The Symbolism Behind Fall Flowers
Fall flowers communicate deep gratitude and abundance when you gift them to someone special. The season represents harvest time, when we gather together and appreciate what we've grown (or how we’ve grown personally) throughout the year.
Autumn blooms carry messages of transformation and maturity, reflecting how nature shifts into its most colorful display before winter arrives. When we design fall flower arrangements, we're creating pieces that honor life's cycles and celebrate change as beautiful rather than scary.
Traditional Fall Flowers To Include In Arrangements
Chrysanthemums earned their place as the ultimate autumn flowers because they naturally bloom when temperatures drop and days grow shorter. These hardy perennials originated in China over 2,500 years ago and have been cultivated specifically to thrive in cool weather. Their ability to produce abundant blooms just as other flowers fade makes them irreplaceable in fall flower arrangements.
Another traditional fall flower is the Sunflower. It bridges summer into autumn perfectly since many varieties continue blooming well into October. Native Americans have grown them for over 3,000 years, harvesting both seeds and petals during fall months. We love how their golden faces echo the season's warm light and bring instant joy to any fall arrangement.
What Colors Work Best For Fall Arrangements?
The perfect fall arrangements capture nature's final burst of color before winter arrives. Here are the flower colors we reach for to capture the fall season:
- Burnt orange and rust
- Deep burgundy and wine
- Golden yellow and amber
- Rich plum and eggplant
- Warm bronze and copper
- Cream and ivory for contrast
- Forest green and sage
These colors work together to create that unmistakable autumn atmosphere in your home.
What Are The Best Flowers For Autumn Weddings?
Couples choose fall weddings because the season represents maturity and the beauty of commitment that grows richer with time. Dahlias perfectly capture this theme with their complex layers of petals that unfold gradually, representing how relationships deepen and become more beautiful through dedication.
An everpresent wedding flower classic is garden roses, which symbolizes different types of love depending on the shade. Another choice is chocolate cosmos which bring an element of mystery and depth that mirrors the commitment of marriage. These flowers in autumn create ceremonies that honor both the joy of the moment and the promise of enduring love.
For more help & advice planning your Fall wedding, contact The Hidden Garden team. We’re an award winning wedding florist in Los Angeles, having been named the top Wezoree wedding flower vendor on three separate occasions.
Fall Flowers That Last The Longest
Not only are they the most traditional fall flower, Chrysanthemums also lead in longevity, typically staying fresh for 14 to 21 days when you keep them in cool spots away from direct sunlight. To maximize their life, change their water every three days and trim stems at an angle to help them drink better.
Another long lasting fall flower is the Alstroemeria, it provides up to two weeks of continuously opening new buds along each stem. Both flowers respond well to flower food, which we always include with our arrangements to extend their beauty even further.
