Do you want to beautify your home with flowers, but are afraid that they will dry up too soon? Do not worry, because we have prepared 5 ideas for flowers that do not require too much care, and will conjure up a completely new look for your balcony or garden.
One of the best ways to lift your spirits, especially on those days when it's the hardest, is to make sure you beautiful flowers await at home. Wondering which one to choose?
We recommend that you think about perennials, which are one of the the most undemanding types of flowers. It is the flowers that no need to transplant, and yet blooms every year. They are ideal especially for those who do not have much time or simply want flowers that will not take up too much space and energy.
Seeds or young perennials you can buy in gardeners, nurseries and at the market.
All you will do if you decide to buy a young perennial is to plant a flower from a plastic pot transplanted into soil or a glass. But if you choose to buy seeds, you will be able to plant them in a very simple way. You will fill the jar about three-quarters full with soil, spread the seeds on it and then cover them with a thin layer of soil.
1. American straw or Echinacea
From the flowers of the genus Echinacea here we know best scarlet echinacea or Crimson American Straw Hat. In addition to undemanding care, the American straw man is also known for his medicinal properties. North American natives already treated wounds with it, and Russian scientist SA Tomilin recommended this plant in the treatment of depression, mental and physical fatigue, sore throat, chronic sepsis, diseases of internal organs, and acute and chronic disease states. Today, his preparations are sold in pharmacies all over the world.
The American straw man needs to be put up to a sunny place, and it is recommended that Mr first plant in a jar, only when he grows up, but Mr you move to the garden bed. In this way, you will avoid an onslaught of snails, who otherwise love this plant very much. It needs to be watered only in the first year of growth, and later only when there has been no rain for 2 months.
2. Cosmos
Cosmos is a beautiful flower plant with delicate flowers that came to us from North America. It can be found in different colors, all of them from white to pink and purple. As it can grow quite tall, it is a good idea to ensure that its flowers do not break by providing support in the form of wood slats or her plant next to the fence, on which he can lean. It tolerates the summer heat well, and bees are also happy to visit it.
Cosmos does not need irrigation. Water the young flowers like this only when you notice that they wither and have lost their strength.
3. Daylily
Day lily, whose homeland is the eastern part of Asia, is a very special plant. It has beautiful orange flowers, which can only be admired during the day. At night most species have their own closes the flowers. Therefore, it is not the best choice for bouquets, but it is guaranteed that you will be able to feast your eyes on its beauty if you plant it into a jar or flower bed.
It is the most ideal setting for a daylily in the sun position. Regular watering of this plant is not necessary, because too much water can even harm it.
4. Lavender
The intoxicating scent of lavender is one of the most recognizable in the world. The plant is also known for its medicinal effects- its smell alone is said to help improve mood and sleep easier - and beautiful flowers.
She is unpretentious, but she loves lots of sun. It attracts bees and bumblebees while repelling flies and mosquitoes, so it's best to place near doors or windows. We advise you to pruning and arranging the bush done in the spring, and it is necessary to water it only after planting.
5. Coreopsis or maiden's eye
A flower with a fairy-tale name a girl's eye comes from Mexico and North America. Its flowers are mostly yellow, somewhat similar to daisies, but its stems are long and upright, they can grow up to 120 cm.
Coreopsis blooms profusely from June to October, but also easily forms a bush. Its maintenance is simple, just be careful that during flowering remove the dried flowers. This plant needs watering only in hot weather and during prolonged drought.
