What flowers are suitable for planting in July and August? August flower-growing recommendations

In the scorching summer, people walking outdoors may need to drink more water, or when necessary hide in air-conditioned shopping malls to get some air. Come August, as temperatures climb every day, what other green plants can be started now?

Kale

Kale is a summer vegetable; planted in August, it may sprout leaves in about a week. Besides being edible, its flower language is extremely auspicious, carrying meanings such as good fortune and smooth luck, health and happiness; sown now, it will be just right for welcoming spring at New Year's Day.

For care, it is recommended to use leaf mold, pine needle soil, and granular soil such as vermiculite and perlite as the main soil; the optimal growing temperature is 18 to 25 degrees Celsius. After planting, it sprouts in about 2-3 days and produces true leaves within a week (keep the soil moist during this period). After all true leaves have emerged, keep it appropriately dry, strengthen light about every 3 days, and fertilize once a week after the seedlings mature.

Cineraria

Cineraria is one of the most common decorative flowers in botanical gardens. Its colors include white, peach pink and others, and it symbolizes conveying a feeling of happiness. Start sowing in August, and after about 2 months it reaches its winter flowering period, then it can bloom until next summer.

For care, it is recommended to choose a mixed substrate composed of leaf mold, peat soil, perlite and a small amount of sand; you can also add an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to the soil as a base fertilizer so it can draw sufficient nutrients during growth. After sowing, it sprouts in about 15 days; afterward, give it only half a day of sunlight, avoid strong light, keep it moist in the early stage when watering, and once the seedlings mature, water thoroughly again when the surface soil is a little dry.

Cockscomb

Cockscomb has a particularly festive appearance, with the good meanings of "promotion upon promotion" and "rising step by step". Its flowering period generally runs from July to September. Although this flower is only annual, it is very interesting to grow; it can not only be enjoyed and made into various dishes, but is also a good medicine in traditional Chinese medicine.

For care, it is recommended to use loose soil; the optimal growing temperature is 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Before sowing, use a moist seedbed, and after sowing spray with a mist; then it is recommended not to water for two weeks. After the seedlings emerge, change the watering frequency to keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.