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Gardening Tips: The coldness of December may reduce the beauty of the garden, but this season is considered most favorable for some flowers which provide brilliant colors even in low temperatures. In this last phase of winter, you can plant some such plants in the garden which will keep blooming during Phalgun.
The month of December is considered to be the best time to make the garden of the house colorful. Flowers blooming in the cool breeze not only brighten up the weather but also make your flower beds attractive. In such a situation, if some special flowers are sown in December, they get excellent bloom from January to April.
Horticulturist Sudha Patel told Local 18 that the growth of many flowers increases in cold temperatures because the weather remains favorable for them. If you get light sunlight, controlled water and right soil, then these plants have the ability to enhance the beauty of the house throughout the winter.
Marigold is sown in the last week of December and flowering starts from mid-January to February. This plant is considered ready in 3-4 months and it flowers continuously till March. Its bush grows better with good drainage, 6.5-7.5 pH soil and pinching technique. African and French marigold varieties are especially effective in this season.
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Petunia begins to bloom in the last weeks of February if planted in late December. Sunlight, regular water and balanced fertilizer are very important for its growth. Removing withered flowers increases the growth of new buds. When transplanted from small plants, petunia flowers early and makes the beds beautiful in winter.
Calendula planted in December in Satna area starts giving flowers in about 2-3 months. Its bright petals make the garden special in February-March. Full sunlight, light fertilizer and well drained soil play an important role in its growth. At the same time, lightly covering the seed increases its germination capacity.
Dahlia, when planted in late December, gives flowers in 90 to 120 days. This plant produces beautiful flowers from late winter to early summer. It can be kept healthy with frost protection, soil above 15°C, balanced watering and staking technique. In areas like Satna it blooms best in early spring.
Sweet pea or sweet pea, when planted in late December, starts flowering in February-March. Being a vining plant, it needs a trellis or support. It grows rapidly in cool weather, sunlight and slightly moist soil. When protected from frost, its fragrant buds continue to bloom for a long time.
If you want your garden to be full of colors from January to April, then planting these five flowers in December is a great option. With the right temperature, sunlight and proper care, all these flowers are fully capable of making winter beds beautiful.
