Autumn is the perfect time to refresh your garden, patio, balcony, or front door with beautiful seasonal containers. At Jesson Garden Center in Dublin, we have a wonderful selection of heather and cyclamen, two plants that are ideal for creating colourful displays as the weather turns cooler. We have individual plants available so you can create your own unique combination, as well as a selection of ready-made containers and planters that are already planted and ready to brighten up your outdoor space.

Heather is a fantastic choice for autumn containers, bringing rich colours and texture when many summer plants are beginning to fade. Available in shades ranging from pink and purple to white and deeper tones, heather can be planted on its own or combined with other seasonal plants to create an attractive display. It is particularly well suited to containers, making it a great choice for patios, balconies, steps, window boxes, and entrances where you want to add a splash of colour.

Cyclamen are another autumn favourite and their beautiful flowers can provide colour well into the cooler months. Their delicate-looking blooms stand above attractive foliage and work particularly well when planted alongside heather. Cyclamen and heather make a wonderful combination, with the upright flowers of cyclamen contrasting beautifully with the spreading shape and colourful foliage of heather. Our ready-made planters make it easy to bring this seasonal look home without having to create the arrangement yourself.

When deciding where to place your autumn containers, choose a position where they can be enjoyed from inside and outside the home. A colourful planter beside your front door can create a welcoming entrance, while containers grouped together on a patio or balcony can instantly brighten an outdoor seating area. Heather generally enjoys a sunny or partially shaded position, while cyclamen prefer a cooler spot with good light but protection from harsh, direct sunshine. Make sure your containers have good drainage, as plants are much happier when their roots are not sitting in water.

Caring for your autumn containers is relatively simple. Water them when the compost begins to dry, taking care not to overwater, particularly during periods of wet weather. Removing faded flowers and damaged foliage will help keep the plants looking fresh and encourage continued flowering. A sheltered position can also help protect your containers from strong winds and particularly severe weather, while raising pots slightly off the ground can improve drainage during the wetter months.

Visit Jesson Garden Center in Dublin to browse our individual plants and discover our selection of ready-made containers and planters. Whether you want to create your own seasonal display or simply pick up a planter that is ready to enjoy, we have plenty of autumn colour to help make your garden, patio, balcony, or entrance look fantastic throughout the season.