Every gardener wants to decorate his area in the garden, giving it a well-groomed and attractive appearance... For this purpose, flowers are best suited, which not only help to decorate the exterior, but also hide the imperfections of buildings. The creation of flower beds and flower beds takes a lot of time and effort, so perennials are most often planted. They require less maintenance and are not inferior to annual varieties in their beauty. There is a wide variety of types of perennial flowers, among which there are many unpretentious and long-flowering representatives.

What to consider when growing perennials

When choosing the type of perennial flowers, it is important to take into account not only the appearance of an adult plant, but also the peculiarities of placement. Some varieties thrive best on a sunny alpine slide, while for others, light can be extremely dangerous. More examples unpretentious garden perennials look.

There are several criteria to consider when choosing colors:

1. Lighting features. Different plant varieties require different amounts of light to grow and develop. There are light-loving (all bulbous, lily, some varieties of rudbeckia), shade-tolerant (primroses and aquilegia) and shade-loving (home lilies of the valley, rogers and garden oxalis) perennials. This issue must be clarified even at the stage of acquiring seeds, since choosing the wrong place can lead to weak growth and even wilting of flowers;
2. Soil composition. All perennial plants need different amounts mineral substances for harmonious development. For example, irises and poppies can be planted even in an infertile place, for lupins and asters, medium-fertile soils are required, and some whimsical varieties can grow only in highly fertile lands (peonies, dahlias);
3. Features of the structure of flowers. The choice of a place for growing flowers must correspond to the external characteristics. For example, you should not plant ground cover varieties in hanging pots, but place tall plants on alpine slides. It should be borne in mind that some plants grow strongly as they develop, so you need to provide sufficient space in terms of area;
4. Humidity level. For some flowers, water is an important source of development, while for other species it can lead to the development of serious diseases. The perennial variety must be chosen depending on the relative humidity. Allocate moisture-loving and dry-loving varieties, as well as representatives of moderately moist soils.

Carefully read the annotation on the seed package. It is there that you can find all detailed information on the requirements for the cultivation of two-year-olds and the creation of a perennial beautiful garden, since different varieties and hybrids of the same species may differ in their characteristics. Correct and in other colors is a guarantee of a blooming flower bed.

Requirements for the soil itself

To ensure the active growth of perennials, planting is recommended to be placed on fertile soils, if the characteristics of the variety allow it. First of all, this applies to the cultivation of most exotic plant species. And for a long and abundant flowering, a large amount of minerals is always required - potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus.

When planting flowers in infertile soil, it is necessary to additionally add a growth stimulator and inorganic fertilizers.

When growing perennials in flowerpots or alpine slides, as well as hanging pots, it is advisable to choose a substrate depending on the type of plant. In most specialized stores you can buy primer for almost any family.

If you plan to prepare the soil yourself, then you need to take care of the drainage, as well as apply organic fertilizers before planting.

Flower bed formation technology

The creation of the shape and type of flower garden depends on many factors. One of the most important conditions- taking into account the height and appearance of flowers. Flower beds are the simplest and most versatile form. There are three common types of such a landing:

The creation of a general scheme of the flower bed allows you to choose the right place for planting plants, taking into account the optimal neighborhood and growing conditions.

• for undersized flowers. To create it, you need to choose plants whose height does not exceed 30 cm. By using various varieties, you can form real living drawings from flowers. In this case, it is important to take into account the shade of the petals, as well as choose varieties that have a similar flowering period. The size of a low-growing flower bed depends entirely on the planned planting area;
• for medium colors. Plants with a height of 30 to 80 cm can be placed on it. Using this type of planting, you can decorate the landscape with a tiered composition or a classic single-species planting. A flower garden of this type can be different in size;
• planting tall plants. For this purpose, you need to choose varieties with a height of over 80 cm. A flower bed for tall flowers can be in the form of an island planting or as a hedge. Some gardeners plant tall perennials next to buildings, which allows not only to decorate the exterior of the building, but also to hide the imperfections of the wall. More information on shaping technology garden beds look.

A single planting of perennial flowers is also permissible, which allows you to decorate the local area without compromising the harvest of agricultural crops. In this case, it is recommended to choose varieties that have the shape of a lush bush, and creeping or undersized perennials for single planting are the worst suited, with the exception of small flower arrangements.

Review of beautiful plants for the garden

To date, a huge number of varieties and types of unpretentious domestic perennials have been bred. They can possess themselves different form and growing requirements. It is customary to distinguish several main groups, depending on growth and developmental characteristics.

Tall

Almost all varieties begin to bloom in the second half of summer, but flowering can continue until the first frost. Flowers with a high stem length are suitable both for single plantings and for creating compositions.

• Astilba. One of the most unpretentious and long-flowering perennials for the home garden. Flowering lasts up to 10 weeks, and cut plants are stored for a long time indoor conditions... The length of the stem reaches 1.5 meters, on which paniculate flowers are located;

The plant takes root well in almost any conditions and is often used to decorate infertile areas.

• ... It has bright yellow flowers with a double texture that can beautify any area. It can grow even in the most unfavorable conditions, but a lot of light is needed for the full development of the petals. The length of the stem differs depending on the variety; there are real giants exceeding 2 meters;
• Sapstone. The plant prefers sunny areas, but can grow in partial shade conditions. The height of some specimens exceeds 2 meters, therefore, it is often used to create hedges. In a dry season, it needs abundant watering. If all conditions are met, flowering begins in the second half of summer and continues until the first frost;
• Mirabilis. The plant can be either annual or perennial. With the correct selection of soil, it grows up to 80 cm. A distinctive feature is that flowers of different shades can form on one bush. does not take much time, which also explains its popularity.
• Pion. A bushy plant that is a real decoration of the garden. It has a large flower and long flowering up to 1.5 months. A distinctive feature of the flower is a large double bud with a pleasant aroma. Most varieties are resistant to shade, as well as demanding on top dressing;
• Volzhanka. Most often it can be found in conditions of middle and northern latitudes. Possesses increased resistance to cold and does not require abundant watering. The length of the stem reaches up to 2 meters, while the plant does not need a garter. Flowering begins in the second half of summer, but even without flowers, Volzhanka will advantageously decorate a flower bed. The plant is often used in compositions.

Medium height (bush)

The most numerous variety of decorative flowers. Majority known varieties have just average height. They are versatile, as they are suitable for creating almost any type of flower garden.

• Iris. An unpretentious perennial with a large number of varieties that differ in color and growing characteristics. The most widespread are "bearded" irises due to the unusual shape of the flower. Height depends on the variety, there are high and medium varieties;

If you choose the right hybrids that differ in ripening time, then you can achieve flowering almost the entire season.

