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- 1 Begonia
- 2 Viola
- 3 Geichera
- 4 Low-growing hydrangea paniculate
- 5 Lavender
- 6 Blue fescue
- 7 Hairy pinnacle
- 8 Petunia
- 9 Ivy
- 10 Small-leaved boxwood
- 11 Thuja spherical
- 12 Fuchsia
- 13 Hosta
- 14 Chrysanthemum multiflora
- 15 Pros of using flowers in pots
- 16 Flower arrangements for pots
- 17 What you need to grow flowers in pots
- 18 Choosing flowers for pots
Most often, flowers such as petunia, chrysanthemums, which tolerate temperature extremes, are suitable for planting in pots on the street. Also, there is such a flower as Sedun Morgana, which is also called Monkey's Tail or Donkey's Tail. It has long fleshy stems, pink flowers appear at the tips during flowering. The plant tolerates heat well, but does not like the shade.
Also Tradescantia, Lobelia, Verbena. All these plants will decorate the facade of the house, they can be planted in pots.
I have always planted petunias in pots, but in recent years, somehow I have no luck, I’ll forget to water, or maybe I don’t take seedlings of high quality, I don’t know, but it will only start to bloom and die. I stick pelargonium into these pots, so that they would not be empty, and she is grateful to save situation. This year I decided not to spend money on grafting pelargonium and will plant it. It tolerates heat well, and blooms until the very frost. if you do not like geraniums and you have a humid climate, then you can plant viola, nasturtium, marigolds, daisies, celosia in addition to petunias, and if you have a problem with areas, sow different salads, especially red-leafy curly salads. you can plant a bush of remontant strawberries.
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Every year I plant Petunias in pots, flowerpots and pots. The flowers are absolutely not whimsical. Drought tolerant. Bloom all summer until frost.
Also, unpretentious and very elegant flowers for flowerpots and pots are Lobelia. It will delight you with flowering all summer.
And, of course, velvet and pansies.
Having decided to plant flowers in pots outside, it is important to understand that these flowers must tolerate temperature fluctuations well. You can safely plant in pots and place them on the street - petunias. Gloxinia can also be used for these purposes. These flowers will not let you down.
Amateur flower growers turn their summer cottages into a flower greenhouse. On the street, it is common to plant Chrysanthemums in bowls. Varieties flaunt in the summer Petunias, Velvet... Autumn is coming, flowering time is coming Chrysanthemum... They are valued for their splendor by the brightness of color, the leaves give the flower grandeur.
The townspeople also decorate balconies and loggias with flowers.
If we are talking about pots, then you can consider the entire range of annuals from the simplest to the most exotic. Petunia, begonia, tagetis, cochia, lobelia, alissum, cineraria, viola, balsam, cineraria, etc. a little advice, begonia, in particular tuberous, loves acidic soil. To achieve the best flowering, I recommend, in the absence of metal boxes or barrels, stick simple nails into the ground - the effect will exceed all your expectations. A mix combination - in terms of colors and varieties of flowers - I think is the best solution for creating pot compositions.
Judging by my observations, petunias, nasturtiums and chrysanthemums are among the most popular flowers in our city. Apparently, they are one of the most unpretentious. Personally, I also like geranium. This is one of the most useful flowers that cleans the air well and grows excellently both at home, on the window and outside.
My answer will not be original, since I am a novice florist - an amateur and I do not have a vegetable garden, but only a large loggia (but not insulated).
So, on this loggia, I decided to arrange a mini garden, which later was very pleased with.
She raised the seedlings herself. I planted cucumbers and tomatoes from vegetables.
And if I tell you that I live in the Far North, but nevertheless I managed to get a harvest of cucumbers and tomatoes, so to speak on the table!
From flowers I grew lobelia (white, blue, lilac). Looks very good in pots - with a hat. But in seedlings, she is very whimsical.
It was planted with seeds of pink pelargonium, only one bush was grown, but what a gorgeous one - it bloomed all summer. From seeds, pelargonium is always larger and more beautiful than grown by cuttings.
I was also happy with nasturtium, it bloomed constantly - one drawback, it was necessary to systematically remove dried leaves, but it pleased me with abundant flowering.
And I also grow gloxinia (bells) blooms beautifully, up to 12 flowers at a time.
Having looked on the Internet photos of foreign sites, I drew attention to the abundance of pelargonium and petunias, so this year I decided to focus on such as:
- pelargonium (white, red, pink, salmon, black - I don’t know this variety yet),
- petunia (mostly terry 5 species);
and add other colors:
- lobelia (blue, white, lilac)
- nasturtium;
- strawberries, strawberries (for the soul).
