Would you also like to enjoy your outdoor area in autumn and winter? Then you should make it beautiful and get frost-hardy plants. Potted plants flowering and hardy? Yes, these special species will beautify your balcony and terrace!
Many plants that can survive in almost any environment with little care have proven to be true survivors in these harsh environments. To keep your balcony and patio looking beautiful all year round, whatever the weather, follow these simple care instructions and choose hardy outdoor plants.
Potted plants flowering and hardy – lavender (Lavendula angustiflora)
Do you live in a colder climate and would like to grow lavender? Some types of lavender are so hardy that they can also grow in temperate regions. You don't have to worry about the cold killing your herb garden. This plant has fragrant, delicate flowers and is surprisingly hardy for its species. The almost 2,500 years that this perennial herb has been cultivated is a testament to its popularity. But can it also tolerate the frosty, northern growing regions? The answer depends on the specific lavender variety and the cultivation method. There are about 450 varieties. In order to survive harsh winters, these mustPlants cut correctlyand be maintained.
Some species can overwinter at temperatures as low as -20 degrees and thrive when kept in containers in winter.
Sternjasmin (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
The woody, evergreen climbing plant Trachelospermum jasminoides, also known as star jasmine, has dark green leaves that turn bronze in winter. The white, fragrant flowers bloom in mid to late summer. Protect your star jasmine from cold, drying winds and grow it in full sun or partial shade. During the growing season you should water abundantly and add a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month, in winter you should water less frequently.
English rose (pink)
When it comes to scent, there are few flowers that compare to English roses (a series of shrub roses sometimes called roses after their breeder, David Austin). The delicious scent and bright colors of their double flowers make them a unique blend of traditional and modern styles.
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English roses come in a variety of shades, from the usual pastels to bright colors like coral, orange and yellow. These roses have some of the most petals on the market. Many English roses are completely hardy and perennial.
Potted plants, flowering and hardy - dwarf lilac (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin')
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' is a small but delightful shrub that will delight even the smallest garden, balcony and terrace. This smaller but equally fragrant lilac relative will fill your landscape with its wonderful scent. Large flower heads form throughout the summer and fall from a series of smaller flowers emerging from dark pink buds. You'll enjoy a feast of nectar-rich blooms that will stimulate both your pollinating companions and your own floral enthusiasm.
The dwarf lilac thrives in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. At full size it will be 1.5m high and wide. This is a shrub that winters in much of the countrywithout special carecan survive.
Winterharter Storchschnabel (Geranium)
Cranesbills are reliable, long-flowering, and easy-to-grow plants. Bees, hoverflies and other pollinators benefit greatly from hardy geraniums. That's why some of them continue to produce nectar and pollen until the first frost. Among the most sought-after perennials, hardy geraniums are always very popular. It's easy to see why. They require minimal effort to cultivate and thrive in a variety of environments.
Many of the flowers feature striking veining in a contrasting, brighter color, and the petals can be any combination of purple, blue, pink, magenta or white. Some species begin blooming in late spring, while many others bloom throughout the summer and into fall. The flowers are usually quite small, but when they bloom they are so numerous that they almost completely cover the plants.
The veining and splashes of color found on the palmate leaves of various species are aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, the dense, carpet-like foliage of many of the most commonly planted species makes excellent ground cover. It's important thisPlants that are cold and frost resistant, to be distinguished from the closely related pelargoniums, which are not and are usually used as summer bedding plants.
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Spiraea japonica (Spiraea japonica)
The striking flower clusters of the various, commonly cultivated Japanese spars bloom either in spring or summer and are a real feast for the eyes. The leaves of many of these shrubs start out bright red, then turn bronze, gold and various shades of green over the summer, finally ending the growing season with a beautiful display of burgundy, orange, crimson and purple. They are hardy, resilient and once established they don't need much attention, but a few precautions can help them survive the winter and grow vigorously again in the spring.
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