A summer cottage is a cozy corner not only for growing vegetables and fruits. Citizens come here to relax. Even on small area There is always room for beautiful flower arrangements. They are made up of perennial and annual plants.
How to choose flowers for your garden?
Gardeners grow a wide variety of plants on their plots. In early spring Bulbous primroses are pleasing to the eye. Bushes of perennial plants are not uncommon. However, the main plants for amazing compositions will be a variety of annuals. Unpretentious flowers are an excellent solution for a garden. When choosing them, you should take into account the height and characteristic features.
Properly selected plants will provide continuous flowering from spring until the first frost.
Flower beds of annual flowers
Square summer cottage small. Where to plant flowers to get a luxurious landscape? Most popular for suburban areas mixborders, flower beds and modular flower beds. At the same time, unpretentious plants are selected that will not cause much trouble. Flowers whose growing season lasts only a season are called annuals or flower beds. Most of them are light-loving plants. Therefore, annual flowers for flower beds are planted in open areas.
What flowers are planted directly in the ground in spring?
The most popular flowers: calendula, cosmos, cornflowers, marigolds and zinnia, matthiola and sweet pea, Eschscholzia, asters and others. There are quite a lot of such plants. However, when sown directly into the ground, they begin to bloom in the second half of summer. Therefore, some plants are grown seedling method. This method will allow you to postpone flowering to the beginning summer season.
Growing seedlings
The timing of sowing seeds to obtain seedlings is determined by the characteristics of each plant. When planning a flower garden, you should determine which flowers to plant as seedlings and which to sow directly into the ground. Flowers can be grouped into several groups based on sowing time. It is not difficult to grow seedlings of species such as zinnias and asters, marigolds, celosias and annual chrysanthemums. They are sown in seedling boxes in mid-April.
It is more difficult to grow quality planting material plants whose characteristics require sowing seeds in March. During this period, additional lighting and the creation of the necessary temperature regime. IN this group You can include species such as snapdragons, kochia, sweet peas, petunia, gillyflower, salvia and others. Annual flowers for flower beds, grown in seedlings, are planted when stable warm weather sets in.
Mixborders
Where to plant flowers and how to grow them, each gardener decides individually. A mixborder is perfect for decorating a dacha - stripes that combine decorative and flower crops. They frame garden paths, as well as formed flower beds, flower beds, lawns, tree trunks fruit trees and even garden beds. Species such as salvia, calendula, tall asters and marigolds are perfect for mixborders.
When planning, choose plants that have different terms flowering. They are sorted by height. Even a novice summer resident can cope with this technique. Seasonal mixborders can be assembled from different plants. Annual flowers combine amazingly with vegetable crops. A garden mixborder can be composed of beets, carrots, legumes, dill and fennel. Looks especially good kale and parsley. Vegetable crops are combined with poppies, nasturtium, calendula and marigolds. They will not only be a decorative component, but also an excellent preventative against vegetable pests.
Flowerbeds
When determining the area where to plant flowers, it is necessary to take into account the size of the plant, their color, and the flowering period. Flower beds can be single-color or bright multi-colored. The site will be transformed by unpretentious flowers for the garden. They are preferred for several reasons. First of all, you can create different compositions from annuals. Moreover, every year they can be changed both geographically and in form. A florist, like an artist, creates, not with paints on canvas, but with representatives of the flora in the garden. allows you to choose them by color and aroma, as well as height. They grow quickly and will decorate the dacha at the beginning of summer bright colors. We plant annual flowers in flower beds according to a certain pattern.
In this case, the number of plants that will make up the selected composition is calculated. Marigolds are perfect for flower beds. They are represented by various varieties that differ in flower color and plant height. Orange, brown, lemon, dark red inflorescences appear in June and decorate flower beds until September. Calendula is no less attractive. Terry species are especially spectacular. The height of these flowers reaches 50 cm. Bright inflorescences have an orange, yellow or lemon color. Flowering period - June-September. Petunia is especially popular. Plant height - 25 cm. Flowers have a variety of colors. Flowering will last from June to October.
Vertical gardening
At decorative design dacha plot will be required creativity. Small areas perfectly combine various Fantastically beautiful vertical flower beds. For them, climbing annual petunias, begonias and other hanging plants are used.