I'm not an artist, I'm just learning. And in the photo quot; Mother-in-law's languagequot;.
Grows very well in pots of petunia. It blooms all summer until the very frost. You just need to pinch it so that the bush is more lush. Begonia, pansies look beautiful. Ordinary geranium grows well and blooms until frost. Pick off faded inflorescences, pinch, water and feed the plants.
I am planting Ageratum Mexican.
Ageratum turns out fluffy and beautiful during flowering. It can be different in color. The soil should be nutritious and light. You can plant in May or June.
Check out this list of ideal plants for large planters and containers and go for seedlings!
ashpo is not only small pots for ampelous houseplants, but also outdoor pots of impressive size. We tell you what kind of plants to "populate" such containers.
Begonia
Begonia is one of the main favorites of urban gardeners: this flower can be found in flower beds, ridges and in balcony containers. It blooms all season (from May to October), does not require complex care, and tolerates recurrent frosts. This makes it ideal for outdoor outdoor planters.
In early summer, seedlings of begonias can still be planted.
Viola
Violas, or pansies, are welcome guests in any flower garden. They do not lose their beauty even at low temperatures and long rains.
These unpretentious babies have only two requirements for flower growers: timely watering and sufficient lighting. Therefore, do not plant viola too close to each other - maintain a distance of 20 cm between plants.
Find out more about viola breeding in our material:
Geichera
Heuchera are delightful plants that delight with a huge variety of colors.
Several types of heuchera are grown in culture: cylindrical, American, small-flowered, gooseberry-leaved, blood-red, hairy, hybrid.
Breeders have bred a large number of decorative varieties with beautiful leaf colors. We have collected the most popular of them in one article:
Heuchera are photophilous, so planters with them should be installed in a sunny place.
Low-growing hydrangea paniculate
Panicle hydrangea is one of the most common types of hydrangeas in gardens. To the delight of all container garden lovers, many varieties of this species are undersized. For example, hydrangea
with delicate white-pink inflorescences or pale lime Little Lime grows to only 70 cm in height and 50-100 cm in width.
You can also plant Pastel Green hydrangeas in large containers, a new selection in 2016.
Lavender
Lavender is a beautiful, aromatic perennial. Fashion for him has been going on for many seasons.
Lavender is great for outdoor planting in summer. This crop loves the sun and does not need frequent watering. You don't have to worry that it will dry out under the hot summer sun.
Blue fescue
Blue fescue is a perennial decorative grain that looks beautiful in large outdoor pots.
The height of the bushes is only 15-30 cm, but over the years they become more magnificent and denser.
Like lavender, you don't need to over-hydrate and feed fescue.
Hairy pinnacle
The feathery bristle (or pennisetum) shaggy is a perennial in nature, but due to its thermophilicity in culture it grows like an annual. Of course, if you have the opportunity to transfer it to the greenhouse for the winter, it can delight you with its beautiful appearance in the next season.
In the middle lane, shaggy pinnate is grown through seedlings, since when sown in open ground, it will bloom too late.
Petunia
Petunia is literally the main star of container gardens. It blooms all summer long and fills the flower garden with its sweet scent.
Among the species and varieties of petunias there is a flower for every taste: there are stately grandiflora petunias, miniature multiflora petunias, and pendula ampelous petunias.
A detailed classification of this crop and a list of tested varieties can be found in our selection:
Ivy
Common ivy is not only one of the most "reference" garden vines, but also an excellent plant for tall street pots, in which it grows like an ampelous culture.
The main advantages of ivy are that it is shade-tolerant, unpretentious, evergreen and boasts a beautiful leaf shape.
Small-leaved boxwood
Boxwood is a good choice for growers who want to experiment with topiary haircuts. Very interesting topiary can be made from this low ornamental shrub!
Small-leaved boxwood does not exceed 1.5 m in height, therefore it is suitable for growing in large pots and containers.
Thuja spherical
Dwarf spherical thuja is an ideal "inhabitant" for an outdoor pots. Plants of this variety are quite compact, they will feel great in a large container.
Thuja does not need unnecessary advertising: this culture looks decorative all year round, it endures both heat and frost, and cleans the air well.
Fuchsia
Fuchsia is notable for its unusual shape of inflorescences - they look like outlandish two-color bells.
