Our winter season has begun the cool breezy weather is a breath of fresh air after unusual high temperature this year.
Petunias are most rewarding seasonal bloomers in winter . They are hardy and easy to grow plants that can bloom for a long period even up to the end of spring season.
The beginning of winter season is considered post Diwali in India and the transition in to chilly weather brings changes into the garden as well
While the summer blooms have still not bid adieu in the garden the presence of few winter blooms can be observed
It is last of the blooms of Peacock flower
Meanwhile a GREAT EGRET was spotted at the shoreline it was surreal almost looked like a painting
There is a weather prediction for long rain and hail storm spell for the upcoming week. While the winter period had been uncertain for this season the cold waves and upcoming winter Rains will definitely aggravate winter for this season.
While the winter season do make the garden lull the blooms of Asiatic lily are adding some colors to the garden
It was in the last week that we had received immense rainfall activities which brought down the temperature to single digit .
It was from thereafter that mornings are often covered with Fog and dew . While Spring has been derailed owing to the ongoing weather this year winter chills will be definitely extended .
The Historic Albert Museum covered in Fog
Winters are becoming mild in my region by every passing year some of the early spring annuals are unfurling earlier than expected and one of the most loved bi annual Gazania is already in to the blooms and gracing my garden when there is still some time left for the spring season annuals.
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Happy new year everyone. The year has started with spine chilling winter waves in our region presently which has led to fall in temperature in many areas in our region. It was just a day back that temperature was recorded lower than 30 F thereby it is still a long wait for spring annuals to bloom .Hereby in this post I will throw light upon some Winter annuals in our region which can be grown in shallow pots owing to there small roots.The flowering plants with small root formation can easily be grown in Shallow, small pots and it is due to less availability of space for growing winter or spring annuals these below plants can be easily grown in small balconies and spaces in small pots or hanging baskets.
Pansy
Pansy is one of the most unique and rewarding winter annual which can easily be grown in shallow pots and hanging baskets as they have small roots .They are easiest plant to grow in any kind of pots and flower beds.
Cineraria
Cineraria Flower is one of the most attractive low maintenance plant that grows well in semi shaded areas .It can be easily grown in shallow pots and hanging baskets .
Petunias
Petunias are best plants to grow in shallow pots and hanging baskets since they are quite hardy winter annuals which can be grown in small pots or flower beds as they adopt to every situation easily without affecting the blooms.
Alyssum
Alyssum is annual that is best suited to be grown as a border plant for other spring annuals and its fragrance that resembles warm honey is pleasing.They add so much beauty to the hanging pots and small flower beds.
Calendula
Calendula also known as pot marigolds have shallow roots and look stunning when grown in profusion in a row or even in hanging baskets.
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