Plants that can turn our garden into paradise. Which flowers recommend specialists to plant in August
For garden flower enthusiasts, August can be a real blessing, especially if I know what to plant to enjoy color all autumn. Floriculture specialists recommend numerous species of perennial and annual flowers for a dream garden.
You can turn the garden into a true Istoco photo paradise
August is the last summer month, but also one of the richest in the fruits of gardens. In the field of floristic, however, it seems a period of the year in which we can only assist powerless in the transition to autumn and its coloristic effects. However, the specialists in the field of floristics say that we must give up these thoughts and start planting. With a little effort we can turn the yard of the house into a true color paradise even at the end of summer. The specialists reveal the secrets and teach us what types of flowers we can plant at the end of summer.
Spicy colors in pots or baskets suspended
The first recommendation of the specialists is the annual plants. “Besides the fact that they can be located on paved areas, the pots can look great if they are placed directly in the gaps between the curbs, which will lift them a little above the ground, and the pots will be, hopefully, masked by the surrounding plants.”says Joe Swift, for “The Times”.
Nicotiana photo wikipedia
One of the annual plants recommended for August is Nasturtiums, ideal for spreading in layers or placed in pots and suspended baskets. It is a plant with edible flowers, peppers, only good to cheer the salads. If you find Nicotiana type flowers, experts recommend buying as much as possible to be planted on the edges of the alleys. They are beautiful plants with flowers in the form of bells. Another recommendation of the specialists is the “lion's ear” or Leonitis Leorunus. “An annual dramatic and statuary plant, with bright orange flowers on high stems that reach 2 meters”specifies the specialists.
The ear of the lion photo wikipedia
A very good variant, especially if you have long alleys at the house, are the beautiful gazania, plants with large flowers like daisy and golden rub. Important, these invasive plants are very resistant to drought and can develop even in poor, problematic soils. A more delicate annual plant recommended for August is Tithonia. It has open flowers, orange and soft. This Tithonia prints a special, exotic and at the same time dramatic appearance to flower gardens. For extra color are recommended marriages, common plants with a range of colors so varied that it seems to “paint” the garden. They keep their flowers for a long time and have colors from white to pale yellow and purple.
Perennial plants, miracle at the end of summer
Another option is perennial plants. Although normally they can dry quickly during autumn, there are tricks to keep them in shape to the threshold of the cold season. Perennial plants are plants that come back to life in each primary, although in winter the aerial parts dry. “August is definitely not the best month to plant flowering perennial plants, but if you can wet them well and keep them increasing until autumn, when they stabilize and truly catch their roots, you will solve this problem every year.”specifies the specialists for “The Times”. One of the most accessible perennial plants for the gardens of August is “Lindhemer hole” or “bee flower”. It is easy to recognize due to the small, white, star -shaped inflorescences on arched branches.
Daisies are at hand photo wikipedia
It is a bush plant (without being very compact) with an extremely long and versatile flowering. Specialists also recommend planting salvia. It has a long flowering, being ideal for planting inside. It is also desolate in drought conditions, so it does not require much water. In turn, daisies are perennial plants that are suitable for planting in August. I can withstand very well in the first two months of autumn.
Crocosmia photo wikipedia
If you want something really spectacular, the specialists recommend Crocosmia. This plant has orange flowers, pale yellow and red, in the form of a fantastic flying creature. It is an easy -to -grow plant that supports almost any conditions, including shadow or scorching sun. The specialists also add to the list of planting in August and other perennial plants such as: Echinacea, Asteri, Helenium, Sedum or Argentine Verben.
Successful plants tips in August
Experts say that for having a paradise garden of August we have to follow some simple tips. “First, cut the perennial plants that have already blossomed, such as dolphins, resistant bites and early salvations. Use a liquid fertilizer and wet well because many will bloom again. Many edible plants and herbs are also ornamental and will have a beautiful color if you leave them. Flowering longer periods.says Joe Swift for “The Times”. At the same time, experts recommend that you start planning for next year. Fill empty places, photography and note what should bloom next year.
