Garden Plants You Can Grow in a Polytunnel

 Don’t for one moment think that having a polytunnel installation in your garden means you should only grow vegetables. There are many ordinary garden plants that are perfectly at home in a polytunnel construction as well.

 


Frequent severe weather and dust storms are having an effect on the way we garden in the UK. If you are concerned about your plants, adding a polytunnel to your garden is not a bad idea. The design shape and the strength of a polytunnel construction can deal with all types of weather patterns.

 

3 Plants That Love Polytunnels

 

Do you need to grow exotic plants in a polytunnel? No, you don’t have to grow exotic plants in a polytunnel. Many gardeners do take the opportunity to add new plants when they install a polytunnel construction. But, strictly speaking, you don’t “have” to grow exotic plants in your tunnel.

 

Chrysanthemums

 

Chrysanthemums have long been afavourite plant,for British gardens. Go to any garden show and you will come across exciting varieties of this popular plant.

 

Unfortunately, chrysanthemums are one of those garden flowers that is easily affected by weather and the climate. If you are growing yours to competition standards, you certainly want to consider growing them in a polytunnel installation.

 

If you already grow chrysanthemums, you will know they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Little wonder they are one of our favourite garden flowers.

 

Can I Grow Roses in a Polytunnel?

 

Roses love polytunnels. Most commercial growers of roses grow their plants in large commercial polytunnels. Growing roses in a polytunnel installation is an excellent way of controlling the growing process and keeping your roses healthy.

 

Of course, you can also add new roses to your collection. You can grow both tall and standard roses in a polytunnel. As a matter of fact, they seem to prefer growing in a protected environment.

 

If you are planning to sell your roses and maybe even propagate new varieties, growing them in a dedicated polytunnel installation is the best way to do it.

 

Growing Angels Trumpets in Polytunnels

 

Angel’s Trumpets are loved by many gardeners. They are beautiful to look at and their scent is second to none.

 

However, if you are a pet owner, you are probably reluctant to grow them as they are poisonous to both cats and dogs. Instead of risking the health of your pets, you can grow your Angel’s Trumpets easily in a polytunnel construction.

 

Another benefit of growing Angel’s Trumpets in a polytunnel installation is that you can extend the growing season. Create a seating area in your polytunnel and you can enjoy your beautiful plants for longer.

 

Conclusion

 

A polytunnel construction is a great idea when you would like to grow more varieties of plants and extend the growing season. Many businesses have been started in polytunnels in the UK and around the world. Polytunnels are surprisingly flexible and versatile structures and easy to look after. There is no reason why you should not consider adding one to your garden.
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