• Day-lily. A distinctive feature of this plant is that flowering lasts only one day, and then the flower dies, but after it more and more petals bloom. It is also a real decoration of the garden because of its unique foliage. Needs abundant maintenance and feels best near a body of water;
• Phlox. Common flowers for creating decorative compositions. They gained great popularity due to their unpretentiousness and ability to grow in any conditions. A countless number of colors have been developed, which allows you to combine different varieties. They can live in one place for up to 10 years without a transplant;
• Lilies. This plant can be found in almost every area. There is a huge variety of colors, from white to rich green. Lilies are one of the most unpretentious species among the lily family. The flowering period depends on the variety, in some varieties. For example, it lasts up to two months;
• Mountain cornflower. It has a rich blue tint of the flower, which is extremely rare in other plants in nature. Virtually no need for care, unpretentious to growing conditions. Due to the unusual shape of the inflorescences, it is often used in medium-sized flower beds. Bloom twice during the season - in autumn and early summer;
• Echinacea Medium-sized relative of rudbeckia. It has a beautiful inflorescence shape and has a large number of different shades, depending on the variety. In addition to decorative properties, it has a medicinal effect and can be used to make homemade preparations.

Undersized

Flowers of this group can often be found on plots as part of multi-species or single-species plantings. Due to their small stature, they can be planted on balconies or terraces. The abundance of varieties with different shades allows you to create a real live pattern in the flower bed.

• Garden geranium. An unpretentious plant that takes root well in any conditions. Flowering continues from early summer until the onset of frost. Has increased resistance to drought, which makes it possible to grow geraniums even in sandy soils;

When buying seeds, you should pay attention to the lighting features, since there are sun-loving and shade-loving varieties.

• ... A huge variety of varieties have been bred, which differ in height, structure and color of the petals. The flower can grow in any conditions, and is also suitable for single-species planting, and part of a multi-species flower bed. Virtually no maintenance and no fertilization required;
• Astrantia is large. The plant is represented by a sprawling bush up to 70 cm high. The first inflorescences appear in early summer, and flowering can last almost the entire season. In this case, it is important to remove wilted flowers in order to allow new buds to dissolve. There are a large number of petal colors, but white or pink are more common;
• The arenaria is crimson. One of the most common perennials for rockeries and alpine slides. They have a unique unpretentiousness - they can survive even in rocky soil. The height of the stem does not exceed 15 cm, and the shoots themselves are painted in a beautiful crimson color. Inflorescences in the form of small stars appear in early June and bloom throughout the summer.

Shade tolerant

It is generally accepted that flowers need a lot of sunlight. But there are a number of species that do much better in shady conditions. This unusual property can be useful for decorating the planting of dense conifers or decorating dark places on the site.

• Garden azalea. Extraordinarily beautiful flowering shrub which grows best in partial shade. The flower is demanding to care for, but the flowering is so abundant that the petals completely cover the entire green part of the contented voluminous bush;

Azalea blooms begins in May and lasts for several months.

• Brunner or forget-me-not. Suitable for places where the sun appears only in morning time... It has small inflorescences of a light blue color, as well as leaves of an unusual shade. Flowering lasts from May to June. It is considered an indispensable plant for rockeries and mixborders;
• Crocus (saffron). The plant belongs to the Iris family and includes more than 80 species. These flowers are low-growing, rarely exceeding 10 cm in height. Should begin in mid-October. In this case, flowering will begin in the spring. If you have chosen autumn flowering options, then they should be planted in the summer.
• Loosestrife or plakun-grass. There is a legend that this plant was born from the tears of the Mother of God. The flower has not only a beautiful history but also unusual growth requirements. Flowering is possible only when growing loosestrife in a dark and humid place. A beautiful colossus-shaped inflorescence of purple color forms in early July and lasts until September;
• Aquilegia. This plant is sometimes referred to as a “catchment” because of the enormous amount of dew that accumulates in the flowers. Absolutely no maintenance is required and can grow even in the most shady areas. Depending on the variety, the flowering period is from May to early June. Read more about the technology of planting and caring for aquilegia.

Groundcover

Planting these flowers not only decorates the site, allowing you to create unusual decorative compositions, but also improves the structure of the soil and replenishes the soil with organic matter after dying off. Ground cover flowers are prized for their long bloom and unusual foliage shape.

• Phlox subulate. Suitable for framing paths, flower beds, fits perfectly into the structure of rockeries. It multiplies rapidly, filling an ever larger area with a flowering carpet;

Flowering lasts almost a whole season, and the color of the petals differs depending on the variety.

• Sedum or sedum. An unpretentious plant that can take root even on a rocky alpine hill. It has a strong inflorescence, colored bright yellow or red. During the flowering period, the leaves are practically invisible due to the huge number of small flowers;
• Aubrieta. Best suited for planting near an artificial reservoir or stream, but growing in garden pots or alpine slides is acceptable. Demanding on sunlight, as well as on the quality of the soil - there must be chalk or lime in the soil. The period lasts up to several months, at which time the planting of the plant looks like a living carpet;
• The chrysalis is silvery. During flowering, a large number of medium-sized white flowers appear on the small grass. Best of all, the plant takes root in sunny areas, especially alpine hills or near a reservoir. For increase decorative effect abundant planting of the splinter is recommended.

If you do not cut off the shoots of ground cover plants in time, they will quickly fill all the free space. To control the growth of the planting, you need to prune the overgrown vegetative parts twice a season.

Combination of flowers with ornamental shrubs

Recently, mixborders are gaining great popularity - flower beds on which various species are planted perennial flower and shrubs. With proper care and selection of plant species, such a composition will be a real decoration of the site throughout the year. Read more about the types and cultivation of ornamental shrubs for summer cottages.

A flower garden of this kind can be one-sided, for example, when planting plants near a fence or wall of a house, as well as two-sided, which is more often used for decorating paths.

When choosing a plant for a mixborder, the following points should be considered:

• plants should have approximately the same sensitivity to light (only shade-loving or light-loving crops). The choice of variety depends on the place in which you plan to set up a flower garden;
• the root system of all plants should be pivotal or downward as much as possible. This is necessary to avoid the death of some species from lack of moisture;
• flowering periods should smoothly change each other, which allows for complete continuity. In addition, the plant should not be cut off after flowering. This will lead to the appearance of an empty space in the flower garden;
• when choosing flowers, you need to take into account not only the appearance of the inflorescences, but also the features of the foliage. It is recommended to plant plants with unusual and decorative leaf blades, such as ferns or heucheras;
• the height of the planting is of particular importance. It is imperative to include low, ground cover and high varieties for a harmonious planting.

As a rule, only unpretentious perennials are used that do not require complex care. But at the same time, it is important to constantly cut off excess vegetative parts, as well as remove faded buds.

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Conclusion

Perennial flowers on home plot are a real decoration of any yard. A competent choice of varieties will not only complement the style and appearance, but also hide various flaws in buildings. There are a huge number of different types and varieties of unpretentious perennials, the choice of which depends on your taste, planting site, soil and climate characteristics. See the types and examples of creating a beautiful summer cottage flower bed.

What if you want to acquire a beautiful front garden in your summer cottage, but there is absolutely no time and energy to leave it? The article is devoted to the description of the most popular crops among the "lazy" gardeners. Make yourself a hassle-free summer!

