There is no better way to brighten up your Conservatory other than fill the room with beautiful Spring Plants. They are an elegant way to add colour to your room but also create a wonderful floral scent to welcome guests with. If you are one to struggle with keeping your plants alive, conservatories will do most of the job for you. They are the perfect environment for plants and will make it easier for you to keep them blooming. Once the days get longer and the weather is warmer, a conservatory with Spring plants will encourage you to make the most out of the room.
So what does makes the perfect Spring plant for your conservatory? We have shared the most popular Spring plants for your Conservatory, to help you decide what to buy.
What are the best Spring Plants for your Conservatory?
Bougainvillea Glauca Sanderiana
If you’re looking to add a beautiful pop of colour to your conservatory, Bougainvillea Glauca Sanderiana will do just the thing. These tropical climbers is a must-have house plant for those returning from their sunny holiday. They come in a range of lovely colours, the most popular being the bright magenta seen abroad quite often. So they are great for bringing back memories of the summer holidays! Other vibrant colours they come with include white, orange, and various shades of pink and red. If you water them well, feed them monthly and position them in the sunshine, they will blossom perfectly in your Conservatory.
Why Choose Bougainvillea?
Suitable for large containers
Brighten your Conservatory
Can Flower for up to 10 months
Long-lived - if given correct care
Can climb to 7 metres tall
Hibiscus
The Hibiscus is a popular conservatory plant from Spring to Autumn. This exotic flowering plant loves to be positioned in direct sunlight, in a well ventilated environment. So conservatories are a fantastic room for Hibiscus. A Hibiscus likes to be well watered during the growing season as this helps flowers to blossom healthily. In Britain, the Hibiscus plant can be grown indoors in a large pot, blooming a variety of bright, tropical colours.
Why Choose Hibiscus?
Available in a multitude of colours
Large Climbers
Long-flowering
Suitable for large containers
Pandorea Jasminoides
Another vigorous climber for your conservatory is a Pandorea Jasminoides. They come with large pendulous splashes of purple-spotted flowers and are best grown in a conservatory or greenhouse. Pandorea Jasminoides will blossom all summer long if they are properly cared for and are exposed to full sunlight. For best results, you need to feed them fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser such as tomato feed, and prune back after flowering. With a mix of multipurpose compost and a loam based compost, the Pandorea Jasminoides will flower beautifully.
Why Choose a Pandorea Jasminoides?
Vigorous Flowering Climber
Pink flowers with a deep pink/magenta throat
Ideal Conservatory or Greenhouse plant
Can reach an eventual height of 5 metres
Venus Fly Trap
Venus Fly Trap plants are very attractive and grow extremely well in conservatories. They are happy with the UK summer climate, as long as they are treated well. You will notice a wonderful variety of leaves throughout the growing season, from heart-shaped petioles in the Spring, to elongated petioles produced in the summer. It may surprise you that they are a great form of natural pest control in your conservatory and are able to catch a wide variety of insects, such as wasps, spiders and small slugs. When you buy them, they will already be growing in a suitable compost and won’t need repotting until the following year, where they like to be planted inside a larger container that holds water.
Why Choose Venus Fly Trap?
Fascinating Houseplant
Ideal for Conservatories
Natural Pest Control
Suitable for large containers
How to Choose your Plant
Due to conservatories being different temperatures, it is important to consider carefully before you buy your Spring plants. This is because plants will grow better in various conditions. You need to figure out the temperature of your conservatory at different times of the day, so you know which plants will thrive best.
A warm conservatory can sometimes reach up to 15-20 degrees, if it allows direct sunlight through the windows. This type of conservatory is perfect for those tropical and exotice plants that are happier in a warmer climate. Whereas a cooler conservatory can drop to 4-7 degrees, so they are only suitable for tender plants such as Calamondin Tree which flowers best in colder temperatures.
FV Conservatories in Colchester
If you’re interested in buying a Conservatory, FV Conservatories will make your shop easier for you. FV Conservatories provide a wide range of designs and styles to suit all homes. Whether you’re searching for a Traditional or Contemporary look, we will have the right one for you which meets your budget.
Please don’t hesitate to speak with our professionals. You can call us on 01206 825374 or email us enquiries@fvconservatories.co.uk for more information about our conservatories.
