Grow these cold-hardy flowers at home in autumn and winter, and you can still enjoy blooms no matter how cold it gets
In the blink of an eye, more than half of autumn has passed, and the temperature has gradually become cooler. Although many flowers and plants are still in their growing period, as the temperature gradually drops, their cold protection measures still need to be done well, otherwise they will not be able to get through this autumn and winter season safely. Below are several cold-resistant flowers to recommend. If you grow these flowers at home in autumn and winter, you can still enjoy blooms no matter how cold it gets!
1. Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)
In our impression, the balloon flower has always seemed ethereal and otherworldly. Its petals are mostly purple and white, and paired with green branches and leaves, it looks very elegant. The meaning of the balloon flower is also very moving; waiting for happiness to arrive truly suits its mood.
The balloon flower used to grow outdoors, and gradually people have also transplanted it into flower pots to care for it as a potted plant. The balloon flower likes to grow in slightly acidic soil, so when choosing planting soil, sand and leaf mold can be mixed in. The more sunlight the balloon flower absorbs, the more vigorously it blooms. At home, it can be placed on a balcony for care. In winter, the balloon flower should have its watering appropriately reduced to avoid root rot.
2. Iris lactea (Iris flower)
From the name, you may not be clear about what kind of flower Iris lactea is, but you have surely seen it by the roadside. Its flowers are purple, and the flower bodies are slender. Looking from afar, purple covers the hills and fields, which is very stunning. More importantly, Iris lactea has very strong vitality and is very easy to grow.
Iris lactea does not have high requirements for soil. If you want to care for it, ordinary sandy soil is enough. During its growth period, Iris lactea needs to maintain sufficient nutrients, so that when the flowering season arrives, the buds will bloom more brightly and colorfully. Iris lactea is a herbaceous plant, and it should be given sufficient light every day.
3. Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Although the bleeding heart is a variety of peony, unlike the grand and imposing peony, the buds of the bleeding heart are very delicate. Small flowers hang on green branches one after another. What is even more interesting is that when viewed up close, the flower shape of the bleeding heart is still a little heart, very lively and cute.
When caring for the bleeding heart, be careful to let it receive diffused light, and it must never be exposed to the scorching sun. The root system of the bleeding heart is a fleshy root, so when watering, pay close attention and be careful; just keep the potting soil moist. The bleeding heart grows quickly. When necessary, its flower branches can be pruned a little, and then it will bloom even more vigorously!
4. Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lily of the valley is also known as valley lily. It has a fresh and elegant fragrance, and when it blooms it also looks very lively and cute. Small white buds hang on the branches, just like little bells, so it is no wonder it is called lily of the valley.
Lily of the valley loves a moist living environment and is not drought-tolerant, which requires us to water it thoroughly when watering, and normally we can spray water mist to increase humidity. It is suitable for care with gentle diffused light, and remember not to let sunlight shine directly on it. Lily of the valley likes fertilizer. In early spring and late autumn, remember to add fertilizer, and a thin fertilizer solution containing nitrogen is enough.