This spectacular plant can be safely planted in outdoor pots: they grow quickly, luxuriantly and bloom for a long time.
Hosta
Hosta is another favorite of landscape designers. This picky beauty will decorate even the most shady corner of the garden with its rich foliage. The main thing is to remember the rule: the darker the color of the host, the less demanding it is on lighting.
The varieties and types of this culture are countless, but still we tried! Look for a detailed classification of the most common host species and varieties in our selection:
Chrysanthemum multiflora
Dwarf globular chrysanthemums literally flood garden shops in late summer and early autumn. Still would! Where else can you find a lush bush that can bloom until deep frost?
Low-growing varieties of chrysanthemums are often grown as an annual for a container garden.
Whichever set of outdoor planter plants you choose, take a look at the list of 7 secrets to a luxurious container garden:
Decorating a summer cottage with flower beds and flower beds is not difficult if there are enough lawns or untreated plots of land within it. But what to do when you need to add a bright floral accent to gray tiled areas, paved or concrete paths, porch steps? How can you decorate the perimeter of a balcony, open veranda or gazebo? A great way out is flowers for flowerpots on the street, which feel great in a limited area. They will quickly turn a gray, dull picture into a blooming mini-garden.
- Features of growing such plants
- A selection of varieties of the best "flowerpot" flowers
- Focus flowers - to the central space
- "Background" grades - to create a border
- Creeping and curly
- Flower care and protection from pests
Features of growing such plants
Containers and flowerpots are convenient because they can be placed in almost any part of the garden or local area: along the edges of the benches, at the entrance to the house, around the pool, along the paths. If necessary, it is possible to rearrange the plants, replace them with others, and for this you do not need to dig up a bed or break a new flower bed.
Various flower arrangements in flowerpots look great in a cascading version: for this, they create several levels from the same type or different pots and plant flowers that are contrasting in shade or size. Shelves, steps, hanging structures, stands are suitable for decoration.
Plants living in confined spaces are somewhat different from flowers intended for planting in the ground. The differences relate to the following points:
- the root color system feels great in a small space;
- plants are hardy, tolerate drought or excessive moisture well;
- as a rule, flowering continues throughout the season - new buds grow to replace wilted flowers;
- bushy or hanging plant shape is ideal for planting in pots, planters, flowerpots or containers.
Minimal flower care is another plus point in favor of street flowers.
Using flowerpots, you can create amazing, original compositions that are appropriate both in the open area of the summer cottage, and in the gazebo or on the balcony
A selection of varieties of the best "flowerpot" flowers
When drawing up flower arrangements, plants are used that are different in color of buds, height, splendor and type of stem. Two or three species are planted in large flowerpots, with taller flowers (focal) in the center, two times lower (bordering or background) at the edges, curly, falling around the circumference or perimeter.
If the container is near the wall, then taller plants are planted along the back wall, low or hanging - closer to the front edge. Let us consider in more detail which flowers are best planted in flowerpots, and not in flower beds.
Focus flowers - to the central space
The unpretentious, wildly blooming pelargonium, more familiar to everyone as geranium, pleases with a rich gamut of shades - from pale pink to deep burgundy. Propagated by seeds and cuttings, but the seedlings take root and grow better. During the summer, it is enough to feed with humates 2-3 times.
Pelargonium easily tolerates frosts down to -3 ° С, but during cold snaps it is better to cover flowerpots with plants at night with Agrospan
Terry and semi-double asters bloom thickly and for a long time. Dwarf and medium-sized varieties with a height of 15 to 50 cm are more suitable for flowerpots. They love the sun very much, so it is better to place containers on the south side.
You can sow aster seeds in the spring, but then they will bloom in late August-September, or in October - the flowers will bloom in June
Annual dahlias have a small height - from 20 to 50 cm, just suitable for creating compositions in flowerpots and containers. They look equally good both in group plantings and in singles. When using dahlias of different shades, you can get a picturesque bush to decorate your porch.
If you plant dahlias in April, they will delight you with their bright colors from July until the very frost.
"Background" grades - to create a border
Pansies are often called viola or violet. They are delicate, colorful plants with a height of 15-25 cm. They are great for framing taller plants in a large flowerpot or for creating a separate composition.
Pansies bloom throughout the summer. They are curbs, so they are equally good for decorating flower beds, flowerpots, balconies
White, lilac, violet, burgundy ageratum serves as a lush frame of asters and dahlias. Taller plants (up to 30 cm) can be used to create contrasting compositions, planted in different pots. Ageratum is not afraid of drought, but he does not like shade.
