Celebrate 17th of May with colorful flowers
It is traditional to decorate for 17th of May with flowers in the colors of the flag – red, white and blue. Garden plants need time to get ready for the celebration, so you should make sure to plant your colorful favorites well in advance.
Flowers in Norwegian colors create a beautiful setting for the national day. Here are some quick tips:
- Combine red, white and blue plants in beds, pots and hanging baskets.
- Plant flowers that can later be used as cut flowers in vases on the terrace and balcony.
- Choose different types of flowers in the bed for a blooming garden party.
Get the garden ready for 17th of May
Where should you start to create a beautiful green and blooming garden for the big day? First of all, you need to decide what flowers you want in beds, hanging baskets, pots and trellises.
Hydrangea
- is an elegant and lush flower that is perfect for 17th of May. It is perfect in pots by the entrance where it can really shine, and is also beautiful as a cut flower on the party table.
Begonia ‘Bigflower’
– is a plant with many large flowers that come in several different color varieties. Use this plant in pots on the patio to add some life and color.
Bellflower ‘Get Mee’
– is a richly flowering plant that is found with white and blue bells, among other things. Can be grown both indoors and outdoors, and requires well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
Lobelia
– is a richly flowering plant that is perfect in hanging baskets around the terrace, balcony or other outdoor spaces. The plant has a long flowering period so you have it throughout the summer, and not just on 17th of May.
Petunia
– is a compact hanging plant with many medium-sized flowers. Water when the soil is almost dry. Petunia grows densely and provides beautiful greenery on the balcony and terrace.
Pelargonium ‘Zonale’
– is a classic summer flower that is easy to care for and blooms profusely throughout the summer. Fill balcony boxes and pots with geraniums and place them in sunny locations. Available in many colors, including the classic varieties of white, red and pale pink.
Pick and choose among summer flowers
It's hard to go wrong when choosing summer flowers for the highlight of spring in the garden. Find your favorites and plant them in pots, hanging baskets, beds and balcony boxes. Feel free to choose some flowers that can be used as cut flowers both indoors and outdoors, in cute glass bottles and vases. Soon you'll have a lush and colorful oasis for the 17th of May celebration!
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