What plants are best to grow after the Start of Autumn? An analysis of why autumn is suitable for sowing
Summer has quietly departed and autumn is drawing near, and many friends who are used to growing flowers and plants are starting to prepare for a particularly busy season, which is to plant them. So why choose autumn? The reason is that autumn temperatures are suitable, neither as hot as summer nor as cold as winter, which provides plants with a stable growing environment. Next, autumn has ample rainfall, which helps the soil stay moist and provides sufficient water for plant growth. At the same time, autumn light is moderate, neither as intense as summer nor as weak as winter, which helps plants carry out photosynthesis and promotes plant growth. So which flowers and plants are suitable for planting in autumn?
Persian buttercup
Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus), with its rich colors and unique flower shape, is known as the messenger of autumn, and because its double, magnificent blooms can also rival peonies. The main reason it is suitable for planting in autumn is that autumn's temperature and humidity provide ideal conditions for the growth of Persian buttercup. Next, daylight hours gradually decrease in autumn, which helps Persian buttercup bloom. After planting Persian buttercup, how should it be cared for? Persian buttercup is a tuberous-rooted plant, so after planting it should be placed in a sunny spot. Next, it likes a moist environment but not overly wet, so water it at the right time, and then during the growing period apply some organic fertilizer appropriately.
Foxglove
The herbaceous plant foxglove (Digitalis) attracts people's attention with its unique flower shape. In autumn, when most plants begin to wither, foxglove blooms in the cold wind with its tenacious vitality. If you want it to bloom vigorously the following spring, foxglove needs to be sown in September and October of this autumn. If sowing is delayed, the plant will go dormant before it has grown, greatly missing the golden period for absorbing nutrients, and when spring comes you will not see the effect of a full burst of blooms. In addition, foxglove is suitable for planting in the ground, and its daily care is not complicated; you only need to choose well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging that causes root rot. Then ensure sufficient sunlight, and basically you can grow foxglove thriving.
Hollyhock
The flowering period of hollyhock usually runs from summer to autumn, lasting about from June to October. The best time to plant hollyhock also differs slightly by region; generally its sowing season is from July to September, with northern regions usually in July and August and southern regions usually in August and September. The reason hollyhock is suitable for autumn sowing is that if sown in spring, by autumn of that year you can only see the newly grown branches and leaves, and the ornamental period must wait until the following year for flowering, so autumn is the most suitable time to sow hollyhock.