Unpretentious perennials blooming all. What beautiful flowers to plant in the country. Perennials for giving, blooming in the summer-autumn period: photo with names

Along with flowering plants, among perennials there are many plants with inconspicuous flowers, but very decorative leaves, they are indispensable for .

You can grow perennials yourself from seeds and get your own seedlings, or you can purchase rhizomes or an already adult plant in a container. A fairly common option is to take the plant you like from your neighbors in the form of a part of a rhizome with shoots.

If you want to grow your own perennials, never sow the seeds directly into the ground. For perennials, only the seedling method is suitable. The environment exerts a lot of “pressure” on plants of this kind; they may not sprout in open ground.

So, the easiest perennials to care for your garden:

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Lupine

Figuratively speaking, lupine is a “perennial weed”, so it is adapted to life in any conditions. Lupine seeds germinate even in the cracks between the slabs of the stone path. But at the same time, he's so cute! Lupins have a great variety of colors, especially colorful lupins are beautiful. Plus, this flower is tall and has very decorative carved leaves, so lupins can be safely planted “solo”, in separate curtains - and these will be noticeable accents of the site. Well, in a flower garden, of course, it is irreplaceable - the shape of its inflorescences will remarkably complement the structure of the flower "filling" of any flower bed. Lupine reproduces very well by seeds, so you can easily grow its seedlings, just plant the seeds early, but if you plant its rhizome, then you are guaranteed to bloom in the same year. The soil does not matter to him, the care is ordinary, “to a minimum”. But, however, lupine loves the sun, so you should not plant it in the shade. If you cut off the faded "candles" of lupine, it will bloom again. By the way, you can collect lupine stems with pods - this is a wonderful dried flower.

Iris

It is difficult to imagine a garden without it, it is beautiful not only in a flower garden, it is also indispensable for, recreation areas, very suitable for making mono-flowers. It reproduces simply: by dividing the rhizome, it is better to do this in early spring. Irises are different: some of them like open sunny areas, others prefer partial shade and humidity, such as Siberian irises. In terms of size and color, these flowers have a huge variety of options. There are also miniature bulbous irises, they are simply indispensable for alpine slides. Irises are unpretentious, but they need sufficient watering and periodic "grounding", as their rhizomes often become exposed over time. It is better not to prune them for the winter, leave it until spring, so they endure harsh winters better.

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peonies herbaceous

Unlike the tree peony, the herbaceous peony is a plant for dummies. If you plant its rhizome in early spring or late August, it will delight you with flowering the next year. The only pity is that the period of its flowering does not last long! Peony loves abundant watering, top dressing - only mineral, he does not tolerate organic matter well. He definitely needs good drainage - add sand to the soil when planting.

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Chamomile garden

A truly "folk" flower, a win-win decoration for any flower bed. Chamomile blooms for a long time and stands in the cut for a long time. It propagates by dividing the rhizomes, but you can start it with your seedlings by sowing the seeds in cups at the end of February. It is better to plant chamomile in the ground at the end of summer. Watering and fertilizing are common. It should be noted that chamomile can be transplanted quite easily throughout the season, you just need to shade it during transplantation for 2-3 days. In addition to leucanthemum - the well-known white chamomile, there are also colored "daisies" - pyrethrums, their flowers are smaller, but they are very bright.

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Hosta, astilba, daylilies, dicentra

Why are all these plants put together? They have a wonderful overall quality: they are all great for decoration. shady corners: they bloom in the shade. All these plants are best planted by rhizomes, from seeds it will be less successful. Their planting material is very easy to get - it is always on sale. Their care is also similar: watering, sometimes top dressing, is best with mineral fertilizers during flowering, and in spring with organic matter and timely removal of faded inflorescences. Any soil is suitable for them. Hosta is a plant with the most decorative leaves, which are green, and blue, and variegated, and with a white border, and yellow. And the size of the leaves can be anything: there are dwarf hosts especially for, and there are just giants. Although this plant is mainly ornamental, it also blooms with beautiful lilac "bells" on long peduncles.

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Astilba, daylilies and dicentras can also be called ornamental leaves: they also have very “characteristic” leaves, and each plant has its own leaf shape. But the main thing is their flowering. All these plants bloom very beautifully and for a long time and also differ in various colors: astilbe is red, pink and white, the same shades are found in dicentra, daylily is orange, yellow and red. Dicentra pleases us with flowering in spring and early summer, and astilba and daylily - in the second. Over time, you will even have to limit the distribution of these unpretentious, lush perennials.

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Rudbeckia and Echinacea

These perennials are similar even in appearance, they are tall, spectacular, bright. They will help to make an ensemble in any flower garden, give it structure and decorate the background, and their inflorescences are in harmony with any other "landscape forms" in your flower bed. And in terms of agricultural technology, they also have much in common. It is best to get your seedlings by sowing seeds at the end of February in pots. They have no problems with germination, you are sure to take root in a permanent place, it will also be very successful. It can be planted in the ground either in spring or summer, at first carefully weed out the weeds and water abundantly. Soil doesn't matter. You can fertilize with both mineral fertilizers and organic matter, but you don’t need to do it too often. These plants overwinter well, and “start” early in the spring.

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perennial asters

A very attractive, hassle-free flower guaranteed to brighten the garden from spring to frost. That's right, because this group includes not only autumn asters familiar to everyone. Perennial asters have many types. Alpine aster blooms in late spring and early summer, this flower is low, 25–30 cm. Italian aster blooms all summer, this plant is of medium height, 40–60 cm. Well, at the end of summer, New England and New Belgian asters begin to bloom, and they bloom until frost (until November). In the same period, heather aster also blooms, it was you who most likely saw it, it is the most common in our gardens. It blooms with lilac flowers. In general, perennial asters have a wide range of colors: white, yellow, blue, pink, red, lilac, purple. Perennial asters prefer nutritious soil, organic matter, and lime. Planting is better not to thicken, so that the plants are well ventilated. Tall asters need to be tied to supports. Asters need to be propagated every 3-4 years, when the bush begins to become bare from the inside. Plants need to be dug up, the roots divided and transplanted to a new place. This should be done either in August or early May.

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Phloxes

They are indispensable in the garden of easy care, and indeed in. There are many varieties of phlox, with flowers of different colors. There are even phloxes - "chameleons" that change their color depending on the lighting from raspberry to lilac! At the same time, the essence of plants has not changed - these perennials behave like weeds - they take root well and grow powerfully, sometimes crowding out other plants. Phloxes grow well both in the sun and in partial shade, and even partial shade is preferable for them. In general, without any care, phloxes can grow and bloom up to 8 years, but their flowers gradually become smaller. Therefore, they sometimes need to be fed with organic matter or any flower fertilizer and watered abundantly from time to time - then the flowers will be large, and the lower part of the stem will not be exposed. Once every 6 years they need to be divided: dig and cut the rhizomes and move them to a new place. You can even divide the bush with a shovel right on the spot - dig up the bush, chop off part of the root and move it to another place, and fill the hole with the rest of the root again. Planting phlox is best in early spring. But if you had to do it in the fall, you do not need to cut the stems with leaves.

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"Golden Balls"

This perennial flower is familiar to everyone! It is just one of those plants that "grow themselves." "Golden Balls" is a popular name. In fact, the flower is called rudbeckia dissected. At its core, it is a malicious weed that grows everywhere, always, and even with complete absence of care. It must be monitored so that it does not flood the entire site and does not sweep out other types of decorative perennials.

Perennial plants will decorate any site and turn it into a lush flowering garden. Such flowers require less attention and care than annuals, they tolerate winter more easily, and are less demanding on planting. Among the varieties of perennial plants, you can choose suitable for any site, decorate it with lush greenery or bright flowers, decorate the walls of the house or gazebos with climbing vines. Creating a flower garden takes a lot of time and effort, but the right approach to choosing plants is already half the battle.

Distinctive features of perennials

Many gardeners prefer to plant annual plants to decorate the garden, motivating this with more lush and bright flowering, but they are quite demanding. But there are not only perennial climbing plants, shrubs and herbaceous plants, which is confirmed by numerous photos, and if you take into account all the features when choosing flowers, then throughout the season, from early spring to late autumn, the garden will look blooming. The main features of perennials that distinguish them from annual plants:

• transplantation is needed every 2-3 years;
• frost resistance;
• long flowering period;
• minimal care;
• can serve as the basis of a mixed flower garden, because they grow in one place and can be constantly supplemented by other plants.

Perennial plants will be an excellent basis for future flower arrangements, as they can be divided and seated during transplantation without resorting to additional expenses. For this reason, perennials are much more beneficial than annuals.

A perennial herbaceous plant with decorative leaves, along with flowering ones, will help to make multi-level garden compositions, arrange slides, lawns and flower beds. In addition, there are perennial climbing plants and shrubs that can act as hedges.

Features of planting perennials

Unlike annuals, perennials should be planted in the fall so that they are pleasing to the eye at the beginning of the next season. The plan of the flower bed should be designed in advance. When creating a flower garden, one should take into account not only the compatibility of shades of various plants, having familiarized themselves with the photo, but also their flowering time and height. Low views should be placed in the foreground.

Advice! When planting perennials, it is best to focus on longline planting, since flowers grouped by height look much more spectacular.

