Planting flowers before winter. Planting flowers in autumn

Podzimny sowing garden flowers greatly simplifies the life of a summer resident in the spring. After all, this is how the life cycle of most plants is built - ripened seeds fall to the ground, hibernate, and germinate in spring. To successfully cope with the task, it takes a little - to know which flowers can be planted before winter with seeds and how best to do it.

What flower seeds can be sown before winter

Most garden flowers can be safely sown in the fall. This applies to perennials wintering in the open ground and most annuals that easily tolerate cold.

Annuals

Annuals can be sown directly on the planned place in the flower garden, on the school beds, followed by a spring transplant of planted seedlings, into small containers. Plants are sown in a permanent place, the taproot system of which is negatively related to transplantation:

• clarkia marigold;
• varieties of flax - large-flowered, sowing;
• hybrid varieties of lupins;
• poppy self-seeding;
• mattiola ("night violet");
• mignonette;

Flowers are suitable for school beds:

• Adonis;
• calendula;
• nigella;
• Chinese carnation;
• pyrethrum;
• annual asters.

For southern flower beds, snapdragons, godetia, Sander's tobacco, sowing and marsh chrysanthemums are added to the indicated ones. Many annuals reproduce easily by self-sowing, but not all of them show a good result. For example, petunia, lobelia are best grown through seedlings, since winter sowing gives late flowering, but more often the plants do not have time to develop sufficiently until autumn and please the hosts with flowering.

The best choice for winter sowing is annuals with a short growing season - up to 60 days.

perennials

Perennial flowers are planted on school beds, from where they are transplanted to selected and prepared places in the spring. Choose plants that are resistant to spring cold snaps:

• winter-hardy varieties of cyclamen;
• bells;
• decorative yarrow;
• daisy;
• forget-me-not;
• evening primrose;
• echinacea;
• digitalis.

Benefits of winter sowing

In addition to significant time savings in the spring, sowing flowers with seeds in the fall has the following advantages:

1. Germination of planting material takes place in natural conditions.
2. Seeds undergo natural selection, the strongest, healthiest, most resistant to adverse external influences sprout.
3. Flowering comes earlier.

   This position is not true for all flowering plants, since in many spring return frosts retard development. But if, after the snow melts, light greenhouses are installed over the shkolkami, flowering is guaranteed to come 10-15 days earlier.

4. The summer resident frees up time in the winter. You can devote it to the germination of heat-loving exotics.
5. The vegetation of plants planted before winter begins earlier, and at this time the activity of pests and pathogens is not yet high.

Important moments of autumn sowing of seeds

In order for winter sowing to really free up time and effort, some technological features are taken into account, starting with the choice of location: they choose a well-lit area located on the south side of the buildings, preferably elevated, but without a slope. The second important aspect is the timing of sowing. Sow only in established cold weather, excluding premature germination.

Soil preparation

The places where the seeds will be sown are prepared in advance, while the weather is warm - in September, in the south they capture October, even November.

1. The soil is loosened, at the same time a complex of fertilizers is applied.
2. Seeds need light, loose soil, therefore, if necessary, it is improved, including deoxidation or alkalization.
3. The bed is leveled, the soil is compacted.
4. Grooves are cut into the compacted soil. Their depth depends on the size of the seeds, from 1 cm for small ones to 4 for large ones.
5. The beds are covered with a film, matting, agrofabric so that they are not covered with the first snow.
6. A soil mixture is prepared from peat, sand, humus in equal parts, which is kept in a warm place until sowing.

How to sow

Seeding method:

1. Landing is carried out when the weather is cold.
2. Throw away the film, which was covered with a bed.
3. Seeds are laid out in grooves. They are sown thickly, because at this stage it is not clear how many of them will sprout.
4. The grooves are covered with prepared soil mixture.
5. The soil is insulated with dry plant residues or covered with agricultural fabric.

If it was not possible to find a suitable place in the country for autumn sowing, the seeds can be planted in small containers - cups, containers, boxes, always with drainage holes. Sowing technology:

• a 2-centimeter layer of drainage is placed at the bottom;
• pour a substrate of peat, sand, garden soil (3:1:1), compact it;
• place the seeds and water them;
• containers are added dropwise in the garden in well-lit places protected from the wind in pits commensurate with the volume of seedling boxes;
• empty places are filled with dry leaves, the pots are mulched.

In spring, seedlings are planted in permanent places.

Disadvantages, dangers, mistakes of pre-winter landing

Sometimes summer residents are indignant that nothing has grown from the autumn crops. The failure can be explained by the following reasons:

Poor seed quality. Often use planting material that has lost its condition: expired, stored in improper conditions.

Failure to comply with sowing dates. Often they sow already in the second half of October, guided by the advice of old publications, without taking into account the climate change that has occurred in recent years on the entire planet. As a result, the seeds have time to germinate before frost. Tiny tender shoots do not withstand and die.