In order to almost completely forget about caring for an unpretentious flower bed after planting, you still need to work a little and draw up a well-thought-out composition. Here are some tips to help you help you rest with a clear conscience at the end of your work:

1. Cultures that are undemanding to leaving are not always plain and boring. Do not be afraid to add bright colors to the flower bed;
2. Which crops to choose? If your goal is to build a front garden that blooms all season, pick up plants that have different flowering times;
3. Place crops on your "lazy" flower bed that prefer the same conditions so that they can grow comfortably in one place;
4. So that later you do not have to apply a lot of fertilizer to the flower bed, take care of good quality soil;
5. The best place a flower garden for the lazy - sunny or partial shade.

Carefully selected crops, planted on good soil and in the right place, will thank you in the future with lush and long flowering, without requiring any special care procedures. However, it is still worth noting that the statement "planted and forgot" in this case is not entirely true. You need to take care of the flower bed, but not so often.: Weeding a young front garden, watering in a drought, fertilizing as needed and removing dead buds as much as possible will not take much time and effort.

It is also worth remembering that it is imperative to cut and cover the plants for the winter season, otherwise your "lazy" flower bed will die.

The most unpretentious garden flowers (video)

Beautiful unpretentious perennial flowers for the garden

The absolute favorites for lazy gardeners are undemanding perennials that can spend their entire life cycle almost on their own. Below are the most popular crops today that do not require special skill in floriculture.

Astilba

One of the longest flowering perennials: Astilba is able to delight its owners with bright inflorescences for up to 10 weeks, starting from the middle of the summer season and ending with the onset of the first frost. This unpretentious culture grows up to 1.5 meters, so you can safely plant it in the middle of the flower bed. Astilba prefers sun or partial shade.

The only procedure this herbaceous tall perennial needs is regular pruning to develop lateral shoots and control growth. Its bright yellow flowers really look like small sunflowers and will adorn any front garden.

Rudbeckia

The dream of an eternally busy summer resident: this culture requires nothing but a sufficient sunny place. Another advantage of the plant is the simple but charming chamomile flowers in bright colors, depending on the variety. Refers to the tall inhabitants of flower beds.

Tulips

Not all bulbs can be classified as unpretentious, but tulips are one of them. Their bright buds are among the first to bloom after winter and adorn the flower bed until the end of spring.

Like tulips, this perennial crop may well take care of itself and bloom at the same time. The main advantage of the daffodil is the ability to look good in various flower arrangements. In addition, their foliage of a juicy green hue retains its decorative properties for a long time.

Lilies of the valley

Able to grow in one place for up to 10 years, lilies of the valley will be a wonderful decoration for your garden in spring, and in early summer they will bear fruits in the form of red berries. They tolerate both sun and shade well.

Tulips, daffodils and lilies of the valley are being replaced by a culture such as aquilegia, or catchment. Blooming in the second year of my life This easy-care perennial is designed to beautify your site from late May to early September. When its bell-shaped inflorescences wither, the decorative properties are transferred to the leaves - they turn purple or purple.

Geranium

Geranium is a fragile-looking plant that blooms from May to August. One of the features is the short life of a single flower, which is immediately replaced by new ones. Upon completion of flowering, geranium foliage acquires bright shades: red, orange, yellow.

Cornflowers

The best friends of lazy gardeners, because they are one of the most unpretentious and get along on different grounds and with different neighbors. Lilac, pink, purple and white flowers will be an excellent backdrop for peonies, daisy and other flowering crops.

Turkish carnation

Spreading by self-seeding and blooming for a long time, this plant rightfully deserves to be among the most undemanding decorative crops... The carnation will paint your garden in bright colors and give any flower bed a summer mood!

Frost-resistant unpretentious flowers for a summer residence (video)

Low-maintenance flowering annuals

In addition to perennial crops, the market can offer gardeners a variety of ornamental annual plants that will not be more demanding on the conditions of keeping. They will perfectly complement the "frame" of the already created perennial flower beds... Such crops are usually grown from seed, they do not need a seedling breeding procedure.

Petunia

Despite the fact that petunia is considered a drought-resistant plant, the only desire of this crop in relation to the soil is its constant and moderate moisture. In gratitude for the little trouble she will thank the owner with a lush and spectacular flowering; the appearance of petunia flowers can be varied and depends on the variety.

People also call them velvet: These bright street flowers, like small suns, scattered around the garden, leave the most pleasant impression of the site. In addition, marigolds are drought-resistant and grow very quickly.

Sweet pea

Applies to vines, great for design vertical surface... True to its name, the flowers have a pleasant aroma and delight the eye for 50-60 days.

Easily recognizable by everyone Cosmea can be found in almost any dacha. This plant, which prefers to grow in poor soil, has amazing ability bloom up to 80 days. Her delicate flowers all shades of pink and light, delicate foliage will give any flower bed a spirit of romance and carelessness.

Zinnia

Drought-resistant, highly decorative plant. Zinnia flowers do not require special care procedures, keep on the peduncle for up to 50 days. The only condition: plant the flower immediately in a permanent place, it does not tolerate transplanting well.

Calendula

Another bright, sunny spot on the flower bed is marigolds, or calendula. The plant is medicinal and is considered a good honey plant.... The culture looks great when paired with escholzia, cosmea, chamomile and cornflowers.

Multi-colored aster flowers add variety to your flower bed. In order for gorgeous baskets to appear on the peduncles in time, you just need to water and loosen the soil around the roots in a timely manner.

Popular large unpretentious garden flowers

Tall, sprawling flowers are a good setting for any flower bed... Generally, the larger the plant, the less attention it needs.

Peonies

A symbol of prosperity and prosperity, the peony adorns almost every average garden in the middle lane. This perennial plant blooms very luxuriantly and at the same time is completely undemanding to the growing conditions. In dry conditions, it can be watered once a week.

Large bright flowers of irises occupy one of the first places in popularity among lazy gardeners. Iris is drought-resistant, winter-hardy, blooms almost all summer and is able to live in one place for up to 7 years. It is difficult to think of something more suitable for a maintenance-free flower garden. However, it should be borne in mind that the culture prefers light, moist soil.

Helenium

Orange-red, bright gelenium inflorescences on tall, erect stems are often found in front gardens. All the care he needs is watering on dry days and shelter for the winter.

Lupine

One of the favorites among high-growing crops. Its pyramidal inflorescences of various colors appear twice during the summer: in June and in August. Drought resistant, shade-tolerant and tolerates low temperatures.

Loosestrife

Tall shrub with purple inflorescences. A common crop due to the lack of any maintenance requirements during the cultivation process on the site. Grows well on heavy soil and in the shade.

Drought-resistant perennials for flower beds (video)

Easy-care ground cover flowers

If you are pursuing the goal of creating a flower carpet rather than a flower bed, then you should pay attention to the undersized plants creeping along the ground.

This perennial groundcover can transform a boring lawn into a riot of colors: just plant a few varieties nearby that differ in the shade of the inflorescences. The plant will spread quickly and will be an excellent frame for flower beds, mixborders or paths.

