What flowers bloom in May
A brief knowledge sharing with you about the flowers that bloom in May and the experiences of caring for the most representative green plants of May. Here is a detailed introduction.
In early May, the weather gradually gets warmer, and these flowers also start to bloom. With their unique fragrance and charming blossoms, they make you want to bring them home. Today, I will introduce six common flowering plants that are in full bloom in May. Let's learn about them together!
I. Small-leaf Gardenia
Small-leaf gardenias bloom all year round, and this season is the best time for them to hit the market. They have a strong fragrance and numerous flower buds, which can bloom continuously until autumn. They usually take a break in winter but can also be made to bloom in reverse seasons.
Small-leaf gardenias prefer a moist, well-ventilated, and diffused light environment. We should water them every three days, and especially during the flowering stage, more water should be sprayed. Weak flower buds should be cleared promptly, and withered flowers should be cut off, which will promote new leaf and bud growth.
Gardenias like acidic soil, and the soil should be well-draining. A mixture of river sand and some nutrient-rich soil is usually used. Using rice washing water weekly can improve the soil's pH balance. Gardenias can tolerate temperatures as low as -5 degrees Celsius, so it's important to keep them warm in cold conditions. Placing them on the balcony indoors during winter is normal. Applying slow-release compound fertilizer every 15 days can accelerate growth and promote reblooming, or you can use cake fertilizer.
II. Pomegranate Flower
Pomegranate flowers come in many colors, with black being a rare variety. The most common color seen is gem red. Pomegranate flowers have a special fragrance in their stamens. They symbolize fertility and prosperity and can survive winter in the north, with some enthusiasts planting a pair in their yards.
Pomegranate flowers should be placed in a sunny south-facing balcony or a well-exposed terrace. Do not let them lack water; usually, water them every three days indoors and once a day outdoors. They grow better in a well-ventilated environment with frequent foliar watering. They prefer fertile, well-draining soil, and the roots should not be waterlogged, as this can cause leaf drop.
Every half month, apply some slow-release compound fertilizer. Remove poor-quality flowers promptly, as after the blooming period, they will bear fruit, so leave the strong ones to grow.
III. Peony
When peonies are in full bloom, their flowers are of various colors, especially on the vast grasslands, where the individual peony flowers, against the blue sky and white clouds, make people forget time and space, wandering among them.
Peonies can survive winter in the yard, preferring a well-ventilated environment with some shade from trees. They can grow into a large area from a single plant. Peonies like fertile soil and require more fertilizer. Apply slow-release compound fertilizer weekly until the end of the blooming period when the leaves fall, and then stop fertilizing.
Water them once every seven days indoors, and frequently spray the leaves with water, avoiding the flowers. Place them in a diffused light environment, as their fragrance is beneficial for the lungs. People who smoke can benefit from smelling peony fragrance more often.