The heatwaves that are increasingly haunting our part of Europe make us realize how much havoc, especially in the world of plants, can be caused by a prolonged drought. However, there is nothing bad that would not turn out to be good. Today, thanks to the observations made, we know which plants are able to survive in such extreme conditions and which are not. This is very important because, according to all forecasts, periods of high temperatures will happen more and more often.
Numerous speciesrudbeckiifeel like a fish in water in the sun. Plants tolerate harsh rays and can grow in dry ground.Plants from the Mediterranean basin, such as lavender andsantolina , bloom profusely, and when pruned after flowering, they bloom well. Hot summers are also a test forfuchsiaand geraniums. Unfortunately, they only partially work: the former stop blooming, the latter lose their flowering power. They do much better: lantana, gazania, flame of the 'Intensia' variety andcynia
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Lawenda - associated mainly with cudownej smell - also withstand very difficult conditions (Image: Fotolia.com) |
Durable petunias
Little rain, lots of sun and high temperatures - these growing conditions also servepetunia , contributing to their lush flowering and improving their overall appearance.They are harmed by rainfall, after which the flowers stick together, especially in the full and white-blooming varieties. Sometimes the appearance of plants alone says a lot about their resistance to high temperatures. Upurslane large-floweredleaves are thick and fleshy, which means they are suitable for water storage. This, of course, allows them to survive almost any period of drought and heat.
The most famous survivors arecactiSome species can live without water for years. Among the plants closer to our gardens, it is worth mentioning somepotted carnations , which are very resistant to heat thanks to their gray, needle-like leaves.
Durable and beautiful succulents
Succulents must be watered, even though they are plants with extraordinary resistance to droughtRemember that plants adapted tocultivation pottedlose some of their natural immune features.The reason is obvious: the soil in the pot dries up quickly, the faster the smaller the container. It turns out that even the color of the container significantly influences the development of plants. Clear containers are best. Black plastic pots heat up so much in the sun that sometimes the roots can be damagedroots
Water in the morning or in the evening
Plants should be watered either in the morning or in the evening. Water the soil abundantly so that the water comes out of the drainage hole. Owners of large collections of plants should consider installing irrigation systems that supply the plants at the times selected by us with the amount of water that we program in advance. Systems that use the so-called drippers.
Plants with a dry root ball can still be saved by placing the plant with the pot in a bucket of water for about 30 minutes. The soaked soil should be drained well.
From time to time, plants should be treatedsummer showerIt should be done in the morning so that the water can evaporate. Move more sensitive species toshaded places , or shade them at noon with a screen. The plants are wateredstand with waterThis eliminates the risk of thermal shock that plants may experience when cold tap water hits the sun-heated ground. We advise you to fill the watering cans with water immediately after watering.
