Remember that choosing even the longest flowering plants, you won’t enjoy them for long if you don’t take care of them properly. It is important not only to water and fertilize regularly, but also the position, protection from the sun or wind. Which plants should you choose?
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What flowers for the balcony? Bet on the undisputed queen, which is geranium
Plants that start to bloom in spring and delight the eyes even until the first frost are certainly popular. We are talking primarily about such varieties as discount and ivy-leaved. If you want them to please your eyes for a long time, regularly remove their flowers when they fade and fertilize regularly. How to take care of them?
- Discount geranium it is relatively hardy, tolerates temporary drought well, but it is best to water it regularly, during hot weather, even in the morning and evening. However, do it in moderation, as it does not tolerate overwatering well. It grows in both sun and partial shade.
- Ivy-leaved geranium does not like full, strong sun, so it is best to keep it in a bright place, but not exposed to its rays directly. Remember to protect it from strong gusts of wind as well. It is best to water it once a day and relatively abundantly, in the morning or evening.
A properly cared for petunia will please the eyes until the first frost. How to care for it?
In addition to geraniums, a beautiful petunia is also perfect for a balloon, including its popular variety, which is surfinia. If you take care of it properly, it will bloom beautifully and profusely from late spring until late autumn. The most important thing is that it stands in a sunny position, sheltered from rain and wind, and that it is watered regularly – it reacts poorly even to short drying. As in the case of geraniums, you cannot forget about frequent fertilization.
Put some sun on your balcony. Marigolds bloom for a really long time
Another plant that does not require much work, and at the same time blooms beautifully from June until frost, is marigold. These orange-yellow ones should be planted around May 15 in a sunny place to soon admire their remarkable beauty. Tagetes like slightly moist, but not wet soil. In hot weather, it is worth watering them up to 2 times a day, but moderately. Also remember about regular fertilization, and they will be a sunny decoration of your balcony for a long time.
Source: Gazeta
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