Moist beds. Hurried summer residents, having waited for the first frost, are in a hurry with sowing. However, the earth still retains moisture, and after mulching - heat. This promotes swelling and germination of seeds. The result is the death of seedlings.

Seeds are sown only 5-6 days after the onset of stable cold weather. The moisture contained in the soil freezes during this time, the earth becomes dry.

Excessive deepening of seeds. It is naive to believe that the depth of embedding will protect them from freezing. Seeds of properly selected flowers are not afraid of frost. But it will be difficult for fragile sprouts to break through, many will not have enough strength for this.

Post-sowing watering. Novice flower growers fear that their autumn labors will be in vain. The first skills of winter sowing can be obtained by sowing flowers, which are known for sure that self-sowing is their usual way of reproduction. These include marigolds, kosmeya, echinacea, rudbeckia, as well as garden crops of rare vitality - coriander, dill, parsley.

The correct choice of beautiful flowers for winter sowing, carrying out the process according to the rules described above is a guarantee of the early blooming of garden pets that adorn life and attract bees.

If you want your flower garden to remain as beautiful for the next season? Check out the recommendations of experienced gardeners in this article. Many plants get along well both when planted in autumn and in spring. But there are those plants that do not develop well during spring planting.

Benefits of Fall Planting Flowers

Flowering the very next year;

Persistent plant immunity;

There is no need to grow seedlings during the winter months;

After the winter months, due to stratification, spring shoots survive the return of cold weather more easily, and bloom a couple of weeks faster than sown in spring;

What perennial flowers can be planted in the fall?

Delphinium

The maximum Delphinium can live without transplants is 10 years. The first and second weeks of September are great. Do not delay transplanting so that the plant has time to take root before the onset of the first frost.

Brunner

It is best to plant in early September. Brunner is transplanted on a cool day or evening. The bush is divided in such a way that all of them have a kidney of future growth, and are placed in holes. After planting, you need to water the plant well.

astilba

Astilba. It is best to plant in early September. Before planting, fertilize the soil with compost, decomposed peat and rotten manure (2 buckets per sq.m). Planted astilba bushes must be insulated by mulching with sawdust or bark.

Lupine

Lupins are best planted in the first weeks of September. Not whimsical to the soil, but on alkaline it can turn yellow. During planting, peat should be added to the soil. If sown in open ground, it is also worth sprinkling peat on top.

Spotted loosestrife

It is better to plant loosestrife in October or the second half of September in moist soil. It is necessary that the plant does not have young leaves. Bushes are planted in autumn once every three years.

Geichera

Geykhera transplanted after flowering. Young delenki planted in autumn for the winter months must be covered with dry leaves so that they do not freeze.

Dicentra

Dicentra is also planted with a margin of time, for rooting before frost. September is best, landing later will be accompanied by risk. "Heartbreak" (another name for the plant) prefers medium-moist, well-drained soil, which should preferably be prepared as early as the spring months.

The bush is planted in a hole 40 cm by 40 cm. Crushed stone is placed at the bottom of the hole, a layer of earth with compost is put on top, the hole is covered with the same garden soil mixed with compost.

Poppy

perennial aster

Perennial aster (alpine) requires the sun, but is not poorly mastered in partial shade. Astra does not like damp, shady places and excessive moisture.

Astra is sown by laying out the seeds in open ground at the end of November, when the ground is already slightly frozen. In the spring, seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place, flowering can be expected next year.

Nivyanik

Willow is similar to chamomile and is easy to care for. Its only requirement is sun-drained soil. Nivyanik seeds are sown in September to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, mulched on top (it is best to use peat).

Pyrethrum

Feverfew is sown in the middle of September. At the same time, the distance between plants is kept at 20 cm. If the seedlings, despite this, grow too densely, they must be thinned out. The plant blooms in the second year, this is compensated by the fact that the plant then blooms twice per season (in early summer and early autumn).

Primrose

Primrose (primrose) is sown immediately after harvest, since the seeds of this plant very quickly lose their ability to germinate. Seedlings germinate slowly, in view of this, the primrose is sown in containers. After the first 2-3 true leaves, the primrose is dived into spacious containers. And in the second year of life they are transplanted into open ground, in the autumn months. The plant loves partial shade.

Rudbeckia

After 5 years, Rudbeckia should be transplanted. It is best to choose the second half of September. But sowing seeds for seedlings should be done in the spring (early April).

herbaceous peony

Herbaceous peonies are planted in early September. The stems are cut by a third, after which they dig in the bush and carefully remove it from the soil. It is worth rinsing the plant well under running water. After that, the peonies are cut into divisions, each should have 3-6 buds and several healthy roots. Pits for planting are made approximately 50 cm. Sprinkle with soil so that the upper bud on the root collar is 5 cm below the ground.

