Fall window box ideas can go classic with chrysanthemums or get a bit wild—think pumpkins, gourds, ornamental grasses, and even some herbs you can actually use.
Doesn’t matter if you’re in an apartment or a house—when you put together a fall window box, it instantly makes your place feel warmer and more inviting. Pick plants with shallow roots so they don’t block your view.
Here are 20 ideas to help you land on just the right look for autumn.
1. Orange Chrysanthemums, Ornamental Kale, and Mini Pumpkins
Try this classic combo: cold-hardy mums, textured kale, and mini pumpkins. The orange and green really pop together—so cheerful, right?
2. Layered Ornamental Grasses, Heirloom Pumpkins, and Trailing Ivy
Put tall grasses at the back for height. Heirloom pumpkins fill out the middle, and ivy drapes over the edge for a soft finish.
3. Purple Pansies, White Pumpkins, and Dusty Miller
Pansies can handle chilly weather and will bloom again in spring. Use purple pansies, add white pumpkins, and silver dusty miller for a cool, elegant vibe.
4. Burgundy Coleus, Orange Mums, and Creeping Jenny
Burgundy coleus gives you that deep, moody background. Orange mums brighten things up, and creeping Jenny spills over with a splash of lime green.
5. Ornamental Cabbage, Yellow Mums, and White Gourds
Ornamental cabbage steals the show with its ruffled leaves. Surround it with yellow mums and white gourds for a balanced, autumn-ready box.
6. Feather Reed Grass, Rust-Colored Mums, and Striped Gourds
Feather reed grass brings in movement and some height. Add rust-colored chrysanthemums and striped gourds for a prairie-inspired autumn display.
7. Pink and Purple Pansies, Lettuce, and Dried Grass
Ornamental lettuce adds texture, and dried grass gives it a wild, natural feel. Pink and purple pansies break up the usual autumn colors.
8. White Pumpkins, Orange Flowers, and Dark Purple Kale
White pumpkins stand out against orange flowers and dark purple kale. This combo really grabs attention, especially if your house has a darker exterior.
9. Millet Grass, Asters, Pumpkins, and Creeping Jenny
Purple millet grass and asters make a nice change from the usual mums. Toss in pumpkins and creeping Jenny for extra color and texture.
10. Corn Stalk Pieces, Orange Marigolds, and Mini Pumpkins
Stick in some cut corn stalks behind orange marigolds and mini pumpkins. It’s a quick way to bring in that farmhouse touch and celebrate harvest season.
11. Rosemary, Sage, and Ornamental Kale
Mix rosemary and sage with ornamental kale for a window box that’s both pretty and practical. Fresh herbs right outside your window? Yes, please.
12. Yellow Flowers, Dark Foliage, and Small Decorative Pumpkins
Bright yellow flowers really shine against dark leaves. Add a few decorative pumpkins, and you’ve got autumn in a box.
13. Black and Orange Petunias, Faux Spiders, and Mini Ghost Picks
Go all-in on Halloween with black and orange petunias, fake spiders, and little ghost picks. The neighborhood kids will love it.
14. Seed Pods, Branches, and Burgundy Mums
Arrange dried lotus seed pods and branches around burgundy mums for a display that feels straight from nature. This one looks great from early fall all the way through Thanksgiving.
15. Colored Corn, Orange Chrysanthemums, and White Gourds
Indian corn brings deep reds, purples, and golds to the mix. Bright orange chrysanthemums and small white gourds join in, and together, they really show off that autumn vibe.