Vertical flower beds are quite compact. Can serve as a support garden gazebos, specially manufactured supports or vertical structures. They are popular where they use plants that are capable of forming long climbing shoots.
Flower garden in the shade
The country garden is a shady area. Quite often it is empty. At best, the space under the trees is filled with lawns. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get into shady areas annual plants. In partial shade for a flower bed you can plant a few annuals. These are flowers such as balsam, and ever-flowering begonia, nemophila.
Modular flower beds
In summer cottages it can be difficult to find open sunny place where to plant flowers. In this case, modular flower beds come to the rescue. This method is convenient and simple. And simple annual flowers, which are planted in containers or decorative flowerpots, are perfect for it. This method will allow you to place plants in any corner of the garden.
They decorate gazebos, terraces, and recreation areas. Containers can be placed on both sides of the paths. If the area near the building is lined with slabs, some of them are removed. A flower module is placed in their place. He will have geometric shape. The composition of a modular flower garden can be made up of hanging plants: petunias, nasturtiums and morning glory. It can be planar or three-dimensional, but the chosen shape of the module remains unchanged.
Creating flower beds in a summer cottage is a pleasant and difficult job. After all, you should carefully choose colors. Perennial flowers that bloom all summer are an ideal option and the dream of any gardener. After all, such flowers easily tolerate harsh winters and do not require annual planting.
You can easily decorate your cottage with flowers. After all, there is a large number of flowers that do not require hassle during planting and care. You need to choose and choose the right plants that will emphasize originality and seasonal feature plot. The dream is possible, so you can admire the beauty of flowers from spring to autumn.
Flowers are a decoration for a summer cottage and the pride of a gardener. After all, the bright colors of flowering plants create comfort and harmony. The floral world is amazing in its diversity. You need to choose flowers for decorating your summer cottage that will delight you with beauty and harmony all season long.
What perennial flowers to choose?
Some gardeners prefer annual flowers, as they are unique in their colors. But many people choose perennial flowers.
Benefits of perennial flowers for the garden:
- Do not require approximately 2 years.
- Withstands light frosts.
- Amazing .
- Does not require additional.
- Look great throughout the warm season.
- Can be used as a basis for creating flower beds.
- Growing perennial flowers is much cheaper, since during transplantation the plant can be divided into several parts for.
In order for the flower garden to delight throughout the warm season, you need to take care of it in the fall. Autumn is not a time to be discouraged; you need to work in the garden so that flowering plants are pleasing to the eye.
Planting perennial flowers can be of three types:
- Bulbs.
- Roots.
- Seeds.
You can plant entire compositions that will not require replanting in the coming years.
Rules for planting perennial flowers
- Decide on a plan for what it will look like.
- You need to clearly know what type and size of flowers you are planting. Low growing plants should be in the foreground, tall plants in the background.
- Remember to place border flowers along paths and.
- Consider the color scheme, flowering time and harmony of each plant.
Perennial flowers that are planted in autumn
Let's look at perennial flowers for the garden with photos and names so that every gardener can choose the flower that will look perfect in the flowerbed.
Bloom in spring
– there are 4 types, the most popular are Dutch hybrids. Each species blooms at different times in the spring, so plant all varieties.
– the plant begins to bloom in April. There are more than 30 varieties, which differ not only in color, but also in shape.
Daffodils - there are a large number of plant varieties, different colors and shapes. The bulb of the plant overwinters well, so in the spring it will be able to delight you with beautiful and elegant flowers.
Tulips. There are a large number of groups of tulips that differ in color, shape and variety.
Periwinkle is a low-growing flower, reaching a height of 20 centimeters, the flowers are small and blue. Grows wonderfully in the shade.
Adonis Amur is a low-growing plant. It blooms with yellow, red and pink small double flowers.
Perennial flowers for the garden that bloom in late spring and all summer
Daylily is a tall flower that comes in a variety of colors: pink, orange, white and so on.
Pansy is a delicate perennial flower that fascinates with its original shape and unusual combination of colors.
Peony is one of the spectacular tall flowers that look great not only in a summer cottage, but also in flower bouquet arrangements.
Phlox paniculata is a fragrant, bright, tall flower that pleases the eye with its diversity.
Lily is a delicate and incredibly cute flower. The buds amaze with their beauty. Capricious plant, sensitive to diseases. But if you carefully care for it, the flower will give you gorgeous flowers.
