Choose These 5 Peak-Season Flowers to Grow in September, and Even Beginners Can Get Them Looking Great

September weather is neither too cold nor too hot, making it the perfect golden period for growing flowers, and many flowers grow like crazy at this time. If you do not know what to choose, do not buy at random! Dahlia, nasturtium, pansy, begonia, and chrysanthemum, these five are sure to work at this time, and even a complete beginner can handle them easily.

Dahlia:It especially loves the mild climate of September; with enough sun during the day and cooler temperatures at night, its tubers grow very fast, and within a few days new leaves will sprout and buds will emerge in clusters. When growing it, you do not need to put in too much effort: find a spot with plenty of light, water thoroughly when the soil is dry, and do not let water accumulate in the pot, otherwise the roots rot easily. If you want the flowers to grow stronger, give a light fertilizer occasionally, such as diluted compound fertilizer, and before long it will produce stunning large blooms with layer upon layer of petals, even bigger than a palm, making a super eye-catching display on a balcony.

Nasturtium:This flower is especially suitable for friends who want to grow a “climbing vine flower.” When September temperatures drop, it stops looking wilted, its vines can grow several centimeters a day, and it also puts out small round leaves, soon covering a windowsill or flower stand. It is not picky about soil; ordinary garden soil mixed with a little leaf mold is fine. Give it plenty of sun, water it by the “dry-wet” method, and you can also mist the leaves often to keep them moist. The key is that it blooms readily too: grow it in September, and by October you will see small orange-yellow and golden-yellow flowers like little trumpets, both cute and easy to grow.

Pansy:Its petals have three colors, purple, white, and yellow, making it especially charming. September is its “growing season,” suitable for both sowing and transplanting, and after planting it quickly takes root and sprouts. It likes a cool environment and cannot take harsh sun, so place it in a spot with plenty of bright indirect light, and do not water too much, otherwise it easily grows leggy. If you want it to bloom more, once the seedlings have four or five leaves, pinch off the growing tip, and more branches will emerge, with denser flowering later on. It can keep blooming into winter, offering excellent value.

Begonia:This flower is very ornamental whether you look at its leaves or its flowers. September temperatures are just right, so it will not rot its leaves from being too hot, nor stop growing from being too cold; new leaves sprout rapidly, and buds slowly swell. When growing begonia, be careful not to let direct sunlight hit it; place it in a living room or on a balcony with bright indirect light. The soil should stay slightly moist; too dry and the leaves curl, too wet and the roots rot. If the humidity at home is not enough, mist the surrounding area often with a spray bottle, and before long you will see it bloom, with a long flowering period that can last from September to the end of the year.

Chrysanthemum:September is a key growth period for chrysanthemums, since they need to prepare for blooming in autumn. At this time the branches grow quickly and many side shoots emerge; with proper care, they can fill the pot with blooms by October. Give chrysanthemums plenty of light, at least 6 hours of sun a day, and water promptly: water as soon as the soil surface dries, and do not wait until the soil is completely dry. In addition, in September you can give chrysanthemums some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, such as diluted potassium dihydrogen phosphate, sprayed on the leaves once every ten days, which can make the buds fuller and the flowers more vivid. Whether in pots or in the ground, they can grow especially well.

If you choose these five flowers that are in their peak season for growing in September, and pay just a little more attention to light and watering, even beginners can achieve a lush, abundantly flowering state, so that your home has flowers to enjoy from September onward!