Ageratum seeds ripen at the end of summer, so they should be harvested immediately, as soon as the inflorescences turn brown.
Iberis blooms in May-June, so by the middle of summer you can prepare other flowers to replace it. This is a lush plant, so the seeds need to be planted at intervals of 15 cm. Loves the sun, but blooms just as well in the shade.
More often than other varieties, umbrella Iberis is used, which is great for decorating a rock garden, rockery, balconies, porch steps and verandas
Delicate white and yellow flowers of limnantes look like little suns that illuminate everything around and give a wonderful mood. A flowerpot or hanging basket with this neat plant will decorate your porch or balcony. Limnantes is good as a background for bright focal plants in red or blue.
Limnantes seeds are planted in open ground, but earlier flowering can be achieved by preparing the seedlings in the spring in a greenhouse
A hybrid verbena up to 30 cm high is also ideal for decorating flowerpots. Red and blue carnation flowers often have a white spot in the middle, which makes the bush look variegated and lively. Short shoots are good for creating straight bushes, long ones for creeping compositions.
Verbena is great for planting in flowerpots, and with other flowers - pansies, ageratum - creates classic violet-blue compositions
Creeping and curly
Petunia is perhaps the most popular flower for decorating balconies and verandas. The variety of shades, from snow-white to deep purple and bright red, allows you to create incredibly beautiful compositions even without using other plants.
Petunia blooms with lush caps throughout the warm season. In order for the plant to look fresh, dry faded buds must be removed in a timely manner.
Various varieties of fuchsia are wonderful flowers for flowerpots in the country. Ampelous and cascading plants create amazing combinations of red or pink hues. Hybrid fuchsia varieties are preferred for decorating balconies and gazebos.
The varietal variety of fuchsia allows you to experiment with plants of different heights and colors. The varieties Marcus Graham, Sarah Jane, Summer are very beautiful
Bright cornflower blue lobelia flowers are harmoniously combined with blue or white focal plants.Blue is the most common color, but you can find white, purple and even red varieties that are used to create solid color frames.
Lobelia is one of the few flowers that perfectly tolerate transplanting even during flowering, while its decorative qualities do not suffer
The sunny and positive nasturtium will not only decorate the facade of the house or the road curb, but will also replenish the first aid kit, and even protect against pests. The plant is so unpretentious that it is one of the favorite flowers that are used for growing in the middle lane and in the north.
The length of the shoots of nasturtium reaches 2 meters, so it is used to create "flowering" walls, planting in a pots in the upper part of the facade of the house
Scovola is not only suitable for flowerpots and containers - it is a ground cover plant that creates wonderful summer cakes. Among other species, the pleasant scovola stands out - a delicate plant with fan-like flowers of lilac color.
Scovola grows very quickly, so to give it a neat shape, it is necessary to cut off long shoots and pinch their tops
Flower care and protection from pests
Fortunately, flowers for outdoor and balcony flowerpots do not need painstaking care. For their lush and full flowering, timely watering and loosening is sufficient. Occasionally, some varieties are fed with mineral fertilizers, which are sold in the form of solutions or granules.
Spider mites and whiteflies can harm flowerpots. To protect against them, Gaupsin, Lepidocid, Bitoxibacillin, as well as solutions of garlic and nettle are used.
Love for beauty, imagination and hard work are able to create amazing compositions of flowerpots that will decorate a summer cottage, porch or balcony.
Plants always create a pleasant atmosphere, and there are many who want to decorate the outer walls of their home and improve their summer cottage. Flowers in pots on the street look very elegant and are great for these purposes. There are many ornamental plants that are suitable for different conditions for growth and development, so choosing which flowers to plant in pots and flowerpots should be competently.
Pros of using flowers in pots
A hanging pot can be purchased at the store or made by hand from any container. There are many advantages to using flowers in pots to decorate a summer cottage.
- Mobility. They can be easily transferred to another place, decorating different parts of the facade or recreation areas. When weather conditions change or cold weather sets in, flowers can be removed and brought into the house.
- They take up little space. Hanging planters are very compact. Leave room on the site and do not get in the way.
- Serve as decoration for a long time. After all, usually for this method of planting, lush, colorful plants are chosen that bloom until mid-autumn.
- Save space in the country. This is the practical side of growing potted flowers. After all, there is not always a lot of extra space on the site for creating flower beds.
- Less susceptible to pest attacks. No need for weeding.
