Practical Gardener: planting and caring for plants in the fall

Decorative garden in November

Reliable, perennial purple wolf vines

Purple wolf Ipomoea purpurea from the familypostwarisone-year-old creeper , reaching height three metersHas large heart-shaped leaves that arrange beautifully, e.g. onnet fenceCup-shaped flowers, 3-6 cm in diameter, grow from the leaf axils on long stalks. They can be single-colored ( purple ,blue ,whiteandpink) or striped, they can also have a lighter throat.Unfortunately, these lovely flowers are only open on sunny days from dawn until 10am and in the afternoon.

The advantage of thiswolfislong period flowering, running fromJulytoOctoberPurple wolf grows rapidly, wrapping its stemsaroundsupportsIt is best served by medium-compact, fertile and moderately moist soils. Underend April seeds wolfshould be sown in the nest (after several) at a distance of 30-40 cm directly togroundatfences ,pergolas ,trellises ,trellisesor othersupportsPlants produce a large amount of seeds that self-spread and sprout very well in spring. Thanks to this, they will be in our gardens for many years without losing their decorative value. So let's find out for ourselves.

We propagate perennials by root cuttings

For some perennials with a pilesystem root , root cuttings areonly way reproduction The stumps of these plants are dug up in the fall (X-XI). The roots must be as long as possible. Carps are kept pitted, e.g. in cellars, with a low (below 10 ° C) but positive temperature, covered withpeatorearthIn winter, cut the roots on the seedlings. Main fleshy roots with a diameter of approx. 4-10 mm are intended for them. In species that form buds onupper side root(e.g. poppyeastern ,cornflower ,mikołajki ), 4-6 cm sections are allocated for seedlings. Since these cuttings are placed vertically in the substrate, it is important to observe the polarity.

"width=585 loading=lazy

Chaber (zdj .: Fotolia.com)

Therefore, cut the top side of the seedling horizontally and the bottom side diagonally.The seedlings are placed in pots every 1-2 cm.Cuttings Root , which can form full-length buds (e.g. uanemone hybridand geraniums), should be 2-3 cm long, placed horizontally in vessels partially filled with the substrate, and then covered. The substrate layer above the seedlings is 1-2 cm. Dishes with seedlings are set in a cool place. When buds begin to appear, young plants are transplanted into deep pots, and in May to a permanent place.

Autumn duties at balconies and terraces

Bougainvillea go home!

Anyone who has spent their holidays in the south of Europe has certainly noticed a creeper with an intense pink color. This isbougainvilleaturned out. The most decorative in this plant are the flowers surrounding the inconspicuouscreamy white flowersin varieties they have a different color:white,yellow ,salmon ,yellow-orange , copper-orange or pink.Bougainvillea is also successfully grown in Poland, but indoors. They can stay in them all year round or for most of it.

"width=585 loading=lazy

Bugenwilla (Photo: Fotolia.com)

At the end of February, the bougainvillea shoots should be shortened by 1/3 or 1/4 to ensure the plantsgoodbranchingThen arrange them in a warm, well-lit placeandstart abundantwateringIf necessary, you can replant it to a little larger pots (bougainvillea bloom more profusely in a tight container) withfertile ,lightandhumuswith earthLeavesbougainvilleamust be sprinkled on the leaves until the flowers appear, and then the air should be kept high by spraying water around the plants.At the end of May, they can be moved, after hardening, to a sunny balcony, terrace or a place in the garden sheltered from the wind.

All summer bougainvilleaabundantly up water , but on the pot base no constant water. On the other hand, we can do a short period of drought to those plants that do not want to bloom. From April to August,bougainvilleais fertilized every 10 days with a weak fertilizer solution intended for flowering plants. When the cool autumn days come,we will take the bougainvillea home

Trees and shrubs in autumn

Tree and shrub planting in November

October is the ideal planting date fortreesandshrubswith seasonal leaves with bare root or ballot, as these plants are in a dormant phase. The cool autumn weather favors the development of roots in the new planting site. Before planting, pay attention not tooverdrying of the root system of the root system , and if we observe symptoms of drying of the roots or crumpled bark on the shoots, you need to immerse the roots in water for about 2 hours.

Peeling beauties

Bouquet or paniculate hydrangea H. paniculata istall shrub growingup to 2 , 5 m. Creamy-white flowers are pink-red during menopause and are gathered inconicallarge inflorescencesBushes are blooming from July to September, later the decoration is faded inflorescences that remain on the bushes until the next spring. When they fade, they take acolor greenishwith a slight shade of red or pink. Flower buds are formed onshoots of this year'sIt grows well in the shade and in a sunny position. It belongs to the most durable hydrangeashardy on lowtemperatureHydrangea overwintering without cover, in cold regions of Poland it requires protection for the winter.

There are several varieties in cultivation: 'Grandiflora' - one of the oldest withwhite flowers , 'Dart'Little Dot' - dwarf variety withwhite flowers , 'Kyushu' - tall shrub with large inflorescences made of sterile and fertile flowers, 'Limelight' with light green or yellow flowers sterile , 'Pink Diamont' with large conical inflorescencescolors pale pink , 'Pinki Winky' opinkin autumn inflorescences, 'Renhy' o verylargeinflorescences , whichlater pink , 'Tardiva' owhite wormsflowers collected inconical inflorescences,'Unique' with verylarge flowers.

This page in other languages:
Night
Day