Cultivate These 15 Flowers in Autumn and Winter
Here is an introduction to the 15 types of green plants and flowers that are suitable for autumn and winter care. Let's get to know them together.
Every autumn is a good season for flower enthusiasts to purchase new potted plants. If you want to enjoy flowers during autumn and winter, what flowers should you cultivate? I recommend the following 15 flowers. They are not only easy to grow and beautiful to look at but also fill the gap in the blooming period from autumn to early spring.
1. - - Bougainvillea - -
Bougainvillea is known for its abundant flowers and long blooming period, making it a favorite among many flower enthusiasts. However, some say that bougainvillea only grows branches and doesn't like to bloom.
In fact, bougainvillea is a worthwhile flower to cultivate. Its main blooming period is from autumn to winter. If the branches do not freeze in winter, they can also bloom in spring. Generally, in summer, when there is plenty of rain, bougainvillea enters the stage of growing branches and does not like to bloom.
If you can persist in controlled watering and frequently apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, bougainvillea can bloom throughout the four seasons. For most flower enthusiasts, it is relatively easy to make bougainvillea bloom from autumn to winter and is recommended for purchase.
2. - - Geranium - -
There are thousands of varieties of geraniums. If you want them to bloom in autumn and winter, it is recommended to grow upright geraniums, which can bloom from autumn to summer. Their blooming period is very long and they are very suitable for balcony potted plants.
The only drawback is that they are heat-sensitive and difficult to grow in summer. However, if you start in autumn, the viewing period is still long and worth growing. If you can keep them cool in summer, they can successfully survive the summer and bloom for half a year every year.
3. - - Christmas Cactus - -
Christmas cactus is one of the must-grow indoor flowers in autumn and winter. Its blooming is ethereal and enchanting. Who can resist it? Moreover, it requires very little light and can continue to bloom for a month in a brightly lit indoor area. It is a must-have for both beginner and experienced flower enthusiasts.
4. - - Chrysanthemum - -
Chrysanthemum is also one of the main ornamental flowers in autumn and winter. Its plants are small and do not take up much space, with a long blooming period, making it very suitable for growing on windowsills and desktops. There are also many varieties of chrysanthemum. After the flowers fade in winter, promptly cut off the withered flowers and apply fertilizer, and they can bloom again in spring.
5. - - Clivia Miniata - -
As a plant that is both ornamental and foliage, Clivia Miniata is loved by many flower enthusiasts. Autumn is the season when Clivia Miniata recovers its growth. It is easy to grow at this time. Enjoying its leaves in autumn and winter and its flowers in spring is also a very good choice.
6. - - Rose - -
Many flower enthusiasts ask if they can plant roses in autumn. Of course, you can, and planting roses in autumn has more advantages than in spring.
Roses planted in spring become weak after blooming and have to fight against the summer heat and various diseases and pests, easily turning into bare stems,僵苗, or withering. Planting roses in autumn, on the other hand, not only allows you to enjoy the beautiful autumn flowers but also allows the roses to enter a dormant period in winter after blooming. The long dormant period allows roses to fully store nutrients, resulting in a stronger爆发力 and more beautiful flowers in spring.
Cultivate These 15 Flowers in Autumn and Winter
7. - - Chrysanthemum - -
Chrysanthemum is definitely the season in autumn. At the annual chrysanthemum exhibitions, various colors of chrysanthemum flowers compete for beauty, dazzling the eyes. Our gardens should not be without chrysanthemum, especially the potted chrysanthemum, which can bloom into a large flower ball and looks very beautiful.
8. - - Osmanthus - -
In the golden autumn of October, the fragrance of osmanthus flowers fills the air. For those who enjoy fragrant flowers, it is natural to grow a pot of osmanthus in autumn. For ground planting in the courtyard, it is recommended to choose golden osmanthus or red osmanthus, which have brighter colors. For potted plants, Green Enthusiast Network suggests growing four-season osmanthus, which, as the name implies, can bloom in all seasons and has a relatively higher return rate. The downside is that the fragrance of four-season osmanthus is relatively lighter.
9. - - Camellia - -
Camellia has always been considered a high-quality flower. Its leaves are emerald green, and its flowers are very colorful and suitable for potted plants. Autumn is a very suitable season to buy camellias. At this time, camellias already have flower buds, and if kept warm in winter, they can bloom during spring. If the winter temperature is relatively low, they will bloom in early spring.
10. - - Cyclamen - -
Every autumn and winter, you can see various colors of cyclamen in the flower market. Cyclamen prefers cool climates and can bloom in autumn, winter, and spring, with a very long blooming period. In recent years, mini cyclamen for desktops has become very popular. Small in size, they have the power to bloom continuously. As long as you persist in applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, they will keep producing flower buds and blooming.
11. - - Viola - -
Viola and pansy are common ornamental herbaceous flowers in winter and spring. Viola is generally sown in late September and early October and can bloom in winter, entering a mass blooming state in spring, with the blooming period lasting until summer. Viola and pansy have strong self-seeding abilities, and it is easy for them to sprout from the pot the second year.
12. - - Daisy - -
The small blue flowers of daisy have a rustic charm, and daisy has a very long blooming period, blooming in autumn, winter, and spring. Green Enthusiast Network recommends you to buy daisy potted plants in autumn. After a season of autumn and winter care, they can grow into a large pot in spring, easily blooming, and the blue flowers are particularly eye-catching among the colorful flowers in spring.
13. - - Begonia - -
For those with a balcony, it is very suitable to plant two pots of begonia in autumn. Begonia is not only easy to grow but also loves to bloom, blooming from autumn to summer. Placed in a shaded area in summer, it can also continue to bloom.
14. - - Azalea - -
When azaleas bloom, you can see flowers but not leaves, making them the most popular among flower enthusiasts in autumn and winter. Azalea is a typical acid-loving flower and requires frequent application of acidic fertilizers, such as ferrous sulfate, to maintain soil acidity. If the soil becomes alkaline, azalea can easily suffer from severe iron deficiency, leading to yellow leaves and withering.
Azaleas purchased in autumn come with full flower buds. It is recommended to keep them in the original pot or a new pot without changing the pot first. Maintain sufficient fertilization and watering, and change the pot after the flowers have finished blooming. When changing the pot, cut off some of the outer roots, and after planting, the azalea will quickly adapt and will not have the problem of new roots not growing.
15. - - Daphne - -
Daphne is a flower with a very strong and sophisticated fragrance. Its blooming period is from winter to early spring. Daphne is relatively cold-tolerant and shade-tolerant, suitable for balcony potted plant care. When it blooms, the whole room is filled with fragrance.
The above content about the 15 flowers that are easy to grow in autumn and winter brought by the Green Enthusiast Network is for reference by green enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.