The approaching planting season calls us not only to think about choosing certain types of seedlings that can bring a good harvest or give magnificent flowering, but also to abandon some options.
An expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh willingly listed exotic crops that are not suitable for growing in the middle zone.
Virginia persimmon
Don't pay attention to the description, which says that this crop can withstand severe frosts. A heat-loving plant, which persimmon is, dies at a temperature of -20 degrees (or even -10).
Besides, you won’t get a harvest, if only because the persimmon won’t have enough of a growing season to produce fruit.
Fig
Again, don't trust the tricks of sellers offering you a frost-resistant variety of fig - none of them can withstand prolonged subzero temperatures. And you will have a hard time covering this plant - if, of course, you decide to plant it.
Wisteria (wisteria)
Undoubtedly, the beauty of this gorgeous subtropical liana attracts attention, but due to its low winter hardiness and specific requirements for growing conditions, forget about decorating your site with this plant.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus is another popular garden plant that attracts the attention of beginners. If you are tempted by the idea of growing a shrub (tree) garden hibiscus on your site, be prepared for the fact that you will have to literally build a house over it every year to provide protection from frost. But due to the fact that in the conditions of the middle zone, plus often unexpectedly replaces minus, due to such differences, even shelter will not help hibiscus survive.
Earlier, the expert shared five golden rules for supplementary lighting for seedlings.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