Yarrow garden

Yarrow seeds are sown in winter, sprinkled with a small amount of soil. When the seedlings have 3-4 true leaves, they are seated in a permanent place.

echinacea

Echinacea blooms the second year after you plant it. This plant needs sun. An adult plant in a container can be planted until late autumn, but this does not apply to seeds, as they are grown using seedlings.

Phlox

Phloxes are best planted in the first two weeks of September, by which time the plants should have growth buds. The distance between the bushes is 50 cm. Flowers are planted in an area where there is sun and the soil is well moistened.

hosta

Hosts are divided no later than one month before frost, so that the delenki can take root before the onset of cold weather. This is especially true of the varieties Tokudama and Siebold, they safely tolerate transplantation only in the fall.

Woolly Chistets

Chistets is not whimsical and sprouts well, but transplanting or dividing is better tolerated in autumn, when hot days are already behind.

The plant loves partial shade, but you should not remove it completely in darkened areas - its signature silvery leaves are formed with the direct participation of sunlight. It is desirable that the soil contains a small amount of nitrogen. The plant needs loose, drained soils with neutral acidity (or alkaline).

Biennials worth sowing before winter

Aquilegia (catchment, eagle)

Aquilegia is sown after harvesting the seeds to preserve their germination. In the spring, after the emergence of seedlings, the plant is transplanted to a permanent place. Aquilegia blooms the following year.

Stock rose (mallow)

Mallow is very beautiful in bloom. Light neutral soil with organic and mineral fertilizers is suitable for it. A two-year-old mallow planted in spring is transplanted into containers in autumn, in early September.

Turkish carnation

This plant is sown in the first half of October to a depth of no more than one centimeter in dry soil dry. If the soil is wet, the seeds may die during frost. For the winter, planted seeds are mulched with peat or humus. The total amount of material for mulching is a layer of 10 cm. Using spunbond, young shoots need to be protected from the bright sun in spring, and then the Turkish carnation will delight you with its unusual beauty.

forget-me-not

Forget-me-not is sown in the twentieth of October to a depth of 5 mm. The soil should be light - soddy soil and sand 2: 1 will work better than ever. The plant loves partial shade. The plant will flower next year.

Many gardeners associate the end of autumn with the end of the season. Although it is this period (and in warm regions - even the beginning of December) that is optimal for planting annual and perennial flowers that will bloom the next year.

Technology of sowing seeds in the ground before winter

Its essence lies in the fact that the seeds are sown in already frozen soil when the street temperature drops to 0 ° C.

In this case, they will not be able to germinate immediately. During the entire winter period, natural stratification occurs, which contributes to the fact that healthy and strong plants will appear in the spring.

The main thing is not to rush to plant seeds, but to wait for stable frosts: warmer weather can cause premature germination of seeds.

Using this sowing method, you can get flowering plants 1-2 weeks earlier.

Advantages of sowing before winter:

1. When planting in spring, it is not always possible to choose the optimal time: the weather during this period is quite changeable. Seeds sown in autumn will sprout themselves when needed.
2. Natural selection takes place. Hardening of seedlings occurs in such a way that the strongest and strongest specimens remain. The weak simply do not survive here.
3. Flowers planted in autumn quickly form a strong deep root system that will take moisture from the deep layers of the soil, thereby preventing them from dying.
4. It is also a convenience that there is much less work in the garden in autumn than in spring. This means that you can come to grips with landings.
5. Flowers planted in autumn are less susceptible to various diseases and are less likely to be damaged by pests.
6. Less hassle with seeds: no need to soak them and keep them in the refrigerator, it happens naturally.
7. There is no need to "mess around" with seedlings.

Cons of winter sowing:

There are several ways to plant annual flowers in the fall:

• Sowing directly on the flower bed (on a permanent place)

This method is ideal for those crops that do not tolerate transplantation and have a tap root system. Examples are escholcia, delphinium, foxglove, poppy.

• Sowing for seedlings (in school)

In early spring, a greenhouse is installed over the sown area. Seedlings grown by this method are early and of high quality.

• Sowing in individual pots or containers

It is used in those areas where there is a close occurrence of groundwater.

Rules for the autumn sowing of seeds

The soil is being prepared back in September as follows:

1. He digs on the bayonet of a shovel, clods of earth are carefully broken.
2. The beds are well watered.
3. The beds are completely cleared of weeds.
4. The required top dressing is added, you can use compost, peat, or ready-made mineral fertilizer complexes.
5. Neat furrows are formed for future crops.

In November - early December (based on the weather), seeds are planted in the formed furrows: smaller ones - to a depth of 1.5 cm, large ones - 4-6 cm.

Sow the seeds as thickly as possible, covering the top with a mixture of compost or humus with sand. After the emergence of seedlings in the spring, they must be thinned out for normal growth and development of plants.

How to winter sow seeds?

For those who have access to their site in the winter, this method is suitable. First, standard soil preparation is needed in August - early September: digging, fertilizing. The only difference from autumn sowing is not to make grooves for seeds.

