6 plants to plant in November in order to enjoy their beauty in spring
Any garden, balcony, or flower-filled park that captivates you in spring is the result of much work and proper planning that goes on for months, if not years. There are some plants that, to be admired in all their splendor as soon as the winter cold ends and spring arrives, must be planted in time - usually by November.
Below, we remind you of 6 plants of various kinds that are worth planting in the garden at the end of autumn:
Tulips in spring? Plant them in time in November
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This is true for almost all bulbs, including tulips: those with spring flowers should be planted by November so that they take root in the soil in time and can sprout leaves and flowers as soon as temperatures rise the following year.
There are countless varieties, and if you want to create a beautiful landscape in some corner of your home, think about a color scheme - maybe alternate rows of different shades/gradients, for example. Check online sites or even in some garden centers, and you'll see what tulips look like, as well as their maximum height: consider size and color, and create your own Dutch corner.
Roses: Plant them in the ground by November to see them bloom in spring
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Queens of the garden, roses are among the most well-known and beloved of plants. Do you want to raise a mini rose garden yourself? In autumn, before the frost makes the soil too hard, plant your roses. They will have the time to acclimatize before the harsh cold of winter sets in, and they will have all the necessary resources to start sprouting and blooming in spring.
Ajuga, a beautiful ground cover to plant in November
If you are looking for a ground cover plant for the shaded areas of your garden, look no further: ajuga is perfect for this. Avoid overly acidic soils (under many pines or firs, for example), and make sure there is some sunlight, even if it is just in the morning or late afternoon. Soon, the ajuga will cover the ground with a carpet of dark green leaves and purple flowers that can reach up to 20 centimeters in height!
Plants that reseed themselves: Sweet peas
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These are not exactly perennial plants, but when they find the right spot, they reseed themselves: these are sweet peas, which grow anew every year. In nurseries and online, you can find seeds of varieties with stunning color combinations, often even with double petals. In November, you can start their cultivation, germinating the seeds and then moving them to mini pots to start planting. When they are well underway, at the end of winter, you can move them to pots or flower beds, and you'll be very happy with the results.
Allium is always a beautiful addition
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Another type of bulb that never ceases to fascinate is that of the allium, with its spheres of flowers on long and sturdy green stems. With their near-perfectly geometric shape, they seem to have stepped out of a Dr. Seuss's book, and you can create truly beautiful flower beds with them by mixing allium of different sizes and colors.
A magnificent tree: the Magnolia
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There are various types of magnolias that can enchant us every spring. But perhaps one of the most beloved is the Magnolia × soulangeana, with its pink-lilac flowers that fill all the branches at the beginning of spring, even before all the leaves arrive. If you want it in your garden, don't wait later than November: November is the best time to plant it!
Would you like any of these plants in your garden?