Ranunculaceae

Plants of the buttercup family are ideal for horticultural cultivation, which is why they are so widespread. Buttercups are mostly perennial, although among them there are one- and two-year-old species, even subshrubs. These flowers are well adapted to cold climates and are not picky about soil. In appearance, buttercups vary greatly. This family is quite extensive, so you should familiarize yourself with the photo to select varieties.

For the design of gardens, buttercups are divided into several groups:

1. Ground cover, with their help make out lawns and lawns. These include the catchment area, delphinium, forest anemone.
2. Marsh and coastal, used when landing at garden ponds. Among them, one can note the marigold, the bathing suit (European and Asian), the wrestler.
3. Curly or creepers, necessary for decorating arbors, walls, hedges, etc., for example, clematis and prince.

   Perennial plants of the buttercup family are divided into light and shade-loving, depending on the species. The sun is necessary for the spur, clematis, basilisk. In partial shade, it is worth planting clobuche aconite, bathing suits, adonis, hellebore, sleep-grass.

   Among buttercups there are short and tall plants. Blossoming from the end of July, the cornflower, belonging to the buttercups, reaches 1.8 m in height. Delphiniums with bright racemose inflorescences grow up to 2 m.

   The catchment area is considered to be average in height (40-70 cm). It is best planted in rocky areas, along garden paths, or next to trees. Undersized buttercups include anemone and liverwort, they are usually planted with lawns. These plants tolerate shade well and can be planted close to water bodies.

   To prolong the life of perennial plants from the ranunculus family, they must be covered with dry leaves or spruce branches before wintering. Once every 3-4 years (except for biennial varieties) a transplant is necessary.

   tall perennials

   Such plants can be planted in separate groups or as a spectacular background for multi-tiered compositions, as in the photo. Among tall perennials, there are both flowering and plants with beautiful lush leaves.

   Advice! Many varieties of perennial tall plants are distinguished by the duration of the growing season, so they begin to bloom quite late - in the middle of summer.

   In the penumbra areas of the garden, you can plant tricirtis, whose flowers resemble orchids or lilies. This perennial begins to bloom in early July, and pleases with its appearance - until the very frost.

   Lupins are loved by many gardeners, these unpretentious flowers look very bright and come in a huge selection of shades. These plants look good when planted in separate groups, and in a flower ensemble, less tall flowers are ideally complemented. Among the tallest garden plants, the willow sunflower stands out. Its large saucer-shaped flowers of a golden brown hue are visible even outside the site, since the height of the stems reaches 2.5 m.

   To give the flower garden structure by filling the background, echinacea will help with rudbeckia(gold balls). Their inflorescences are in perfect harmony with other plants. They begin to turn green already in early spring, easily enduring wintering. Rudbeckia must be monitored so that it does not grow to the entire garden, since this flower has weed habits.

   Medium-sized perennials

   Perennial plants 30-80 cm high are the ideal solution for any garden, and looking at the photo, you can figure out which species will suit a particular site.

   Irises will decorate any garden. This elegant flower is suitable not only for decorating a flower bed, it can be used to effectively emphasize a pond on a site, plant irises near a gazebo or other recreation area. For the design of alpine slides, dwarf species are good. Depending on the variety, irises can be photophilous or prefer partial shade.

   One of the leaders in ornamental gardening is the daylily, which is easy to care for and has many varieties. It grows well in the shade, and the beautiful leaves will complement any arrangement.

   Peonies will become a real decoration of the garden, giving the site elegance. Spectacular terry inflorescences are painted in tones from white to maroon. In addition to tree-like peonies, there are also herbaceous ones, under this name plants for novice gardeners are hidden. Herbaceous peonies begin to bloom the next year after planting, but it lasts much less than tree peonies. Peonies are quite demanding, only mineral fertilizers are suitable for them, in addition, it is necessary to provide abundant watering.

   One of the most popular and unpretentious flowers can be considered garden chamomile, which looks good in any flower bed. It has a long flowering period, requiring moderate watering and the simplest fertilizers when leaving. Among the varieties of garden chamomile, you can find the following names: leucanthemum, feverfew. They differ primarily in the color and size of the inflorescences.

   Perennial asters will bring little trouble to gardeners (not to be confused with annuals belonging to the same family). They bloom until the first frost, depending on the species. Flowers can be of different shades: pink, lilac, yellow and blue tones. Asters are demanding on soil and fertilizers, they prefer organic ones.

   No beautiful garden is complete without phlox. These lush multi-colored plants are easy to care for, they behave like weeds, so it is important to monitor their growth. Phloxes have no special requirements for lighting, it is recommended to transplant them every 6 years. In the same family, dwarf phlox can be distinguished, which are suitable for decorating slides or lawns, forming a dense flower cover.

   An example of perennial plants of medium height, characterized by beautiful flowering, can serve: Rhodiola rosea, astilba, double monarda. These flowers delight with their appearance all summer, and photos will help with the choice of shades.

   

   Monarda came to us from North America. The plant is very fragrant, a very large amount of essential oil is extracted from it. By the way, from natural vegetable, this is the only remedy that gives an effect in the fight against mold.

Creating beautiful flower beds and caring for them takes a lot of time and effort. And for beginner flower growers, this sometimes creates insurmountable difficulties. But how to be? After all, you really want to see your garden plot well-groomed and blooming. There is, of course, a way out! Unpretentious flowers for the garden will help transform it without any hassle. Indeed, among the huge variety of flowering plants, you can pick up beautiful and undemanding care. Some of them are found in the wild and hardened by harsh growing conditions. Let's do a little review.

bulbous plants

When nature is just beginning to wake up from its winter sleep, the bulbous ones are among the first to greet the coming spring. They are very attractive and no modern garden can do without them. Therefore, we will start with them, especially since for the most part they are very unpretentious garden flowers.

Plants up to half a meter high are considered undersized, they are used to create flower beds, borders, rock gardens. They are…

Snowdrops (Galanthus) and Scilla (Scilla)- well-known forest primroses, very frost-resistant and unpretentious. Grows well in shady places. The soil is preferred moist, rich in leaf humus. You can plant them under trees, decorate an alpine hill or create a spot of color on the lawn.

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Scilla

wild or botanical tulips (Tulipa botanical)- all wild-growing species of tulips were united in this class, despite their diversity. Most of them are undersized, many-flowered (there is not one flower, but a small bouquet at once), flowering is early and long (the longer the spring cold, the longer the flowering of wild tulips). Coloring is the most varied. Some species are even variegated (striped or spotted). The shape of the flower is also varied. In addition to external attractiveness, their advantage is unpretentiousness in care and resistance to disease. They do not need annual repotting. Planted in the fall in a permanent place, they can not be disturbed for about five years. Now these tulips are gaining popularity. The most famous species: Kaufman, Foster, Greig, Veliky, Achison, Lipsky, Dasistemon Tarda. Such tulips are ideal for alpine slides. You can also use them in flower beds and other flower beds.

Tulip Greiga
Tulip "Dasistemon Tarda"

Muscari (mouse hyacinth, viper onion)

Muscari, mouse hyacinth, viper onion (Muscari)- one of the most unpretentious among spring bulbous flowers. It is frost-resistant, undemanding to soils. Only strongly does not like stagnant water. Does not require frequent transplants. Can also grow in the shade. If you do not cut dry inflorescences, then it can multiply by self-sowing. It happens white, pink, and most often deep blue. Has a pleasant smell. It is good to use in stone compositions (rock gardens and rockeries), discounts, to create color spots.

Onion or allium (Allium)- an ornamental plant from the Onion family. The presence of essential oils gives this plant a specific onion smell and burning taste. Spherical inflorescences of onions come in different colors. They begin to bloom in late spring. In the process of seed ripening, drying inflorescences are also quite decorative. They are unpretentious, only, like all bulbs, they do not like stagnant water. They are repotted about once every 5 years. There are short and tall varieties. Undersized ones are used in rockeries and alpine slides, and tall ones are in the background in various flower arrangements. Some varieties of ornamental onions have edible leaves, but poisonous ones are also found.

Allium (onion) tall
Allium undersized

Chionodoxa

If there is a shady place in the garden where it is empty and sad in the spring, then you can plant hyodonox there. Chionodox (Chionodoxa)- This is a small (only 10-15 cm) spring bulbous plant. Peduncles and leaves appear at the same time. From one bulb grow two leaves and several peduncles with up to 10 flowers. It turns out a carpet strewn with bright blue, white, pink flower stars. It blooms in early spring, at the same time as snowdrops, which is why it is also called the "snow queen". Undemanding plant, grows on any garden soil. It is often used to create flowering islands among melting snow and in rockeries.

Colchicum (colchicum)

Colchicum or Colchicum (Colchicum)- this plant differs from its bulbous counterparts in that it blooms not in spring, but in autumn (hence the name). Outwardly, it looks like a large crocus or a tulip flower growing directly from the ground. Coloring is varied. Bulbs are planted in a permanent place in July-August. Does not require a transplant for a long time. Unpretentious, frost-resistant, but prefers sunny places. Serves as a decoration of the garden, when the rest of the flowers have faded a long time ago. Due to short stature, it looks good on alpine slides and lawns. It can also serve as a color spot between trees and shrubs. A very poisonous plant.