Flower arrangements for pots
Not all flowers look good at height. Therefore, you need to know which plants can be planted together and make flower arrangements from them. For planting in pots or flowerpots in the country, hanging plant species (ampelous) are mainly used. But you can plant not only them. In order to plant different types of flowers in a pot, it is necessary to take into account that the same growth and care conditions are suitable for them, namely: the need for sunlight, humidity, watering. For example, you can group nasturtium, lobelia, celosia, sanzatiya. They all love partial shade. And in the sun, fuchsia, ivy, begonia and balsam grow beautifully together. In close proximity in flowerpots, marigolds, viola and verbena get along well.
Advice
In the middle of the pots, it is better to plant low-growing species with straight stems, and place a "waterfall" of falling flowers around the perimeter.
Combinations of different types of flowers in one flowerpot look advantageous. You just need to choose the right height and color scheme. You can combine 2 or 3 varieties of plants. You can add a bright spot to the center of the flower arrangement, for example, plant tall fuchsias, and place hanging plant species around: ivy, chlorophytum.
With the help of flowerpots and flowerpots, you can combine different types of flowers and make bright, colorful compositions. One has only to show creative imagination to create personal floral masterpieces.
What you need to grow flowers in pots
For planting flowers in flowerpots, land with agroperlite, which can be purchased specifically for this purpose, is better suited. After all, flowers in pots outside are exposed to various weather conditions: rain or drought. Agroperlite has good absorbent properties, due to which the soil will not become waterlogged or, conversely, dry out. In addition, it will reduce the possibility of weed formation and root decay.
A small layer of drainage should be poured into the bottom of the pot. The planting distance depends on the type of selected colors. When the planter is located in the shady side, the seeds can be planted closer to each other, leaving 2 centimeters to the edge. After planting flowers in flowerpots, the top layer can be mulched with pebbles, peat or coniferous bark. Water the plants every day, and even more often on hot days. Spraying with water will not hurt either. Since the flowers reach the sun during their development, it is necessary to change the position of the pot from time to time.
The lack of nutrients in a confined space adversely affects the development of plants, therefore, fertilizer should be applied to the soil regularly. For this, various flower dressings are suitable. And also do not forget to remove dried leaves, giving space to young shoots.
Lobelia in pots
Choice of flowers for pots
What flowers look advantageous in pots and flowerpots? Here are some of them.
- Fuchsia - very beautiful bright flowers. Quite unpretentious and go well with other species.
- Petunia is a very popular plant to use in pots. Has a huge variety of shades and a lush cloud of inflorescences. Lilac, purple and pink varieties are less moody.
- Ivy is one of the favorite plants of designers and florists. Its leaves and shoots give an effective volume to the floral arrangement. To create more splendor, you need to break off its tops.
- Verbena is a beauty with a small root system, perfect for pots.
- Viola - her flowers are so reminiscent of flying butterflies. In the center of the inflorescence is a yellow eye with dark cilia around. For this, the people called her pansies.
- Marigolds - their undersized varieties are great for planting in flowerpots. A light-loving, drought-resistant plant that does not require frequent watering, has bactericidal properties. Its smell repels pests.
- Nasturtium, like no other plant, is suitable for wall decoration, since its shoots reach 2 meters. Just like marigolds, it has the ability to scare off pests.
- Begonia - its hybrid and ampelous varieties are great for planting in pots and flowerpots. Begonia inflorescences are similar to peonies or roses. The buds with luxurious reds, oranges, yellows and delicate shades of white and pink will make a special impression. Prefers partial shade and moderate temperature and humidity.
- Lobelia - charming small buds of cornflower blue, white and purple flowers. Used in pots both separately and to create a beautiful frame for the entire flower arrangement. Usually, when growing, its tops are pinched at a distance of 2 centimeters.
- Alyssum is a lush, light-loving fragrant plant. Has small flowers. Not afraid of temperature changes.Pruning alyssum periodically will increase its flowering time.
Advice
Strawberries will also get along well in the pots, only they need frequent and abundant watering.
Planting flowers in pots and flowerpots at your dacha is an occupation for hardworking people. But all efforts are paid off with a pleasant appearance and colorful composition. And the beauty of carefully grown flowers brings aesthetic pleasure. Whatever ampelous plants you choose, they will help revitalize the walls or facades of any home.
Unique flower arrangements are so harmoniously combined with nature. Using outdoor pots and flowerpots, you can create a variety of landscaping at your dacha. For people who love the creative process, this is a good opportunity to translate their ideas.
