What are the outdoor plants that can tolerate shade and cold
An article provides a detailed introduction to the outdoor plants that can tolerate shade and cold as well as green plants and flowers that are shade-tolerant and easy to bloom. Next, the editor will introduce them to the netizens.
If you want to plant some drought-resistant and shade-tolerant plants on the balcony or in the yard that do not require frequent care, this article may be suitable for you. For some friends whose homes have insufficient light, it is necessary to choose suitable plants according to their home environment before growing flowers, so as to achieve twice the result with half the effort. Not all plants are suitable for you.
Some courtyard plants that do not require frequent management:
1. Ajuga
Even if there is not much sunlight in your yard or balcony, Ajuga can be grown well. It is a very charming courtyard plant and can also be grown in larger pots. It is a creeping plant that can spread well on the ground and blooms purple flowers every spring, while its lush leaves can be seen in other seasons.
To enhance its ornamental value, you can grow some variegated Ajuga varieties, including the common purple-leaved Ajuga. When Ajuga is not blooming, many people think it is a purple leafy vegetable. In fact, it is an extremely cold-tolerant plant that can be planted even in the northeast and northwest regions of our country and can be kept outdoors in Beijing all year round.
The most significant feature of Ajuga is its cold tolerance, which can be grown outdoors without management. It is not afraid of wind and rain, very heat-resistant, and also has good cold resistance. That is to say, as long as it is planted in the yard, it basically cannot die.
Another characteristic of Ajuga is that its blooming period is very early. Every spring, when the weather is not warm yet, it starts to bloom. You can usually see its flowers when you see tulips, narcissus, and hydrangeas blooming. Ajuga is also very easy to propagate and grows side buds easily, which can be continuously divided and propagated in later stages.
2. Caladium
Caladium (Leaf Caladium) is a tropical plant with colorful leaves and patterns such as white, pink, and red. Different Caladium varieties have different shapes and completely different ornamental values.
Caladium prefers sunlight but can tolerate some shade. If it is grown in a well-lit area, its condition will be better. If it is grown on a semi-shady balcony, the colors on its leaves are not as vibrant, but its ornamental value is still decent.
Caring for Caladium does not require frequent fertilization. Generally, a slow-release fertilizer is applied once in spring and autumn, preferably with a higher content of phosphorus and potassium. Normally, do not give too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise, it will cause the patterns on the Caladium leaves to fade gradually, and the color of the patterns will become lighter.
In both north and south regions, Caladium can be grown as a perennial plant. Generally, when the temperature drops below 10℃, it will stop growing. If it is in a frost area, it is recommended to dig up its corm after the leaves wither and store it in a cool and dry place, cutting off all the dried leaves on the ground, and then replant it in the following spring when it warms up.
In humid southern regions, especially in the wet and cold winter, excessive humidity or water can cause the corm to rot.
The corm of Caladium is similar to that of Calla lily, and it is easy to grow as a perennial plant. Every spring, you can plant Caladium and grow it as a potted plant, preparing some loose and well-draining soil, such as mixing peat soil with perlite, and adding some volcanic rocks or other granular soil. Keep the potting soil dry and moist during regular maintenance and provide moderate sunlight.
3. Hydrangea quercifolia
I have previously introduced the classic Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrangea paniculata, among which Hydrangea paniculata and Hydrangea macrophylla are very suitable for growing in the north and can also be well-grown in cold climates. The Hydrangea quercifolia introduced today is also very suitable for planting in cold weather.
Hydrangea quercifolia has many varieties, such as the classic Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake' with overlapping double flowers, very long spikes, usually over 30-40 cm long, and it starts to bloom in May every year, making it an excellent shrub flower.
The most crucial aspect of caring for Hydrangea quercifolia is to ensure good drainage. If it is grown as a potted plant, it should be kept in a loose and well-draining pot and soil.
If grown outdoors, it should be planted in a higher place with good drainage prepared in advance, as it does not tolerate waterlogging.
When growing in a pot, use a terra cotta pot or root control pot, and add more coarse-grained materials to the soil, including coarse coconut bran blocks and volcanic rocks, mixed with peat soil and perlite, and add some decomposed sheep manure at the bottom of the pot. Such soil can grow Hydrangea quercifolia well.
Hydrangea quercifolia has good cold tolerance and can withstand temperatures below -10℃ in winter. In addition to having conical inflorescences in spring and summer, its emerald green leaves can turn red in autumn, providing excellent ornamental value. However, it is worth noting that Hydrangea quercifolia is slightly expensive because it propagates slowly.
4. Hosta
What are the outdoor plants that can tolerate shade and cold
Hosta is very suitable for growing in some shady yards. It has strong cold tolerance and good adaptability to the environment. During the planting process, pay attention to good drainage work. It can tolerate semi-shady conditions, and moderate scattered light can make it grow better.
Hosta has a fleshy root system, and it is necessary to ensure good drainage during maintenance to avoid constantly moist and waterlogged soil. Additionally, Hosta is prone to attract snails and slugs, so preventive measures should be taken to avoid overly humid environments and ensure good ventilation. Regularly clean the surrounding environment and sprinkle metaldehyde around to remove pests.
5. cyclamen
If your yard has a high content of sandy soil, especially for example, for friends living near the coast, the soil may be more alkaline, and there are not many plants that can grow in this sandy soil. You can plant some cyclamen, which look like low-growing ferns but can bloom into charming delicate flowers. Every spring, you can see them bloom in clusters of spherical flowers with rich colors, including common red, pink, and white, with a plant height of 15-25 cm.
Cyclamen is a courtyard plant that requires sufficient sunlight and warmth to grow, but it also has some cold tolerance. It can bloom brilliant and charming flowers from late spring to early summer. During planting, it is necessary to maintain a cool and well-ventilated environment, with good soil drainage and avoiding overly hot conditions. When the weather is hot, spray water around to increase humidity and regularly spray water on the ground to cool down.