Carnation herbal

Herbaceous flowering creeping plant. Lives for many years; small bright crimson flowers are visible from afar and draw attention to the flower bed where the plant is planted. Outwardly, the curtain resembles a small fluffy mound.

Medicinal plant and seasoning, thyme not only serves for practical purposes, but is also an excellent ground cover. Its dense, dense carpet exudes a pleasant aroma, and its small pinkish flowers look very neat.

Periwinkle

An irreplaceable plant when it comes to framing shaded flower beds, rockeries and borders. Periwinkle is extremely unpretentious; in spring it is covered with sky-blue fragile flowers.

"Lazy" flower garden is not a gardening myth at all, it is quite possible to create it in your country house. Before you exhale with relief, you just need to work a little and how you should think about where to arrange a flower bed and what plants to plant. All in your hands!

Hello dear readers! A beautiful, well-groomed, blooming garden is the pride of any gardener. Agree, such a garden requires no small investment, both time and money. Many of us at the dacha just want to relax, chat with family or friends, at the same time, we want to relax in comfort, surrounded by beauty, greenery and pleasant aromas of flowers.

Therefore, you need to try to pick up unpretentious plants with a long flowering period, which do not require special attention, are easy to care for, which will decorate the garden and delight with their splendor for more than one year. So, we present to your attention perennial flowers blooming all summer long photos and names.

Decorating the garden with perennial blooming flowers, gardeners have a lot advantages:

• There is no need for annual preparation of seedlings, many types of perennial flowers perfectly tolerate winter frosts, and often such flowers do not even need to be dug out before winter. Frequent transplanting is not required, perennials feel great in one place for 2-5 years. Thus, composing a composition of perennials, you can enjoy the result of your labor for several years.

• Gardeners get significant cost savings without buying new seeds and seedlings, as growing perennial flowers produce new young seedlings that can be used to decorate other parts of the garden. And for some growers, the sale of seedlings brings substantial income.

• No need to wait for good weather and are afraid of night frosts, as, for example, when planting annual flowers, perennials will wake up themselves when the most comfortable conditions come.

• Unlike sown annual flowers, the flowering period of perennial flowers lasts longer, since their root system begins to prepare for the next growth and flowering already in the fall.

Before planting or planting perennials, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of each plant, its size, character and preferences. Perennial blooming flowers are:

• Stunted (creeping)
• Medium-sized
• Tall

All plants need enough sun, so tall flowers are placed in the center of the composition or in the background. The next tier is medium-sized plants. The undersized ones are seated in the first row, they make the edging of the flower beds, decorate the borders and use them to fill the voids in the main composition. Otherwise, tall flowers will drown out and prevent undersized plants from developing.

When choosing a place for a flower bed, do not be guided only by your preferences, first of all, the choice of a place depends on the nature of the perennial. The place should not be ventilated, this is especially important for tall varieties. Do not place flowers too close to each other, they will need free space to grow. Over time, tall perennial flowers grow very densely and begin to fall, so take care of the support in advance and thin them out if necessary. Do not mix flowers with different needs for sunlight and moisture. Some flowers bloom brightly and magnificently in the sun, others require diffused light, partial shade. For longer flowering, remember to carefully remove the dry buds.

Tall perennial flowers blooming all summer photos and names

Exists big choice tall perennial flowers that bloom all summer. They can become the center flower arrangement, act as a hedge, frame garden arches, benches, pergolas or gazebos.

Astilba- unpretentious tall perennial plant with a long flowering period. The flowering period depends on the species. For example, Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis) grows up to 100 cm and pleases with colorful clusters of inflorescences (pink, white, purple, blue) from June to August.

Astilba thunberga (Astilba thunberga) grows up to 80 cm, blooms with racemose white or pink panicles from July to August.

Astilba is called the "queen of the shadow" for its shade-loving disposition, although there are varieties that do well in direct sunlight, but their flowering period is much shorter. Choose a shady place, partial shade or with diffused light for planting Astilbia. Feels comfortable under tree crowns, but not near tree roots. Astilba is a moisture-loving flower and such a neighborhood will deprive it of most of its moisture. Astilba loves moist soils and frequent watering. Water it as often as possible, even if the soil is not completely dry from the previous watering. The plant dies during prolonged heat and drought. Propagated by seeds, dividing the bush, buds. The easiest and most popular way to divide the bush.

Delphinium- a tall perennial flowering plant that is quite common in garden plots. Popularly nicknamed Shpronik, due to the fact that the buds form a long spur on the back. Forms dense inflorescences on elongated erect racemes about 60 cm long. Flowers can be sky blue, blue, pink, white, purple. Delphinium blooms for a fairly long period. For different varieties, the beginning and end of flowering are different. For example, some bloom in June and bloom for about a month. Then they bloom again in August, provided that the faded brushes are carefully cut off before the seeds ripen in them. Others bloom from July to September. Therefore, if you select Delphinium varieties with different flowering periods, it is possible to create a flower bed that blooms continuously all summer.

There are both high varieties of Delphinium and dwarf ones, with a height of about 30 cm. High varieties can reach a length of up to two meters. And often the height of the plant depends on the fertility of the soil, because in order to achieve this growth, many nutrients are needed. Delphinium reproduces by seeds and dividing the bush. Seed propagation of a delphinium is more difficult than dividing a bush, but if you decide to use seeds, then you need to store them in the refrigerator.

For the Delphinium, find a sunny, slightly darkened midday, windless place, without moisture stagnation. And even better if it is a small hill. Delphinium loves sandy, loamy soil rich in humus. Before planting the sprouts, fill the pit with compost humus, manure, and phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. After flowering in September, the aerial part of the flower is cut off. It winters beautifully without additional shelter, and next year it will shoot again with flower tassels. But it happens that the next year the Delphinium disappears. Root decay may be the cause. The stem of the Delphinium is hollow and when cut, water gets into the hole formed, which subsequently penetrates into the roots. To avoid this, the top of the stem after cutting must be closed with either clay or garden pitch. When working with Delphinium, be sure to wear protective gloves, as all parts of the plant are poisonous.

Rudbeckia- unpretentious perennial garden flowers blooming all summer long. However, there are also annual species. Suitable for novice gardeners, as well as those who have little time to garden. Rudbeckia easily propagates both by seeds and by dividing the bush. In central Russia, when propagated by seeds, flowering occurs the next year. Reproduce by self-seeding often. Rudbeckia is a tall plant and can reach a height of about 120 cm, but there are also low-growing varieties up to 30 cm. It does not require frequent transplantation, in one place it can grow for about 5-6 years. Rudbeckia loves sunny places, tolerates partial shade normally. Moreover, the flowers are brighter and denser in the sun. Does not tolerate drought and heat, prefers regular watering.

