Fall Garden Fair Ornamentals | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sweet pea April in Paris cropped by MG Karen Schaffer

Some cool season ornamentals bloom in the winter while others grow slowly then explode into flower for fabulous spring blooms. Plant in September–October for beautiful bouquets in a few months.

Fall is also a great time to plant California native plants, which are adapted for growing strongly during the winter rainy season.

Plants are in 4-packs or 6-packs unless otherwise noted.

Please understand that some varieties may sell out quickly or not be available due to germination difficulties.

Ornamental plant list

Agrostemma Mixed Agrostemma githago
Delicate, satiny flowers in lavender-rose, shell pink, and white. Tall slender stems and grassy foliage. Beautiful as cut flowers. 3–4' tall. Plant 8–10" apart.

Clarkia ‘Mountain Garland’ Clarkia elegans
Easy to grow native wildflowers. Multiple flower stems are covered with small, ruffled blossoms in soft shades of coral, salmon, rose-pink, lilac, and white. Reseeds readily. 2–3' tall. Plant 6" apart.

Columbine McKana Giant mix Aquilegia coerulea
Large flowers in shades of pink, lavender, yellow, rose, claret, blue, and white. Blooms in spring. Perennial, Part shade. 24–36" tall. Plant 10–15" apart.

Linaria ‘Fairy Bouquet’ Linaria maroccana
Charming flower looks like a miniature snapdragon, with delicate ferny foliage. Lovely mix of crimson, yellow, orange, lavender, white and pink. 9–12" tall. Plant 4" apart.

Snapdragon ‘Black Prince’ Antirrhinum majus
Deep crimson flowers. Blooms heaviest in cool weather, takes a break in the heat, blooms again in the fall. Annual, full sun, 16–18” tall

Snapdragon ‘Costa Midly White II Wonder’ Antirrhinum majus
Bright pure white flowers on strong stems. Deadhead regularly for best display. Annual, full sun, 28–36" tall

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Snapdragon ‘Night and Day’ Antirrhinum majus
Stunning crimson red flowers with bright white throats. Deadhead regularly for best display. Annual, full sun, 18" tall

Snapdragon ‘Orange Wonder’ Antirrhinum majus
Gorgeous sunset-colored flowers are shaded pink, orange, and yellow. Deadhead regularly for best display. Annual, full sun, 30–36" tall

Snapdragon ‘Potomac Appleblossom’ Antirrhinum majus
Charming flowers are white with delicate pink lips. Deadhead regularly for best display. Annual, full sun, 39–60" tall

Snapdragon ‘Potomac Yellow’ Antirrhinum majus
Lovely flowers are pale yellow with deep yellow lips. Deadhead regularly for best display. Annual, full sun, 39–60" tall

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Snapdragon Tall Maximum Blend Antirrhinum majus
Classic tall snapdragon in a bright blend of red, white, yellow, and pink. Annual, full sun, 24–36" tall

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Sweet Pea ‘April in Paris’ Lathyrus odoratus
Intensely fragrant sweet pea with cream flowers edged in dark lilac. Strong grower. Developed by Dr. Keith Hammett. 6–8' tall. Plant 4–5" apart.

Sweet Pea Jewels of Albion Lathyrus odoratus
Fragrant antique varieties in cool shades of blues, lavenders, and white. Heat tolerant with succession blooming. 6–9' tall. Plant 4–+F155" apart.

Sweet Pea Perfume Delight Lathyrus odoratus
Heirloom blend of large, ruffled flowers with exquisite fragrance. Rainbow blend includes purple, red, rose, scarlet, white, blue, cream and some bicolors. More heat resistant than other sweet peas. 5–6' tall. Plant 6" apart.

Sweet Pea Queen of the Night Lathyrus odoratus
Stunning blend of super-fragrant antique varieties in rich, deep shades of mauve, maroon, crimson, navy blue, and salmon pink. 6–8' tall. Plant 4–5" apart.

Sweet Pea Restormel Lathyrus odoratus
Coral red flowers on long stems, good for cutting. Abundant and well scented. 6–8' tall. Plant 4–5" apart.

Sweet Pea ‘Royal Wedding’ Lathyrus odoratus
Pure white ruffled blossoms with an enchanting fragrance. Award winning variety from England. 6–8' tall. Plant 4" apart.

Sweet Pea ‘Zinfandel’ Lathyrus odoratus
Fragrant early bloomer with large ruffled blossoms in a stunning deep burgundy color. 6–8' tall. Plant 4–5" apart.