How long the winter lasts with severe frosts, piercing winds and snowfalls! And sometimes she torments us with slush, gray and dull days. At this time, it is especially nice to receive a bouquet from a loved one. Of course, they are not as bright as in spring or summer, but when the weather is bad, they are especially expensive.
Roses
This is not to say that roses are exclusively winter flowers. With their strict and refined beauty, they delight us throughout the year. They are loved by very young girls and ladies of mature age. Various shades (from white to almost black), the exquisite shape of the flower, delicate aroma - all this can surprise any person. And unusual blue and green rosebuds in winter look especially impressive.
Chrysanthemums
On severe frosty days, bright chrysanthemums look especially tender and reverent. Pink and yellow, blue and burgundy - today these are the most popular winter flowers. What plants can complement a bouquet of chrysanthemums? The correct shape of this flower allows you to combine it with roses and herbs.
Irises
Another common winter flower in recent years, photos of which often adorn the covers of floriculture publications, are irises. Gray and gloomy weekdays will be painted with bright emotions at the sight of these ideal asymmetric forms and unusual combinations of the spectrum of shades. These flowers are striking in perfection. Irises are always relevant, but on a cold winter evening - especially.
Indoor Winter Flowers
A presented bouquet can certainly cheer you up. But winter indoor flowers bring special joy. Indeed, when a blizzard rages outside the window, their delicate petals are an unexpected and a little exciting sight. When a flower blossoms at this time, it seems that the room is becoming lighter and happier. What plants can give you such a holiday?
Camellia
Winter flowers at home are always a celebration. Japanese camellia is considered to be one of the most beautiful indoor plants. It blooms in winter - from November to March. Although in different varieties this period can be somewhat shifted in one direction or another. Therefore, if you want camellia to bloom next to the Christmas tree, when buying a plant, take an interest in its variety and growing characteristics.
Camellia is very fond of light, so for active winter flowering, provide the plant with additional illumination.
Orchid
It is impossible to look away from these colors. Orchid is a world recognized beauty and sophistication. These winter flowers bloom (photo you see below) for several months. Orchid is a symbol of harmony and grace, charm and luxury. Equally appropriate, it looks both in the living room and in the bedroom.
Orchids prefer diffused light, so they are best placed not on the windowsill, but on the bedside table or chest of drawers. These flowers are very easy to care for, although for us they are quite exotic. Many species of orchids bloom in the winter. Stefanotis, cymbidium and phalaenopsis are among them. But, like camellia, this plant needs winter illumination to form flower buds.
Azalea
Another gorgeous winter flowers. They belong to the genus of rhododendrons. Under natural conditions found in China, India, in the mountains of the Caucasus. This evergreen shrub resembles a miniature tree, which during flowering is literally strewn with many magnificent buds from white to deep red.
In China, this plant symbolizes prosperity and long life. Azalea prefers a cool, but at the same time sunny place and does not tolerate drafts at all.
Cyclamen
In winter, cyclamen blooms. This plant should be bought in the fall, choosing an instance with a large number of buds. Cyclamen is quite demanding. For him to actively grow and develop, he needs a cool temperature - not higher than + 15 ° . A higher temperature will serve as a signal for him to prepare for rest.
Cyclamens love bright, but diffused light, the direct rays of the sun are contraindicated for them, because they often cause burns on the leaves. During the formation of buds and flowering plants need regular, moderate watering (no more than twice a week). Since these are tuberous plants, it is better to water them in a pan to prevent the tuber from rotting. Spraying the flower is not recommended.
Cyclamens bloom from early autumn to late spring, and in the summer they rest, dropping the foliage completely.
Bromeliads
These winter flowers come from South America. Naturally, their life cycle is biased, their buds open in winter. They bloom once in a lifetime. Getting the next plant is not easy. Shoots should be separated from the mother flower and grow them.
Zygocactus
These beautiful winter flowers belong to the cactus family. This plant is often called in our country Decembrist, barbarian color, Christmas cactus. It blooms for a long time and is plentiful (usually until the end of January). For active growth zigocactus requires a bright, but without direct sunlight. In the spring and summer, the plant must be put in partial shade, and during the formation of buds and flowering - on the southern window sills. The optimum temperature is considered to be from +17 to +30 degrees.
The plant requires high humidity (constant), so it should be sprayed with warm water. After the appearance of the first buds and before flowering ends, watering is plentiful, the soil should always be moist, and from April until the beginning of autumn it is watered only as the top layer of the earth dries. Since autumn, the plant is kept in cool and dry conditions.