Direct sun plants that bloom all year round
With the arrival of spring, our houses and gardens take on a special colour thanks to the flowers that begin to bloom. But when this season comes to an end, the flowers are disappearing and with them, the energy that their fragrance and beautiful colours bring us. Fortunately, there are many varieties that, with proper exposure to the sun and basic care, are able to keep their flowers all year round.
Today we want to talk about 5 of the most common direct sun plants that bloom all year round. Follow our tips to keep them radiant 365 days a year!
5 direct sun plants that bloom all year round
- Geranium
most typical plants of our country, and especially of the sunny southern area, are the grateful geraniums. Its easy maintenance and magnificent flowers in white, red, pink or orange tones make geranium one of the best alternatives to fill any sunny space with color.
Ideally, this plant should be placed near a direct light source, although it can also withstand more shady environments. Watering must be regular, although not excessive, so that the soil remains moist without becoming waterlogged. Try not to wet the leaves and flowers, as they could burn in the reflection of the sun due to the magnifying glass effect.
- Chrysanthemum
Its flowers, with a wide variety of colors and attractive shapes, make it a perfect choice to revitalize your garden. Whether in a beautiful pot or planted directly in the ground, its pink and yellowish hues will bring warmth and beauty to your home. Another very common decorative alternative for this plant is in the form of a bouquet: cut the flowers at the end of the stem and place them in a beautiful vase. By changing the water and removing the withered petals, you can enjoy their beauty for up to 20 days.
Direct sun makes it easier to flower. As for watering, you should do it frequently to prevent its leaves from wilting. It is necessary to always keep the plant moist and water in the hours of less light. If you want the flowers to grow strong and pretty, remove the side buds leaving a single flower per stem.
- Carnation
The delicate and colorful flowers of this plant will brighten up the most nondescript and dull corners of your home during all months of the year. Although in theory carnation blooms only in summer, with the right treatment you will be able to enjoy its flowers during all four seasons of the year. Another advantage is its easy care, which makes it a perfect choice for beginners or people who don't have much time to take care of their plants.
Sun and more sun will be the key to making your carnation shine in all its glory. It is estimated that this species needs around 6 hours of daily sun exposure. In summer, you'll need to water day in and day out. The rest of the year you can space out the watering intervals. It is advisable to place a layer of small pebbles between the saucer and the pot so that the water can drain properly and prevent its excess from rotting the roots.
- Crown of Christ
From the succulent family, it will brighten up your patio with spectacular flowers in attractive pink, gold, or nuanced hues.
To maintain its flowers throughout the year, this variety requires dry and warm environments. Of course, it also needs good lighting and sun exposure for its proper development. You should only water it when the soil is completely dry and make sure that the substrate has good drainage to avoid waterlogging. The biggest enemy of this plant is the cold, which you should try to avoid at all costs if you don't want to lose it in the blink of an eye.
- Hailing
from southern Africa, it is able to withstand the most extreme conditions. Its flowers are reminiscent of a large daisy. Their colors, varied and intense, intermingle generating an explosion of color wherever they are.
Its wild nature means that it only needs a few essential cares. The flowers close at sunset and open again at dawn. This means that if there is no sun, there will be no flowers. Moderate watering will suffice. Even in summer, it will be enough to keep the soil moist! In this regard, it is better to fall short than to overdo it.
Tips for your sun plants to keep their flowers all year
- round Light Light
is essential for all plants and especially for their flowering. Each variety has its own light requirements, although, as a general rule, to maintain the beauty and radiant color of its flowers, you should place your sun plants in bright places, although away from extreme sun.
- Temperature
The average temperature for indoor plants should be between 15 and 20º. You should avoid placing them near direct sources of cold or heat (radiators, air conditioners, etc.). Some plants are more delicate than others, so you'll also need to keep an eye on areas with drafts or heavy traffic.
- Although
water is essential for their survival, almost all sun plants cope better with underwatering than overwatering. If we add the cold to the abundance of water, it will not take long for the plant to succumb.
- Outdoors
If your sun plants are outdoors, you'll need to protect them to prevent frost from killing them. A simple tarp or plastic will be enough to preserve them.
You already know some of the species that keep their flowers throughout the year and some useful tips for their proper maintenance. With this you can transform your garden, terrace or patio that receives direct light into a real flowery orchard!
Plants that flower year-round don't just brighten, beautify and enhance your home or workplace. Thanks to their multiple purifying and humidity-regulating properties, they will purify the environment and make the air you breathe purer, cleaner and healthier. And if, in addition, you add to all this the positive energy that flowers provide through their shapes and colors, do you need more reasons to enjoy all their benefits?