Several heat-tolerant flowers that still thrive above 35 degrees Celsius, get them now
Summer is the best time to grow some plants and flowers, why? Because looking at them cools you down! Some friends want to grow plants and flowers, but worry that the hot weather makes them hard to keep alive. Today, the editor will introduce some flowers with quite amazing heat and drought tolerance. In July and August, under the scorching heat, they not only do not droop, but hold their heads high to face the sun.
1. Jasmine
Flowering period May-August, fruiting period July-September, with a rich floral fragrance, and it has the title of "cannot be killed by sun."
Habits: Jasmine likes warmth and humidity, and grows best in a well-ventilated, semi-shaded environment. The most suitable soil is slightly acidic sandy soil containing a large amount of humus.
Potting soil: For potted jasmine, the growing medium is required to be rich in organic matter and have good water permeability and aeration. Generally, you can use 4 parts garden soil, 4 parts compost, 2 parts river sand or rice husk ash, plus an appropriate amount of fully decomposed dried cake residue and chicken or duck manure, and sieve out the powder and coarse particles, using the coarse particles to line the bottom and cover the surface.
Care: Jasmine is not drought-tolerant, but it also dislikes waterlogging. On hot sunny summer days, water twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. The peak summer high-temperature season is the vigorous growth period for jasmine. Apply more organic fertilizer and phosphorus-potassium fertilizer, twice a month.
2. Blue snowflake (Plumbago auriculata)
Flowering period: July-September
The leaves are emerald green and the flowers are elegantly colored, making it a visual cooling wonder, suitable for accenting windowsills, balconies, and gardens.
Habits: Heat-tolerant, likes light, slightly shade-tolerant, optimal growth temperature 17-26 degrees C, can withstand up to 35 degrees C.
Potting soil: It is suitable for growing in sandy loam rich in humus and with good drainage.
Care: In the hot summer season, water once in the morning and once in the evening every day. During the spring and summer growing seasons, fertilize once a week. Blue snowflake is not afraid of pruning. After flowering, cut off the spent flowers, and it can bloom again in about 20-30 days.
3. Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora)
Flowering period: May-November
Because it blooms when it sees sunlight, closes in the morning, evening, and on cloudy days, and the stronger the sunlight, the better it blooms, it has the names "sun flower" and "noon flower."
Habits: Likes a warm, sunny, and dry environment; extremely tolerant of poor soil and highly adaptable.
Potting soil: Well-drained sandy soil is the top choice.
Care: Usually maintain a certain humidity, and apply one-thousandth monopotassium phosphate once every half month, and you can achieve large, brightly colored flowers that bloom continuously. If multiple varieties are cuttings in one pot, flowers of all colors blooming together in one pot are the most beautiful.
4. Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)
Flowering and fruiting almost all year round, also known as golden marigold, four-season spring, daily renewal, and wild goose head red. It likes high temperature and high humidity. Because it blooms continuously from spring to autumn, it has the beautiful name "daily spring."
Habits: Likes high temperature, high humidity, tolerates semi-shade, and is not tolerant of severe cold. It can be cultivated in general soil, but saline-alkali soil is not suitable.
Potting soil: Suitable for fertile and well-drained soil, and tolerant of poor soil.
Care: Summer is the peak season for periwinkle growth and flowering. Pay attention to watering and keep the soil moist, generally watering once in the morning and once in the evening, with light fertilizer applied frequently.
5. Evergreen pink (Dianthus semperflorens)
Flowering period: May-October
Evergreen, with elegant leaf shapes, brilliant flower colors, and fragrant flowers.
Habits: Likes warmth and ample sunlight, and is not cold-tolerant.
Potting soil: Suitable for loose, well-drained soil.
Care: During the growth period, it is best to place it in a sunny, well-ventilated spot for care. In summer, scattered light is preferable, avoiding direct exposure to the scorching sun; when the temperature is too high, shade it and cool it down. Keep the potting soil moist, and apply a fully decomposed dilute liquid fertilizer once about every 10 days.
The more hot it gets, the more these plants above bloom. Get them now!