In December - mid-January (if there is a snow cover at least 20 cm thick), the seeds of flower crops are sown directly on the trampled layer of snow. Top sprinkled with humus or compost mixed with sand. Then the crops are a little covered with snow so that the seeds do not touch the birds and do not destroy severe frosts.

These two methods can be used by sowing seeds in a school (for seedlings) and directly in a flower bed. Moreover, it is preferable to plant in a school, since in the spring strong seedlings can be transplanted wherever you want.

Planting annual flowers in boxes and pots before winter

Especially valuable for rare varieties and species, when there is a small amount of seeds. This method is more time consuming, and is not suitable for those who only occasionally visit the site in autumn (and winter).

It is slightly different from the first two sowing options, in this case, flower seeds germinate in separate containers. For these purposes, shallow or boxes with drainage holes up to 10 cm deep are suitable.

A suitable soil mixture is being prepared: sand, peat and garden soil. Containers are filled with such a mixture (with pre-filled drainage 2 cm thick), watered well, taken out and added dropwise in the garden.

From above, it is desirable to cover with plastic wrap until the time of disembarkation. When the time comes, the film is removed and seeds are sown, which are covered with a layer of earth about 2 cm thick. If they are too small, for convenience, they can be planted after spilling the substrate with sand. On top of the soil, crops are sprinkled with compost or fallen leaves.

In the spring, the grown seedlings are thinned out well, and at the end of spring, the strengthened plants are transplanted to a permanent place.

What annuals can be grown in this way?

Before planting, it is necessary to figure out the seeds of what flowers can be planted before winter.

All flower crops meet certain requirements:

• resistant to cold;
• do not tolerate any transplants;
• their seeds cannot be stored for a long time;
• have a short growing season;
• their seeds require additional stratification.

Suitable for winter sowing:

1. Flower annual crops with small seeds (planted according to the scheme 20x30 cm):

1. Flower annual crops with medium-sized seeds (sown according to the scheme 25x25 cm or 25x20 cm):

• escholzia (California);
• matthiola;
• delphinium (annual);
• mignonette;
• cloves (Chinese, hybrid).

1. Flower annual crops with small seeds (sown according to the scheme 15x20 cm):

• hop;
• clarkia;

1. Other, often sown before winter, annual flowers:

Some annuals, under suitable conditions, reproduce by self-sowing. But you need to remember that in this case the plants bloom a little later.

Autumn planting of perennial flowers

Flower crops with a long development cycle are also good to sow before winter - they will give stronger and stronger shoots.

Many perennial plants begin to bloom only 2-3 years after planting. If you fundamentally want to get flowering right away, it is better to choose special varieties that bloom the next year.

The technology for sowing perennial flowers is not particularly difficult and is no different from annuals. The only point is that immediately after the snow melts in the spring, it is advisable to cover the crops with a film. You need to remove it after the first shoots appear.

In the case of a thickened planting, extra plants (having 3-4 true leaves) are seated separately.

What flowers can be planted before winter with seeds:

Getting perennials by planting seeds in the fall is even easier than annuals. Their germination is much higher. This will save time and effort (compared to growing seedlings on your own) and money (compared to purchasing ready-made seedlings).

When sowing, be sure to take into account the location of the site: with a strong slope, the seeds can be washed away in the spring with melt water.

Video about sowing flower seeds before winter

More details of the process of planting flowers before winter can be found in this video:

Gardeners and gardeners know that autumn planting saves precious spring hours, when there is so much work that you don’t know which one to take on first. According to experts, plants, including ornamental ones, also like this agricultural technique - the test of winter cold makes them stronger, activates internal resources. The result is generous and in most cases earlier than normal flowering. In autumn, you can plant almost any perennial flowers. Which ones to choose - everyone decides for himself, but there are some favorites that are found in every second garden.

Why do you need an autumn planting of perennials

Some perennials can be planted even in slightly frozen soil, they do not need sunlight at all.

A prerequisite for planting many crops is the stratification (hardening) of seeds. During autumn plantings, this process occurs naturally. Sprouts hatched from such seeds endure weather tests. Young growth, as a rule, is not afraid of the returning spring cold and even frost, which would be detrimental to seedlings grown in greenhouse conditions.

Flowers planted in autumn have other benefits:

• they begin to bloom about half a month earlier than those sown in spring, and retain their decorative effect throughout the season;
• their immunity is stronger, they are more resistant to diseases and pests;
• in the future, they do not require frequent transplants, like perennials grown in the traditional way (enough 1 time in 2-3 years);
• give high-quality planting material obtained by dividing the plant into several parts;
• they are unpretentious in care.

A small minus can be considered the fact that seed consumption during autumn plantings is slightly higher than in spring. The fact is that as a result of stratification, non-viable seeds die. However, it is not worth solving this problem by deeply deepening the seeds into the soil - this will not protect them from frost in any way, but in the spring it will make it difficult for the sprouts to move towards the sun.

