What flowers can be cultivated in summer?
This article provides a detailed introduction to the types of flowers suitable for summer cultivation and some small experiences in maintaining green plants that bloom during the summer. Let's learn about them together.
It is now the end of April and we are about to enter the hot summer. As the temperature rises, many plants stop growing and enter a dormant period. However, there are also plants that can bloom in the summer. Today, I will introduce ten types of flowers that are suitable for summer cultivation. As long as they are not short of water and receive plenty of sunlight, they can bloom continuously throughout the summer. If you want to cultivate flowering plants in the summer, you can choose from the following.
1. Lace Edge Duranta
Lace Edge Duranta is a type of flower with uniquely shaped blue petals that have lace edges, hence the name. It emits a chocolate-like fragrance when in bloom, which is very pleasant. It blooms from late spring to autumn, with a very long blooming period. In the high summer temperatures, it grows rapidly and produces a large number of flowers. We just need to place it in the sunlight and ensure it gets adequate light and does not lack water. Regularly supplementing it with fertilizer will allow it to bloom continuously throughout the summer, with a delightful fragrance.
2. Blue Snowflake
Blue Snowflake is a tough and easy-to-grow flower. Its blooming period also extends from late spring to autumn, allowing for continuous blooming. When cultivated at home, it is important to ensure good ventilation and adequate sunlight. In the summer, it must not be shaded, and it should be watered regularly. As long as there is sufficient phosphorus fertilizer, it will continuously produce flower buds, blooming one batch after another.
3. Butterfly Flower
The butterfly flowers mentioned here include the blue butterfly and the pink butterfly, which look exactly like butterflies when in bloom, except for their colors. Their blooming period is in the summer, and they grow very vigorously during this time. If you like unique flowers, you can try growing butterfly flowers. Just ensure they get plenty of light, do not lack water, and receive regular supplements of phosphorus-rich fertilizer. They can bloom beautiful butterfly-like flowers throughout the summer in blue and pink colors.
4. Dwarf Morning Glory
Dwarf Morning Glory is no stranger to everyone. It is a type of flowering plant with strong flowering ability that can be grown in hanging baskets. It comes in many colors and is heat-resistant. In the summer, if you grow several Dwarf Morning Glories, plant them in hanging baskets and place them in the sunlight, as long as they have enough light and water, and receive phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, they will continuously grow and produce flower buds, potentially blooming throughout the year.
What flowers can be cultivated in summer?
5. Lotus
The lotus mentioned here includes the bowl lotus and the water lily, which are both aquatic plants. They require soil at the bottom with their rhizomes buried in it. As long as there is adequate sunlight and high temperatures, even at 35 degrees Celsius in the summer, they can grow normally and bloom continuously. The flowers are very beautiful. Remember to always keep water available, and fertilizer can be supplemented through liquid feeding or by burying slow-release fertilizer. As long as there are sufficient nutrients and high temperatures, they will bloom continuously.
6. Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon, also known as hibiscus, has some varieties with very large flowers, over 20 cm in diameter, and a variety of colors. It is a typical heat-loving plant. In the summer, we need to ensure good ventilation, adequate soil moisture, and direct exposure to sunlight. It can grow and bloom continuously. It is also a plant that blooms throughout the year. We must ensure the temperature is above 15 degrees Celsius to make it bloom all year round. Remember to water with iron sulfate once a month, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow.
7. Daily Bloomer
Daily Bloomer, also known as Catharanthus roseus, has a very long blooming period and can bloom throughout the year. It is a herbaceous plant. In the summer, we also need to ensure adequate sunlight and soil moisture. It can grow normally even under high temperatures, and it blooms continuously while growing. A large plant can produce over a thousand flowers, making it an inexpensive and easy-to-grow plant that is suitable for summer cultivation.