What are the shrub flowers suitable for potting and ground planting
Today, I will elaborate for netizens on what shrub flowers are suitable for potting and ground planting, and introduce five kinds of shrub flowers that can grow well in pots and ground planting. Keep reading!
In addition to buying small potted plants such as Disocactus, Cyclamen, Viola, Sedum or Phalaenopsis during the winter and spring seasons, you can also try to grow some flowering shrubs that bloom during these seasons. They can be grown into medium and large-sized shrub pots, and if conditions permit, they can even be grown into landscape plants for ground planting.
1. Abutilon (Patterned Bellflower)
Abutilon pictum, also known as lantern flower, is a popular tropical and subtropical potted flowering shrub. It can also be planted in warmer areas in the north. They prefer a warm and humid environment all year round and are afraid of the cold. In addition to the common green leaf varieties, there are also variegated Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii' with golden yellow patches on the leaves.
The one above is the variegated Abutilon
Don't think it's the leaves turning yellow, it's the锦 pattern
Abutilon belongs to the Malvaceae family, and its maintenance methods are basically the same as those of red calyx Malva (vasive bellflower) and red Malva. When maintaining these plants, it is necessary to provide them with slightly acidic, loose, and well-draining sandy soil and avoid too sticky potting soil, especially when potting.
Abutilon can be grown in semi-shaded areas, but the amount of flowering will decrease. If it is kept on a balcony, try to place it in a brighter area for better flowering performance. The optimal growth temperature is between 18-28 degrees. During the growing period, pay attention to applying thin fertilizer frequently and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers after the flower buds are formed. As long as the environment is warm, it can continuously bloom.
2. Camellia
What are the shrub flowers suitable for potting and ground planting
It is very worthwhile to buy a pot of Camellia during this winter and spring season. They continuously bloom throughout the season. It is recommended to buy a pot with a larger crown diameter. Don't choose the ones with weak seedlings but full of flower buds, as those flower buds are forced by a large amount of fertilizer and water. There will not be enough nutrients to supply them later, and the flower buds will keep falling off. Some flower friends don't know how to take care of such Camellias and can't see a single flower in the later stage.
Don't rush to repot the potted Camellia after buying it. Just keep it in the original pot. If it is planted in a simple plastic pot, put it in a nice ceramic or plastic pot for display. If there are too many flower buds, thin them out, leaving only one or two large and full flower buds on each small branch. If the plant is still relatively weak, try to leave three to five full flower buds on each plant and remove the rest to ensure that nutrients can be supplied. Otherwise, after blooming once, the subsequent growth will be weak.
When the flowers wither, they fall off entirely (Japanese Camellia “Otome Tsutae”)
When maintaining potted Camellias, also pay attention to avoid making the potting soil too alkaline and avoid using tap water directly for a long time (let it sit in a container for two to three days before watering). After flowering, change the pot and use slightly acidic soil (peat soil, decomposed leaf soil, or compost soil, etc.). Camellias like plenty of diffused light and are afraid of strong sunlight. They can be exposed to more sunlight in winter and spring and should be appropriately shaded in summer and autumn. Keep the potting soil dry and water thoroughly.
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