What perennial flowers can be planted in the fall: 7 best options

Gardeners have long been accustomed to the fact that decorative bulbous and shrub crops are planted in the fall. The fact that perennials can be grown in a similar way, without cluttering window sills with seedling containers in spring, is a pleasant discovery for many. The main thing is not to be mistaken with the timing of planting in the country: in central Russia this is usually mid-November, in the southern regions - the end of the month, in the northern regions - its beginning. Depending on the vagaries of the weather, schedule changes are possible. It is important not only to know what flowers are planted in the fall, but also to take into account the peculiarities of their planting and cultivation, as well as take into account the time that will have to be spent on caring for them.

Asters differ not only in terms of flowering and height, but also in the structure of flowers - they are pink, peony, chrysanthemum

This crop in ornamental gardening is striking in its variety of species, however, early-flowering varieties, for example, alpine aster, are best suited for autumn plantings (late-flowering ones are usually planted in spring).

Seeds are sown in November. A prerequisite for landing is frozen ground. Sometimes a perennial aster is sown even in early December, right in the snow. In order for friendly shoots to appear in the spring, it is impossible to deepen the seeds by more than 0.5 cm into the soil.

For successful growth, a number of conditions are required: moisture should not stagnate on the site, otherwise the roots will begin to rot, and the place should be sunny enough - asters will die in the shade.

Flowering of early varieties, which were sown in autumn, begins in May-June (2-3 weeks earlier than in spring plantings). If seeds of late-flowering plants were used for sowing, flowering will occur in September-November.

Spring care consists of thinning: if the sprouts have sprouted very actively, some of them will have to be removed - the asters will bloom luxuriantly and brightly if the distance between them is 20–30 cm. Plantings may also need watering when the moisture formed after the snow melts is used up . If a dense crust forms on the surface of the soil, it must be loosened. During the further growing season, the flowers will need regular weeding, and once a season, top dressing with a complex mineral fertilizer is needed.

In late autumn, experts also recommend planning the reproduction of perennial asters with the help of seedlings - on the eve of winter, they are seated in a permanent place. Flowers have time to take root well, provided that the soil for them was prepared 2-3 weeks before planting, and the place was chosen sunny.

It is much cheaper and easier to grow a delphinium from seeds than to purchase ready-made planting material.

Podzimny sowing is a smart solution for those who would like these flowers to bloom in May or early June. For the delphinium, this is especially true, because then the plant has a chance to please the gardener with repeated flowering in the fall (provided that the flower stalks of the "first wave" were cut).

Depending on the nature of the autumn weather, delphinium seeds are sown in open ground in October or November. They are sprinkled with a thin layer of a mixture of peat and sand and covered with spruce branches for the winter, but the survival rate of seedlings will still be somewhat lower than after spring planting. In this regard, experts recommend in the fall to increase the volume of consumed seeds by 20-30%. Seedlings will be strong and friendly, provided that a sunny site has been chosen, and the soil is well prepared - dug up and fertilized.

In September, delphiniums are propagated by dividing the rhizome. In plants aged 3–4 years, it is cut into 7–10 parts. A prerequisite is the presence on each of the parts of the kidneys or at least one shoot. The plant tolerates winter well and blooms profusely in June.

In care, delphiniums are unpretentious, but watering, especially during dry seasons, is important for them.

To make the bushes bloom longer, you need to get rid of the flowering shoots with a knife

This plant is propagated by divisions, and, as a rule, in the fall. In the spring, the peony is not yet ready for this procedure - its root system is depleted, since all the forces of the plant are spent on building up green mass and forming buds. In addition, after such manipulations, the peony still will not have time to bloom in the season that is just beginning.

If reproduction by divisions occurs in the fall (in the middle lane - in early September), the first inflorescences will appear in May. September for the formation of new peony bushes is good because the heat ends, night temperatures differ significantly from daytime ones (the plant is hardening), it rains more often, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the soil.

In different regions, the timing of these works is slightly different:

• in Siberia, the period from August 20 to September 20 is considered optimal;
• in the Urals - from August 20 to the end of September;
• in the Volga region and Moscow region - from the end of August to the end of September.

The main condition is that 35-45 days should remain before the onset of cold weather. This time is enough for the peony to grow additional roots and securely entrenched in the ground. Delaying the deadlines is fraught with the fact that a poorly rooted plant will come out of the winter with a weakened immune system and will not be able to resist pests and diseases.

Care for a newly planted plant involves watering up to 10 liters per bush. In the future, the rains help to solve the problem, but if the autumn is dry, the plant may need 2-3 waterings before the onset of winter. Top dressing is not needed, only if fertilizers were applied to the soil at the stage of preparation for planting. In any case, nitrogen is contraindicated for peony at this time - this fertilizer activates the growth of green shoots, which is highly undesirable on the eve of winter.

