Planting flowers in the ground and planting them in the flower pot may seem to be the same. You put the seed into the ground and you water it. But there’s a huge difference that you may not notice if you’re a beginner. All these flowers need to be taken care of differently, especially when it comes to this. There’s a big difference when it comes to flowers in the ground and flowers in the pot. Even when we’re talking about simple things like watering the flower. It all comes down to the type of flower that you’re working with. So let’s check out a few best flowers that you can have in flower pots.
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Verbena
Verbena is a beautiful plant that you can have in your flower pots. They are perfect if you hold your plants on the balcony. There are more than 200 different species of Verbena that you can find. And people use them for different things. They are often used in gardens to fill up the space, like lavender. And Verbena does the job pretty well for that matter. Especially if the garden is exposed to the sun because Verbena enjoys it. So have that in mind when figuring out where to put your flower pots. The best time to plant them is in the spring when the winter had ended. Verbena can’t survive in the winter and it needs full exposure to the sun. That makes spring the perfect time for planting it. If you keep Verbena in the shade or indirect light, you won’t have too many flowers. You should water Verbena regularly as you would water any other pot flowers. But even if you forget to water it a few times, it can survive. Verbena comes from the Mediterranean area and it’s used to occasional drought.
Fan Flower
Fan flower is a wonderful plant for gardens, but also flower pots. It’s perfect if you live in a warmer area and your living space is full of sun. Fan flower is very tolerant when it comes to higher temperatures and heat. It enjoys being fully exposed to the sun as many other flowers are used to higher temperatures. This is why fan flower blooms the most from late spring to autumn. It enjoys the heat and warm weather, but also warm water. You don’t want to make the mistake of watering fan flowers with cold water. That would destroy the plant. And you also don’t want to water the plant too much because that may damage the roots. You want to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering the fan flower again.
Nasturtium
Nasturtium is a beautiful edible flower that blooms in many colors. Its colors are rich and they vary from red to warm yellow, sometimes even pink. There are many different kinds of nasturtium for many different purposes. There are specific types of nasturtium for bushes and borders if that’s something that you need. And it does the job pretty well. But there are also types of nasturtium that you can use for walls as climbing or trailing plants. There is a variety of options to choose from. But the care is usually the same for any kind of nasturtium. Nasturtium can tolerate the shade, but it functions the best in direct sunlight. It comes from South America so it tolerates the warm weather. You should water it once every week, and not more than that. It needs to spend some time in dry soil as well.
Petunia
Petunia comes from South America but it’s very popular in Europe. It blooms from spring to fall and it’s very recognizable. It comes in many different colors from red that’s the most popular, to mixtures of purple and white. There are many different varieties to choose from. They mostly bloom during the summer and direct sunlight is recommended, but not too much of it. Especially during the summer. You don’t want to destroy the plant after all. You also want to water Petunia consistently and avoid keeping the soil dry. But don’t make the mistake of overwatering it because you’ll destroy the roots. Petunia likes warm weather and enjoys higher temperatures. It can grow if the weather is a little bit colder too, but not too much. If the temperature is very low, it might not survive.
Begonia
Begonia is very popular amongst the gardeners, but even among regular people. It’s very common for women to have begonia in their garden or on the balcony. But there are also many different kinds of begonia and they are all very different. From bedding begonia to dusty rose, and many others. If you know the type of begonia you’re working with, you won’t have a problem. So it’s best to research first before you start doing anything. But most of them share a few things. They all hate low temperatures and direct sunlight. They also don’t like being in the wet soil all the time, and it’s ok if you skip a round of watering here and there. But even then, you should take care of them and research how each kind works the best.
Marigold
Marigold is one of the most common choices when it comes to flower pots. There are a few kinds of Marigold but they all come in warm colors from red to yellow. You can see them in many backyards and on many balconies, but in many public gardens as well. They are very common and very easy to maintain. They enjoy full sun and warmer temperatures which makes your job much easier because they come from Mexico, which explains their durability in heat and higher temperatures. You need to water them regularly until they grow to their fullest. After that, you can relax a little bit and water them on the weekly basis. Unless the temperature is too high, of course. In that case, you might need to water them a little bit more.
Zinnia
Zinnia is one of the flowers from South America that grows very fast. They are also heat tolerant as many flowers that come from that region. They also enjoy full direct sunlight, which is not a surprise at all. And they come in many different colors to choose from. And when we say many, we mean that many. From warm red to light purple, all the way to white. They don’t need a lot of water, but you might need to add some compost to the soil, just in case. They are tolerant to high temperatures, but you need to take care of them the right way to be sure.
Alyssum
Alyssum or as many people call them, Sweet Alyssum. They are very popular in the USA. You can see them in many public gardens, and you’ll mostly see them in white color. But they are also available in many other colors, mostly from light pink to red and violet. They function the best if you plant the huge group in the same place. Much better than they would if you plant them separately in many different spots. They are very easy to maintain as they don’t need a ton of water. They enjoy growing in direct sunlight, but they also enjoy the partial shade from time to time. The best way to understand them is to follow how they react.
Scarlet Sage
Scarlet Sage is one of the most popular plants in the Brazil region. They are known for many different names as well, so you might have heard of them before as well. They are red, and they can’t be found in other colors. Although they have some similar species, that isn’t scarlet sage, so you won’t misplace them. Scarlet sage is always red. They bloom the most from summer to fall when the temperature is higher. They enjoy direct sunlight, but partial shade might be appropriate from time to time. And like many plants from these regions, they don’t need a ton of water. Overwatering may cause their roots to start rotting, and you don’t want that to happen. It’s best if you keep the soil wet a little, but let it dry here and there. They also enjoy spending some time in the dry soil so that they can bloom and grow better.
Snapdragon
Snapdragon is a seasonal flower and they don’t live for too long. But even that didn’t make them lose their popularity. They are very popular and very common to see in gardens all around the world. They come from the Mediterranean area and they come in many different forms and colors. Snapdragon blooms from spring, all the way to fall, with an occasional pause during the summer. But that depends on many variables and the area you plant them. You need to water them regularly as they grow. And when they grow to their fullest, you might need to lower that amount. Or if the rain falls often, you might not need to water them at all. They enjoy full direct sunlight as they come from the Mediterranean area of both Europe and Africa. So you don’t have to worry about too much sunlight. Although, they do enjoy some partial shade from time to time.