Flowering at Rudbeckia begins in June and continues until frost. At the same time, new flowers are constantly being born, and the old ones fade. Remember to carefully pull off dry buds for longer, more abundant flowering. Rudbeckia flowers are bright yellow, orange, reddish, terracotta and resemble chamomile in shape with a brown, yellow, black button in the middle. Rudbeckia grows very quickly, forming a sunny sea of ​​bright flowers. With a very dense growth, it can overlap, so prepare supports for it in advance. Tall perennial Rudbeckia can become a beautiful living screen if you plant it along the fence. It is very fond of pollinating insects, including butterflies. The charming, sunny Rudbeckia flowers will give the owners a sea of ​​positive emotions and warm days, even in cloudy weather.

Echinacea- many people know that it has a lot of medicinal properties, and can replace a whole first-aid kit, but not everyone knows that it blooms all summer, and with a warm autumn, flowering continues until mid-October. Therefore, Echinacea will not only decorate the garden for the whole summer, but also become your personal green doctor. All parts of the plant have medicinal properties(flowers, stems, leaves), they are not toxic. Echinacea is safe for children and animals. Echinacea has very beautiful and fairly large flowers, about 8 cm in diameter. It reaches a height of about a meter. He loves bright places, he has a positive attitude towards frequent watering, although the plant is drought-resistant. Echinacija comes from America, and is nicknamed there "Flower of the Prairie", and the prairie is known to have a rather arid climate.

Echinacea is a good honey plant, her, bees, bumblebees. There are white, yellow pink, purple shades of Echina. They reproduce wonderfully both by dividing the bush and by seeds. It is better to divide the bush in early spring. And plant seeds in advance in a warm place, since they have a very long germination period, from 14-40 days. With seed reproduction, flowering occurs the next summer, and in the first year, Echinacea will delight you with a beautiful rosette of leaves. Echina is a perennial plant that winters well without shelter and does not require increased attention.

Stock-rose or in other words Malva, Altay is a beautiful tall plant that has a long flowering period. Depending on the variety, Stock Rose can bloom from May to June, July to August, or from June to late summer, such as the Pink Stock Rose. But they are all similar in terms of conditions of detention. They love light, while shade-tolerant. They prefer moderate watering, drought-resistant. They hibernate without problems. Some varieties grow taller than two meters and are often used as hedge, for zoning a garden, decorating the walls of a house, central decoration of a flower bed, or as an independent group.

Stock-rose fell in love with many growers for its unpretentious disposition and for the variety of shades and shapes of flowers. Despite the fact that Stock-rose is considered a perennial, after two years it loses its decorative appeal. In this connection, it must be re-planted every two years. Mallow is propagated by seeds, they can be planted directly in open ground or seedlings can be prepared by planting seeds in March, early April.

Lupine- a very viable and beautiful perennial plant that pleases with its unusual bright flowers all summer long. Provided that dry panicle inflorescences are cut in time before seeds form in them. In central Russia, Lupine is distributed as wild plant and often grows like a weed, it is very useful and is used to saturate the soil with nitrogen. Currently, many cultivars have been bred, which can be not only white, blue, pink flowers, but also yellow, blue, two-color.

Lupine has a powerful root system, it is not afraid of weeds. Propagated by seeds, seedlings, less often by dividing the bush, since there is a high risk of damage to the branched root system. Undemanding in care and not picky about the soil, it can grow on poor, clayey lands. Looks spectacular in groups with Lupines of other shades.

Lobelia Fiery- perennial tall plant, which, under the right conditions of keeping, reaches up to 1.5 meters. On fertile soils, only foliage begins to thrive. Therefore, it is optimal to use a loose and moderately nutritious soil for flowering. Flowering begins in May-June and lasts until August. It blooms with scarlet flowers about two centimeters in diameter. Flowers make up a tall inflorescence - a candle, which looks spectacular with long lanceolate leaves of a dark green or burgundy hue. For Lobelia, choose sunny locations or diffused light. In the sun, the bloom is more lush and bright. Lobelia can be used in multi-tiered garden compositions in the background.

Loosestrife- in nature he prefers to settle near the banks of rivers and lakes, reaching incredible sizes up to 150 cm, from which he received his second name Podberezhnik... The loosestrife is an unpretentious perennial, caring for it will not be difficult. Its unusually beautiful spiers of inflorescences will bring joy to many. Flowering lasts all summer, and in the fall its dark green foliage will turn red. Merbennik flowers are violet-red, small, densely cover the inflorescence, attract pollinating insects. The loosestrife grows quickly in the sun and partial shade, prefers abundant watering throughout the summer. Stagnation of moisture is not allowed.

Consider medium-sized perennial flowers blooming all summer photos and names... Plants with a height of 30 to 80 cm are considered to be medium-sized perennial flowers. In tiered flower beds, they are planted in the second row after tall ones or used in independent plantings.

Lush sage- grows up to 40-50 cm. It blooms profusely from June to August with lavender-purple flowers, collected in spike-shaped inflorescences. In addition to the fact that sage blooms all summer, it has medicinal properties, fragrant aroma and unpretentious disposition. It can be grown not only in open ground, but also in containers on balconies, on window sills. Loves sunny places, but grows well in partial shade. The plant is drought-resistant, watering is moderate.

Day-lily- this beautiful flower has more than 25 varieties, some of which are quite exotic. Height up to approx. 80 cm. B English language pronounced Day Lily. Each bud of this beautiful plant lives only for the day, blooming in the morning and withering in the evening. Although there are varieties with evening flowering, when the flower opens after sunset and withers at the end of the next day. Undemanding to soil fertility and irrigation. Watering should be done only during dry periods. It blooms throughout the summer, due to the fact that new buds are constantly blooming, and the old ones fade. The daylily forms a peduncle that can have about 30 flowers. For novice florists, the Daylily will be just a find and inspiration for further garden decoration.

cornflower- despite the fact that it is considered a wildflower, perennial species will be a great addition to any garden. Currently, there are cornflowers of all kinds of colors (white, blue, pink, red). They bloom from the beginning of summer until frost, hibernate without problems. They can be planted both in the sun and in partial shade, but still bloom more abundantly in the sun. Watering is moderate. In stores, you can find a mixture of seeds of multi-colored cornflowers, planting which you get a rainbow dense carpet of bright flower heads. They spread very well by self-sowing, so have time to remove faded buds with seeds, otherwise you will get a cornflower field instead of a lawn and beds next year.

Soft cuff- long-term unpretentious plant blooming all summer with lace flowers. Has decorative corrugated foliage. The cuff is soft, a very viable plant that grows very quickly and creates picturesque thickets, about 40-50 cm high. Its yellow-green flowers are collected in loose inflorescences and create a beautiful openwork cloud during the flowering period. The vitality of the soft cuff is striking; it can grow on a rocky hill, in the shade, although it loves fertile soils and sunlight. It is often used to decorate alpine hills, rocky decorations, as a backdrop for brighter flowering plants in a flower bed. Soft cuff planted to control weeds, for example, along paths or a fence, so no grass will grow under an overgrown rosette of wide leaves.

