Annual plants in open ground
Necessary material
- Annuals in multi-cell pot;
- Potting soil for annuals or perennials;
- Compost Biosol MC or Bio 3/1;
- Natural fertilizer for annuals;
- Mycorrhiza.
Flowerbeds?
Annuals can be added to flower beds. They guarantee a flower bed all summer long. They harmonize well with perennials and shrubs, and they can also be placed at the base of trees. Beautiful colorful flowers while waiting for the other plants to grow, what could be better?
Planting in open ground
Before planting, arrange the pots in the flower bed to decide on their location and validate the effect to be created. Plant annuals in odd numbers and arrange them in a staggered pattern. Vary the dimensions and textures.
- Dig a hole with a diameter slightly larger than the root ball;
- Remove the plant from the pot and recycle it;
- Put a little mycorrhiza and compost in the bottom of the hole;
- Plant the flowers respecting the collar of the plant, then lightly pack the earth around them to stabilize them;
- Install stakes or trellises if necessary;
- Add Fafard ™ natural annual fertilizer around each plant;
- Water the bed well and keep it moist for the first week.
Boxes*
- Separate the plants with a knife, avoiding tearing the root system;
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the root system;
- Compact the soil around the root system.
*At first, heavy rain may overturn the plants; you just need to straighten them. As soon as the roots are well anchored, this will no longer happen.
Some suggestions for annuals in the ground
Annuals over 1 m (3 ft):
- Castor;
- Pennisetum prince/princess;
- Canna;
- Verbena bonariensis;
- Cleome;
- Cyperus King Tut;
- Alocasia/Colocasia or other tropical;
- etc.
Intermediate annuals 30-45cm (12-18 in):
- Begonia;
- Coleus;
- Gomphrena;
- Petunia;
- Salvia;
- Gaura;
- Talinum;
- Zinnia;
- etc.
Annuals less than 15 cm (6 in):
- Allysum;
- Portula purslane;
- Bacopa;
- Lobelia;
- Torenia;
- Calibrachoa;
- Begonia;
- Scaevola;
- Bidens and many others...
Don't throw away annuals in the fall! When closing the garden, take the opportunity to enrich the soil. Compost annuals (except rigid stems). Crumble the plant into small pieces and make sure you have one part plant for three parts soil. For more information, see the “Fertilization, fertilizer and compost” sheet.
Did you know that?
For open ground, it is recommended to use natural or granular fertilizers for the following reasons:
- Less handling;
- They are softer;
- Gradual effect over a period of up to four to six weeks;
- In the form of granules: spread by broadcast or using a spreader;
- Easy to handle;
- Dissolve slowly in rain and watering;
- Naturally enriched with calcium, which helps strengthen their defense against disease;
- Harmless to animals and children.
For what?
Because soluble fertilizers used in the ground leach more quickly when it rains. Seaweed fertilizers are not economical, as you would need a large quantity to cover a flower bed. In addition, each fertilizer has its use: it is therefore important to use the right fertilizer in the right place.
