If you live in an area where the climate is very hot in summer and cold in winter, you will have no choice but to do a search for plants that can adapt to those conditions. That, or take a look at the ones we recommend.
Outdoor plants resistant to cold and heat are better known than we might think at first.. You do not believe me? Find out for yourself.
Oleander
La oleander, whose scientific name is nerium oleanderis an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region to China that reaches a maximum height of 6 meters. It is widely cultivated for its low maintenance, but above all for its wonderful flowers which sprout from spring to summer.
It needs a sunny exhibition and two or three weekly waterings. Otherwise, resists cold down to -12ºC and heat up to 40ºC (as long as there is no lack of water).
Japanese maple
El japanese maple, whose scientific name is Maple palmateis a deciduous shrub or tree -depending on the species- native to East Asia. It reaches a height between 5 and 10 metersand is characterized by having beautiful palmate leaves that change color in autumn.
It is a plant that needs soil and water with a low pH, between 4 and 6, and a climate with well-differentiated four seasons. That is precisely why I wanted to include it in the list, because although it would not survive in a tropical climate, if the temperature in winter drops below 0 degrees (to -17ºC that it holds) and in summer the mercury rises to 30-34ºC, it can grow well. What’s more, mine endure up to 38ºC, but yes: they are planted in akadama and they are irrigated almost daily during the hottest season.
Aspidistra
The aspidistra It is a perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant native to China, the Himalayas and Japan, formed by long leaves up to 60cm Green color. It produces bluish, violet or ivory flowers but they have no ornamental value since they appear at ground level and are not always visible.
It is one of the most resistant and easy-care plants in the world since it only has to be placed in semi-shade and watered two or three times a week at most. Resists high temperatures (up to 40ºC) and the casualties (up to -10ºC).
Garden plum
El garden plum, whose scientific name is Prunus cerasiferais a deciduous tree native to central and eastern Europe and central and southwest Asia that reaches a height between 6 and 15 meters. It has very pretty leaves, 4-6cm long, reddish-brown in color. It blooms in early spring.
It likes the sun and grows well in calcareous soils. And if that was not enough, it resists temperatures between 38 and -15ºC without problems.
Carnation
The carnation, whose scientific name is Dianthus caryophyllusis a perennial herbaceous plant native to southern Europe that reaches a height of 1 meter. Its flowers bloom from spring to almost fall, so having a cheerful patio, balcony or garden is nothing complicated with it.
All you need is to be in a sunny exposure and frequent waterings. It resists heat without problems and frost down to -5ºC.
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Carnation (Dianthus)
Lavender
La lavender essence
is a sub-shrubby plant native to the Mediterranean region that can reach a height of 1 meter. Its beautiful purple inflorescences sprout in spring and summer. And do you know what it takes to live?
Very little: direct sun and little water. It resists without difficulty frosts down to -5ºC and high temperatures.
Rosebush
El rosebush it is the most popular flowering shrub in the world. Native to Asia, Europe, North America, and Northwest Africa, It is characterized by reaching heights between 2 to 20 meters depending on the species. It produces flowers, generally aromatic, for much of the year, and the best thing is that you just have to put it outside and water it 3-4 times a week in summer and every 4-5 days the rest of the year.
It resists from 38ºC to -12ºC.
Raised palm
El raised palm, whose scientific name is Trachycarpus fortuneiis a palm native to central and eastern China that reaches a height of 12 meters. It has a thin trunk about 30-35cm thick, and palmate leaves about 50cm long by 75cm wide.
It is one of the ones that best resists the cold. In fact, it is capable of withstanding up to -17ºC without suffering damage. And if we talk about heat, I can tell you that 38ºC does not affect it either, so it is very interesting for hot and cold climates.
As you can see, there are several plants that resist both cold and heat. Now all you have to do is choose which of these you liked the most and enjoy a splendid garden. Here you have more:
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