Viola
Viola
As soon as we smell the sweet musky scent of violets, we feel like spring is flooding us. The violet, also known as morning glory, is a lovely low-growing annual spring flower that reaches a height of 30-50 cm. It stands out for its characteristic elongated grey-green leaves and impressive fragrant flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink, purple and red. We can choose violet varieties with single or double flowers to plant in the garden or in a pot on the balcony. The violet has continuous and prolonged flowering from early spring to early autumn. In addition to the important decorative value that the violet offers us where we will plant it, we can cut its flowers to put them in a vase and enjoy their fragrance for several more days.
The violet needs regular watering to have good vegetation and flowering. We water twice a week during the spring season and every 2 days during the hot summer season. We make sure to avoid excessive watering which can cause root rot. For the violets we have planted in the garden, we add a complete granular fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer. If we have potted violets, apply liquid fertilizer once a month from early spring to mid-summer. It is important to put small support pegs to tie the violets, while at the same time we have to remove the flowers as soon as they dry to enhance their flowering.
The violet thrives in sunny positions during the spring, although it gets a bit strained in the hot summer months and especially during periods of heat. When planted in semi-shaded places, it shows less flowering. The violet prefers rich and fertile soils that ensure good drainage for abundant and prolonged flowering, while being hardy enough for planting in coastal areas. Of course, the violet is sensitive to frost and winds and dries up with the first cold of winter. To plant the violet in a pot or planter on the balcony, we choose a sheltered position with western or eastern exposure and use general-purpose potting soil, rich in nutrients.
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Chrysanthemum
ChrysanthemumChrysanthemum, a perennial plant with abundant flowering and beautiful daisy-like flowers in wonderful colors. Chrysanthemums are among the most popular flowers that bloom in the autumn season and belong to the same family as other favorite flowers such as dimorphotheca, silver marigold, asteraceae, marigold and gerbera. The chrysanthemum is native to Southeast Asia and China.
The seeds are planted in late spring and summer.
Petunia
PetuniaPetunias have compact, lush vegetation and fast growth, ideal for planting in flower beds and pots without needing too much care. They are particularly popular for their abundant flowering which, with proper care, lasts from early spring to late autumn. Petunia flowers, depending on the variety, can reach a size of 10-15 centimeters and we can choose between dozens of color combinations. There are many different species and varieties of petunias to plant in the garden and in pots. Petunias are divided into three main categories: a) large-flowered varieties of petunias (grandiflora type) with larger flowers, b) multi-flowered varieties (mutliflora type) with more medium-sized flowers and c) thousand-flowered varieties (milleflora type) with numerous small flowers
Salvia
SalviaSalvia is a perennial herbaceous plant, cultivated as an annual. It is also called “fire” because of the arrangement and crimson color of its flowers. It belongs to the Labiatae family. The genus Salvia includes about 500 species of plants. Among them is the Mediterranean aromatic sage S. officinalis. Many varieties and hybrids have been created including Salvia x superba with its impressive purple-blue flowers. Salvia is native to Brazil and remains in bloom throughout summer and fall. Its decorative value is due to the rich flowering but also to the contrast created by the red flowers with the lively green foliage. It is planted in groups in rock gardens, lawns, flower beds and plant containers, alone or in combination with other annual plants. The combination of salvia and yellow amber is excellent!
Phlox
PhloxPhlox (with more common species Phlox drummondii and Phlox paniculata, Polemoniaceae) is a popular herbaceous ornamental that grows mainly as an annual, but in areas with mild winters it can be planted as a perennial. It is a genus of at least forty species and many hybrids have been created. Phlox belongs to the Polemoniaceae family, is native to North America and has historically been a fixture in gardens and parks around the world. The phlox Phlox drummondii is a genus of many species, annual and perennial, and belongs to the Polemoniaceae family. It comes from North America and is a plant with great participation in landscape architecture.
Balsamina
BalsaminaBalsamina is a decorative, small and herbaceous plant of medium growth, with intense foliage and flowers in red and pink shades.
Balsamine (Impatiens balsamine) is also known as balsamine, impatience or love. This plant is preferred for gardens and terraces as it is easy to grow and does not need much care, it has a characteristic multi-month flowering and makes the most of shady places. The planting of the balsamina should be done in shady places and not have direct contact with the sun’s rays. In combination with plenty of water, the balsamina blooms both on the branches and throughout its central trunk.
Sweet Violet
Sweet VioletSweet Violet is a small, decorative plant, originally from Europe. Famous for the intoxicating scent of its purple and white flowers, it blooms late into winter and is surprisingly suitable for small gardens. Resistant to the cold and lively all year round, it can even be used as a ground cover, under rose bushes or ornamental shrubs.
