Plants in pots on the terraceshould bloom as long as possible, be low-absorbing and look beautiful. Usually, they also have to do well in strong, hot sun. Fortunately, there are a lot of such plants and we can easily choose something for every terrace. Here are7 perfect terrace plantsthat bloom long and look great in pots!
Sundaville blooms beautifully and grows well on terraces
Fig. © Joanna Białowąs
1. Sundaville
Sundaville is an extremely attractive terrace plantthat blooms very long and profusely.Sundaville is characterized by attractive flowers that can be found in shades of red, white, pink and yellow. If we give the sundavilla a support, it will climb on it. Without supports, its shoots will hang attractively from the container. In addition to interesting flowers, sundaville also has dark green, leathery leaves.
The unquestionableadvantage of this terraced plant is its very long flowering periodSundaville prefers sunny positions and tolerates partial shade, but it is in the sun that it blooms most beautifully. In the cultivation of sundaville it is important to fertilize and water it regularly. However, be careful not to allow its roots to flood.
2. Common oleander
Common oleander (Nerium oleander) is a plant thatshould be planted in a pot on the terrace, because it blooms for a long timeOleander flowers are large, colorful and slightly fragrant.
Oleander prefers sunny, secluded terraces and it is in such places that it blooms most abundantly The substrate for the cultivation of common oleander should be fertile, with a neutral pH, and constantly moist. The most important thing in the cultivation of oleander is its regular watering and fertilizing with fertilizers for flowering plants.
Oleander is a typical terrace plant
Fig. © Joanna Białowąs
Common oleander can be kept in theroom, which is bright and airy at a temperature of 10 ° C. Then we limit fertilization and watering so that the oleander can go into a state of rest. In the spring, we slowly and gradually increase watering and fertilization, and when the risk of frost is lower, we can put the oleander on the terrace.
3. Bush chrysanthemum
Bush chrysanthemum (Argyranthemum frutescens), popularly known as margaret, iseagerly chosen for planting in pots on the terraceIt blooms profusely throughout the summer, from May to October. Bush pyrethrum prefers sunny to semi-shaded positions, and regular irrigation and fertilization with fertilizers for flowering plants.
Bush chrysanthemum - grafted form on the trunk
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Chrysanthemum can be found vaccinated on a trunk, whichlooks even more attractive in pots on the terraceWhat else is worth knowing about gilding? Certainly, in addition to the classic white flowers, you can also find varieties with pink or red flowers. Regular removal of bloomed inflorescenceswill extend the flowering of this popular terrace plant!
4. Datura
Datura (Brugmansia) is a perennialmagnificent terrace plant with beautiful dangling inflorescences . Datura flowers even appear several times a season.
Datura planted in a pot
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Datura likes humus-rich soil rich in nutrients and frequent fertilization during the growing season.It is best to use multi-component liquid fertilizers.In the cultivation of datura it is equally important to water it regularlyThis plant likes a moist substrate, but hates standing in water.Datura grows quite large - even up to 2 meters high, which speaks for for her choice for a large, sunny terrace! We spend the winter indoors, taking it from the terrace in the fall, just before the temperature drops.
5. European olive
European olive (Olea europaea) is aattractive plant that is worth planting in a pot on the terrace , among others. due to the original silvery foliage, clusters of small flowers appearing in the summer and purple fruits that ripen in autumn.
European olive - stem grafted form
Fig. © Joanna Białowąs
European olive requires bright and sunny positions. The substrate for its cultivation should be calcareous with a layer of drainage at the bottom of the pot.In winter, it can be stored in rooms with a temperature below 10 ° C, then we also have a guarantee that in the summer it will bear fruit abundantly. Growing the European olive will not be a problem for us, because it is enough to fertilize it with universal fertilizers once a month and water it with small portions of water. Dorodnethe olive tree is a remarkable decoration of the terrace!
6. Lantana
Common lantana (Lantana camara) forms colorful inflorescence umbels, from May to October. It is an extremelyattractive balcony and terrace plant , because it loves sunny positions and comes in many varieties, from dark pink, yellow, salmon or scarlet red, sometimes changing the color of flowers during flowering.
Common lantana
Fig. © Joanna Białowąs
Lantana grows best in well-drained soil, fertilized with fertilizers for flowering plants. Sometimes you can find cash copies that look very interesting.
7. African daisy
African daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis) is along-flowering terraced plant that can be planted in a sunny locationThe African daisy blooms from May to October. In order to extend its flowering, it should be fertilized regularly and removed flowering flowers.
African Daisy
Fig. © Joanna Białowąs
African daisy can be combined with other annual plants. It looks very good with the euphorbia, helloin and mosquito. Come on, theoretically, the African daisy is a perennial plant, in our conditions we treat it as an annual plant. In the first year of cultivation, it looks best and blooms profusely.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
