flowers

I’ll admit it. I love just about everything about fall. I love the smell of fallen leaves, though I could do without the raking. I love watching the leaves change from week to week during the Summit Metro Parks Fall Hiking Spree. I carve pumpkins for centerpieces and jack-o’-lanterns, then roast the seeds to snack on. And if my best friend and I go apple picking, there’s going to be apple crisp.

I’ve spent fall days at Hale Farm and taken road trips to Ashtabula County to photograph covered bridges and visit vineyards. But when I get back to the flower shop, it’s the colors I can’t wait to work with. Here are three reasons fall flowers are some of my favorites to design with at Dietz Floral Studio in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

1. Fall Flower Colors Go Way Beyond Orange

Russet, bittersweet, pomegranate, burgundy, chocolate, plum, wheat, pumpkin, persimmon, and apple red. Maybe I love fall colors so much because half of them sound like something I’d order for dessert.

Every year I find another color combination to add to my favorites. One fall, I couldn’t get enough of peach, cream, and rust with a touch of chocolate brown or burgundy. Another year, I kept pairing deep plum with bright orange. And when I want something softer, I love terracotta with white and golden butterscotch.

My Favorite Way to Try a Softer Fall Palette

Start with peach and cream, then add a little rust. If you want more depth, tuck in a few burgundy blooms. You still get that warm autumn feel, and the lighter flowers make the richer colors stand out.

2. A Few Affordable Fall Flowers Can Make a Lovely Bouquet

Cut mums are one of my favorite flowers to work with when someone wants a thoughtful bouquet on a budget. A few stems in a color you love can make a kitchen table feel like fall. And yes, buying them for yourself counts.

Carnations are another flower I think deserves a second look. They were everywhere in the ’80s and ’90s, and now I’m seeing younger customers fall for their spicy, clove-like scent. Try a few in a warm fall shade alongside mums, or put them in a small vase on their own.

3. Many Fall Flowers Last Surprisingly Long

In my experience, cut mums can last two to three weeks with good care. Carnations can also stay pretty for weeks. I’ve had locally grown sunflowers, amaranth, grasses, and thistles look good for around two weeks, depending on how fresh they were when they went into the vase.

My best tip is to give the stems a fresh trim before putting them in a clean vase. Pull off any leaves that would sit below the waterline and change the water every couple of days. That little bit of care gives you more time to enjoy the flowers you brought home.

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If you’re near Cuyahoga Falls, stop by Dietz Floral Studio and ask what fall flowers we’re excited about that week. I’ll probably have a new color combination to show you.