What flowers bloom all year round and are easy to care for?
Do you always dream of having flowers blooming at home all year round, but worry that you are a plant killer who can't keep them alive? In fact, plenty of flowers are both easy to grow and able to bloom all year, so even a total beginner can handle them with ease!
Moss rose:When it comes to a blooming workhorse, the moss rose tops the list. This flower is practically an"unkillable cockroach," ridiculously tough! As long as you give it enough sun and a little water, it will bloom like crazy. Snap off a stem and stick it in the soil and it will take root, and it comes in a huge range of colors - red, pink, yellow - and once it blooms it covers a whole area, so turning your balcony into a sea of flowers is no dream! It doesn't fear summer heat and blazing sun, and if winter temperatures drop, it will still bloom here and there indoors. Beginners can buy it with their eyes closed!
Wax begonia:The wax begonia is also more than worth growing! You can tell just from the name that it is the time-management master of the flowering world. It isn't fussy about soil - ordinary potting mix is enough for it to take root - and you just need to keep the soil slightly moist. Its only small requirement is no blazing sun; put it in a bright spot with indirect light at home, such as by a window. From spring to winter, it keeps pushing out buds one wave after another, with layer upon layer of petals and sky-high good looks. Place it on a desk or coffee table and the atmosphere is instantly maxed out!
Madagascar periwinkle:This flower is especially drought-tolerant - watering once a week is no problem - making it a true blessing for lazy gardeners! It adapts extremely well to its environment and can be grown in both the south and the north. The blooms are small and delicate, with five petals like little pinwheels, and as long as the temperature stays above15°C it will keep blooming. Madagascar periwinkle is also easy to propagate - seeds that fall into the soil can grow into new seedlings, so the more you grow it, the more you have!
Crown of thorns:Although the crown of thorns has a few small spines, its blooming ability is outstanding! It is extremely drought-tolerant - watering once or twice a month is enough - making it especially suitable for friends who often forget to water. Its branches are dotted with bright red little flowers, festive and beautiful. To grow it, remember the six-word mantra "more sun, less water," and it is sure to bloom all year round. Note, however, that its sap is toxic, so wear gloves when pruning and keep it out of reach of children and pets at home.
Petunia:The petunia's flower-producing ability is nothing short of terrifying! Just pinch back the tops regularly, cutting off overly long branches to encourage side shoots, and it will quickly grow into a big ball of flowers. It likes sunlight and is also fairly thirsty, so when you see the surface of the potting soil dry out, water it thoroughly. Sown in spring, it can keep blooming into late autumn, with rich colors, and double-flowered varieties are as beautiful as little peonies. Hang a few pots on your balcony and your neighbors will be green with envy!
These flowers really are"blooming machines"+"beginner-friendly contestants" - just give them a little sunlight and water them now and then, and they will repay you with a room full of blooms! Hurry and pick a few to take home, and let your house be accompanied by fresh flowers all year round.