All of the above plants reproduce by overgrown bulbs, and sometimes by seeds. We have considered only some of the bulbous flowers, planting which once in the fall, you can enjoy their beauty for more than one year without any special worries. The list can be continued with daffodils, crocuses, pushkinia and others.

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Pushkin

perennial plants

Among the perennials, you can also choose many unpretentious care and flowering plants. Perennials are good because by planting them once, you provide yourself with the pleasure of seeing these plants in your area for years. And if caring for them does not take much time, then this is the dream of a novice grower. What are these miracle flowers?

Aquilegia (catchment)

Aquilegia or catchment area (Aquilegia)- one of the most unpretentious perennials. It has a gentle discreet beauty. It has unusually shaped flowers with spurs, on which water collects (hence the second name - catchment). The color is varied both one-color and two-color. Height from 15 cm to 1 m. . Prefers partial shade, but can also grow in full sun. In one place grows up to 6 years. It looks good together with ferns on the banks of artificial reservoirs. Widely used in mixborders. Low-growing varieties can decorate shady areas of rockeries. Suitable for cutting.

Aster perennial (Aster)- is a popular favourite. From late summer to late autumn, it blooms in almost every garden. She conquers with her unpretentiousness and variety of colors. It comes in different heights. You can choose varieties and flowering of asters will continue from late spring to mid-autumn. Undemanding aster in everything. Only areas flooded during spring and autumn bad weather will not suit her. For rock gardens and rockeries, undersized varieties of asters are suitable. You can also use it in various group plantings. And in the cut, these flowers remain fresh and decorative for a long time.

Astra perennial
Astra stunted

periwinkle

Periwinkle (Vinca)- creeping evergreen plant. Intertwined, the shoots form a green carpet. It blooms in May with blue-violet and pale blue flowers with a diameter of about 3 cm. It is undemanding to the soil and the illumination of the site. It is winter-hardy, however, it is desirable to slightly cover young shoots for the first year. Used as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Veronica- a very popular plant, there are perennial and annual species. Of the perennials, broad-leaved (about half a meter) and gray-haired (25-35 cm) are popular. Blooms in late spring and first half of summer. The leaves are slightly or completely pubescent. Small flowers are collected in dense brushes. They are purple, white, pink and blue. Undemanding, frost-resistant, photophilous plant. There are ground cover forms that, covering the soil with a thick carpet, do not allow weeds to germinate. Tall varieties of Veronica are used in borders and other flower beds, and undersized in rocky gardens.

Veronica

Kupena or Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum)- a perennial plant, a bit like a large lily of the valley. Like a lily of the valley, a curved stem, but only high - 60-70 cm. On the stem are whitish-cream flowers, similar to bells, up to 1.5 cm. The leaves are arranged in symmetrical pairs. Virtually odorless. Blooms in early June. Then black berries appear in place of the flowers. The shoot dies off every year. Kupena is very unpretentious, but does not like dry places. Therefore, it is great for decorating shady areas of the garden, goes well with ferns. Toxic.

Kupena (Solomon seal)
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It is impossible not to remember the gentle lily of the valley (Convallaria). But his tenderness is deceptive. This is a very resistant and unpretentious plant. Normally tolerates frosts, undemanding to soils. Grows well in the shade. The only difficulty is that it grows very quickly and can become a weed. It is used in planting under trees and near shrubs, in forest and eco-gardens, as a ground cover plant. Suitable for cutting. It has a very strong odor and is poisonous. Growing in one place, it can do without a transplant for about 10 years.

Cornflower mountain (Centaurea)- the most famous and unpretentious type of perennial cornflowers. Grows up to half a meter. Ribbed stems and leaves with a light whitish edge. Flower buds are somewhat reminiscent of spruce cones, which then bloom with basket-like flowers. The classic color of the mountain cornflower is, of course, blue, but there are varieties with white, purple and pink colors. It blooms for a long time, from June to the end of summer. Despite its southern origin, it has adapted well to frost and winters normally. Without a transplant, it can take up to 10 years. Likes sunny areas. Not damaged by pests and diseases. Very similar to him and also unpretentious Cornflower whitened (C. dealbata Willd). Cornflowers are used in various plantings (group and single), as well as for cutting.

Cornflower mountain
Cornflower whitened

Daylily (krasnodev)

Day-lily or krasnodnev (Hemerocallis)- A very undemanding and resistant plant. For their unpretentiousness, daylilies even received the nickname "flowers of intelligent lazy people." Grow up to 1 m, the leaves at the root form a rosette. The flowers are large, funnel-shaped, are yellow, orange, brown-red and other colors. It is unpretentious to soils, but strongly acidic for them is detrimental. Well withstand partial shade, frost-resistant. Without a transplant, they grow for about 8 years, however, during this period they can grow strongly. Recently, varietal low-growing daylilies (about 30 cm) have appeared. Look great in group plantings on a light background. They are planted both with other plants, and by combining some daylilies of different heights and colors. Suitable for creating borders and decorating the edge of the reservoir.

Dicentra (diklitra beautiful)

Dicentra or diclitra beautiful (Dicentra)- a plant popularly known as a "broken heart", since the shape of the flower is a heart with a drop at the bottom. The flowers are collected in drooping brushes (like lilies of the valley). The color is determined by the variety and is pink with white, pure white, pinkish-purple. The leaves are pinnately divided with serrated lobules. Depending on the variety, they bloom from May to early autumn. It can have a height of 30 cm to 90 cm. It can grow in one place up to 6 years. Dicentra is frost-resistant, shade-tolerant. Does not like damp places and constant wetting. The short one is suitable for mixborders and borders, and the tall one is suitable for single and various group plantings. Can be used for cutting.

hosta or function (Hosta, Funkia)- This is one of the most shade-tolerant plants. The hosta grows where other ornamental plants die, for which it is called the "queen of the shady garden." Its main advantage is large decorative leaves of various shapes and colors. They can be green, blue, gray or golden, as well as white-and-white (with borders and stripes). Hosta flowers are less decorative. These are small flowers, similar to lilies or bells, on a high pedicel, collected in a loose brush. Their coloration is quite diverse, there are white, light purple, dark and light shades of lilac, dark purple. All types of hosta are frost-resistant and unpretentious. However, excessive dampness is undesirable. Variegated varieties prefer lighted places. Lush hosta bushes are good for borders. It is used in various flower beds, in shady plantings under trees, as well as around water bodies.

Plants are planted in most cases in the spring and only as an exception is possible. It is important that the roots have time to gain a foothold in the soil before frost.

Hosta (funkia)

Goldenrod (solidago, golden rod)

Considering unpretentious perennial flowers for the garden, one cannot ignore the herbaceous plant called the "golden rod". goldenrod, solidago or golden rod (Solidago) blooms with yellow panicles from July to October. With its bright colors, it blends seamlessly into the colors of autumn. It happens from 60 cm to 1 m or more. Good honey plant, very loved by bees. It is undemanding neither to the ground, nor to illumination. Very winter hardy. It just multiplies quickly by self-sowing, because of this, dry flower stalks should be immediately plucked. It is good to plant along fences and buildings. It can serve as a middle tier in mixborders and discounts. Suitable for cutting and after drying for dry bouquets.

Monarda (bergamot, American lemon balm)

Monarda or bergamot, American lemon balm (Monarda)- a medicinal plant, it is perennial and annual. Grows up to 80 cm. Blooms in the second half of summer. Flowering is very long and plentiful (on one bush there can be up to 200 inflorescences). The inflorescences, located in the axils of the leaves, have a diameter of about 6 cm and consist of small flowers. They have a pleasant smell of mint or lemon. The color of the flowers is lilac, pink, bright red, purple (depending on the variety). Monarda is undemanding to soils and illumination, winter-hardy. However, from frequent winds, its branches can be strongly bent. It can be used in the background of mixborders or in single plantings using varieties of different colors. Suitable for decorating shady areas of the garden. And also to create fashionable herb gardens now.

sedum or sedum (Sedum)- winter-hardy perennial varieties of stonecrop with erect and creeping stems are unpretentious in care. Stonecrop is characterized by the presence of fleshy stems and leaves of green, bluish, yellow and gray shades. In August, small green flowers collected in small caps form at the ends of the shoots. In early autumn, these flowers gradually change their color to white, light purple, rich pink, burgundy and carmine (depending on the variety). Retain their attractiveness until October, gradually darkening. Stonecrop is drought-resistant, winters normally, undemanding to soils. However, it prefers to grow in bright sunny areas (only light shade is acceptable). Without a transplant, it can grow for about 5 years. Creeping species are used in rockeries, borders, borders, and higher species are used for mixborders and single plantings.

Stonecrop (sedum) erect
Stonecrop (sedum) creeping

meadowsweet or meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)- since this plant comes from the forest, then, of course, it is unpretentious and frost-resistant. It loves moisture and shade, but it will grow well in the sun, just remember to water it. Undemanding to soils. You can not transplant for 5 years. The leaves, when crushed, emit a characteristic cucumber smell. It blooms in mid-summer with lush erect panicles, consisting of small pale pink, white and light yellow flowers. The shortest of the meadowsweet is about 50 cm, and the tallest exceed 2 m. Medicinal plant. High varieties of meadowsweet are good for decorating fences and just as a single group. And low ones - in mixborders and for decorating reservoirs.

