Bright and dramatic , fuchsias perform well as hydroponic flowering houseplants .
Dwarf potted chrysanthemums can be used as flowering houseplants when in bloom .
Short , compact flowering plants such as dianthus are ideal to interplant with other species in a hydroponic system .
While many of us focus on fruit , veggies , and herbs , hydroponics allows for such a diverse range of species that incorporating a little colour can really add a touch of extravagance to a mixed planting . Flowering annuals are rapid-growing , colourful plants , often used to fill outdoor border gardens and patio pots . However , they make great hydroponic specimens with the advantage of being very quick to propagate and flower . There is also a huge range of species commonly grown as flowering annuals and many have dual uses such as edible flowers or providing a heady scent in the garden and as cut blooms . Flowering houseplants are another category which can add a pop of colour to an indoor space and with the advanced lighting and nutrition provided in hydroponics , the range of species which can be grown as houseplants is extensive and often surprising .
“ The main factors to consider are flower timing , height , and spread of each species .”
FLOWERING ANNUALS
Flowering annuals include a wide range of species with endless choices in plant and flower form , colour , scent , and growth rate . Modern breeding has seen significant improvements in all aspects of these plants , with many dwarf , compact , and diseaseresistant options available for many . Flowering annuals are typically propagated from seed , however , seedlings can also be purchased and adapted to hydroponic systems , with many flowering within a few short weeks . The main advantage of a mass display of flowering annuals , apart from fast growth and rapid flowering , is that displays can be changed regularly and most are easily interplanted with other hydroponic crops . Selections of flowering annual species suited to a hydroponic display can be daunting as seed catalogues are crammed with colourful images and spectacular offerings . The main factors to consider are flower timing , height , and spread of each species . If planting an indoor border garden within a hydroponic system , choosing taller species to be planted towards the back and smaller , or trailing plants , for the front with give the most eye-catching display and allow the blooms of each plant to be easily seen .
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