Plants for Autumn Colour

Autumn brings some of the most spectacular colours of any season - fiery reds, warm oranges and golden yellows dazzle against a backdrop of rich purple, copper and bronze tones. It's not just about trees though - climbing plants like Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy have some of the best autumn colour in the garden and vibrant shrubs including Cornus, Cotinus, Acer and Euonymus bring borders back to life when the dark nights set in. Our growers have selected the brightest and best for autumn colour and year-round interest.
Perennial plant collections (45)Climbing plant collections (11)Vegetable plant collections (37)Pond plant collections (9)
  • 90cm 'Lakemont' Seedless Outdoor Grape Vine | 3L Pot Soft Fruit
    From £18
    £25 From £18

    'Lakemont' Seedless Outdoor Grape Vine

    Adored by the RHS (and us)

    • Delectably sweet, honeyed taste
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Ideal for eating straight from the vine
    • Ready to harvest in August and September

    Currently out of stock

  • Pink Berried Mountain Ash Tree | Sorbus Eastern Promise Ornamental Trees
    From £38
    From £38

    Pink Berried Mountain Ash Tree | Sorbus 'Eastern Promise'

    Pink berries take centre stage

    • Bushy, oval tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Pinnate leaves turn purple and red in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Bella' Ornamental Trees
    £50
    £50

    Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Bella'

    Compact and oh-so-colourful

    • Bushy, often multi-stemmed tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Red spring flowers and colour-changing leaves
    • Ornamental flaky bark in winter

    Currently out of stock

  • Photinia 'Compacta' | Iron Frame Trellis Ornamental Trees
    £80
    £110 £80

    Photinia 'Compacta' | Iron Frame Trellis

    Small in stature, big on impact

    • Formal, rectangular shrub
    • Small shrub - grows up to 0.9m
    • Vivid red evergreen foliage
    • More compact than most photinias

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Milky Way' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa Ornamental Trees
    From £50
    From £50

    'Milky Way' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa

    The best flowers in the galaxy

    • Spreading, vase-shaped tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Stunning foliage and unusual red berries
    • Wonderful autumn colour

    Currently out of stock

  • Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

    The most incredible contrast

    • Charming, upright spreading habit
    • Neat bush - will reach 1-1.5m
    • Attractive deciduous leaves, radiant blooms
    • Fully hardy in UK winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Viper Acer Tree | Acer davidii | Snake Bark Maple Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    £65 From £35

    Snake Bark Maple | Acer davidii 'Viper'

    Eyecatching striped bark

    • Upright, arching tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 7m
    • Dark green leaves turn orange in autumn
    • Exceedingly easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Flavescens' Ornamental Trees
    From £40
    From £40

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Flavescens'

    A gorgeous green jewel

    • Beautiful top-worked tree
    • Small tree - grows to 1.5m
    • Feathery foliage in chartreuse shades
    • Fabulous autumn colour

    Currently out of stock

  • Multi-Stem Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia Ornamental Trees
    From £65
    £70 From £65

    Multi-Stem Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia

    More stems, more impact!

    • Spreading, multi-branched tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Green, pinnate leaflets take on fiery hues
    • Birds love the bright-red, autumn berries

    Currently out of stock

  • Virginia Creeper | Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Red Wall' Climbing Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Virginia Creeper | Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Red Wall'

    A wall of autumn flame

    • Green foliage turns vibrant red in autumn
    • Can withstand the harshest UK winters
    • Grows in sun, partial shade or full shade
    • Attractive blue-black berries in autumn

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree Fruit Trees
    £50
    £50

    'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree

    Wonderful purple foliage

    • An elegantly spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Single, light fuchsia-pink flowers in spring
    • Heavy cropper (use to make jams and jellies)

    Currently out of stock

  • Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

    Sensational blend of ivory & red

    • Neat, upright tree structure
    • Substantial bush - reaches around 3-5m
    • Deciduous leaves with beautiful panicles
    • Renowned for its striking winter stem colour

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Indian Magic' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    £50
    £50

