If you want to have a beautiful garden, the first thing you should do is know the outdoor plants that you can have in it.
They can also be adapted to a terrace, balcony or any other space, but it is vitally important to be informed of their main characteristics before opting for any: for example, we have to know if they will survive the climate we have in the area where we are going to put, if we are going to give proper care, etc.
Remember that plants require proper maintenance so that they can develop as expected.
If you still don’t know what plant or outdoor plants you are going to plant, read on to discover a practical list that will be very useful:
Hydrangeas
The hydrangeas need a lot of care, so it may not be the best choice for any gardener. They are resistant and very aesthetic plants, which will perfectly adorn the garden or patio from the first moment. Its flowers will remain from the beginning of spring, until autumn is over.
One of its main characteristics refers to its colors: and these are different depending on the type of pH in the soil. If we maintain an acidic soil, the color will be rather bluish. Neutral colors will make the hue pink and alkaline will create white floors.
If you want to have hydrangeas , you should give them this care:
– Abundant watering in the spring and summer seasons. The substrate must be wet.
– Finish with pests using insecticides and fungicides.
-During the flowering period we will have to pay it continuously.
Lavender, resistant to sun rays
La Lavada is another of the outdoor plants that you should consider having. As it is very resistant to the sun’s rays, we will not need to be continuously withdrawing it to an area with shade.
We really like its heady smell; From the first moment it will become the joy of the garden. However, it is not a very penetrating smell; If the place is very extensive, we may not even notice it.
One of the main advantages of growing lavender is that it can be adapted to all types of soils, such as sandy, dry, with loose substrates, calcareous, etc.
The care is not as intensive as hydrangea; we will only have to water it an average of once a week. Of course, it requires enough sunlight to develop as expected.
Ivy
The Ivy is another outdoor plants that insurance that is clearly in place thoughts put. He has a lot of personality, and grows adapting to the place in question. For example, if you place it near the wall, it is possible that in a short time you will have it covering it completely. If we know how to play with it, we can get a type of natural decoration of the most valued.
Hold the sunny areas well, although it also grows in a shady area.
It is capable of reaching a maximum length of 30 meters.
It does not require much care: we will only water it once a week in the colder seasons, but we will increase the frequency to 3-4 days a week in the summer. You should know that ivy has the capacity to withstand a minimum temperature of 5ºC and a maximum of 32ºC.
Tulips
The tulips are considered one of the outdoor plants more aesthetic world. They are easy to maintain, and they endure high or low temperatures well, so they can survive even the most intense summers and winters. Although it is an outdoor plant, they can also be adapted to the interior without problem.
Expert gardeners recommend planting tulips in November .
During the rainy season we will not have to water it (if we do it we will raise the humidity of the earth too much, which will cause pests to manifest). In summer it will be necessary to give them away and in spring it will be necessary to reduce the amount of water they receive.
The best place for planting is one where there is some shade. The bulbs must be sown at a distance of 15 cm between them; finally you will cover them with soil and proceed to water them.
Jasmine
Jasmine are other flowers preferred by gardeners. They are very elegant, with a characteristic velvety white color that will adapt perfectly to any type of environment. Another of its characteristics is its smell, which will intoxicate the place where you decide to place the plant.
You need plenty of sun to survive, but you can also live in semi-shade conditions.
They are somewhat delicate with the cold, not holding up frost well.
As for watering, they require plenty of water. Therefore, every 7-15 days we will have to water them in the colder times, increasing the frequency when summer arrives.
Prúmula, a very beautiful outdoor plant
Although not as well known as the previous ones, at the moment in which we begin to see images of them we convince ourselves that it may be the outdoor plant we are looking for. They are very colorful plants that can be adapted both outside and inside.
In relation to their maintenance, these plants need water, but not too abundant. If the amount of water they receive is excessive, the tendency is for their flowers to turn yellow.
They must be located in semi-shade conditions, not holding out to be in full sun. They have a certain tolerance to low temperatures, but do not withstand frost.
Aspidistra, the queen enduring the cold
The Aspidistra is a plant that also receives other more popular names (such as tin leaf or salon leaves ). It is grown both indoors and outdoors, adapting to a pot or to the ground. It consists of long leaves that can reach up to 50 cm; These have a marked dark green hue. It can produce flowers, although these are so small that they will rarely be seen.
In order to achieve the best visibility of the aspidistra it is advisable to develop it to a place where direct sunlight does not reach it. As for the amount of water you need, with it being watered a couple of times a week it should be more than enough. In the case that we have planted it in a pot, the fertilizer must be carried out in spring and summer. A special fertilizer for green plants should be used.