Cornflower is an extraordinary delicate plant. There are several species with white, pink, dark purple and purple-lavender flowers.
Astilbe is a tall perennial plant that blooms all summer and delights with bright colors. The flowers of the plant are small, can be pink, white, purple. The plant is resistant to diseases and pests and does not require special care.
Hosta. The flower has large leaves, which can be of different colors. Flowering stems are long, can reach 125 centimeters.
Bluebell - if you properly care for the flower, it can bloom until the cold weather. The type and color of bells is varied, so they can be found in almost every flowerbed of a summer cottage.
Choose perennial flowers that bloom all summer so that they are easy to care for. In order to create a flowerbed at your summer cottage that will not be difficult, it is enough to plant from 8 to 10 varieties of perennial flowers that bloom at different times. This method will ensure the continuous blooming of your favorite and most beautiful flowers. You need to clearly decide on the assortment and you can start.
Remember that almost every plant blooms for about 3 weeks. During this period, 2 or 3 plants can bloom, without creating a repeat blooming picture in the flower garden. There are many perennial varieties flowers that are resistant to pests and diseases. Thanks to photos of perennial flowers, you can understand in advance what kind of flower will be during the flowering process. This will help you create a flower garden or flower bed correctly and harmoniously.
Giving preference to perennial plants, flower growers determine for a long time appearance your site. In order not to make a mistake with the selection of crops, it is useful to look at the catalog describing perennial flowers with photos and names.
World ornamental plants incredibly big. But when choosing flowers for their flowerbeds, borders and borders, beginners often follow the lead of colorful illustrations and do not take into account such important criteria, like the timing of flowering and the dimensions of a particular plant. What flowers should I plant in my dacha so that they bloom all summer long, are clearly visible, unpretentious and go well with the other “residents” of the site?
Tall garden perennials with photos and names
Planning flower beds begins with choosing plants that will occupy the main places in the plantings. If you want to create a flowerbed with an all-round view, its “main characters” will be tall, clearly visible flowers. In a flower garden located near a house or fence such tall perennials are also irreplaceable.
It is important that the perennial flowers chosen for the garden not only decorate the area with bright colors, but also have decorative foliage, which, after flowering, will serve as a background for shorter plants.
Various varieties of meadowsweet bloom in the first half of summer. Lush brushes, reminiscent of light, pinkish or white clouds, not only float gracefully over carved foliage, but also repel horseflies, midges and mosquitoes, which are especially annoying at this time of year, from the area. The height of the plant reaches one and a half meters, the culture is winter-hardy and even has medicinal properties.
From the end of June or the first ten days of July, the time for luxurious stock roses begins. Tall, powerful peduncles hold up to 20 large simple or double corollas of all shades from white, yellow to purple.
Stock roses, or large-flowered mallows as they are called, are considered heat-loving plants, so not all regions of Russia will be able to survive the winter calmly. However, they can be easily replaced. For example, for the Urals there are perennial flowers that bloom all summer, with a photo and name close to the previous crop.
This is a zebrina mallow with showy lilac-violet flowers, decorated with characteristic patterns in their veins. The non-capricious plant forms a loose herbaceous bush up to 1.5–1.8 meters high with numerous green foliage and erect inflorescences of 10–15 flowers.
Buzulnik is even more winter-hardy and no less decorative, growing and blooming well in the harshest conditions.
The dense, erect inflorescences of foxgloves look incredibly impressive. The cultivated varieties amaze with the variety of colors of the numerous bell flowers. This perennial garden flower will decorate the area from June to August.
In mid-summer it's time for a variety of flowers to bloom. different types and varieties of saplings. The lilac, pink, white or reddish caps of its inflorescences will look great in open areas, near ponds, next to dissected rudbeckia, or golden balls, and the same unpretentious alpine asters.
The latter crop is not very tall, but it must definitely be included in the list of names of perennial flowers for Siberia, the north of Russia, the Urals and other regions where plants are required to have endurance (photo above).
In a small area where the garden is adjacent to vegetable beds, Jerusalem artichoke or tuberous sunflower with dense heart-shaped foliage, caps of yellow flowers and stems, sometimes exceeding a height of 2-3 meters, can be planted along the border.