    'Indian Magic' Crabapple Tree

    Crabapples for months and months

    • Elegant spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Bronze-tinged foliage and pink blooms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Brandywine' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    £50
    £50

    'Brandywine' Crabapple Tree

    Brill blooms, fab fragrance

    • Bushy, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Glorious double pink blossoms
    • Radiates a lovely, balanced fragrance

    Currently out of stock

  • 'White Wax' Rowan Tree | Sorbus arnoldiana Ornamental Trees
    £55
    £55

    'White Wax' Rowan Tree | Sorbus arnoldiana

    Clouds of snow white berries

    • Upright to spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • Snowy fruits and flowers, good autumn colour
    • Highly popular with wildlife

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Taoflora Pink' Peach Tree Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    'Taoflora Pink' Peach Tree

    Beautiful pink flower clouds

    • Showstopping bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Fluffy double pink blossoms up to 5cm across
    • More disease resistant than other peaches

    Currently out of stock

  • Weeping Purple Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    Weeping Purple Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

    Don't cry for me purpurea...

    • Gracefully weeping tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Lush purple foliage turning copper in autumn
    • Grows well in a wide range of conditions

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Crimson King' Purple-Leaved Maple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From £50
    From £50

    'Crimson King' Purple-Leaved Maple Tree

    All hail this burgundy monarch!

    • Bushy, spreading tree
    • Large tree - 12m+ (can be kept much smaller)
    • Deep purple-crimson foliage all summer long
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum Shrubs
    From £4
    £6 From £4

    Japanese Maple Hedging | Acer palmatum

    Graceful and colourful

    • Delicate foliage with warm autumn hues
    • Grow as a specimen or relaxed border
    • Slow growth rate - up to 30cm per year
    • Grows up to 5m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Shin-deshojo' Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    £40 From £35

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Shin-deshojo'

    Unrivalled in elegance and grace

    • Compact, bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Various shades of red, green and orange
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Freeman Maple Tree | Acer x freemanii 'Celebration' Ornamental Trees
    From £15
    From £15

    Freeman Maple Tree | Acer x freemanii 'Celebration'

    Shines brightest in autumn

    • Bushy, upright tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Deciduous foliage with superb autumn colour
    • Naturally fast-growing

    Currently out of stock

  • Pennisetum alopecuroides Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Chinese Fountain Grass 'Hameln' | Pennisetum alopecuroides

    Delightful airy flower plumes

    • Grows best in full, direct sun
    • Perfect for adding airy texture
    • Flowers from August to October
    • Fabulous multi-season interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Hortblue Petite' Blueberry Bush Soft Fruit
    From £12
    From £12

    'Hortblue Petite' Blueberry Bush

    A double-fruiting blueberry!

    • Punchy blueberry taste with lovely sweetness
    • Perfect for growing in pots
    • Make a batch of blueberry overnight oats
    • Harvest in July and again in September

    Currently out of stock

  • Red Force' Canadian Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis Ornamental Trees
    £45
    £45

    'Red Force' Canadian Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis

    Glorious red-purple shades

    • Well-branched, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Crimson-toned foliage, bright pink flowers
    • Compact in form (suits any garden size)

    Currently out of stock

  • Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' Shrubs
    £30
    £30

    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'

    Slim tree, big autumn colour

    • Happy in full sun or light shade
    • Excellent for narrow spaces or screening
    • Flowers from April to May
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • White Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus yedoensis 'Shidare Yoshino' Ornamental Trees
    From £34
    £38 From £34

    White Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus yedoensis 'Shidare Yoshino'

    Loved by pollinators

    • Elegant weeping tree
    • Can grow to 2.2m (depending on form)
    • Bowl shaped pale pink flowers
    • Blossoms in April

    Currently out of stock

  • Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' | 10.5cm Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Lobelia 'Queen Victoria'

    Scarlet spires towering from purple leaves

    • Towers of red flowers in Late Summer and Autumn
    • RHS Award for Garden Merit Winner
    • Provides late colour to take you right into Autumn
    • Stunning purple foliage gives an exotic aesthetic

    Currently out of stock

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