TheNaturePlanet

Do you want to add some greenery to your yard or balcony but are afraid that you can't keep the plants alive? Don't worry! Today, I'd like to recommend several hardy and easy-to-grow large potted flowers for the outdoors.

**Bougainvillea**

There are many varieties of bougainvillea, and the flowers are particularly bright in color, including red, pink, and purple. When they bloom, they cover a large area. Although each individual flower is not big, the bracts are large and eye-catching, densely covering the branches, which is extremely spectacular.

**Maintenance Tips**: Bougainvillea loves sunlight. It is best to place it in a sunny spot and ensure it gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. It is relatively drought-tolerant. Water it thoroughly only when the potting soil is completely dry, and never let there be waterlogging. During the growing period, apply a compound fertilizer once a month. Before the flowering period, supplement with some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and the flower quantity will directly double! Remember to prune off the withered flowers and dead branches regularly, which will enable it to grow more new branches and keep blooming.

**Hydrangea**

Hydrangeas have plump flower shapes and rich flower colors, including blue, pink, white, and many other colors. Hydrangeas are really amazing. Depending on the pH of the soil, the colors of the flowers will be different. They will bloom blue flowers in acidic soil and pink flowers in alkaline soil. When in full bloom, they are like large flower balls.

**Maintenance Tips**: Hydrangeas are not suitable for being exposed to the sun directly. It is best to place them in a semi-shaded area. They like a moist environment but cannot tolerate waterlogging. Water them when the surface of the soil looks dry. During the peak growing season, apply a thin liquid fertilizer every one or two weeks. Apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before the flowering period. Cut off the withered flowers in time after they fade. In winter, you can prune them heavily, leaving only a few thick main branches, and they will grow better in the coming year.

**Plumbago auriculata**

Plumbago auriculata is a must-have in summer! The light blue small flowers look extremely refreshing. Its branches have strong climbing ability and can grow along the flower rack or fence, easily creating a blue flower wall.

**Maintenance Tips**: Plumbago auriculata loves sunlight. The more sunlight it gets, the more flowers it will bloom. It grows rapidly and has a high water demand. Keep the soil moist, but don't let there be water in the flower pot. Apply a compound fertilizer once a month. Pinch and prune it frequently to promote branching, and it will soon grow into a plump large flower ball.

**Clematis**

The branches of clematis are thin, but they can produce large and beautiful flowers. There are various colors and flower shapes, including single-petal and double-petal ones, which are really eye-catching. It is especially suitable for planting next to the archway or flower rack in the yard.

**Maintenance Tips**: Clematis loves sunlight, but the roots need to be shaded. You can spread some pine needles around the roots. The soil should be loose, breathable, and have good drainage. During the growing period, apply a liquid fertilizer every 1 to 2 weeks. Prune off the dead branches during the dormant period in winter, and it will bloom all over the wall in the spring of the next year.

**Campsis grandiflora**

Campsis grandiflora is a "heavy bloomer" in summer! The orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers densely cover the branches. From a distance, it looks like a burning flame, which is really lively.

**Maintenance Tips**: Campsis grandiflora has strong adaptability and has low requirements for the soil. It likes sunny places. It is relatively drought-tolerant, so there is no need to water it frequently. During the peak growing season, apply fertilizer once every 2 to 3 weeks. Prune off the dead branches and overcrowded branches in winter, and it will keep growing and blooming vigorously in the coming year.

**Heuchera**

Although the flowers of heuchera are not prominent, the leaves are as colorful as a palette, with colors like purple, red, yellow, green... Even when it is not in bloom, it is so beautiful that it's hard to look away.

**Maintenance Tips**: Heuchera is shade-tolerant and is suitable for planting in places with poor light, such as under the shade of trees or in the corner of a wall. It has a low demand for water. Just keep the soil slightly moist. Apply a slow-release fertilizer every 2 to 3 months. The leaves will wither in winter, but don't worry. Beautiful new leaves will grow again in spring.