Elm-leaved meadowsweet (meadowsweet)

Polypetal (erigeron)

A very unpretentious garden flower can be called polypetal or erigeron (Erigeron). It is undemanding to soils, frost-resistant. True, he prefers sunny places. Outwardly, it is very similar to the Alpine aster. There are many types of this plant. Its height is from 40 cm to 1 m. Flowers are white, pink, blue, purple. It blooms from the second half of summer to late autumn. Suitable for mixborders and rabatok, and undersized varieties for stone gardens. In the cut, they retain their attractiveness for a long time.

Lupine (Lupinus)- has annual, biennial and perennial species, belongs to the legume family. These are tall plants or shrubs (from 80 cm to 120 cm), having palmate-complex leaves, slightly fleecy, slightly reminiscent of palm leaves. On high shoots are large spike-shaped inflorescences with moth flowers. They are white, purple, blue, purple, pink. It blooms all summer, immediately cutting off dry flower stalks, you can achieve repeated late flowering. In perennial lupins, through long-term selection, early-flowering varieties were bred and the color range was replenished with cream, yellow, salmon, cherry and even two-color varieties. Lupines are frost-resistant, grow up to 5 years without a transplant. They prefer sunny areas and any soil except acidic. Propagated by seeds, and its perennial species - cuttings. Due to the characteristics of the root (rod, deep into the ground), reproduction by dividing the bush is very difficult. Used in mixborders and for cutting.

Lupins

You can also note such unpretentious perennials as the well-known and beloved peony, gypsophila, bergenia, geranium, dronikum and the list goes on.

gypsophila
badan
Geranium

All perennials reproduce about the same. The easiest way is to divide the bush. It should be carried out in the spring before the start of growth or in early autumn after the end of flowering. You can also propagate them by cuttings and seeds, but these methods are often more complex.

You can pick up such unpretentious perennial flowers that will provide you with beautiful flowering flower beds for the whole summer.

Recently, the design of flower beds (and sometimes even the whole garden) in one color has come into fashion. Such…

annual plants

Among the unpretentious care of garden flowers, you can also find many annuals. They bloom brighter and more intensely than perennials, but they need to be sown (or planted with seedlings) every year. Although this also has its advantage - a flower bed or other flower garden can be arranged in a new way each time.

Marigold

Marigolds (Tagetes)- these are well-known flowers found in almost every garden with bright "velvet" petals. They gained popularity by rapid growth, Spartan unpretentiousness and amazing decorative effect. Has many types. Flowers have a characteristic color of bright yellow, red-brown, orange, sometimes white. Inflorescences are simple, double and semi-double. Their height is from 20 cm to 1.2 m. The most common species are erect, deviated and thin-leaved. All of them are very easily propagated by seeds. They bloom all summer until the very first frost. They like sunny places, but they also tolerate partial shade. Drought-resistant. They have an amazing ability, with the help of produced phytoncides, to disinfect the soil from pathogenic fungi and drive away some pests. They have a pleasant rich aroma. It is a medicinal plant and spice. They are widely used in landscape design. These are mono-flowers, borders, in various flower beds with other plants.

Calendula

Calendula (Calendula)- also a well-known medicinal plant, which, because of the shape of the seeds, is also called marigolds. Everyone knows their bright orange-yellow flowers. Now decorative varieties are bred, both simple and terry. Now you can find cream, light yellow, dark yellow, brown colors, there are varieties even with stripes. It grows up to 60 cm. This is one of the most stable, undemanding plants, delighting us with very abundant flowering until the frost (you just need to immediately pick off the dried inflorescences). It reproduces quite well by self-sowing, as well as by autumn planting seeds in open ground. Likes sunny places. It is used in various flower beds and to create bright color spots.

Eschsholzia (California poppy)

Eschsolzia or California poppy (Eschscholzia)- very decorative annual plant. Not only their delicate flowers are beautiful, but also the openwork leaves of green and grayish-blue color. Forms a small bush up to 30 cm. The flowers consist of 4 glossy petals, which close at night and in bad weather. There are both simple and terry. Blooms in early summer and blooms until frost. The color of the flowers is so diverse that it is impossible to list all the shades. These are yellow, white, pink, salmon, bright orange, cream, red and a great many combinations of these tones. There are very decorative varieties with slightly wavy petals. Eschsholzia is thermophilic and loves light areas. But withstands slight frosts. Undemanding to soils. Drought-resistant. Does not like excess moisture and fertilizers. Easily propagated by seeds, self-seeding well. Large carpet plantings of escholzia are very beautiful, they effectively create color spots. Suitable for creating a Moorish lawn. Used in work.

Snapdragon or antirrinum (Antirrhinum)- Many are familiar with the flowers-"dogs" from childhood, which can open their mouths funny. It is a perennial plant but grown in gardens as an annual. At the top of the shoot is an ear of large flowers of irregular structure. Colors vary from pale yellow to almost black. The height also differs in variety from 20 cm to a meter. Even terry varieties have been bred. It is advisable to plant it in sunny areas. Does not require special care. Frost resistant. In a snowy winter, it may not freeze out and give young shoots in the spring. Propagated by seeds. Often used in discounts and mixborders. Suitable for cutting.

Iberis or stennik (Iberis)- A profusely flowering plant, quite unpretentious. Resistant to frost and drought, photophilous. The height of the bush in different varieties is from 15 to 35 cm. The whole is covered with flowers. The most popular species are: umbellate (the inflorescence is a thick corymb, consisting of small white, pink, lilac and raspberry flowers), bitter crowned (the inflorescences are columnar, white, have a pleasant delicate aroma). Propagated by seeds, self-seeding is possible. Plant care is the most common. For longer flowering, dry inflorescences must be plucked. It is used for borders and when creating discounts. Weak-scented crowned iberis are well suited for cutting.

Iberis (stennik) umbrella
Iberis bitter crowned

Fragrant tobacco (Nicotiana alata)- although this plant comes from South America, it feels quite good in our gardens. He likes sunny areas, but also tolerates partial shade. Strong wind protection recommended. But in general, this is a very unpretentious plant. We grow two species (out of 60). Tobacco is wonderful or winged, from 30 to 90 cm high. The stem is shaggy and covered with a sticky substance. Inflorescences are loose panicles. The flowers are large, like a five-pointed star on a long tube. Their coloration is white, pale yellow, pink, cream and reddish crimson. In the evening and at night it is very strong, but pleasantly smelling, and in the morning the flowers close. Sander's tobacco is similar to winged, but has larger flowers of various shades (even two-tone ones are found), which are odorless and do not close during the day. Blooms from June until frost. Propagated by seeds, give a good self-seeding. They are used in flower beds near the house or gazebos to be able to enjoy their wonderful aroma on a warm summer evening.

Tobacco wonderful (winged)
Tobacco Sanders

Anhuza (oxen)

Ankhuz or bullock (Anchusa)- This is a bushy plant that is an annual and short-lived perennial. It has slightly pubescent leaves and stem. It grows up to 70 cm. Its inflorescences-curls, consisting of small tubular flowers with five spreading petals of a rich blue color, look very decorative. Ankhuz can make a bright blue carpet. Winter hardy plant. Can grow on any soil. Does not tolerate waterlogging. Propagated by seeds, and its perennial species - by dividing the bush. It is used on the back rows in discounts, mixborders.

As a rule, annuals propagate by seeds. If the plant self-sows well, then its seeds can be planted in the fall. Some flowers are sown only in spring. Unpretentious annual plants can also include cosmea, coreopsis, flax, poppy-seed, malopa, verbena and many others.

kosmeya
Poppy self-seed
Verbena

All, even the most unpretentious garden flowers need minimal care. They require moderate watering. To ensure long flowering, dry inflorescences must be cut off. Remove weeds, sometimes loosen the soil. Feed a little if necessary. That is the minimum physical cost. But in response to your care, they will respond with magical colors of flowering flower beds and lawns.

Dacha - this word evokes a range of memories, emotions and impressions in everyone. In order for all these thoughts to be more positive, and trips to the country more joyful, it is worth paying more attention to flower beds and flower beds. They will delight the whole season with a riot of colors and a wonderful aroma. Perennial plants will help to translate into reality any color fantasies. The advantage of perennial flowers is that by planting them correctly once, you can enjoy the result for several years. The most popular ornamental perennial flowering plants are described in this manual. And also, for convenience, all flowers are divided into groups according to the flowering period. Having studied the basic principles of cultivation, you can safely proceed to the formation.

According to the flowering period, ornamental plants are divided into spring, summer, autumn.

spring flowers perennials

Flowers that rush to open in early spring are called early bloomers. There are perennial flowers that bloom in mid-spring, when the sun has already warmed the earth and air warmly enough.

Bulbous perennial flowers:

Galanthus (snowdrop)- flowers appear with the first drop and the melting of snow. They bloom for about a month (in March). They like sunny places, although they can tolerate a little shade. They are not picky about the soil. Propagated by bulbs, as well as seeds that are spread by ants. The bulbs are planted in autumn. In the spring, after flowering, overgrown bushes can be planted.

Bulbous perennial flowers for giving Galanthus (snowdrops)

They have a short growing season, and then the upper part dies off and they are not visible until the next spring.

Crocuses (Saffron)- bloom together with galanthus, have multi-colored buds:

• yellow;
• purple;
• Blue;
• Cream, etc.