Astrantia- medium-sized, unpretentious perennial, approximately 50-60 cm high, popularly Zvezdovka. It blooms all summer with tiny flowers that resemble stars on long stems. But due to the fact that many buds appear at the same time, a continuous flower cover is formed. It grows remarkably on any soil, but if the soil is loose, fertile and well moisturized, it forms a dense bush. It can be planted in the sun, partial shade and even in the shade. In full shade, flowers lose much of their decorative appeal. Astrantia can even be planted under tree crowns, unlike many types of perennial flowers.

Astrantia flowers are extremely viable, suitable for cutting and making bouquet arrangements. She is not afraid of many types of pests, she is winter hardy. It will survive slight frosts even during the growing season. The bushes grow quickly and can live in one place for about 10 years without losing their attractiveness.

The most unpretentious medium-sized (up to 70 cm) perennials blooming all summer long include Yarrow, Large-flowered flax, Garden chamomile (Nivyanik), Small petal (Erigeron)

Large-flowered flax

Garden chamomile (Nivyanik)

Small-petaled (Erigeron)

Low-growing perennial flowers blooming all summer photos and names

Plants that do not exceed 30 cm in height are considered to be undersized; they also include creeping plants. Small alpine hills, rockeries are decorated with low-growing flowers, they are planted in the first row in long-tiered flower beds, they frame flower beds, they are used to fill voids near tall flowers, they are convenient to plant along paths, decorate borders, create carpet beds, flower streams.

Gypsophila- these are exactly those airy flowers that give lightness and tenderness wedding bouquets... The plant has more than 100 varieties of both short and tall. Low-growing species form a leafless, sometimes deciduous bush abundantly covered with small flowers that bloom all summer. The colors can be varied, but all shades are soft and light - lilac, white, pink, lavender.

Gypsophila is ideal for a sunny garden, as an addition to other flowering plants. In the name of the plant there is a prefix Gypsum (lime), while the second part comes from the word filo, which means love. Indeed, the plant feels great on limestone soils, among stones, although it prefers loose, drained soils. All care for Gypsophila consists in moderate watering and fertilization.

Carnation herb- it can be found at the edges of the forest, among wildflowers, along forest paths. Unlike the carnation we are used to, the color is all summer without special care. The carnation was nicknamed Travyanka because its herbaceous part predominates over the floral one. Depending on the variety, the flowers can be white, blue, lilac, red, pink. Carnation herb grows well in sunny places with moderate watering. Flowering is very long from May to October, it tolerates drought without any problems. Blooming, it creates a bright ornament of a fabulous carpet with a height of no more than 15 cm.

Gentian- like many unpretentious perennials came to our garden from the wild. It can be found on the alpine hills and alpine meadows, in the mountains of Asia, Altai. If you want to add a piece of heaven to your garden, then opt for Gentian. The plant amazes with the color of its large flowers from dark purple, azure to pale blue. Although there are varieties with white and yellow flowers. The gentian has medicinal properties.

All gentian varieties have a long flowering period, but if you are looking for perennial flowers that bloom all summer, then look at the variety Gentian (bitter root) Chinese-decorated, which blooms from May to late August. In height, it is no more than 10-30 cm. A low bush forms a central rosette, from which in different directions shoots grow. Prefers acidic soils, does not grow on limestone.

Gaillardia - suitable for decoration suburban area, decorating flower beds and garden paths. It forms a lush bush about 50 cm in height, there are also tall varieties of about 80 cm. Duration of flowering from June to frost. Gaillardia is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, it will survive the winter without problems. It grows in one place for about 4-5 years, after which the bush must be transplanted to a new place to preserve the decorative qualities of the plant. It blooms with bright inflorescences of red, pink, yellow, orange shades. Flowers are mostly multicolored, 4-10 cm in diameter. The plant takes root well on dry, loose soils rich in humus. Water in moderation, the plant is drought-resistant, tolerates heat without problems.

English roses- there are both undersized species up to 30 cm and tall. If it is considered that for a rose you need constant care, and without special skills it is almost impossible to obtain sustainable flowering, this is not the case for the English rose. Even a beginner can take care of her. The English rose is devoid of many of the disadvantages inherent in other types of roses. English rose - shade-tolerant, frost-resistant, has a persistent pleasant aroma. She has a long flowering period, there are more buds and they are evenly distributed throughout the bush. Flowering begins in mid-June, the second wave begins in August. Gradually, in the sun, old buds lose their bright color, because of this, a bush with different shades of flowers is obtained. English roses are increasingly appearing in our gardens, displacing the capricious types of roses.

Now, having studied what perennial flowers are blooming all summer, their photos and names, you can create a magnificent garden without much expense and hassle, which will delight and fill the heart with tenderness for more than one year. There are much more blooming perennial flowers than presented in the article, and every year new varieties of well-known varieties with bizarre colors appear. Before buying seeds, seedlings, carefully read the instructions, as often different species of the same plant have different conditions of care and flowering period. Well, if you want to decorate a flower bed with colorful annual flowers, then the following article is for you:

I wish you success in floriculture!

A popular phrase about beauty that requires sacrifice can be fully attributed to the dacha: in order to make it truly beautiful, gardeners often donate strength, time, money ... But what if so far there is not enough time or experience, but do you want beauty? It is pleasant to rest among elegant flower beds and flower beds - is it really possible only at the cost of titanic efforts? Not at all!

Botanical tulips are unpretentious flowers. Photo

Of course, it will not do without work at all, but decorating your dacha with unpretentious flowers that do not require much trouble either when planting or in leaving is quite real challenge... And if you choose the right plants, taking into account their seasonal decorativeness and features of the site, you can make your dream come true and enjoy beauty that does not require special sacrifices from early spring to late autumn.

Unpretentious flowers are beauty that does not require sacrifice. Photo

Bulbous plants

Since it is before everyone else that they meet spring at the dacha, we will start with them. And believe me, there are many wonderful flowers here that will not give you any worries - except that you need to protect from the ubiquitous bulbs, but for this there are special planting baskets - comfortable gadgets, which over time and digging out the overgrown bulbs will significantly simplify.

Colchicum

Colchicum is born at the wrong time. Photo

Bloom: from August to November (depending on the species).
Landing: July or August, to a depth of about 10 cm.
Height: 5-20 cm.
Growing conditions: sun or partial shade; permeable soil (for autumn crocus - slightly moist, for other species, dry is preferable).
Use in the garden: along shrub thickets, on a lawn, in a rock garden, in flower beds; can be grown as a container plant.

It is not for nothing that this flower got its name: it is born at all "at the wrong time" - late autumn, when the foliage from the trees almost flew off, and the garden became completely empty and sad. And here, in the midst of the general wilting, these flowers, very much like crocuses, suddenly bloom.

Such late bloom plus exceptional unpretentiousness they do (or colchicums - lat. Colchicum) welcome guests of the garden. They are planted in July-August, choosing sunny areas or places in partial shade. And then you can forget about any troubles for a long time - croplands feel much better if they are not disturbed at all. Isn't it a wonderful property?

