Who said that you could only enjoy the garden or the terrace in summer? Fortunately for all plant lovers, there are many that are beautiful every month. It is true that if the winter is cold for example or the summer is very warm, the most delicate could have a bit of a bad time, but if the species are chosen well, the climate is not something that should worry you excessively.
Trees, shrubs, palms, flowers … there are a wide variety of plants that last all year And that in addition, with some basic tips, they will stand out for their beauty not only one season, but a few more 😉. Here you have our selection.
A small paragraph
Before entering the matter, it is important to clarify that plants that last all year round can be annual, biennial or perennial depending on whether their life cycle lasts a few months, two years or more than two years respectively. The former, that is, the annuals, are also known as seasonal plants, since they bloom shortly after sowing and once the flowers wither they can be thrown into the compost heap; the biannuals, on the other hand, grow during the first year and it is the second when they produce their flowers, but then they dry up.
Finally, the perennial or lively, are those that can flourish at any time; some do it from the first year, but normally it takes a little longer. What is certain is that once they do, they will continue to do so until they die, something that can happen in less than ten years, or in more than 3000 years depending on the species and the evolution it has had.
Selection of plants that last all year (or more)
If you want to have a beautiful garden or terrace during all months of the year, take a look at our selection:
Joy of the house
La house joy it is one of the perennials that are usually grown as annuals, as it is very sensitive to cold. It grows to a height of 60 centimeters, and produces flowers during spring and summereven until autumn if the weather conditions allow it.
The joy of the house is easy to take care of: it needs frequent waterings in summer, and a sunny exposure, as well as protection from frost.
Archontophoenix
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It is a genus of palm trees native to Australia that, Although they can reach heights of 30 meters, as they have a thin trunk (about 30cm thick) they can be grown successfully in small gardens.. There are different species, but the best known and therefore easy to find are:
- Archophoenix alexandrae: grows up to 20-25 meters. It has green leaves on the upper side and whitish on the underside. Resists up to -3ºC. See file.
- Archontophoenix cunninghamiana: grows up to 20-25 meters. It has green leaves on both sides. Resists up to -4ºC. See file.
- Archontophoenix maxima: it is the largest of the genre, reaching 30 meters. The leaves are green on both sides, but sometimes the new leaf can turn a faint coppery color. Resists up to -3, maybe -4ºC. See file.
All of them are palm trees that want protection from the sun and frequent watering. They grow all year round, but I must tell you that you may notice that they grow somewhat faster in spring and summer. I have one a. maxima in Mallorca (Spain) it even grows well into autumn, but yes, temperatures are mild and frosts are only up to -2ºC.
Carnation
La carnation it is a perennial or lively plant that barely exceeds 50 centimeters in height. Its flowers bloom from early spring to late summerand they can be of very different colors: white, pink, red, purple or even bicolor, such as purple and white.
It greatly appreciates a sunny exposure, where it can grow and develop normally, and about 2-3 weekly waterings, less frequent in winter. It resists frosts down to -6ºC.
Red dogwood
View of bloody horns in winter.
El red dogwood It is a deciduous shrub about 4 meters high that I am convinced will give you a lot of joy. It produces white flowers during the spring, but it will also cheer you up during the wintersince the magnificent color of its branches is exposed during that season, especially if it is the ‘Midwinter Fire’ variety.
To grow it successfully, it is necessary that the soil or substrate be acidic, as well as the irrigation water since it does not tolerate limestone or very hard waters. Otherwise, with a maintenance pruning and a location protected from the sun, it will be perfect. It is well resistant to cold and frost down to -18ºC.
Geranium
The geraniumsLike rose bushes, they are one of the most popular plants in the temperate and warm regions of the world. Depending on the variety, they may or may not be hanging, but they all produce large amounts of flowers during spring and summer. But there are certain cultivars that are magnificent also in winter: are those that have variegated leaves, like the ‘Mrs Henry Cox’.
This one in particular usually has yellow or white margins, then a green line, a purple line, and lastly it has the center of the green leaf. You can see an image above; its nice is not it? The most interesting thing is that by putting them in the sun and watering them more or less frequently they will be very healthy 😉. They resist frosts down to -2ºC, perhaps -3ºC.
Lavender
La lavender essence
it is a perennial subshrub that grows between 40cm and XNUMX meter in height. It produces beautiful flowers, lavender, lilac, blue or purple, depending on the species, for much of the year especially during spring and summer.
It is a plant that must be kept in the sun, and watered from time to time. Resists drought well; in fact, if it is grown in the ground and if at least 300 liters per square meter fall per year, it will only have to be watered the first few months. Likewise, it also supports frosts, down to -7ºC.
Rosebush
The roses are bushes up to 1 meter high that can bloom from spring to early winter if the climate is temperate or mild, or only until late summer if the first frosts occur in autumn in the growing area. Even so, they are one of the most grateful plants, that just by putting them in the sun and watering them more or less frequently they will be beautiful.
Of course, in order for them to produce large flowers, you must remember to cut the ones that are wilting, and to lower the height of the stems by 5 to 10 cm at the end of winter so that they develop new branches that will end up blooming. For the rest, you should know that they resist frosts down to -12ºC.
What do you think of these plants that last all year? You have someone?
