Discover an Array of Beautiful Fall Container Ideas

Fall container gardens are an easy, creative way to bring the beauty of the season to your doorstep, patio, or balcony. From vibrant mums and ornamental cabbages to trailing ivy and rustic grasses, there are endless ways to design unique autumn containers that capture the essence of fall. Discover an array of beautiful ideas to inspire your own fall containers, adding a touch of seasonal charm to any space.

fall flower container on front porch Photo by The Inspired Garden

Mums, ornamental cabbage, asters, and black-eyed Susans create an interesting mix of rich color in a pair of lattice-patterned ceramic pots on a back patio of a stunning home.

fall porch Photo by The Inspired Garden

Consider a monochromatic color scheme when planting your containers for fall. Mums and celosia in shades of purple and burgundy combine beautifully with dark-leafed cabbage and dried lotus pots. Tall native grass blow in the breeze above the beautiful mound of flowers.

front door flowers Photo by The Inspired Garden

Look how beautiful an ornamental cabbage becomes when it’s allowed to take center stage in a planter. I love the pink center and the purple veins running throughout the green leaves.

ornamental cabbage in urn Photo by The Crafted Garden

A mix of orange and purple creates a stunning fall container against a blue, clapboard-sided home. A pair of pumpkins emphasizes the orange hue of the marigolds and rudbeckia peaking out from the greenery.

pumpkins and flowers on porch Photo by The Inspired Garden

Dried lotus pods are a nice addition to an autumn arrangement. You can find them in craft stores or at florists. Or you can grow your own lotus during the summer months in a container and enjoy their beautiful pods at the end of their growing season.

fall flowers Photo by The Inspired Garden

When planning fall containers, consider the surrounding vegetation. A pair of wooden planters hold fall flowers and native grass that can be seen in the surrounding plantings.

traditional front porch Photo by The Inspired Garden

Pansies are a great choice for a fall container. They withstand cold temperatures without losing their vibrancy. Not to mention, pansies are available in a wonderful array of rich colors.

fall flower container Photo by The Inspired Garden

Make an impressive statement with a large pedestal container filled with mums and grass at your front door. Add a gathering of pumpkins and gourds to finish the look.

large fall container with mums Photo by Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.