Need a good potted flower for all day sun exposure?
Question:Hello
I just threw out a bunch of impatients and other small flowers because they were infested with small white bugs. I am looking to get some new flowers to put in a pot. I would like to know what good flowers their are for full sun exposure and something that can stand up to these little white bugs.
I also have a Hydrangea in a pot and it doesnt seem to be doing so well. Any suggestions of how to help it? It hasnt bloomed and the leaves are falling off and turning brown. Is it maybe getting to much sun? Should I put it into a bigger pot? Any help, suggestions, ideas, would be grateful. Thanks :)
Answers:
Hydrangea is a part sun /shade plant.
Requires acidic acid soil and water. The dry leaves say your not watering it enough. Falling off says may have too much water and too much sun and could be root bound.
the white bugs could be white flys or aphids.
As for potted flower for full sun .do you want perennials or annuals.
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The hydrangea is drying out constantly . They take A LOT of water, so a potted one is a challenge. Put it in a bigger pot, or put a large saucer under it .
The "white bugs were probably Whiteflies. They are especially attracted to stressed plants . Vinca (flowering type - Catharanthus rosea), Dusty Miller, & Portulaca are very drought-tolerant . If you keep them watered , almost anything, except what you had , will be fine .
marigolds do well in the sun , Hydrangea could be pot bound
do not leave out in the sun all the time, Do not over or under water, use miracle grow every 2 week's
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