Colchicum trees are beautiful, but poisonous. Photo

However, it is worth knowing and considering that (regardless of the type and variety). All its parts contain colchicine, a potent poison, so reasonable care must be taken when planting it. Although in my garden, for example, croppers appeared long before I learned about their possible danger, and they still grow to this day.

You can find crocus bulbs in our catalog, which includes offers from various online stores.

Botanical tulips

Botanical late tulip (Tulipa tarda), photo

Bloom: from March to May (depending on the species).
Landing: autumn
Height: 10-50 cm (depending on the type)
Growing conditions: sunny areas with nutritious permeable soil; it is desirable that it be dry in summer and moderately humid in spring, but without stagnant water.
Use in the garden: group planting in flower beds and in beddings; appropriate in; look very good on the lawn; suitable for growing in pot culture.

They say that botanical tulips are never blue - nature has endowed them with all other colors and shades. Then the works of breeders were added to this, and today we can admire these adorable babies, choosing a shape and color range to your taste.

Botanical tulip, photo

Unlike their other relatives, they do not require annual digging of the bulbs. You can plant them in a flower garden or among the lawn, and from year to year they will only become more spectacular, thanks to the growing nests of bulbs and an abundance of flowers.

In our gardens, the most common ( Tulipa greigii), Kaufman ( Tulipa kaufmanniana), Foster ( Tulipa fosteriana), as well as late tulip ( Tulipa tarda), forest ( Tulipa sylvestris) and Turkestan ( Tulipa turkestanica).

Turkestan tulip (Tulipa turkestanica), photo

Due to their small stature, these tulips are suitable for planting in rockeries and rock gardens; they look great on the edge of shrubbery in, on lawns, but no less spectacular in or on. They are planted in the fall, like most bulbous, and flowering begins in April (the earliest - Kaufman, Foster, Turkestan; Greig's tulips bloom in late April, forest and late bloom more often in May).

Iridodictiums are undemanding babies. Photo

Bloom: April, in warm regions - from the end of March.
Landing: from August to the first frost.
Height: 10-15 cm
Growing conditions: open sunny areas with light permeable soil; if the soil is heavy, sand should be added when planting. A neutral or slightly alkaline soil reaction is preferred; wetting, even temporary, is unacceptable.
Use in the garden: excellent plants for rockeries, rocky gardens; grow well and feel well under deciduous trees with a light crown; successful planting in groups on the lawn. suitable for forcing.

We talked in more detail about these plants in the article, and indeed, his flowers in the garden appear among the first. In combination with unpretentiousness and undemandingness, this is a great reason to settle them in your country house.

The messengers of spring are crocuses. Photo

Bloom: from March to May, depending on the species and variety; there are also species that bloom in autumn.
Landing: spring-flowering crocuses are planted in autumn (from August to the first frost), autumn-flowering crocuses - in early spring; when planting, it is advisable to use special baskets, because crocus bulbs more often than other small-bulbous ones become prey for rodents.
Height: 7-20 cm
Growing conditions: areas in the sun or in partial shade (for example, under deciduous trees or shrubs) with permeable soil.

You will find a large assortment of crocuses in our catalog, which combines the offers of many garden online stores. ...

Muscari

Muscari Armenian, photo

Bloom: from April to June (depending on the species and variety)
Landing: Aug. Sept; at the beginning of summer, after the leaves have completely died out, the overgrown curtains can be divided.
Height: 10-30 cm.
Growing conditions: preferably a warm, sunny place, but partial shade is acceptable; the soil can be moist in spring (no stagnant water), but during the dormant period, the bulbs should be in dry soil. The plant does not tolerate well, use for feeding.

You will find a good selection of muscari bulbs of different varieties in our catalog, which includes offers from many online garden stores. ...

Daffodils are popular bulbous flowers. Photo

Bloom: from April to June (depending on the species and variety).
Landing: end of August - September.
Height: 30-60 cm
Growing conditions: areas in the sun or in partial shade, with loose, fertile, permeable soil without stagnant water.
Use in the garden: they are successfully used in the design of flower beds, mixborders and ridges; look good under deciduous trees; can be grown in container culture; suitable for forcing and cutting.

Narcissists need no introduction. Photo

This flower, probably, needs no introduction - there is hardly a gardener who does not know it. I will note only one curious and useful feature of them: the bulbs of daffodils are not touched by rodents. Moreover, it is believed that they, like and, scare away these animals, therefore it is recommended to plant daffodils around the perimeter of flower beds with other bulbs.

Daffodils in a wide range are presented in our catalog, which combines the offers of various garden online stores. ...

Bloom: April-May.
Landing: end of August - September.
Height: 10-20 cm
Growing conditions: preferably a place where in the spring, during the flowering period, the Pushkinia will be in the sun, and in the summer they will be in a light shade (for example, under the crowns of deciduous trees).
Use in the garden: group planting under trees and shrubs, on lawns; in borders along garden paths, in flower beds and spring flower beds; the plant is suitable for forcing.

Chionodox

Chionodox are stars in the grass. Photo

Bloom: April May.
Landing: September.
Height: 15-25 cm.
Growing conditions: Chionodox are relatively undemanding to lighting: they grow well both in the sun and in light shade; the soil is preferable fertile, well-drained; excess moisture is unacceptable.
Use in the garden: very good in rockeries and rocky gardens, since, unlike many small-bulbous ones, they do not tend to grow violently, capturing space; successful group plantings under trees and shrubs, on lawns; can be used in flower beds; suitable for forcing.

And also unpretentious and quite easy to grow, white flowers.

Beautiful flowering perennials

Perennials are great because you don't have to worry about sowing or growing them every year. Moreover, from year to year they become prettier, growing and becoming more magnificent. If such a plant, moreover, is undemanding to conditions and care, this is a real find for an inexperienced or busy gardener.

The blooming aquilegias are adorable. Photo

Bloom: from May to August.
Landing:
Height:
Growing conditions: in partial shade; on moist soils, aquilegia can also grow in the open sun.
Use in the garden: flower beds and flower beds; undersized species can be used in shady rockeries; these plants look good on the banks of reservoirs.

Astilba has attractive flowers and foliage. Photo

Bloom: from June to September (depending on the type and variety).
Landing: spring (April-May) or autumn (September).
Height: 20-120 cm (depending on the species and variety).
Growing conditions: penumbra; wet, permeable soil with a high organic content.
Use in the garden: group and single plantings in the sparse shade of trees and shrub thickets, on the banks of reservoirs, in flower beds; compact forms are suitable for container growing.

A wide assortment of astilbe is presented in our catalog, which combines the offers of large online stores of planting material and seeds.

This amazing plant is not touched by pests, it is extremely resistant to disease, and the only thing that is required when leaving is pruning wilted inflorescences. Watering may be required during dry summers, but this is not necessary in wet soils. Sometimes it is recommended to cover plants for the winter, but my astilbe, for example, hibernated without shelter - however, here it is worth focusing on the features of the species and climatic conditions.

