Common Herbaceous Flower Planting and Management in Summer
Abstract: This article discusses the contents of family flower cultivation, focusing on the planting and management of common herbaceous flowers in summer. Keep reading!
Herbaceous flowers are a popular variety of flowers among people because they generally have small plants and large, bright flowers. However, most herbaceous flowers are not easy to grow. Some people even dare not grow them because they think they are too much trouble, or they believe that the flowers will die soon after buying, which is not worth it. Especially in summer, with high water evaporation and hot weather, herbaceous flowers can easily dry up or burn if not properly cared for. How to care for and manage herbaceous flowers in summer is a problem that troubles many flower enthusiasts. Below are some shallow insights on some common herbaceous flowers.
Overview of Key Points for Planting Common Herbaceous Flowers
Name
Alias
Habit
Planting Key Points
Watering Method
Half-flowering Plant
Sunflower
Loves warm, sunny, and dry conditions
Keep a certain amount of light and humidity, with well-drained sandy soil being the most suitable
No need to water frequently during the growing season, water when dry
Dayflower
Loves warmth, intolerant to cold, afraid of extreme heat, prefers loose and fertile soil
Sow with a little soil cover and place in a shaded area, transplant immediately after true leaves appear. Pinch and prune in time.
Water thoroughly after transplanting, then water when dry. Avoid waterlogging.
Dwarf Red Daisy
Peacock Daisy
Loves plenty of sunlight, cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and tolerant to poor soil
Easy to cultivate, prefers cool climate.
Place in a semi-shaded, well-ventilated area. Do not water too hard after sowing to avoid washing away seeds. Water early and late in high summer temperatures.
Marigold
Loves sunlight but can also bloom in semi-shaded areas
Can be sown all year round, germination temperature 22-24°C. Avoid direct sunlight in hot seasons, shade and cool during midday.
Keep moist during the germination period; prevent high humidity during seedling growth, water when dry
Rosemary
Loves warm climate, enjoys ventilation and cool environment
Choose sandy soil, water well after transplanting to prevent falling over.
Less water, dry, water when dry
Thousand-day Red
Loves sunlight, hot and dry climate, suitable for loose and fertile soil
Young plants should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Can grow in a sunny environment 2-3 weeks after potting. Pinch the top multiple times during the seedling stage to promote branching.
Water once in the morning and evening, not too much, no watering at noon. Water less on rainy days, more when evaporation is high, water thoroughly but prevent waterlogging in the pot.
Scarlet Sage
Loves warm and sunny environment. Intolerant to cold, semi-shaded, dislikes frost and high heat, avoids waterlogging and alkaline soil
Apply enough base fertilizer in the pot, start applying top dressing during the vigorous growth period, apply twice a month to make the flowers bloom densely and extend the flowering period. The cultivation site must be sunny, as insufficient light can cause the plant to grow tall.
Do not water too much in the early growth stage, can water once every two days to avoid yellowing and falling leaves. Increase water intake during the vigorous growth period.
Dwarf Petunia
Loves warm and sunny environment. Not resistant to frost, afraid of rainlogging
Requires plenty of sunlight during the growing period. The soil should be loose and fertile sandy loam. When cultivating in summer, young plants should be fertilized frequently with thin fertilizer, choosing nitrogen and potassium-rich, slightly lower in phosphorus.
Always follow the principle of watering when dry, watering thoroughly
Common Sedge
Loves sunlight, drought-resistant, heat-resistant, poor soil-resistant, salt and alkali-resistant, not cold-resistant, not shade-resistant
Rich, loose, humus-rich loamy soil is beneficial for the vigorous growth of common sedge
Water once every 7-10 days during the growing period
Strawflower
Loves light, fertilizer, relatively heat-resistant
Sufficient sunlight, fertile, loose, humus-rich soil can promote strong plant growth and abundant flowering
Always follow the principle of watering when dry, watering thoroughly
Chinese Pink
Nailflower
Loves sunlight, afraid of humidity, heat-resistant but not cold-resistant, poor soil-resistant
Suitable for loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Provide shade in summer to prevent high temperatures and direct sunlight. The optimal growth temperature is 16-26°C, the flowering period temperature should be controlled above 10°C. Move to a greenhouse in winter to prevent frost.
Water once a day during the growing season, twice a day in hot summer, pay attention to drainage on rainy days, in short, do not let the potting soil dry or waterlogged
Summer Snapdragon
Blue Pig Ear
Loves light, semi-shaded, heat and humidity-resistant, not cold-resistant
Suitable for moist and well-drained loamy soil. The optimal growth temperature is 18°C-21°C, winter temperature not lower than 5°C, summer temperature not exceeding 28°C. Sensitive to light, plants grow weakly and bloom less under insufficient light, but avoid direct sunlight
Keep the soil moist in summer, water early and late during high evaporation seasons to prevent plant wilting
The above is the full content of the planting and management of common herbaceous flowers in summer, hoping it will be helpful to green plant enthusiasts!