Photo of a crocus flower

Crocuses will become an ornament in flowerbeds, lawns, flower beds, in containers, under trees and bushes. They bloom in March, as soon as the snow melts from their territory, and the sun shines.

hyacinths- flowers with large, multi-colored inflorescences. Very gentle but demanding. To grow them, you need to follow a few rules:

• The soil for hyacinths is neutral, consisting of leaf and sod land;
• The flower does not like waterlogging;
• You need a lot of light, but direct sunlight is harmful;
• The area with hyacinths should be protected from gusts of wind.

Hyacinths, perennial coloring photo

Flowering period: end of March, April, beginning of May (depending on the variety and temperature outside).

• White - variety Album;
• From greenish to purple - variety Fantasy Creation - Muscari-chameleon;
• Yellow - Golden Fragrance variety.

There are other shades of blue or two-tone Muscari. It is better to plant these plants in a group, so they look spectacular. It is not necessary to plant bulbs in autumn, they do not need to be covered, they tolerate cold well and hibernate in open ground.

daffodils - perennial bulbous plants. There are more than twenty thousand varieties. All of them are divided into groups:

• Large-crowned;
• Small crowned;
• tubular daffodils;
• Triandrus;
• Cyclamenoid;
• Terry;
• jonquiliform;
• Tacetoid;
• Poeticus;
• With split crown.

Daffodils bloom in April and May. They like sunny places, but can also withstand partial shade, as long as the soil is breathable and has good drainage. Valued for winter hardiness. It is better to plant in late August or early September. They look good, both on alpine slides, and along the alley, or in groups in flower beds and flower beds.

Herbaceous perennials:

Primula (primrose)- about 550 species are known. These perennial flowers come in all sorts of colors. You need to plant a plant in the second year of life in the fall, in moist soil, in an area with diffused light. It does not tolerate direct sunlight, therefore it grows well under trees, especially fruit trees. According to the shape and arrangement of flowers, five groups of primroses are distinguished:

• pillow-shaped;
• umbellate;
• tiered;
• bell-shaped;
• capitate.

Primula: photo of flowers

In folk medicine, the rhizomes are used for decoctions for coughing, and the leaves are a storehouse of vitamins in the spring, salads are made from them.

Hellebore (helliborus)- an early flowering plant. Blooms in March and April. The flowers are large, depending on the variety:

• Oriental - has flowers of white and pink color;
• Black - lilac flowers;
• Caucasian - pale green flowers, sometimes white. Very frost-resistant, even for the winter does not shed foliage. Highly poisonous!
• Smelly - beautiful green flowers, but an unpleasant smell.

Hellebore (helliborus) is an early flowering plant.

Hellebore, photo of country flowers

Planting is best done under the crowns of trees (he does not like sunny areas), the soil should be moist, rich in humus.

• Lungwort (pulmonaria)- a shade-loving perennial plant with flowers of different colors on the same stem (pink and blue). The leaves are green with white spots. Blooms in April - May. It is a honey plant and medicinal plant. Prefers partial shade, coolness, moisture, but not stagnant water. It is unpretentious to the soil. In the sun, the leaves burn, and the plant fades.

  

  

  pink lungwort flowers

• periwinkle- a plant with climbing and creeping evergreen stems. Blooms in April. Flowers are light blue. Periwinkle is very easy to grow. Likes shady areas, moist soil. The best time to plant is April. It is used both on alpine slides and on flower beds. If necessary, you can cut and shape.

  

  In the photo - flowering periwinkle

  

• Badan (bergenia)- low-growing perennial plant with overwintering leaves. In the spring, prone to disease, so you need to treat with protective preparations. Badan is shade-tolerant, but it is better to plant in areas of low shade, since the flowering period will be later. Blooms in May - April. Flowers are pink, purple small bells. After dividing the bush, plant in neutral, garden soils in late summer. Sow seeds in spring.

  

  Photo of Badan in landscape design

  

• Anemone (anemone)- perennial flower resistant to diseases and does not require special care. The main thing is to plant in well-fertilized soil. And also, water abundantly in the heat, and sprinkle with a ball of dry leaves for the winter. Seated in the spring, dividing the bushes or shoots. Can be grown from seed. Anemone blooms with all rainbow colors from April to October, depending on the variety:

Different coloring pages of anemone flowers

Liverwort (coppice)- an evergreen forest plant that takes root well in a new place. Prefers moderate moisture, shade-loving, winter-hardy. It blooms in April - May with blue single flowers. There are garden varieties with double buds, as well as pink, white, purple. Needs fertile soil.

Photo of flowering sandbox

Kind of garden sandbox

Lilies of the valley - drought-resistant plant with fragrant white bell flowers. He likes partial shade, in a strong shade there are fewer flowers, and more leaves. Likes moist soil, but can withstand drought. The soil must be selected slightly acidic, rich in organic fertilizers. Blooms from late April to mid-summer. Transplant by dividing the rhizomes in autumn or spring.

Photo of lily of the valley flowers

Brunner (forget-me-not)- a plant with blue flowers and heart-shaped leaves. Shade-tolerant, light-loving, winter-hardy forget-me-not, needs constant moderate moisture. Suitable soil garden, clay. Blooms from late April to mid-summer. Two types are grown in gardens:

• Brunner Caucasian
• Brunner Siberian

Brunner: photo of flowers in the garden

Perennial flowers blooming in summer

During the summer, most garden plants bloom. From May to August, they delight their owners. Examples of the most common are described below. They can be divided into two groups: some are attracted by the beauty of flowers, and others by the decorativeness of the leaves.

• Beautiful flowering summer perennials

Peonies - large beautiful perennial flowers with bright colors. The plant has two life forms: herbaceous and tree-like. For decorative cultivation, mainly use the second. Bushes about a meter tall, flowers are large, bright from white to burgundy in color. Blooms in May - June. For mass flowering next year, the bush should be cut immediately after flowering. Peonies are winter-hardy, light-loving, prefer moderate moisture, do not like stagnant water. It is better to transplant in the fall - rhizomes. It is worth considering that the root system deepens quickly and can reach more than a meter in depth.

Photo of flowering peony flowers

Photo of peony bushes in landscape design

Lupine- ornamental plants up to a meter tall, with large beautiful inflorescences. Translated from Latin - "wolf": because of the ability to endure adverse conditions. He loves fertile, slightly acidic soil - from this the flowers become larger and more magnificent. Plant in sunny areas, but can tolerate partial shade. Winters well. In summer, you need to water well under the root. Blooms from May to mid-summer. Some varieties - from June to August.

Photo of flowering lupine

Yarrow - cultivated wild plant. In nature, it occurs mainly with white flowers, rarely - pink. Decorative species have a different color of flowers. The four most popular are:

• Yarrow - resistant to adverse conditions, bushes 50-60 cm high. Many varieties with bright colors have been bred: bright yellow, cherry red, bright red, pink.
• Meadowsweet - bright yellow inflorescences are very eye-catching in the flower beds. Height up to 1 meter;
• Ptarmika - a bush with a height of up to 70 cm, flowers are cream, terry.

Pink yarrow flowers

It is a shade-tolerant, photophilous plant. It can easily tolerate both heat, dryness, and cold wintering in open ground. Prefers garden soils. Flowering period: May to August.

Dicentra - a plant with heart-shaped flowers hanging from an arched stem. Bush height from 30 to 100 cm. Blooms in May - June. Dislikes wet soils, otherwise not whimsical to the ground. For more lush flowering, organic fertilizer should be applied. It grows in sunny and semi-shady places. Needs constant hydration.

Photo of flowers of perennial dicentra

Photo Dicentras in landscape design

Phloxes- very fragrant and bright flowers. These beautiful plants love sunny areas, garden soils mixed with sand and clay, organic fertilizers. They do not like acidic soils, with an acidity of pH less than 6.5, the lower leaves begin to fall off. Can grow in partial shade. The color scheme is very diverse. Flowering period: from May to August (depending on the variety). It is best to transplant by dividing the bush, in August - September.

Photo of phlox flowers

Perennial garden phlox

• Violet (viola)- ornamental plants with beautiful multi-colored flowers. Many species differ in flowering periods and colors. Some garden types:

• wittrock violet (pansies);
• clobuche violet;
• horned violet;
• Altai violet;
• fragrant violet.

Garden violets, flowering photo

These perennial flowers require fertile loamy soil. They like sunny areas but can tolerate some shade. They do not like stagnant water, moderate moisture is suitable. Fertilize with mineral fertilizers.

Photo coloring violets

The flowering period depends on the species. Some species bloom in April, some - in May, and there are also in June - July. It is better to plant bushes in the third year, in August. You can sow seeds.

• astilba- shade-loving bushes with paniculate inflorescences. Ideal for planting under trees, in humus-rich soil. Avoid overheating of the roots, water regularly. Cover bare rhizomes with a ball of soil. For the winter, additionally cover the plant with covering material. The plant blooms in June - July.

  

  Astilba flowering photo

  After flowering, cut off flower stalks. For propagation, it is easier to use rhizome division in early spring. It can be grown from seeds, by budding, but this is a more labor-intensive method.

  

• loosestrife (lysimachy)- tall or creeping herbs with yellow, rarely white flowers. The flowering period is from May to August, depending on the variety. This light-loving plant can tolerate a slight temporary shade. Moist, garden soil with periodic top dressing is the key to success in growing loosestrife. It reproduces vegetatively, by shoots throughout the spring-summer period.

