Best flowers to plant in October for a colourful festive bloom

Betty Karemi takes care of rose flowers at her nursery along Mombasa Road in Nairobi on September 27, 2025.

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As October begins and short rains set in, gardeners are flocking to nurseries and plant shops in search of the right plants to brighten their spaces for the festive season.

According to the horticultural calendar, October is the perfect time to prepare for a colourful display, as it is ideal for sowing seeds and planting seedlings that will bloom in time for November and December.

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