Perennial flowers for a medium-sized garden
The middle zone of a flower garden or flower bed is left with flowering plants with a height of 40 to 80 centimeters. This catalog of perennial flowers for the garden with photos and names is incredibly extensive and for different regions of the country can include dozens and hundreds of noteworthy crops. Moreover, in most cases, not only flowers, but also foliage can serve as decoration for a flower bed.
For example, already in early spring, light green leaves of the Persian poppy appear from under the snow, with a fancifully dissected edge. And huge corollas of red, orange and even blue colors appear from the first days of summer along with numerous species garden daisies, aquilegias, multi-colored lupins and luxurious irises.
The perennial flower kandyk, well known by photo and name in Siberia, will also be of interest to gardeners in the middle zone.
Blooming in April or early May, the plant is an excellent diversifier for a flowerbed with already traditional types crocuses, mouse hyacinth or muscari, also famous for their hardiness and excellent survival rate beyond the Urals.
They thrive well under the crowns of trees that have not yet fully blossomed and in the shade of buildings. They bloom in May, and then, until the second half of summer, the garden is decorated with a dense clump of wide-lanceolate leathery foliage with bright beads of scarlet fruits.
IN Lately Anemones, which do not bloom for very long, but are always lush and bright, are becoming increasingly popular.
Along with the traditional bulbous flowers, well known to everyone by name and photo, there are perennials in the garden and vegetable garden that are no less spectacular, but at the same time useful. These are perennial types of onions available today to gardening enthusiasts with large inflorescences-caps of purple, pinkish, white or greenish tones.
Equally unpretentious and beautiful are the cultivated varieties of ordinary yarrow, which bloom in the first month of summer and practically disappear under the snow with inflorescences of yellow, white, pink and orange shades.
The hot summer months are the time of flowering of aerial gypsophila, which rivals in tenderness such “stars” of the garden as astilbe, which feel best not under the scorching sun, but in shady corners.
Beginning in August, the variegated caps open above the dark green foliage of phlox and the bright corollas of daylilies, included in the list of names of perennial flowers that bloom all summer, as in the photo, for the North-West. At the same time, the time comes for plants of the aster family.
Above the bright rosettes of leaves rise the inflorescences of Doronicum, small-flowered frost-resistant chrysanthemums, and perennial gaillardias. The bushes of perennial asters are colored with lilac, pink and white colors.
Perennial low-growing flowers for the garden with photos
The foreground of the flower bed is given over to low plants, creating the effect of a continuous carpet. If you look at the catalog with photos and names of perennial flowers for the garden, this result can be achieved with the help of sedums of different types, which preserve the decorativeness and freshness of the greenery throughout the summer.
Dense cushions of carnation and low-growing carnation will look like excellent, bright spots against their background.
For open places Arabis can be planted in areas with light aerated soil. This plant will quickly take its allotted place and in the second year will delight you with pink or white piles of flowers.
To the short group garden perennials includes flowers called duchenea. Ornamental strawberries form a beautiful green cover, covered yellow flowers, on the meth of which red, but, alas, inedible berries later appear.
When decorating your dacha with perennials, you need to take care to protect them from the cold, which most people suffer from bulbous plants, lilies, clematis and decorative shrubs. They should be covered for the winter with a mulch mixture, peat or dry leaves, and then protected with non-woven material.
Perennial flowers for the garden - video
If you choose the right flowers for flower beds and front gardens, you can enjoy their bloom from spring until the first frost. Among these you can use perennials, annuals and bulbous plants. Very often, flower growers make mixed flower beds, where flowers bloom in stages.
All the benefits of annual flowering plants
With the onset of the new season, many summer residents are interested in what flowers to plant in their dacha so that they bloom all summer long; they would also be interested in seeing photos of flower beds. Today we will talk about this in detail, and let's start with the benefits of annual flowers.
This type of flowering plants is preferred by gardeners who like to create flowerbeds with different designs every year. So in the spring you can make a new flowerbed or place flowerpots, where bright colors of flowers will appear this season. If you choose the right flowers according to their flowering period, height and color scheme, you can get an area blooming with all the colors of summer with an extraordinary fragrance of flowers.
- Long flowering periods;
- The ability to create flower beds that will bloom this season;
- Large selection of annual plants;
- Annual flowers are practically not damaged by pests;
- In the fall, you won’t have to worry about sheltering for the winter;
- Possibility to change the type of summer cottage annually.
The most beautiful and abundantly blooming annual flowers for the garden
Photo blooming flowers for the dacha and their description will help you decide which of them to plant on your site.
