Autumn flowers that bloom until December? They really exist and can transform your garden into a small show even when the days are gray.
It is not an illusion or a nursery makeup: some autumn flowers They continue to bloom even in the colder months, resisting wind, rain and first gels. You find them out there, in the less well -kept but full of charm, on the balconies of the most passionate or simply in the vases of those who know that in the autumn nature still has a lot to say. Imagine a corner of your terrace colored by Cremisi chrysanthemumsor a flowerbed that challenges the fog thanks to the lively heads of the Outdoor cyclamen. You don’t need to be expert gardeners: just choose the right varieties and offer them a pinch of attention.
In a world that slows down, these flowers go against the current. Like a cheerful song on a rainy afternoon, or a colored scarf that stands out among the black coats. After all, who said that autumn should be gray? Discover now what the flowers that do not give up in the cold and flourish, stubborn and splendid, until December.
Autumn flowers that do not fear winter
You don’t need to have a green thumb to enjoy a flowery garden even in autumn. Just choose the right varieties. Some plants, in fact, not only resist well in the cold, but reach maximum splendor right between October and December. Among the most faithful allies there is the chrysanthemumoften underestimated but in reality among the most generous of autumn. Its bright colors range from white to purple, passing through yellow and orange. He loves the sun and does not fear the first frosts, as long as the soil is well drained.
L’aster It is another winning choice: it looks like a miniature daisy but it is more resistant than it seems. It blooms in small bushes, creating persistent color spots. And what about the Outdoor cyclamen? Perfect for borders and flower beds, not only bears the cold, but prefers it. As lanterns lit in the dark, these flowers illuminate the gray days. After all, who has never wished a small miracle of color when everything around is dressed in gray?
Perfect balcony plants (and which one to choose)
Those who live in the city often give up cultivating flowers in autumn. Still, even a simple balcony can turn into a surprisingly luxuriant corner. Just a little attention in choosing plants and some precautions in daily care.
A true protagonist of the urban autumn is the ornamental cabbage. Its carved and colorful leaves become even more beautiful with the cold. It also resists the frosts and does not need too many attention. Next, you can plant the Viola cuckold of the pointwhich give continuous blooms until late December.
To get an effect autumn balcony, here are some varieties to consider:
- Erica: compact, rustic and colorful, perfect for low boxes.
- Violets of thought: delicate but resistant, excellent in pot.
- Sedum: with persistent blooms, ideal also for small spaces.
- Caluna: similar to erica, more falling, with flowers that last long.
- Outdoor cyclamen: irreplaceable for resistance and color.
- Ornamental cabbage: unusual but decorative, easy to cure.
A small maker’s trick? Add a layer of bark above the soil: it helps to retain the heat and protects the roots from the first colds. And the eye also wants its part, let’s face it.
Resistant surprises: unexpected year blooms at the end of the year
Then there are plants that no one expects to see in bloom in December, and instead they surprise. Discreet but intense flowers, which open when we now think that everything is sleeping.
One of these is the nerinewith its curly and shiny petals that seem to come out of an origami. It blooms between October and December and loves repaired but bright places. Its charm is discreet, but it leaves its mark.
Another gem is the camelia sasanqua. Unlike the classic spring camellia, this variety blooms right in autumn. Its small or white pink petals open between November and beginning of winter, and have a fresh, almost citrus perfume.
Finally, the chimonanthus – also called Calicanto in winter – he gives small cerful yellow flowers, intensely perfumed. They blossom when you least expect it, often between December and January, on rhomes still bare.
These blooms are like a poetry read in a softness in a silent room. They don’t make noise, but remain in memory.
And whoever discovers them, hardly forgets them.
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