It is no secret that each spring, nature puts on a dazzling display of flowers with their different colours, shapes, and sizes competing for our attention. But when the season is over, and the same blooms began to wilt in the heat of summer followed by the cooler temperatures of autumn, we may feel a touch of sadness that we have to wait till the following spring before we can enjoy this spectacle again.
With the following plants, however, this is not the case. Instead you will be able to enjoy their flowers all 12 months of the year, from January to December. And that gives them their own special beauty, one that endures through all seasons.
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Thanks to their resistance to low temperatures, some plants have the superpower of flowering all year round, even in the cool and dark days of autumn or winter. These remarkable species are not excessively high maintenance, but still you will have to provide them with a little extra attention to assure that they flourish and produce flowers without any interruptions.
Begonia
Begonias are a popular favourite and their charm lasts all year long. That is, as long as you provide it with some basic care—it likes a spot with lots of indirect light and you should water it at least three times a week during the summer and once every 10 days during the winter.
Here’s an expert tip to help your begonias thrive in every season: Place a plate with some water underneath its pots and the plants will absorb the humidity from the air.
Lavender
Yes, the mighty lavender—a favourite of humans and pollinators alike—can bloom all year and its amazing purple flowers will naturally scent your home 365 days a year. However, if you plant lavender directly in your garden, you’ll want to be careful as it can grow quickly and push out other plants.
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Lavender is popular with interior designers thanks to the delicate hues of its flowers and its leaves, as well as its enchanting fragrance. It’s a hard plant not to love.
African Violet
When it comes to adding an elegant touch to a home, the African violet is an especially beautiful choice, and, as an added bonus, it blooms all year round. It may be small, but it’s a delightful accent.
If you want your flower to bloom all year round you’ll need to pay attention to its needs; it is recommended that you water your plant three times a week during warmer months and once a fortnight during the winter.
Verbena
Verbena is known for its displays of beautiful colourful flowers during spring and summer, however, if it is cared for properly, it can bloom all year round. Yes, you read that correctly!
It is best to place your verbena in a place where it receives a lot of light, but you’ll want to keep it out of direct sun. It is perfect plant to place in a window or on a balcony.
Geranium
Geraniums owe their popularity to their intense colours. They bring life to any space where you add them, both inside your house or in the garden.
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Geraniums are very easy to take care of; during summer you should water it every day, while in winter every third day is sufficient. Add fertiliser once a month to promote its flowering and you’ll be able to enjoy its blooms 365 days a year.
Penta
Penta is a shrub with small white, lilac, pink, or red flowers grouped in lovely little branches. This typically hardy species is able to flower even during colder months and it doesn’t require much care. It should be watered three times a week and planted in soil with good drainage.
Purslane
This member of the succulent family brightens interiors with its yellow blooms, and it also has a number of medicinal properties. Purslane’s beautiful, small yellow flowers last all year as long as you place the plant in an area with moderate temperatures, water it once or twice a week depending on the weather, and, finally, assure that it receives direct sunlight throughout the day.
You’ll likely fall for its charms quickly and be unable to resist this enchanting addition to your garden.
