Autumn does not mean the end of colors and relaxation on the balcony. On the contrary, right now the terrace or window sill can be the most charming for the whole year. Just bet on plants that love colder weather and can bloom or decorate the leaves until the first frost arrival.
When the days are shortened, the sun weakens and temperatures drop, many of us begin to pack pots and. But it is not necessary to eliminate everything into gray. There are plants that show their strength and beauty in the autumn season. In their pot, they will withstand and give the space a colorful touch until the first frosts.
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Below are seven tips for plants that won’t disappoint you. They are suitable for boxes, pots and hanging containers.
1. Chrysanthemum
Classic autumn queen. And it will last even colder nights. In a pot, choose varieties with compact shape and thicker inflorescence. The advantage is that their flowers can be in a wide range of colors, from white to pink to deep yellow.
“In November they will certainly lift your mood, because they will bring joy and colors to the garden that would otherwise be without flowers,” says garden architect Diarmuid Gavin.
2. Aster Novobelgic
These starry flowers bring tall and slender flowers in blue -violet tones. They are planted as solitaires or in groups. They thrive in containers if they have enough light and permeable soil.
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A low plant with an interesting structure and tiny flowers that last until late autumn. Heaths manage a more acidic substrate and less nutrients, an advantage for decorative plantings in containers.
4. Aksamitník
Although we commonly perceive aksamites as annuals, some varieties can bloom even by autumn. The combination of orange or yellow flowers adds a contrast between colder leaves and vibrant tones.
5. Cabbage decorative
Decorative cabbage or cabbage in containers is one of the decorative plants that can withstand the cold and give the structure and color. In addition to the leaf texture of their color, such as purple, white, light green, beautifully fits with other plants.
6. Ibisses in a pot
In our country rather rarity, but if you have a large pot and protected habitat, for example, at a wall or on a balcony protected from frost, hibiscus can surprise its flowers until autumn.
7. Viney of ivy or climbing species
Deciduous climbing plants as ivy are often used as part of flower pot decorations. Their leaves offer structure, color and contrast. Combined with flowers from the above list, you create a harmonious and live arrangement that looks good even without flowers.
Tips for long -term success
- Good drainage is crucial. Make sure the flower pot has drain holes and the substrate is permeable – the coarse sand mixture will help.
- Water regularly, but do not. In colder weather plants consume less water – water only when the top layer of the substrate dries.
- Surface mulching. Light coverage of a hydro -mulching mass will help protect the roots from temperature fluctuations.
- Transplanting or supplementing nutrition. At the beginning of autumn, add slightly fertilizers for flowers, ideally with a lower nitrogen content and a higher potassium ratio.
- Protective blankets at the first frost. If the frost is expected under −2 ° C, cover the containers with non -woven fabric or move them closer to the wall.
With these seven tips, you can continue on your balcony or terrace for a long time after most gardens are already falling asleep.