  

  Photo of flowering loosestrife

• Gypsophila - bushy plant with small flowers. He loves calcareous soils, is not whimsical about fertilizers, therefore it is used to create a beautiful background in the general compositions of flower beds, alpine slides,. It reaches its highest flowering density in the third year of life. Blooms all summer. Watering should be regular. Growing from seeds or planting bushes.

  

  Gypsophila, photo

• Nivyanik (chamomile)- delicate flowers with a strong rhizome. Unpretentious, photophilous, winter-hardy plant. Likes moderate moisture, garden soil. Blooms from June to August. Propagated by planting bushes, seeds. It grows in one place for 5-7 years, but it is better to replant every three years.

  

  Chamomile garden or nivyanik

• Pyrethrum- pink chamomile. Shade-tolerant, light-loving plant, loves moderate moisture, constant watering and garden soils. Blooms in July - August. With a lack of lighting, it strongly draws shoots with flowers. The most common feverfew in garden cultivation is pink, hybrid and red. Propagated by dividing the bush or cuttings. You can sow seeds in a greenhouse in May and plant young plants in August.

  

  Garden Flowers: Feverfew

• Delphinium (spur)- a plant with a tall stem and beautiful inflorescences. Can reach 150 cm in height. There are also undersized varieties. It should be remembered that this is a poisonous plant. Therefore, it is better to just admire them in the flower beds and not let the children touch them. Likes light areas, drought-resistant, prefers moderate moisture, basal watering. The soil should be rich in organic matter, loamy or sandy, neutral acidity. You can propagate by sowing seeds or dividing the bush in the spring.

  

  Delphinium, coloring photo

• Clematis (clematis)- climbing liana with large flowers. Flowering period from June to August. Bright flowers from white to dark purple, there are a lot of varieties. For the winter period, you need to additionally cover the roots. Prune dried branches in spring for better flowering. It grows in sunny areas, does not like stagnant moisture, water frequently, under the root. Can tolerate temporary shade. The soil should be with good drainage, loose fertile. Next to the bush, you need to install a support along which clematis will trail. The distance between adjacent plants should be at least a meter.

  

  Photo of clematis in the country

  It is better to plant bushes in the spring. Landing should be carried out at a depth of 2-5 cm, sprinkled with sand (protection from soaking). For planting, it is useful to prepare a mixture of sand, peat and humus in a ratio of 1: 1: 3.

• Gentian (gentian) - low growing plant with bellflowers. It blooms in May - June, and summer varieties from June to August. The color of the flowers is mostly blue and blue, but there are varieties with white, pink, yellow bells. Flowers need moisture and lots of light. The plant will not bloom in the shade. It is better to separate the bushes and plant gentian after flowering. Can be grown from seed. Suitable for rock gardens, flower beds, for planting along borders.

  

  Gentian, photo in landscape design

• Lily - bulbous perennial plant with fragrant large flowers. Depending on the location of the flower in relation to the axis of the stem, lilies are divided into groups:

• Flowers pointing up.
• Flowers directed to the side.
• Flowers pointing down.

garden lily flower

The flowering period is from June to August, depending on the variety. The color scheme is very diverse. Bulbs are best planted from late August to early October. It is also possible to plant lilies in the spring by dividing the bush or bulb children. For planting, they dig a hole, 20-25 cm deep, in a place sheltered from the wind, in partial shade or in bright areas. Good drainage, rotted manure in combination with peat will give excellent results. Regular watering is necessary. Cover for the winter.

Iris (iris, cockerels) - rhizomatous plant with bright flowers. Depending on the variety, it blooms from May to August. Prefers garden soils, sunny places. The attitude to moisture is different, depending on the type:

• Moisture-loving, need constant moisture (yellow iris, Kaempfer's iris).
• Normal hydration (Siberian iris and its varieties).
• Lovers of well-drained soil (bearded iris and its varieties).

Iris flower photo

The color of the flowers is a varied color palette of various shades. By height they are divided into short, medium, tall. Propagated by dividing the bush in July-August.

Planted in bright areas, it is possible with partial shading. Likes moderate watering, garden soils, winter-hardy, unpretentious. If the place is not windy, then it does not need a garter. Propagated by seeds, sowing in the ground or greenhouse, in May. Plant young plants in the main place in August - September.

climbing rose- a plant with long shoots and lush buds. For abundant flowering from May to August, you need to provide the rose with the appropriate conditions:

• Correct posture: well ventilated place without standing water and with good sunlight. The distance to walls and fences, as well as to other plants, should not be closer than 50 cm.
• Careful feeding at planting and during flowering. Humus, humus, soil bacteria, phosphorus fertilizers - all this is necessary for a riot of flowering roses.
• Timely pruning.
• Pest protection and winter shelter.

Photo of weaving a climbing rose

Gladiolus- tall beautiful plants with a large spike inflorescence. More than 10,000 varieties of these flowers have been registered. They differ in height, in the shape and size of the flower, in color, in the flowering period, inflorescence length, etc. Gladiolus prefers sunny places, but on hot days and at noon, partial shade is needed. Good drainage, regular watering, loamy or sandy soil will ensure good flowering. Depending on the variety, gladioli bloom from June to September. A feature of growing these flowers is the constant digging of corms for the winter.

Lakonos (phytolacca) - perennial with a large rhizome and a bush height of up to 200 cm. The flowering period falls on July-August, small flowers are collected in inflorescences of the brush, which are about 25 cm long. Not only flowers, but also the fruits of the plant are decorative. Purple berry brushes look beautiful on the bushes. But you can’t eat them, since all parts of the lakonos (both berries and juice) are poisonous. This is a light-loving, but also shade-tolerant plant. Likes moderate moisture, garden soil. It is necessary to plant on areas sheltered from the wind, cut the stems for the winter and cover with peat or humus. Propagate by division of rhizomes or seeds, in spring or autumn.

Gazania- ornamental herbaceous summer-flowering plants. In latitudes with a mild, warm climate, it grows as a perennial. In more severe areas, it is dug into pots for the winter, and planted in the spring. For good flowering, gazania should be planted in sunny places, watered moderately, periodically fed with mineral fertilizers. The flowering period is from June to August. Some varieties bloom even in September, and before frost. Propagate the plant by sowing seeds in a greenhouse or containers in March. Plant young plants in May.

• Decorative leafy plants

Host - shade-loving, large-leaved perennial. Beautiful leaves are the main advantage of the hosta. It grows in the form of a bush, up to 90 cm high. For the color of the leaves, the plants are divided:

• Solid hostas - leaves with a hint of yellow, blue or green.
• variegated - leaves with patterns of different colors:
• with a white border;
• golden border;
• yellow border;
• cream border;
• colored center and green or golden border;
• tricolor.
• Varieties - chameleons - change color during the season.

Hosta in landscape design

Prefers well-drained loamy, neutral soil. For a beautiful, strong bush, you need to leave it alone for 5 years - do not transplant or divide. In one place it can grow up to 20 years. Propagated by dividing the bush in the spring, but it is also possible in the summer.

tenacious- a plant resistant to negative weather conditions. It is unpretentious, takes root well both in light and shaded areas, for which it got its name. Can grow in wet and dry soils. The dense leafy cover of the tenacious can drown out the more delicate varieties of plants, so you need to take this into account when planting flowers.

Creeping tenacious - undersized flowers for giving

Well suited for decorating alpine slides, planting tree circles, borders, hedges. In addition to decorative leaves, in mass plantings it pleases the eye with bright colors. Popular types:

• The tenacious creeping is an evergreen plant, height 7-10 cm. It blooms with blue flowers. The leaves can be colored with a combination of red, green, gray, yellow, white.
• The pyramidal tenacious is an evergreen plant, about 25 cm high. The flowers are purple or pink. The leaves are large, green, brown, gray shades.
• Zhivuchka geneva - a perennial plant with blue flowers. It is covered with villi, for which it received the second name "hairy".

You can propagate by dividing the bush throughout the growing season.

Younger - low squat or creeping plant with succulent leaves. Landing should be done in sunny areas. Shading is not suitable for succulents. The soil should be poor, rocky, sandy. Fertile, garden soil should be diluted with sand, screenings. Young has beautiful leaves with a color from green, gray to brown, brown. Can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring in containers, or by young bushes throughout the warm period of time.

Young: plant varieties

Kupena- ornamental deciduous plant of the lily of the valley family. Shade-loving kupena does not feel well in sunny places. Likes moderate moisture, garden soil. Flowers small, white, inconspicuous. It is divided into two groups:

• Kupena with erect stem. The leaves are lanceolate, small flowers grow from the axils (whorled kupena, pink kupena, narrow-leaved kupena).
• Kupena with arched stem. The leaves are oval, small flowers hang from the axils of the leaves (scented kupena, broad-leaved kupena).

It is best to propagate by dividing the rhizomes at the end of August, but it is also possible by sowing seeds.

Spurge- both decorative and deciduous, and flowering plant. These are very different plants, there are more than 2000 species. Among perennial euphorbia gardeners use the following:

• euphorbia cypress;
• spurge longhorn;
• spurge multicolor;
• spurge scaly;
• spurge fire.

