The night blooms make the garden or the terrace a corner that seems enchanted on summer evenings, with intense perfumes and vivid colors that blossom the sun sets, in a natural and authentic way.
When you think about fiori that blossom at nighta world of rare and fascinating varieties immediately comes to mind that seem to be made on purpose to embellish the silent hours. Curious how some plants have developed this feature to attract night insects, in the meantime giving unique shows and perfumes that surround the air.
Isn’t it beautiful to think of returning home and finding the sweet and enveloping perfume of the flowers that bloom as soon as the darkness descends? These plants are ideal for creating an outdoor relaxing corner, without the need for large treatments or skills as an expert gardener. Many varieties easily adapt to hot climates and offer continuous blooms for weeks. It is curious how some plants have evolved this night habit to attract specific pollinators. A few tricks are enough and you can enjoy a small natural show every evening.
Summer night blooms: the most fascinating varieties
On summer nights few things can compete with the natural charm of the plants that open at the sunset. The Gelsomino Note (Chester Nocturne) It is one of the best known: its tiny white flowers, almost imperceptible during the day, at sunset release an intense perfume that turns off in the hot air, like a light and enveloping embrace.
Another surprising flower is the Beautiful at night (Mirabilis Jalapa)which gives an explosion of bright colors and unusual contrasts. The petals open when the light drops and seem to dance until dawn, attracting butterflies and night moths, thus creating a fascinating microcosm. Among the most scenographic species then stand out the datura and the brugmansiawith their large trumpet flowers that hang elegant and release a delicate but persistent perfume, perfect for accompanying the evenings in the garden.
And the suggestive should not be forgotten Queen of the night (Epiphyllum Oxypetalum)an epiphasis cactus whose buds hatch only one night a year, offering an authentic almost mystical show to those who are lucky enough to assist you. A rare moment that, for many, becomes a small summer ritual of waiting and wonder.
The ideal plants for a garden fragrant in the evening
If you are thinking of creating a summer angle that enchants after the sunsetthese varieties cannot be missing: we add useful details and evocative images.
- Nicotiana alata: from white flowers and sweet fragrance that spreads with discretion in the evening, perfect also in pot for small balconies and collected spaces.
- Hemerocallis Night Embers: known as the night lily night, its yellow petals open after sunset spreading a delicate perfume.
- Night Phlox (Zaluzianskya capensis): small white flowers that are closed during the day and in the evening they release a sweet vanilla aroma.
- Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis): lemon yellow flowers that open rapidly as soon as the sun falls, attracting pity and night bees.
These plants are ideal for both flower beds and spacious terraces, as long as you choose capacious containers and well -lit positions during the day, and also think of a protection from the wind and the drainage of the soil to keep them luxuriantly.
Atmosphere and advice for a dream evening corner
Imagine a summer evening, with a light breeze, the frinire of the crickets and the scent of the night blooms that surrounds you as you relax outdoors. Creating such a garden does not require large investments or botanical experiences: just choose the right species, take care of the arrangement of the vases and add suffused light points to amplify magic, perhaps with lanterns or perfumed candles.
Choose varieties with flowering times scaled to ensure perfumes and colors that alternate throughout the summer season. Remember that some species, such as Brugmansia, need a little more care and wind protection to grow lush and give the best.
Let yourself be inspired by these wonders of nature and try to imagine how pleasant it could be to spend the summer evenings surrounded by sweet fragrances and flowers that open for a few magical moments, reserved only for those who know how to observe calmly and amazement.
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