Those who decide to propagate this flower using seeds that ripen in boxes in the place of the former bud are advised to abandon the idea. In this case, the varietal features of the peony are most often not preserved, and it will take at least five years to wait for flowering.

The bushes should be planted in such a way that when the growth is completed, the plantings are closed: the primrose has a negative attitude towards excess space

Gardeners love primroses because they are among the first to decorate flower beds with bright colors. In order for flowering to begin in May, seeds are sown in open ground in the fall (in the middle lane - at the end of September). The seeds are buried minimally - by 0.5 cm, plantings are covered to protect them from severe frosts in winter.

The conditions under which you can count on the successful growth of future plants are a well-chosen planting site (primroses like partial shade), fertility and sufficient soil moisture.

If the planting of flowers is planned for the design of the rock garden, the south side should be avoided.

If it is not sowing that is required, but a transplant of plants, then in the fall this operation should be done at the end of September or October in such a way that the primrose has enough time to take root before the onset of cold weather, otherwise the winter will be fatal for it. In this case, it is easier for residents of the southern regions, they have more time.

The division of the bushes is also carried out in the fall, after the completion of the flowering phase. It is recommended to cover young plants without waiting for the onset of serious cold weather.

When buying planting material, you need to pay attention to the presence of up to 5 correctly colored shoots, the length of which reaches about 6 cm.

It is customary to propagate phloxes by cuttings, since they take root well, and it is best to do this in autumn: spring plantings postpone flowering for a whole year, and “autumn” ones will bloom next summer.

In the old days in Russia, phloxes were called "sitchik".

More precisely, the timing of planting is determined depending on the varieties of the flower: early and medium-early form the so-called "renewal buds" by the end of August. This means that the plant can already be propagated. For late phlox varieties, this period is postponed to the second decade of September. In any case, the propagation and transplanting of bushes should be completed by mid-October so that young plants do not suffer from frost. It usually takes 30-40 days for cuttings to root.

Phlox planted in autumn require minimal care, even watering is usually not needed, since autumn rains provide moisture to the plant. But top dressing will come in handy - complex fertilizer is mixed with ash and scattered over frozen soil. In the spring, plantings are watered with mineral fertilizer diluted in it, thanks to which the flowering becomes richer, and its terms are long.

Plants planted in autumn are protected from frost by mulching with sawdust, peat. In the spring, as soon as the snow melts, the mulch is immediately removed.

Astilbes look especially impressive against the background of ferns and in the shade of conifers, but single plantings are also possible.

This beautiful plant, flowering from June to August, is best propagated by dividing the bush. Work is recommended to be carried out in autumn, when the average daily temperature does not fall below +5 ° C for 2–3 weeks. In central Russia, the beginning of September is considered the right time for planting astilba.

Flowering begins the next summer (in its second half), however, experts recommend preventing this, cutting off the emerging flower stalks. Unpopular "surgical" measures have to be taken because an insufficiently strong plant sometimes dies, giving the flowers all its strength.

Another feature of this culture is the growth of the root system in the form of an island that rises above the soil level. This seriously weakens the plant, so astilba needs a transplant every 4-5 years. It is carried out in early September, while the large bush is divided into several small ones. If work is postponed to a later date, the soil around fresh plantings must be mulched with sawdust, straw or spruce branches) so that the plants successfully survive the winter cold.

Astilba care usually comes down to watering: as soon as it receives less water, the inflorescences become small, the leaves wither.

Astilba comfortably tolerates cold Russian winters (down to -37 ° C), practically does not get sick, and garden pests are not particularly interested in it.

The life expectancy of loosestrife with proper care is more than 10 years

The plant, which has gained popularity among gardeners in recent years, is usually propagated by seeds or vegetatively. Both are usually done in the fall, but preference is still given to the second method, and here's why: a plant grown from seeds only begins to bloom in the third year. With vegetative propagation by dividing the bush, flowers appear at the beginning of the next June and continue to please with bright colors until mid-August.

China is considered the birthplace of loosestrife, where you can find more than 70 species of this flower.

Planting works are carried out in September-October. In order for the plant to better prepare for winter, it should not have young leaves at the time of planting. If a whole bush is transplanted to a new place, without dividing into several, care must be taken to ensure that the prepared hole is deeper than the previous one. This is a necessary condition for flowering not to be late, but to begin the next year.

Other conditions under which loosestrife retains its decorative effect for a long time are fertile land and rather high soil moisture. But he is not afraid of the winter cold, and it is not required to cover the flowers.

Having mastered the autumn planting of perennials in various ways, the gardener achieves that in the spring he does not waste time growing seedlings, and already at the very beginning of the season he has flower beds with strong plants that have been hardened by the winter cold. They do not need to adapt in the open field, they have enough strength to start flowering earlier than they do when planting in the spring.