Marigold
These flowers grown by seedlings can bloom from the end of May until the first frost. Among them there are tall species from 80 to 120 cm, these include the varieties “Hawaii”, “Eskimo”; medium-growing ones from 50-65 cm are “Gold Ball”, “Fighter”; the shortest plants are from 25 cm “Lemon Jam”, “Mimimix” and other varieties. In addition to their bright colors and beautiful lacy foliage, marigolds emit the scent of essential oils, which repels pests.
Marigold
Petunia
These are probably the most long-blooming, beautiful and unpretentious flowers for the garden. Every year, breeders develop new varieties and hybrids of these plants. Petunias can be used to decorate borders, low-growing flower beds, and flowerpots. For example, the multi-flowered species of these plants are not afraid of frequent rains and winds are not picky about the soil. The flowers of the plant are double, simple, semi-double, with fringed edges, single-color or two-color. Flower color can be white, hot pink, velvet black, red, yellow, purple.
Petunia Eschszolzia
The plant begins to bloom in June and ends when frost sets in, despite this it reproduces well by self-sowing. There are always a lot of flowers on the Eschscholzia bush, which makes the plant very colorful. The plant blooms in yellow, orange, pink and red shades. But the most popular variety is Peach Ice Cream, which has beautiful creamy, full flowers.
Eschszolzia Dimorphotheca
This flower is an unconditional worker that blooms all summer. Flowering begins two months after germination, so in order to get flowering in June, dimorphotheca is sown in seedlings in early April. The bushes of the plant look spherical, reaching a height of 30-40 cm. The flowers are elegant, white, orange, yellow with a black center. Dimorphotheca can become a decoration for any flower garden; it is used in individual and joint plantings with other flowers, but it must be taken into account that the plant is drought-resistant and does not tolerate excess moisture.
Dimorphotheca Lobelia
These are low ground cover plants that bloom all summer. Lobelia feels good both in the sun and in partial shade; it is planted as seedlings in early May. The flower can be used in flowerpots, small pots placed on the veranda, flower beds and garden beds. The flowers are colored in blue, blue, violet, white and pink shades. These flowers at the dacha, blooming all summer, certainly attract the admiring glances of guests at the dacha.
Lobelia The benefits of perennial flowering plants
Perennial flowers that bloom all summer can grow in one flower bed for more than two years. Most species of these plants do not require special care and begin to bloom the first inflorescences earlier than annuals.
- Plants do not need constant replanting;
- They tolerate winters well;
- Do not require additional care;
- Throughout the summer months they provide beauty;
- They are a good platform for creating a flower garden;
- They reproduce well by division.
Perennial flowers are most often planted using bulbs or roots, less often with seeds.
Catalog of flowers for gardening perennial varieties
Phlox paniculata
These plants tolerate frost well and can grow in open and shaded areas. Phlox bloom profusely, forming lush caps of inflorescences. These plants form bushes in height from 60 to 100 cm. The shade of phlox flowers can be cornflower blue, purple, white, pink, red, orange. There are varieties that have two or three shades.
Phlox paniculata Daylilies
These plants are easy to care for, and the variety of 25 species will allow you to create the most beautiful compositions. Daylilies can grow in one place for more than 10 years. The height of the bushes of these plants varies from 30 to 90 cm. The flowers are simple and double in various colors.
Daylilies Yarrow
This plant begins to bloom in early June and ends in late autumn when frosts begin. Yarrow is planted by seeds or rhizomes. The flowers are collected in small baskets, which together form racemose inflorescences. The flowers are colored yellow, pink, red, and White color, can be single-colored or double-colored. The plant grows quickly low-growing varieties can be used for planting as a lawn.
Yarrow Bells
The Carpathian, Flax-leaved, and Spoon-leaved species bloom throughout the summer. Perennial bells can grow in one place for about 6-8 years. These plants overwinter well without special shelter. Spoonbellflower naturally grows in rocky, calcareous terrain, so it thrives in calcium-enriched areas in our gardens. Other species can be planted in neutral or slightly alkaline soils.
Bells Armeria seaside
These flowers bloom all summer in the country, their height does not exceed 15 cm. These plants are used with great success to decorate rocky gardens, flower beds and as decoration for front gardens. Armeria tolerates winters well and grows in one place for five years. The flowers are painted in pink, lilac, and red shades.