Hold the frost to a temperature of -5ºC.
Geraniums, need sunlight
Geraniums are a type of plant that comes from temperate regions throughout the world, even to the mountains of the tropics. They are composed of simple leaves, sometimes jagged, on other occasions whole. Its main feature is that its flowers can be of various colors: For example, red, pink, lilac, white, etc. The flowers will manifest from the arrival of spring until the end of summer.
If you are going to keep it in your yard, it is recommended that you place it in a place from which the direct sunlight arrives. In summer you will have to give it 3-4 times, when it is in full sun. In winter it will be necessary to space much more the amount of water it receives. Hold the low temperatures well (up to -3ºC).
When spring arrives it will increase in size considerably, so it is important that you transplant so that you can continue to grow.
The only problem with this plant is its pests. Here you can find more information about all the insects that can attack it.
Rosales, of the most common outdoor plants
Although it may seem a lie, rose bushes are outdoor plants that are recommended for principals. They come directly from Asia and are characterized by their type of growth; which can be climbing or bushy, reaching 2-5 meters high. The leaves can be caucas or perennials, based on the species to which it will belong.
This plant needs a lot of sun to develop, in addition to a lot of water (the earth will have to be checked continuously, preventing the earth from drying out. It will also have to be pruned from time to time, removing the withered flowers and cutting branches; This way, you can produce new spring stalks that will lead to new flowers.
They withstand the cold quite well, being able to withstand frost of up to -7ºC.
They are affected by some important pests, such as mildew . On this website we give you more information about mildew in rosal by clicking on the link above.
Sarracenia, a carnivorous outdoor plant
The Sarracenia is a plant that will throw us back a little from the first moment, and it is carnivorous . Not only because they give us a little respect , but because surely we have heard on more than one occasion that they are very complicated plants to care for. However, the Saracens need not too complex care.
We are talking about a type of plant that derives directly from Texas, from the Great Lakes area , and also from the southern part of Canada.
It is a plant that has modified leaves, adopting a fun shape of jugs that will contain water. This is precisely a claim to attract prey; the insects will be attracted by the secretion of the nectar and fall into the trap. If he slips on the nectar it will be impossible for him to escape. The plant has a series of hairs that grow down, highly slippery.
To not complicate too much with the care of the Sarracenia , you can plant it in a plastic container and add a little perlite with mixed blonde tuba. Place a plate underneath that you can fill when it is empty.
Do not worry if when winter comes it acquires an aesthetic appearance; When temperatures fall below 10ºC, the plant goes into hibernation . You will have to make sure to trim the flowers that are drying.
For the plant to grow properly, winter has to be cold (that is, temperatures should reach 0ºC at some point), so it can go into hibernation and complete the growth process. They can adapt to a temperature of up to -3ºC, but they do not survive in tropical climates.
Opuntia, the cactus
The opuntias are one of the most common plants abroad.
They are a type of cactus that comes directly from America (from the area that goes from the north of the US to Patagonia). They also receive the name of prickly pears , cactus or xoconostle . Its form of growth is in shrub or tree, with a height that will go from 50 cm to 5m. They have fleshy leaves, which are called cladodes . They are composed of finite, long and short spines.
This type of cactus withstands the external conditions very well ; they only need outside light, so they are able to survive on their own. In the case that we raise them in pots, they will have to be watered every 15-20 days or so.
They can withstand a low temperature of up to -5 ° C, but special attention must be paid to hail, which could damage it.
Yucca, one of the outdoor plants that withstands high and low temperatures
The Yucca is included in the group of outdoor plants which require minimal maintenance. It comes from the North and Central America. It is presented with a rosette of leaves with a shape that reminds us of swords. Its flowers are bell-shaped, with a very elegant white color. They will be grouped into inflorescences that will bloom when spring comes.
These plants withstand everything: all they need to survive is the sun. If they are in a pot, we will have to worry about giving them away once every 7 days. If they are on earth, they will only have to be watered during the first year; from the second we will no longer have to deal with it.
They can withstand temperatures up to a maximum of 42ºC and a minimum of -5ºC.
That is, maintenance is minimal.
Among all this list of outdoor plants , you will surely find those that will be perfectly in your patio, garden or terrace.
If on the contrary you need to know more about the indoor plants, we recommend this article from our blog where you will find a list of 20 names with photos and characteristics of indoor plants.
