July has practically passed the baton to August, andThe flowers planted in early spring are shedding their last petals in your flowerbeds. There is still a good part of summer and warm autumn ahead — will the flowerbed not please you with bright flowers and fragrance anymore? We will tell you which flowers can be planted now so that they bloom by autumn. In summer, as a rule, either those flowers are planted that have a short growing period and they manage to bloom before frost, or those that will bloom first in early spring are transplanted. In order for perennials to bloom this autumn, it is better to plant them as seedlings. Among the annuals that will manage to please you with flowers before frost, you can pay attention to balsams. Very beautiful flowers with different colors: pink, red, purple, lilac, white and blue. The plant is quite unpretentious, feels good in partial shade and under trees, the crown of which lets in at least a little sunlight. Grows well at temperatures from 12 to 28 degrees Celsius. Does not tolerate over-watering.
Morning glory is also suitable for planting in July.blooms in the garden from spring to late autumn, so it has time to show itself in all its glory. In fact, it is a liana, which Russians call bindweed. There is no better plant if you need to create a living green flowering wall in a short time.
Rudbeckia will grow literally before your eyes. It is very hardy and light-loving. It reaches two meters in a short time.
Marigolds are well-known and very popular in Russia. Flowers with an amazing brown-yellow color and an incomparable smell. They can be planted now even with seeds.
Daisies are also quite popular flowers in Russian dachas. They are not capricious, bloom beautifully, and in a good year they can bloom twice.
Pansies.The variety of colors of these flowers always attracts special attention. And their resistance to cold, a very long flowering period made them desirable not only in gardens and summer cottages, but also in home vases on balconies and in flower pots. In order for pansies to bloom by autumn, they must be planted as seedlings.
In the same way, you can plant seedlingsforget-me-not. There is a very Depending on the species, care for it depends. So, if you plant varieties of alpine forget-me-not, it will enjoy the sun's rays. And marsh forget-me-not will bloom faster under the hot sun and lose its attractiveness.
Petunia is another flower that canplease the eye for a long time. Plant it in early August (as seedlings, of course) and you will have time to enjoy the beauty of this plant in the fall. Do not forget that the flower loves moisture. In order for it to grow and bloom faster, it needs to be fed. And when flowering begins, do not forget to regularly remove wilted flowers.
Literally throughout the summer you canplant and grow ornamental sunflowers. There are many types of this plant: single-stemmed and branched, dwarf - 30 cm high and giants up to 3 meters. In terms of color variety, there are not only yellow, but also lemon, orange, white, apricot and brown-red sunflowers. The seeds must be pre-soaked and planted at a depth of no more than 3 cm. Water often, but make sure that the water does not stagnate.
Crocuses.Of all the species of this flower, we are currently only interested in the autumn-flowering crocus. It is planted in August. It should be remembered that this flower does not tolerate fresh manure, constantly moistened to the point of swampiness, and acidic soil. Crocus can grow in one place for 3-4 years, but then it must be replanted.
Flowers for a summer flowerbed: what can be planted in August – etk-fashion.com