Armeria seaside Flowers that require minimal care
Not all summer residents manage to spend the whole summer on their plot, so I want to plant plants that will delight them with flowering and do not require frequent care. And so let’s look at the most unpretentious flowers for giving, photos and names.
Annuals
Calendula
Bright orange flowers that will delight you all summer. Having planted them in one place, every year you will see strong shoots in the spring that have sprouted by self-sowing.
In addition to a bright flower bed, you will receive a medicinal plant.
Calendula Cornflowers
Beautiful flowers, give the site a real country style. Cornflower flowers are colored blue, light blue, purple, white and pink.
Cornflowers Nasturtium
This flower can be used as hanging plant. It blooms with large yellow, orange and burgundy flowers. The leaves of this plant look no less decorative than the flowers.
Nasturtium Perennial
Peonies
There are many varieties and hybrids of this plant; large fragrant flowers will decorate any summer cottage.
Peonies Creating flower beds in the country is considered a pleasant, but less labor-intensive task. The main point in this matter is choice. the right colors. Perennials that will delight the eye throughout the summer are the dream of any gardener; they are an ideal option for any flowerbed or garden. Flowers that belong to this category easily endure even the harshest winters. They do not need annual planting.
Decorating a dacha with garden flowers is a pleasant thing. A huge number of different flowers can be planted. They do not require special care and are unpretentious to soil and watering. By choosing the right plant, you can emphasize the originality of your site. Such a dream is easy to achieve, and you can admire the flowers from early spring until autumn.
Flowers for dachas are the pride of any gardener and decoration for the dacha. Bright and unique colors create coziness. The world of flowers amazes with its diversity.
Benefits of annual flowers
It is also possible that there are people who prefer annuals. However, they do not care about careful care of them. But many people prefer perennials.
For a summer cottage:
Don't be discouraged in autumn. This is a great time to work on the future beauty of your flower garden in early spring.
Planting perennial flowers is possible in several ways:
- using bulbs;
- roots;
- seeds
When planting flowers, you can immediately create compositions, which will not require transplantation for 2-3 years.
How to plant perennials correctly:
- First you need to draw up a plan for the flowerbed.
- You need to be confident in the growth of the plants. Low growing flowers are planted in the foreground, etc.
- Border flowers are designed to be placed along paths.
- Take into account the color scheme and flowering time. All plants should be in harmony with themselves.
Classification and types of perennial plants
Numerous photos depict incredible landscaping in the garden. If you choose the right colors and draw a picture, you can create a real garden masterpiece. But how can one not be proud of the garden after this?
Have a stunning effect garden plots, which are organized in a tiered manner. In this case, all plant sizes are taken into account.
Perennial flowers can be divided into 4 main groups, depending on height:
- short;
- medium height;
- tall;
- curly.
short
The flowers of this group include perennials, the height of which almost reaches the 30 cm mark. Such flowers are especially popular when decorating borders and rocky gardens. During the flowering period they acquire the most beautiful view, creating a perfect coating that can hide all the imperfections and unevenness of the surface. This method of decorating a summer cottage is good because it is economical from a financial point of view. To get beautiful floral carpet, must be taken into account tightly when planting and comply with basic requirements. Among all the colors, the ones below are especially popular.
Pansies
These flowers amaze with their bright colors. They do not require special care. They bloom throughout the summer. In regions with warm climates, they delight the eye with wide color scheme. Today there are a huge number of different tones and combinations of this perennial. They are an excellent addition to medium- and tall-growing flowers in the country.
Periwinkle
This is a plant that can grow in soil of absolutely any composition. In addition, it has good frost resistance. Most often it is used to decorate rock gardens and stone compositions. Periwinkle has a good ability to grow. After some time, the entire area will be covered with carpet Green colour with blue or pink drops.
Phlox
Phloxes are considered decorative flowers. Their various shades are striking in combination - from soft white to dark red. They occupy almost first place in landscape design. Phlox can form a carpet, the height of which will be almost 25 cm. To plant these flowers, the soil must be well moistened. No more than 7 plants per 1 square meter are allowed. m.
Gentian
The plant is very similar to a bell. Beautiful flowers of bright blue or blue color bloom from June to August. Bell flowers look beautiful in rock gardens and when decorating slides. Their mountain origin makes them indispensable in this matter. There are more than 400 species of this plant.