You can choose the appropriate type for a certain area. For example, in sunny areas, spurge multicolor, cypress grows well. For shady places, euphorbia scaly and long-horned are suitable. But all these plants need well-drained soils. It should be remembered that the milky juice that stands out from the stems is poisonous. You need to work with gloves. Euphorbia should be pruned in autumn. It is best to plant bushes in the spring, by dividing young rhizomes. You can also sow seeds in the spring. Capable of self-seeding.

Euphorbia garden

Ferns - spore plants with large leaves - fronds. They are divided into three main groups:

• Large ferns that grow into thickets. The length of the fronds is more than 50 cm (bracken, onoclea, common ostrich, light shield).
• Large bushy ferns. Leaves longer than 50 cm are intended for single plantings (nomad, osmund, multi-row, shield).
• Small ferns with leaves less than 50 cm long. The most famous are: maidenhair, asplenium, woodsia, hymnocarnium, etc.

All ferns grow in the shade and need constant moisture. The earth should be loose, without manure and compost. Natural soils without any fertilizers are ideal soil for these plants. Plant in spring and late summer. Better under trees, next to walls and fences, on the north side near the house. Ferns are resistant to diseases and pests.

Garden ferns - shade-loving plants

fescue- perennial grasses. Form a bush from long, hard leaves . They look beautiful both in individual plantings and in flower arrangements.

Tall species (30-70cm):

• gray fescue;
• fescue Calle;
• fescue Myra;
• glacial fescue
• Siberian fescue;
• Welsh fescue.

Undersized species (15-30cm):

• forest fescue;
• sheep fescue;
• panicled fescue;
• fescue is prickly.

gray fescue

Ideal for alpine slides, as they like rocky, dry, sandy soil and sunny areas. They do not like stagnant moisture, excessive moisture, fertilizers. Resistant to cold and disease. The disadvantage is the rapid degeneration of the bush. After a few years, the density of clumps decreases. Propagate the plant by dividing the bush in the spring. Dry leaves should be removed as they die.

Falyaris (double spring reed)- decorative cereal, 90 - 120 cm high. The leaves are long green with white or cream stripes. Resistant to diseases and pests. It easily tolerates frost, drought, cutting to a height of 20-40 cm. It can be planted near water bodies, in the shade, although it loves sunny places. The soil should be loose and moist. This aggressor plant grows rapidly and other, weaker plants “survive”. For close proximity to such species, it is necessary to protect the falaris bushes with metal plates, digging them to a depth of 20 cm. It is best to propagate by dividing the bush, but it is also possible with seeds and cuttings.

Falyaris)

Rogersia- an exotic plant with an unpretentious character. Decorative large leaves will delight until late autumn in different shades, changing them from green - in summer, to burgundy, red - in autumn. According to the shape of the leaf, they are divided into two groups: with palmate leaves (horse-chestnut, podophyllous Rogers), with pinnate leaves (pinnate and elder-leaved Rogers). The plant loves partial shade, but with frequent watering, it can also grow in sunny areas.

Rogersia

Suitable soil - loam, fertilizer - humus, compost. During hot periods, you need to water frequently, mulching will help retain moisture. The flowering period falls on the middle of summer. After a month of flowering, bright panicles need to be cut off and continue to enjoy the beauty of Rogersia. It is better to propagate by dividing the bush in the spring. But it is possible at the end of summer - by leaf cuttings.

Autumn perennials for summer cottages

This group includes the smallest number of plants, since nature is preparing for winter sleep, there are few flower stalks. During this period of time, decorative leafy plants delight the eye with a variety of colors, evergreens, as well as those rare flowers that did not have time to bloom in August.

Helenium autumn- a herbaceous plant with a bush height of up to 160 cm. It blooms from late July to October. The flowers are large yellow and red, the middle of the inflorescence is dark. The shoots of the gelenium branch strongly, each ending in a flower, so the bush has abundant flowering. The rhizome is poorly developed. The plant prefers sunny areas, but can also grow in partial shade. Loose, moist soil is suitable, so a good watering is needed on hot days. Propagated in spring from seeds or young shoots. It is better to transplant after 3-4 years.

Poskonnik- perennial, blooming from August to October. Plant height from 100 to 150 cm. Pink or purple inflorescences. Planted as a single bush or in combination with other flowers. Likes sunny places, but tolerates partial shade. It grows well on moist soils, rich in fertilizers, peat, constant watering is necessary. In spring, propagate by dividing the bush or sowing seeds. For the winter period, the ground part of the plant must be cut off.

Poskonnik

Echinacea purpurea- medicinal plant with large, beautiful flowers. Flowering period: from July to the end of September. The inflorescence is a basket, has petals of a pink or white color, and the middle is dark brown. It is unpretentious in care: water only in drought, with good soil - it does not need fertilizer. Likes sunny places, can tolerate partial shade. For propagation, seeds or separated rhizomes are used. Planting can be done in spring and autumn. Seeds are sown in autumn, but their germination is poor. Rhizomes and the ground part are used in medicine for the preparation of immunostimulating tinctures.

Echinacea purpurea

Astra perennial- cold-resistant plant with flowers - stars. There are spring, summer and autumn varieties. The autumn flowering period is from September to November. Small flowers are densely placed on the bush and have a bright, diverse color. There are low-growing varieties (height 10 - 50 cm), medium-sized (height 50 - 100 cm) and tall (100 - 160 cm). Blooming in autumn, include the following varieties of asters:

Unpretentious flowers prefer sunny areas, moderate moisture and garden soils. They reproduce easily: by dividing the bush in spring or from seeds. Sowing can be done either in open ground or in containers for planting seedlings.

• flowering time;
• bush height;
• bush shape;
• inflorescence form;
• inflorescence size.

Photo of garden chrysanthemum

The flowering period may vary, depending on the species. Early types of perennials bloom from June to September, later - from September to December. Color of flowers - all shades of red, yellow, white, purple, as well as their combination. For planting, you need to choose sunny places, without stagnant moisture, with good drainage, fertile soil fertilized with organic matter. It is good to water in the heat and during the formation of buds. It is best to propagate chrysanthemums by dividing the bush in the spring. It can also be propagated by layering and cuttings.

Thus, for the successful cultivation of perennial flowers in your flower bed, you need to know the basic principles of care and reproduction of these plants. Now you can decide for yourself which perennial flowers to plant in the country so that they bloom all summer, and our photo catalog will help you with this. Also, this manual will help not to harm the flowers, not to be disappointed in floriculture, and also to create a corner of flower joy on your site, with your own hands.

unpretentious perennials –a great option for planting in the country or in the garden, if you simply do not have time for careful flower care. From perennials completely different in shape, height, color and texture, you can create magnificent complex compositions that will delight for more than one year.

Astilba is a perennial upright plant from the saxifrage family, popular in floriculture. The name of the plant is translated from Latin as "without shine", which indicates matte leaves. In horticultural culture, it is valued because of its undemanding care and long-term abundant flowering.

Plants of different varieties reach two meters in height or can be quite low. The aerial part of the bush dies off for the winter. Dissected leaves with red cuttings make the plant decorative at any time.

Astilba blooms during the summer months. Paniculate or pyramidal inflorescences with high peduncles are collected from small openwork flowers, have a variety of colors: white, pink, lilac, purple, red.

Astilbe is propagated by seeds and division of the bush.

Astilba can be grown in the most shaded corners of the site, it does not need abundant sunlight, but it needs to be provided with enough water. The bush looks aesthetically pleasing in mixborders with other shade-loving perennials: lilies of the valley, irises, late tulips, bergenia. The classic option for the site is a flower bed with astilbe and hosta.

Important!For astilbe, it is useful to mulch the ground with bark, straw, sawdust or small pebbles, this reduces overheating, retains moisture and looseness of the soil, and creates a comfortable wintering for the plant.

Catchment (aquilegia) - herbaceous perennial of the buttercup family. The catchment can grow for many years in one place with little or no care, it is undemanding to light and soil, it does not need winter shelter (except for five-year-old plants).

The development cycle of aquilegia flowers is two years. The flowers are complex bell-shaped. The color of flowers is varied in different species and varieties: there are monochromatic and two-color flowers, shades of petals - white, yellow, rich pink, blue, purple. Plants of many European and American varieties of aquilegia have spurs on flowers - outgrowths on the petals where nectar accumulates.

The catchment is propagated by seeds, cuttings and, in extreme cases, by dividing the bush. After flowering, the stems are cut to the very rosette of leaves.

A composition of multi-colored aquilegia is an excellent flower bed for the lazy. Also, the catchment is planted in the foreground in combination with other plants: low forms - with saxifrage, carnations, gentians; high - with poppies and bluebells.

Very beautiful compositions with aquilegia and irises, bathing suits, ferns, astilba near the reservoirs.

Dicentra, popularly nicknamed "broken heart", belongs to the poppy family.

This is a lush bush up to a meter high with succulent stems. There are also dwarf species (up to 15 cm) and creepers.

Dissected bluish-green leaves and arcuate graceful inflorescences also have decorative properties. Thanks to the pink flowers, the dicentra cannot be confused with another plant: in shape they resemble hearts up to 2 cm in diameter. At the bottom of the flower are protruding white petals. The dicentra blooms in May, the duration of flowering is a month.

