What to Plant on the Dacha in July 2021

According to experts, it's time to pay attention to garden plants in pots with closed root systems. It's important to choose the right fertilizer and not forget about abundant watering to help plants survive the heat. The team at Derevo Park explains what you can plant right now.

Roses

In July, roses are already blooming, and there's no risk of frost damage. Strong and well-established plants will adapt well to their new location if you prepare the planting hole in advance and take proper care of them.

Perfect combination for a flower bed: roses + aromatic herbs (sage, catmint, lavender), which can also be planted in July. Such a flower bed looks strikingly beautiful, and the scent of aromatic herbs will repel pests from roses.

To fill in the lower layer while the flower bed is still small, you can plant cosmos seeds: they sprout quickly and bloom, fitting in beautifully.

Gravelats, Astilbes, and Irises

Play with color combinations by choosing the right shades based on already blooming buds: if you plant these plants in spring, you might make color mistakes.

Beautifully complement each other are Siberian iris and lemon lily.

Japanese Spiraea

Among the most low-maintenance and long-blooming plants. They come in various shades: from pure white and soft pink (Alpina, Little Princess) to rich burgundy (Darts Red).

Interesting effects can be achieved by sorting and planting plants in color waves.

Japanese Astilbe Varieties

A low-maintenance and eye-catching perennial that looks great even after flowering.

There are over 100 varieties of this plant. If color harmony is important to you, it's better to plant them in summer during blooming rather than buy them 'blind'.

Astilbe is a good companion for roses. It shades the lower parts of the bush and helps retain moisture.

Conifers and Other Plants

You can plant almost any conifer variety with a closed root system (i.e., those sold in pots) on your plot. However, it’s best to do so only if you have a prepared planting area, appropriate fertilization, and shade (if planting in full sun).

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As for vegetable crops: you won’t be able to harvest a great radish yield now, but it’s better to focus on various types of lettuce and aromatic herbs.

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