What flowers are planted in the fall, so that with the advent of the new season, your site will bloom again with bright colors? The end of summer and autumn is no reason to relax for gardeners and summer residents, because in addition to caring for the plants remaining on the site, you need to have time to plant or transplant perennial flowers before the onset of cold weather. In this article, I would like to mention the most attractive perennial flowers, as well as clarify the timing of planting or transplanting.

Spring is a period of flowering and the awakening of a new plant life, however, not all garden representatives perform well when planted at this time of the year. Some perennial flowers are best planted in the ground in the fall, and the arguments listed below are proof of this.

Benefits of planting perennial flowers in the fall

• In plants planted before winter, immunity to diseases and pest attacks is significantly increased.
• Plants planted in autumn will produce flowers in the first year.
• Natural stratification has not been canceled; flowers hardened in this way will be distinguished by active growth and early flowering (compared to their spring counterparts).
• Perennials that were planted in autumn, with the advent of spring, absorb moisture from the soil as much as possible, which subsequently allows them to develop better and be strong.

Let's figure out which perennial flowers are planted in the fall, clarify their characteristics and find out why some plants need to be planted early and others later. Many of them can be planted in the ground in the spring, but in this article we will consider the autumn dates of planting, transplanting and reproduction.

Perennial flowers for the garden

Planting daffodils in the fall, when and how to plant

This charming perennial with an unforgettable aroma is recommended to be planted in the ground in the Kuban in October, and in the middle lane - in early September, so that the onion has time to adapt and root. As with planting any bulbs, it is worth following the rule: the depth of the hole is equal to the size of three bulbs stacked on top of each other. In the first week after planting, if there is no rain, the bushes need to be watered, but not too abundantly. It is not necessary to apply top dressing in the fall, but with the advent of spring, phosphorus-potassium fertilizer will not interfere with them. You can re-feed daffodils during their flowering.

Astilbe planting in autumn

A lush-flowering astilba can feel good living in one place for 10 years. If you want to improve the plant and achieve more active flowering, the transplant procedure should be carried out once every four years, at least. The best time for this process is autumn. Namely, the first weeks of October (in the middle lane - September), when the sun no longer burns, but it is still warm enough and the season of prolonged autumn rains has not come.

For astilba, the landing site is very important. This is a fairly moisture-loving plant, loves partial shade, so it will feel good in places along the walls of houses, where water flows from the roof during rain. It will even bring you benefits in such places - it will drain the foundation of the house, thanks to its moisture-loving nature. The more moisture in the soil, the better your astilba will feel.

But here, planted near the trees, it will feel oppressed.

The best timing for transplanting astilba is the end of flowering. But don't delay the deadline. Remember that the plant must take root and get stronger before the onset of cold weather.

Transplanting peonies in the fall to another place

Here is the same story as with astilba. In one place, perennial garden flowers, peonies can grow for many years, but periodic replanting will be useful for renewal. This should be done at the end of August or in the very first days of September, when the suction rhizomes die off, and the remaining main root is divided into fragments without any problems and is seated in pre-selected places.

Here I would like to make a clarification regarding the timing of the transplant. If for some reason you did not have time to do this in early September, then calculate the approximate time of the onset of frost in your region and subtract a month. 30 days before the onset of cold weather, you can still have time to transplant peonies, later it is no longer possible, since the roots must adapt in a new place. Plus, most likely, in the middle lane they will have to be covered for the winter with spruce branches or lutrasil.

Transplanting irises in autumn to another place

The optimal time for planting irises is the last week of August / early September. The reason is similar - these perennial flowers should take root well in a new place. The cold is detrimental to them, so start the process when it is still warm outside, and it is still far before the arrival of frost. In general, irises can be transplanted immediately after flowering.

Phloxes, transplantation and care in the fall

These perennial garden flowers can be planted or divided from the first weeks of September until the beginning of October, after they have formed buds of renewal. They easily tolerate the division of rhizomes.

There is one feature of perennial phloxes: if they are not transplanted and planted for several years in a row, then dead parts form in the center of the bush. This weakens the bush and it will not bloom as luxuriantly as in the early years. When transplanting, dead parts are removed and the bush becomes stronger after rooting.

Try to divide the bush when transplanting with your hands, without cutting tools. Separated from the mother plant, delenki should have at least 2-3 thick stems with leaves.

And one more piece of advice: do not leave the excavated phlox lying in the open air for a long time. Plant them the same day, do not let the roots dry out.

If you have chosen a late-flowering variety, then its planting time is the second half of September / the first weeks of October. Phloxes should take root in a new landing site. Mulching with peat or tree bark is only welcome, you can also cover the plants for the winter with lutrasil or other covering material.

Gaillardia perennial, planting and care

The time for planting seedlings of solar gaillardia is mid-August / first half of September. It is recommended to transplant it every 4-5 years, this process is associated with the reproduction of a flower by dividing the roots. It is better to do this in September, from the first days to the end of the month.