Medium height
Representatives of this group of perennials can reach a height of about one meter. In the photo you can see that medium-sized perennial plants are often used not only for independent planting, but also when creating tiered compositions. This is one of the win-win options for decorating a summer cottage. When choosing between all representatives, they often try to plant the flowers that are described below.
Daylilies
Good for summer cottages and has 25 species. Grows in one place for more than 10 years. Such a long period due to its unpretentiousness to the soil. However, such conditions do not affect its appearance. Daylily begins to bloom at the very beginning of summer and complements the flowerbed design abundant flowering. Its delicate aroma attracts butterflies, making the garden even more mysterious and enigmatic.
Rhodiola
Has large leaves oval shape. Inflorescence is very common yellow color. But the most common is Rhodiola rosea. The flowering period is the first two summer months. It does not require heat and excessive light, however, in order for flowering to continue, it needs a lot of moisture.
tall plants
The flowers of this group of plants can be classified as gigantic. The height of some can reach 2 m. They are often placed in the center of the flower bed. Thus, perennial plants do not cover the others.
Stock rose
This extraordinary plant, which amazes with its blooming and bright flowers, can reach 1.5 m in height. The inflorescences seem terry to the touch. With their varied shades, they resemble peonies, which are placed on tall stems. They continue to bloom throughout the summer season, even touching the beginning of autumn.
Sunflowers
We are talking about the Willow representative. Their main advantage is that they look great individually. Together with other flowers in the composition they also look good. This is one of the most best jewelry flower beds They begin to bloom profusely in the second half of summer.
Curly
Nature has given man many flowers that belong to the climbing category. Such perennials are particularly beautiful and in some way even exotic. All representatives, without exception, have elastic stems, which often require additional support. You need to be especially careful when handling them. Beginners are advised to choose not too fancy species for their garden to begin with.
They are used for landscaping on balconies, terraces, and gazebos. This is a hedge around any house. Thus, they not only delight with beauty, but also hide some errors in construction.
climbing rose
Climbing rose is the result of crossing wild and garden rose. Shoots of this species are characterized by arching. They have small foliage, but at the same time very tough. They need to have good support.
Small flowers are collected in inflorescences, the diameter of which usually does not exceed 5 cm. They emit a pleasant, subtle aroma. They provide aesthetic pleasure for 2 months. Perennial roses bloom only once a year. But breeders have managed to develop varieties that bloom twice a year. The color of the rose depends on the variety: pink, red, coral, white, yellow. They may seem whimsical at first. But on next year their care is simplified. The only thing they need is frequent and abundant watering, which must be regular. They must be exposed to sunlight. In order for the flower to please the eye next year, they need to be insulated for the winter.
Wisteria
In the photo, wisteria appears like a real paradise on a tree. After reading the name itself, a tree with huge inflorescences hanging down appears before your eyes. Wisteria is especially loved to be planted in the country. It is a deciduous vine. Plays a decorative role, as its openwork foliage falls to the ground. The clusters of flowers look like bunches of grapes and can reach a length of about 50 cm. Attracts the attention of even aesthetes with the most refined taste. The tree is high maintenance and needs to be pruned twice a year. This tree can be very tall. From a distance it somewhat resembles sakura. Looks very nice in the garden. In summer, during flowering, it is impossible to take your eyes off it. The whole tree is covered with clusters and it looks very impressive.
Maiden grapes
The plant belongs to the tree-like vines. Its length can reach about 20 m. The suction cups and tendrils of the vine have a complex structure, thanks to which they can be attached to any surface. It does not require any additional supports. Of the entire plant, the main aesthetic role is played by the foliage. Lush foliage may change its color depending on the ambient temperature. Throughout the summer it is bright green, but with the onset of cold weather it gradually changes color to purple.
The small fruits look great and remain on the vine until the grapes begin to shed their leaves. In the photo you can see how the plant covers any surface, it’s very beautiful. Maiden grapes are a frost-resistant perennial vine and grow in any place chosen for it.
Honeysuckle
Represents perennial shrub, reaching 3 m in height. At the same time, it can also curl. To save good view, honeysuckle must be constantly tied up and pruned regularly. The flowers have a special unique aroma. Some types of honeysuckle have blue fruits that have medicinal properties. The culture is unpretentious and can grow even in the most unfavorable climatic conditions.