Dicentra propagates by division of the rhizome and above-ground shoots, the seed method is very laborious and often inefficient.

You can plant it on any soil, but it is better to choose nutritious, light, moderately moist and drained. Both a sunny place and a shade are suitable for a dicentra. In the shade, flowering will be later, but long-lasting.

Care for a "broken heart" consists in timely watering, weeding and loosening the soil.

Dicentra looks good in bright flower beds with spring tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, primrose, in combination with forget-me-nots, hosta, aquilegia, ferns. It is planted on curbs and lawns, in rockeries.

Did you know?The folk names of the plant are often based on legends of unhappy love. In France, the dicenter is called "cœur de Marie" (Mary's heart) and "cœur-de-Jeannette" (Jeanette's heart), in Germany "herzblumen" (flowers of the heart), in Poland "serce Jasia" (Jas' heart), in Bulgaria " ladies' heart" (ladies' heart). In English, there is the familiar name "bleeding heart" (bleeding heart) and quite unusual - "lady-in-a-bath", which means "lady in the bath."

Iris (iris) is a perennial of the iris (iris) family.

Flat xiphoid leaves are collected in bunches in the form of a fan. Large flowers are painted in different colors: lilac, purple, blue, pink, white, yellow, burgundy. Irises are remarkable for the shape of the flowers: three petals are bent down, and three grow together into a tube at the top. Probably, for such a bizarre shape in Ukraine, the iris was called "pіvnik" (cockerel).

Irises love light and fertile soil with good drainage (except for the marsh and Siberian species, which prefer moist soil). Plant nutrition is carried out with mineral fertilizers. Most often, irises are propagated vegetatively (by dividing the rhizome).

Irises of different types and varieties can be planted in a monoflower - iridarium. The borders of irises along the paths or along the perimeter of the flower garden look beautiful. A bush of bearded iris can be planted against a shrub or lawn. Marsh iris is good for decorating garden ponds. Dwarf irises are suitable for creating rockeries (slides).

Important! When planting in a flower bed near the iris, it is better to place perennials with deep roots, since its root system is located in the upper layers of the soil.

Lupine ("wolf bean") belongs to the legume family. A plant up to 1.5 m high is distinguished by high inflorescences - brushes of different colors: white, pink, yellow, red, purple, purple. The brush can reach a length of up to 0.5 m.

Lupine is propagated by seeds (seedlings and sowing in open ground), less often by cuttings.

Not too alkaline or acidic soil in a lighted area is suitable for planting lupine. Heavy loamy and wet soil is not recommended. In shaded places, the plant stretches and becomes less decorative.

To care for the plant, you need to loosen the soil and remove weeds, adult plants must be hilled. Lupine loves abundant spring and moderate watering at other times.

Lupine is sometimes grown as green manure - a nitrogen replenisher in the soil: its rotten stems and leaves become a good fertilizer.

Lupine looks good in a single planting, in homogeneous groups and in complex flower beds with other perennials: cornflower, iris, hosta, delphinium, lily. Tall bright lupins are planted in the background of the composition.

Important! In developing the design of a multi-level flower bed, it is important to correctly position the plants in height. If the flower bed is placed near a fence or wall, tall plants are planted in the background, and low ones in the foreground. If the flower bed looks like an island, tall plants are placed in the center, and low plants are placed at the edges. Tall perennials can be planted alone or in small groups, and medium-sized plants can be placed next to them.

The peony family contains only one genus - peony, the majority of which are herbaceous species. Peony bushes attract with fragrant lush flowers of one or different shades (red, burgundy, pink, white), the diameter of which reaches 15-20 cm. There are about five thousand varieties of peonies, they all have different characteristics. Peonies are very frost-resistant and have considerable longevity. They prefer areas with good lighting and no drafts. The best soil for peony is loam.

The peony is propagated by seeds (more often in selection) and by dividing the bush. Peony care includes infrequent abundant watering, weeding, loosening the soil, fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers.

Peonies look most impressive in a vast space in the middle of the lawn.. In garden design, peonies can be used to give volume to a flower arrangement and create a backdrop for plants after flowering. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the color scheme. For example, plants with red flowers against the background of burgundy peonies will be lost, and a combination with white or coral will create a good ensemble.

Plant height is also important: partners should be taller (trees) or shorter (plants with small flowers). Several different varieties of peony are best not planted side by side.

Important!Between the peony bushes, it is better not to plant other plants, but to leave this place free for loosening.

Chamomile is called a perennial daisy – herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. The erect stem can reach up to a meter in length. The flowers of leucanthemum are inflorescences-baskets with a yellow center of fruit-bearing tubular flowers and long sterile false-lingual flowers along the edge. In addition to the traditional white color of the petals, the plants also have yellow, pink, lilac, brown.

Leucanthemum is propagated by seeds (sowing in open ground and seedlings), cuttings and division of the rhizome.

So that the stalks of leucanthemum are not deformed, it is better not to place the plant in the shade. Garden chamomile prefers sunny locations with good drainage. Instead of sandy or clayey soil, it is better to choose calcareous or neutral soil for cornflower.

Caring for the cornflower consists in watering (frequently for seedlings and only in drought for rooted plants), weeding, loosening and fertilizing the soil with organic fertilizers. During flowering, wilted inflorescences should be removed, and after flowering, the entire bush should be cut. For the winter, the nivyanik is covered with dry leaves.

Simple in appearance, but very decorative flowers of leucanthemum are well suited for complex flower beds - mixborders. They can also be planted alone or in combination with other plants.

Did you know?Because of the similar appearance, chamomile is mistakenly called a number of plants of other genera of the Asteraceae family: gerbera, doronicum, pyrethrum, navel and others.

Rudbeckia belongs to the Asteraceae family and has annual, biennial and perennial species. Perennials include species such as shiny rudbeckia, glossy rudbeckia, beautiful rudbeckia, hairy rudbeckia. A plant with a height of 0.25 m to 1.5 m has hard, straight stems with stiff hairs.

Large inflorescences-baskets are notable for bright contrasting shades: the middle is black or dark brown, and the petals are yellow, orange and red.

Perennial rudbeckia is often propagated by dividing the bush. When planting a plant, two factors unacceptable for it should be considered: shade and poorly drained soil. Plant care is very simple and includes timely regular watering in the morning or evening, loosening the soil and removing weeds.

Sunny rudbeckias are wonderful unpretentious flowers for a rustic garden, which involves the use of natural materials in decoration, fuzzy lines and simple plants. A bright spot of rudbeckia will create a mixborder in the background. A successful combination with rudbeckia will be purple echinacea. In autumn, chrysanthemums and asters look beautiful nearby.

Did you know? Rudbeckia hairy is a plant symbol of the US state of Maryland.

Hosta (funkia) is a herbaceous perennial of the asparagus family. Hosta flowers are funnel-shaped or bell-shaped and come in white, pink, blue and purple. Collected in inflorescences-brushes.

Hosta strikes with a variety of foliage: each species and variety has its own characteristics. Basal leaves on long petioles are lanceolate or heart-shaped. The surface of the leaves is textured: glossy or matte, waxy, wrinkled, crinkled. The range of leaf colors is shades of green and blue, white and yellow.

On one leaf blade, several colors can be arranged in stripes, spots, lines. Leaf color is one of the signs of the classification of host varieties; the second sign is the size of the plant (from dwarf to giant).

Hosta is propagated by seeds, dividing the bush, cuttings. Different varieties of hostas need different lighting: blue varieties like shade, plants with yellow and white elements on the leaves prefer more light. Optimal lighting for hostas is partial shade. The soil should be neutral or slightly acidic, sand and heavy loam are not recommended. If the soil is fertile, fertilizing is not required for several years.

For hosta, timely watering is important, it is done under the root of the plant in the morning. Due to its strong growth in the garden, the undersized hosta is used as a ground cover. It is often planted along the edges of garden paths, near water bodies. In flower beds, the hosta provides a backdrop for other perennial garden flowers: astilbe, aquilegia, dicentra, peony, fern.

Did you know?Without a transplant, the host grows in one place for up to twenty years.

Echinacea is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. In culture, the most popular species is Echinacea purpurea.

A plant up to 1.5 m high looks like a large chamomile. A large inflorescence-basket along the edges has reed purple-pink flowers, and in the center - fruiting tubular flowers. Basal leaves with long petioles and teeth along the edges have a wide oval shape. Echinacea blooms from the second year of life, in the summer months.

Thanks to varietal diversity, today you can grow not only the usual bright pink, but also yellow, orange, white, red echinacea.

Did you know? Echinacea is a valuable medicinal plant with a powerful immunomodulatory effect, as well as antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory properties.

For echinacea, you need to choose a bright and fertile place, as it does not tolerate shade and sandy soil. However, the plant is resistant to drought and cold. Echinacea is propagated by seeds (specific plants) and division of the bush (hybrid varieties). All that the plant requires in care is plentiful frequent watering in the evening, removing weeds and top dressing from rotted compost with ash from the second year of life in spring and after flowering.

Echinacea can be placed in a multi-level flower bed of high, medium and low (ground cover) perennials.

Unpretentious perennial flowers do not require painstaking care and will allow you to create a beautiful composition for a summer residence without much hassle. The most difficult thing in working with such plants is the choice of your specimen from the many species and varieties of perennials.

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