Gaillardia is called the sun flower for a reason. She not only looks like the sun herself, but also loves him. Therefore, when planting or transplanting, choose an open, sunny place.

Transplant hosta in the fall to another place

Hostas in autumn

You should be aware that hosts do not like transfers, so they do this only if absolutely necessary. In addition, be aware that the first 1-2 years after transplantation, its decorative effect will leave much to be desired.

A hosta rich in leaves can be planted and divided in early autumn - from the last days of August to the second half of September. Before the onset of cold weather, the plant should strengthen in the ground and put up new roots. When calculating the timing of the transplant, please note that under favorable conditions, the host will need at least a month to grow new roots.

When choosing a landing or transplant site, remember that the hosta does not tolerate the scorching rays of the sun - plant it in the shade.

Hosta can also be planted or divided in spring, but autumn transplanting is most recommended for Tokudama and Siebold varieties.

Muscari - planting and transplanting in the fall

Delicate perennial Muscari flowers are somewhat reminiscent of hyacinth. They are often called fly hyacinth.

If the flowers have been growing in one place for 5 years, then it is recommended to transplant them before the end of October - this is the deadline for the middle band. And in the Kuban, it’s not scary to transplant muscari in November. Fear not, the little bulbs will survive the cold winter just fine.

Finding a place to plant muscari is easy - after all, it blooms when there are no leaves on the trees yet and other plants, with all their desire, will not be able to close it from the sun.

Transplanting or planting a daylily in the fall

This long-lived perennial can grow and bloom in one place for 25 years. It can be planted and transplanted from spring until the end of September. It is important that the plant has time to take root in a new place, for this it will take at least 30 days.

Every 5 or 6 years, these perennial garden flowers need to be repotted to keep the plants renewed. At the same time, the division of the daylily roots is also carried out. It is better to do this in early autumn, until the 20th of September in the middle lane and until the end of October - in the Kuban.

Planting hyacinths in autumn

It is important not to plant hyacinths too early, because these perennial flowers will have time to not only take root, but also germinate. As for the Kuban specifically, if the weather is good, the planting period can be extended until the second half of November.

Delphinium perennial - autumn planting

It is preferable to transplant a perennial delphinium at the very beginning of the growing season, these are approximately the last days of April / the first week of May. But we are talking about an autumn transplant, so this plant can be subjected to a change of residence, as well as the division of roots, in September-October, depending on your region. If everything is done correctly, the delphinium will delight you with early flowering.

Tulips - planting in the fall, timing

These graceful perennial garden flowers are recommended to be planted in the fall so that they bloom much earlier than their "relatives" planted in the spring. To start the process of active flower development, tulip bulbs need a kind of cold shake. That is why tulips should be planted from the second half of September until the end of October - this applies to the warm regions of Russia.

Wherever you live, be mindful of the cooling period for the bulbs and don't plant your tulips too early.

When is the best time to transplant lilies of the valley?

These delicate and fragrant perennial flowers are planted in early autumn, at the very beginning of September. A sure indicator that the plant can be transplanted is completely yellowed and sometimes withered foliage. Lilies of the valley take about 30 days to root.

Planting clematis in autumn in open ground

Clematis can be planted throughout September. If you do this later, the plant simply does not have enough time to adapt and root, respectively, with the onset of cold weather, it will simply die. Also, you should not plant it too early - in warm sunny weather, clematis will quickly settle in a new place and grow, which is also unacceptable for it.

In one place, these perennial garden flowers can grow for about 25-30 years, but if there is an urgent need to transplant them, then this procedure is also recommended in early autumn. In the Kuban - in October. At the same time, clematis can be propagated by dividing the roots or layering.

Of course, this is not a complete list of all perennials that can be planted with the advent of autumn.

Tubers of poisonous, but such decorative aconite are planted in the ground from the beginning to the end of September.

Aconite

Four-year-old bushes of adonis (or adonis) can be propagated by dividing the roots in the first half of September, at the same time it should be transplanted, if necessary. In one place, adonis can grow for 10-15 years, or even more.

Adonis

Delicate pushkinias, crocuses and chionodoxes bloom first of all, with their appearance they mark the arrival of spring. And although their flowering is short-term, they will undoubtedly bring you only positive emotions. These perennial garden flowers are planted in the first 10 days of September or October (in the Kuban).

Pushkin

Delicate aquilegia can be propagated by dividing the bushes, for this, in the first half of September, a three-year-old or five-year-old plant is chosen and the rhizome is carefully cut into two parts.

Aquilegia

It is impossible not to mention the queen of any garden - the rose, they are planted throughout September and until the first half of October, so they have time to take root in order to actively grow with the advent of spring.

Now you know what flowers are planted in the fall, what flowers can be planted in the fall.

And I would also like to voice one unspoken rule: if you have any doubts whether a particular plant will take root before the onset of cold weather, know that flowers planted during active autumn leaf fall will definitely have time to adapt and take root in a new place.