Periwinkle is an unpretentious ground cover perennial, photo

Bloom: April May
Landing:
Height: 5-20 cm (ground cover).
Growing conditions: partial shade or shade - heat and direct sunlight are contraindicated for this plant; the soil is loose, fertile, without moisture stagnation.
Use in the garden: ground cover plant for shady corners of the garden.

In our gardens, periwinkle is more common ( Vinca minor), which is found in European forests as a wild plant. On the basis of this species, numerous varieties have been bred, differing in different decorative features: some have especially large or double flowers; others have their unusual color (there are varieties of periwinkles with white, red and purple flowers); still others have variegated foliage. This type of periwinkle loves moisture and shade.

Various varieties of small periwinkle are presented in our catalog, which combines the offers of large garden online stores. ...

Brunners grow well in partial shade. Photo

Bloom: from the beginning of May.
Landing: spring (April-May) or August-September.
Height: 30-50 cm
Growing conditions: penumbra; nutritious moist soil; brunner grows well on clay and loamy soils.
Use in the garden: under trees and shrubs, giving a sparse shade; at the foot of fences and walls, along the banks of streams and reservoirs.

Delicate blue flowers Brunners in the spring garden create a joyful mood, enliven its shady corners. Having planted this plant once, you can later not worry about it for many years. The only thing is that it is advisable to immediately provide him with more space, since the brunner grows well in favorable conditions.

Breeders have bred variegated varieties - with silvery or creamy white patterns, spots or a border on the leaves. Please note that these plants need protection from sunlight and strong wind- they are more demanding on conditions than the common green-leaved brunner, which can only suffer from drought.

Perennial cornflowers sometimes bear little resemblance to their field "relatives", Photo

Bloom: from June to September (depending on the species).
Landing: end of April - beginning of May or August-September.
Height: 20-100 cm depending on the species and variety.
Growing conditions: most cornflowers prefer sunny places, but some (mountain and round-headed cornflower) grow well in partial shade; undemanding to soils.
Use in the garden: in flower beds, in combination with other herbaceous perennials.

All cornflowers are good in their own way. Photo

There are several types of perennial cornflowers, and each of them is good in its own way. Mountain cornflower ( Centaurea montana) has several varietal forms - with white, pink, dark purple and purple lavender flowers. Large-headed cornflower ( Centaurea macrocephala) is distinguished by bright large "shaggy" flowers of a sunny yellow color.

Geraniums grow well in partial shade. Photo

Bloom: from May to August (depending on the species and variety).
Landing: April May.
Height: 10-100 cm (depending on the type and variety).
Growing conditions: geraniums are very diverse, and you can choose a plant for almost any conditions, both in terms of illumination and types of soil.
Use in the garden: all types of geranium grow well along shrub plantings, in light partial shade; it is an excellent flower bed plant; undersized species are used in borders and as ground cover plants; some species are suitable for rocky gardens and rockeries.

Wild geraniums can also live in the garden. Photo

For a long time, wild species have settled in my garden, which you can read about in the article. Interesting information you will find in the article. And no matter what type of this plant you choose, geranium will not require increased attention from you to your person, but will endow, despite this, with bright flowering.

Choose adorable geraniums from our catalog of various garden online stores. ...

Loosestrife

Loosestrife loves wet areas. Photo

Bloom: from July to September
Landing: April-May or August-September.
Height: 60-140 cm
Growing conditions: perfect option- wet area in the shade in the afternoon; loosestrife can grow even on very heavy soils; endures short-term flooding, needs good soil moisture.
Use in the garden: suitable for planting in lowland, wetlands; looks great on the banks of water bodies; can be used in rabatki and mixborders, provided there is sufficient moisture in the soil.

Sunny flowers are doronicums. Photo

Bloom: May June.
Landing: April May.
Height: 30-80 cm (depending on the type)
Growing conditions: sun or partial shade; permeable nutrient soil
Use in the garden: spring flower beds and flower beds; successful placement of doronicum on the edge of shrub thickets.

When doronicum blooms, other plants are still gaining strength. Photo

A sunny mood is guaranteed when the doronicum blooms! These bright flowers, similar to chamomile, are very effective in flower beds, because at the time of flowering of doronicum, most garden plants are still gaining strength, and bulbous ones are already fading.

When planting, keep in mind: at the end of flowering, most doronicums fade - they begin a dormant period. At this time, strongly growing bushes can be divided and transplanted. If you are planting doronicum in a flower bed, combine it with perennials or annuals that can hide wilting foliage in early summer.

European swimsuit, photo

Bloom: from April to August - depending on the variety; more often - May.
Landing: April May
Height: 50-90 cm
Growing conditions: area in the sun or in partial shade, with well-moistened soil; not suitable for planting in hot and dry places with loose calcareous or sandy soil.
Use in the garden: registration of the coastal zone of reservoirs, streams; wet semi-shady corners of the garden; the location of the swimsuits along the shrub thickets, near the walls and fences is successful.

On sale, you can easily find planting material for hybrid swimsuits, the flowers of which have different shades of yellow or orange... Less common is the Chinese bather - a tall (up to 1 m) late-flowering (June-August) plant.

Kupena is a graceful plant for shady areas. Photo

Bloom: May June
Landing: April-May or September.
Height: 30-100 cm (depending on the type)
Growing conditions: this plant is for shady and semi-shady areas; also tolerates the sun on wet soil.
Use in the garden: arrangement of shady areas, group planting on the outskirts of tree and shrub plantations, under trees.

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet (meadowsweet) - not only beautiful, but also medicinal plant... Photo

Bloom: June-September (depending on the species)
Landing: May
Height: 30-250 cm (depending on the type and variety)
Growing conditions: meadowsweet grows both in the sun and in partial shade, but the soil must certainly be moist; heavy clay soils with a high humus content are preferred.
Use in the garden: a spectacular plant for the coastal zone of reservoirs and streams; meadowsweet (or meadowsweet) can grow in swampy areas, and common meadowsweet is suitable for rockeries or ridges with calcareous soil.

Choose meadowsweets in our catalog, which combines the offers of various garden online stores.

Lupine

The color of lupins is very diverse. Photo

Bloom: June July; re-bloom - August-September
Landing: April May
Height: 80-100 cm
Growing conditions: Sun; permeable, slightly acidic soil; lupins do not like calcareous and highly fertilized soils.

You will find seeds of perennial lupines in our catalog, which combines the offers of various garden online stores. ...

Small petals require virtually no maintenance. Photo

Bloom: from June to September
Landing: May
Height: 20-80 cm (depending on the type and grade)
Growing conditions: the best option is open sunny areas with nutritious loose soil.
Use in the garden: in sunny areas.

Small-petal is remarkable for its long and abundant flowering, and caring for it consists only in installing supports for tall varieties - they tend to fall apart, especially in rainy weather. Yes, and keep in mind: hybrid small petal, or erigeron, is a rather aggressive plant; Once in favorable conditions, it actively grows and can capture vast spaces, so it is better to immediately limit its growth.

Read more about this plant in the article