Do you want to give new life to the garden even in the late season? There are at least 5 flower plants that you can still sow in early September, perfect for those who love to have colors and perfumes until autumn.
With the arrival of September, many believe that the period of the sowing is finished, but the ground still retains warmth and vitality. Several species manage to germinate better right now, with milder temperatures and fresh nights that favor growth. Isn’t it curious how nature knows how to surprise even when everything seems to slow down? Sometimes it takes little to transform an angle of earth into a palette of bright colors, capable of making the atmosphere lighter and more welcoming.
If there is a desire to try, this is the perfect time to take seeds and palettes, dirty your hands and let yourself be amazed by what is born. Those who start now will be able to enjoy unexpected blooms already in the coming months, and perhaps find out how relaxing it is to observe the small progress of the new seedlings every day, as a surprise that grows slowly in front of the eyes.
Calendules, flowers that not even in September never disappoint
The calendule They are among the simplest and most rewarding plants to sow in September. With their yellow and orange petals they bring light even on gray days, as if they prolonged the summer. They resist well in the cold and begin to flourish quickly, offering a continuous show to the first gels.
They easily adapt to both the vases and the flower beds, requesting little attention: a well -drained soil, moderate watering and a little sun. It is interesting to note that, in addition to the ornamental value, calendula has beneficial properties and is used in infusions and natural creams. A small flower capable of combining beauty and usefulness, which always attracts the gaze.
Cornflower, the blue that conquers
Among the Flower plants to be sowed in Septemberil cornflower It deserves a special place. His intense blue looks like a fragment of sky who fell between the flower beds, and despite the delicate aspect, it surprises for its resistance even in poor land.
Seeing it blossoming gives the idea of a simple but authentic beauty, which stands out precisely for its discretion. It is no coincidence that it is often chosen to enrich rustic and natural bouquets, bringing a touch of poetry to every green space. It could be said that each flower keeps a small life lesson, and the cornflower is no exception.
Here are some of its most interesting characteristics:
- He loves the sun full and does not fear poor land.
- It gives blooms that capture their gaze with their deep blue.
- In the language of flowers it symbolizes simplicity and loyalty.
- It is suitable for both borders and mixed flower beds.
- A tiny seed that contains a poetic and timeless meaning.
Other perfect flowers to be sowed in September
Not only calendulas and cornflowers: September is also perfect for other species that give surprises in the following months. Some begin to grow immediately, others instead wait for spring to explode in all their beauty.
I poppies They bring a romantic and wild touch, with their light petals that dance to the wind. There nigella damascenaknown as “bridesmaid in green”, fascinates with its blue-violet flowers wrapped in a thin and almost ethereal foliage.
I ornamental lupines Instead they offer colored ears and verticality, capable of giving movement and character even to the simplest spaces.
These choices are like a natural investment: sowing today means having a garden ready to surprise tomorrow, with blooms that look like an unexpected gift.
How to get the best from the seeds of September
To obtain satisfactory results, some precautions are enough. The still hot days and fresh nights create the ideal climate for germination, but small gestures can make a difference.
It is better to choose well -drained soils to avoid stagnation, cover the seeds with a thin layer of earth or peat and water with constancy but without excess. If the temperatures were to drop sharply, it is useful to protect young seedlings with light sheets or improvised covers.
With a few care, the seeds planted in September are transformed into flowers ready to color autumn and even spring. It is fascinating to think that, just when nature seems to prepare for rest, it is already working silently for the next rebirth.
Every sowing of September is a promise of future beauty.
It is worth taking advantage of it immediately, letting the garden fill in colors when you least expect it.
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