In order to give the garden an attractive and well-groomed look, it is necessary to plant beautiful annuals with long flowering in it. Florists give preference to unpretentious and bright plants.
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Most popular annuals
A variety of annuals can be used to decorate the backyard territory. The most beautiful are the following:
- Zinnia. Differs in resistance to arid climates and belongs to the Aster family. Bright flower stalks differ in different shapes and shades. Zinnia is considered a versatile plant that is unpretentious to growing conditions. It can be grown both in hot regions and in the north. Seeds are sown in May, and seedlings are planted at the end of spring. Zinnia needs weeding and light loosening.
- Petunia. It is valued for its resistance to parasites and diseases, as well as for its unpretentiousness and variety of shades. Lush bloom continues throughout the season until frost. In southern latitudes, zinnia is grown as a perennial. In the north, it only grows for one year.
- Marigold. This annual is found in almost every garden. The densely planted flowers create a vibrant carpet of colorful buds that blend harmoniously with green foliage. Marigolds are unpretentious to watering, fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Flowering of these annuals lasts from June until the beginning of frost. When leaving, you need to cut off the faded buds, it is recommended to choose fertile loam as a substrate.
Other varieties
Salvia, or sage, has a pleasant aroma and looks beautiful in flower beds. In addition, the plant can be used for culinary purposes. Salvia needs partial shade, but exposure to sunlight does not interfere with its growth and development. Sage can be planted by seedlings in late spring. Flowering continues until frost.
Calendula is a beautiful annual that is unpretentious and able to reproduce without outside help. Flowering lasts from summer to September-October. Due to the elongated shape of the petals, calendula is called marigold. Seedlings can be planted at the end of the spring season and seeds in November or April.
Also among florists, such annuals as nasturtium and cosmea are popular. A wide range of hybrids and varieties of nasturtium, which differ in the colors of inflorescences and leaves, are on sale. The flowers are single with a large size and delicate aroma. Nasturtium does not like excess moisture and needs periodic loosening of the substrate. You also need to periodically get rid of wilted buds. Kosmeya is not afraid of sudden cold snaps and blooms before the onset of frost.
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