Saturday, June 27, 2020

Flowers in Containers

In May I planted Nasturtium (Tropaeolum), Brachikome, decorative Sunflowers, Asters, Nasturtium, Begonia and Impatiens in garden pots, tubs and urns. But plants stopped growing and acclimatized for about 2 weeks. They grew very slowly, possibly due to cold nights. I think so, but perhaps the reason is different.
I usually prepare the soil before planting seedlings, mix the soil with sand, compost and manure, sometimes add last year's leaves. I often cultivate seedlings and suggested that they would develop well.

Pelargonium and Impatiens

Brachikome

Flowers at my garden shed

Pelargonium and Impatiens

Nasturtium

When forecasted on cold nights, I placed the most delicate flowers in the greenhouse. Then I had to return to the city, I covered them with a special cloth, and begonia and fuchsia were not affected by the cold.

Impatiens Balsamina

Fuchsia


Impatiens walleriana

It's June the days and nights are warm, Asters Sunflowers Impatiens Gladioli  Pelargonium grow in tubs, tolerate night temperatures well. Nasturtuim and Brachycome began to bloom in hanging pots.


Sunflower (Helianthus)

I noticed that the smaller the container is, the soil dries out faster and plants need to be watered more often.
It's June, the first month of summer. Here we call it "top of the year" or Midsummer. Plants became stronger and bloom more beautifully.

Pelargonium


Brachikome

I wish you warm and sunny weather.

38 comments:

  1. I admire your flowers in pots! I really like to plant flower arrangements and mix several species of flowers in one pot!
    Greetings

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  2. Your pots look terrific, Nadezda. In early spring we had many cold nights, but of late exactly the opposite, hot and steamy, uncomfortable for sleeping. Is there ever a perfect day that satisfies everyone?

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    1. I think every person feels his/her comfortable temperature, David. I love the most warm days and nights as the plants do.
      Have a nice Sunday.

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  3. You have many beautiful flowers in pots, Nadezda! The pink Impatiens are so pretty.
    Happy Sunday!

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  4. Hi Nadezda! You have wonderful flowers there;-)

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  5. Your garden must look like paradise, Nadezda! You have created really interesting and beautiful container plantings.
    The Nasturtiums are my favourites because they bring me back to my childhood. :)
    Have a happy new week!

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    1. Ha ha, Sara. I love nasturtium as well and have bought 3 packs of different varieties. As a result I have 3 plants the same variety :-))
      Have a nice day!

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  6. So many lovely flowers, Nadezda.
    Wish you a continous beautiful summer!

    Hugs, Ida

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    1. Thanks Ida, I hope summer is warm and beautiful.
      Hugs!

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  7. How beautiful are your flowers.
    I especially loved the sunflowers.
    Hugs and all the best

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    1. The sunflowers are new for my garden, Maria. I'm glad looking at them.
      I wish you a nice week.

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  8. These are very beautiful summer pots, Nadezda! I think its fun to grow summer flowers in pots, but you have to be very consistent with watering. I am not that good gardener though ! :D
    Happy summer!

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    1. You're right Tistou, all containers need to be watered every evening. Especially now in hot days.
      Hugs.

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  9. Good morning dear Nadezda,
    It's great that growing plants in a pot are such a succesfull thing. Enjoy your flowers.
    Have a great new week ahead!!
    Marijke

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    1. I practice planting in pots and tubs many years, Marijke. I can move the flowers where I prefer, to a sunny side or in a shade.
      Happy Monday.

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  10. Надежда,как хорошо у вас живут цветы в кашпо и горшках.Тоже люблю сажать цветы в горшки и кашпо.Но ромашку не сажала так ни разу,,очень она хорошо смотрится.

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    1. Мелкая ромашка - это брахикома. Я ее выращивала из семян впервые. Должна была быть белая и синяя, но синей не получилось :(
      Рада что вам понравились мои цветы, Надежда.

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  11. Se ven todas muy lindas Nadezda, Tengo muchas plantas en macetas, sobre todo cactus. Un abrazo.

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    1. Tus cactus son hermosos, Teresa. Me gusta plantar en macetas, aunque necesito regarlas con frecuencia.

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  12. I was planting up containers last week too.

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  13. Tus macetas están preciosas amiga. Llegó julio y el calor, con él las plantas crecen mejor.
    Deseo que estés bien Nadezda. Cuídate.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Laura, no hace mucho calor en julio aqui, pero las verduras y las flores crecen bien. El verano es corto. Te deseo muchos días felices en el verano, Laura.

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  14. Hello there Nadezda ! What pretty containers you have ! I love your sunflowers, so bright and cheerful .. I love geraniums mixed with smaller flowers .. yes it is a trick to keep them well watered and happy .. I don't have many because I just can't keep up with a lot since I spend so much energy on the gardens themselves. But a planter here and there is a feast for the garden eyes ;-)

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    1. I agree Joy, the planters are a feast, especially in the cloudy weather. You spend much time in your beautiful garden.
      Hugs!

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  15. Dear Nadezda!
    I admire your flowers in pots.
    Nadezda! your garden always impresses me.
    Have a nice week and a lot of health!

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    1. Dear Lucja,
      glad you love my garden. It's a result of my every year work.
      Wish you all the best.

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  16. Quanti profumi e colori nel tuo giardini, complimenti.
    Buon inizio settimana.

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