Plants that have pompom-shaped flowers are a real wonder, don’t you think? In a garden, or even in a pot, they are spectacular. And the most interesting thing is that There are a few species that produce flowers of this typeso if you want, you can have a nice collection.
Would you like to know what they are called? You may already be familiar with the plant pictured above, but believe me, the hydrangea isn’t the only plant I’m going to tell you about.
Ornamental garlic (Allium sp)
Garlic is a plant that, yes, is very used in cooking, but we must not forget that it also produces flowers in the shape of pompoms which are quite pretty. Are they can be white, pink or lilacdepending on the variety, and appear in mid-late spring, when summer begins to approach.
It grows between 50 centimeters and one meter in height., but anyway, it can be grown both in pots and in the garden. And, by the way, they are not damaged by frost (but be aware that after flowering the aerial part, that is, the leaves, will die).
blue thistle (Ritro Echinops)
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The blue thistle, whose scientific name is Ritro Echinopsis a grass with thorny leaves which, depending on where it is found, can reach between 10 and 50 centimeters in height. The flowers, as you can imagine, are blue.of a very pretty blue-lilac.
to be right, you should put it in a sunny place, or at least in an area where there is a lot of light. So you can grow as it should: vertically; and it will blossom without problem.
Pompom Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum)
The pompon chrysanthemum, or ball chrysanthemum as it is also called, is a herbaceous plant that reaches a height of about 30 centimeters (sometimes more, depending on the cultivar). These flowers measure between 3 and 8 centimeters, and can be of very different colors: white, red, orange, pink, lilac.. Also, be aware that they grow in winter.
Unlike other flowers, the Pompom Chrysanthemum can be kept indoors if kept in a very bright room (i.e. don’t put it in a dark room as it won’t bloom there). ).
dahlias
Attention, not just any dahlia: only those with more than one layer of petals (which, by the way, are the vast majority of those marketed). For example, these cultivars have pompom-shaped flowers:
- Bora Bora: lilac flower
- Crème de Cassis: light lilac flower
- Darling Harbour: lilac flower
- Great Silence: orange blossom
But there are, like pinnata dahlia, which also has flowers with this form. But in any case, all must be exposed to the sun so that they can see themselves and really develop in the right way.
Durillo
The durillo or viburnum is a deciduous or perennial shrub or small tree depending on the species that reaches heights between 1 and 10 meters. Still, they tolerate pruning quite well, so even if you have a V. lucidum, which makes a pretty tree, you can keep it potted without too much trouble.
They are resistant to cold, frost, and also, produces white flowers which smell pretty good. These emerge in the spring and remain open for several weeks.
Hydrangea
The hydrangea is a deciduous shrub that has the most striking pom pom shaped flowers if possible. When we think of plants with this type of flower, it is probably one of the first that comes to mind. And it is that these inflorescences -groups of flowers-, or in this case we could also say “those pompoms”, They are large, white, pink or bluish and grow in spring and summer..
The problem – which is not really a problem, but it is important that you take it into account – is that it is an acidic plant. This means that it can only live well if it grows in acid soils – or substrates – with a pH between 4 and 6.5. In addition, irrigation water must also be acidic, or at least suitable for human consumption.
primrose (Primula denticulata)
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Or primrose as it is also called, it is a perennial herbaceous plant whose leaf rosette usually does not exceed 15 centimeters in height, but when it flowers the flower stalk can reach 30-35 centimeters in height. At its end, sprout purple or white flowers in the shape of a pompom depending on the variety or cultivar.
This grass looks great when planted in clumps in the garden or in window boxes. In the spring he produces his pompomsso do not hesitate to place them in places where they can be seen.
What do you think of these plants with pompom-shaped flowers? Do you know any others? The truth is that they all have a very high ornamental value, so do not hesitate to get some to decorate your garden or your balcony.