There are many names, varieties and types of perennial plants. They all have a variety of shapes and bloom from early spring to late autumn. If you correctly create compositions in your flower beds, you can enjoy the unique colors throughout the summer. A cottage filled with flowering plants will definitely lift your spirits. You always want to return to such a place again and again.
Every novice gardener wants to know what flowers to plant in their dacha, and so that they bloom all summer long. Landscaping is a responsible matter. We would not particularly recommend trusting the advice of special magazines that advertise fashionable and modern plants.
It is not always profitable to run to flower shop and buy expensive seeds. The fact is that, in most cases, they are very capricious and can cause a lot of trouble. Therefore, ideally, choose those varieties that have already been time-tested and will definitely not let you down. In this article we will look at which species are best used in the countryside both for landscaping flower beds and flowerpots.
An important requirement is unpretentiousness!
If you do not live in a country house, but visit it several times a week, or even a month, then growing plants should be unpretentious. Otherwise, in your absence, they will lose their attractive appearance and decorativeness, and may even die. Flowers must normally withstand all kinds of atmospheric phenomena, for example, rain, hail, heat and more. Moreover, we need those species that pests do not like. This will allow you to have beautiful flower beds that won’t turn into pitiful “skeletons” in your absence!
Unpretentious flowers should not require much time to care for them, for example, regular fertilization, mulching, pruning and gartering. Such plants must meet the requirement: minimal care - maximum decorative effect!
What to choose: perennial or annual
If you want to get a beautiful flowerbed as quickly as possible, then ideal option there will be annuals. After planting, such flowers begin to bloom 1-2 months later. A large number of these varieties have a long flowering cycle from summer to the first frost. As for perennials, the situation here is completely different. Their flowering period is quite short. Some types of perennial flowers can bloom for only a few weeks, while others last 1-2 months.
Another advantage of annuals is that every year you can experiment with new shades. different varieties. Accordingly, every year you will have a completely new painting in the garden. This is exactly what many flower lovers strive for.
But perennials are not without their merits. They also have their regular fans among gardeners and gain new ones every year. Despite the fact that they grow slower than annuals, after planting they are much more less hassle and courtship problems. Therefore, you can plant such a flower once and enjoy its beauty long years without putting any effort into it.
As for annuals, they will have to be sown every time. And this is even despite the fact that some annuals have the ability to self-sow. In this case, there is one drawback: you will not be able to get a beautiful outline of the flowerbed, and all the color will be scattered in a chaotic manner. If you don’t want this, then you’ll have to sow a new one every year!
Now let's talk in more detail about the varieties of annuals and perennials.
Bulbous flowers are a bright decoration for a dacha!
Among perennials, bulbous ones will be the ideal decoration for any site. They are absolutely not whimsical. But despite this, they delight the eyes of their owners with beauty. One of these spring flowers are crocuses. As soon as the snow melts, this primrose sprouts from underground in the month of March. To wait for the first inflorescences from it, there is no need to wait until it gains green mass. The first buds appear simultaneously with the leaves.
This is due to the fact that his vegetative system develops at an accelerated pace. However, like most perennials, its flowering period is short - only 7-10 days, and after that it goes dormant again, waiting for the next spring. This plant does not require any additional care, especially fertilizers. It is also avoided by all possible fungi and pests.
If you love tulips and other representatives of bulbous flowers, then keep in mind that, unlike crocuses, they are more capricious. However, their presence in the country allows you to create a variety of flower bed combinations. Their shapes, colors and sizes amaze any imagination. There are few people who are indifferent to tulips.
They can be used on Moorish lawn, coastal zone pond, as well as in the center of a flower bed near the house. But as mentioned above, these large terry exotics are finicky. They are susceptible to various fungal diseases. And for this reason, before planting the bulbs, they should be treated with fungicides. It is recommended to carry out additional spraying during the growing season.
The main enemy of the tulip is fungus. If you do not notice it in time, the treatment of the disease will not be successful.
In addition to tulips and crocuses for spring bloom You can plant other unpretentious bulbous plants, namely:
- daffodils,
- muscari,
- hyacinths.
They can successfully diversify any spring flower bed. As for summer bulbs, there is no way to do without a beauty that no one can match - the lily. Today, a large number of varieties have been bred that differ not only in timing and flowering period, different colors, but also the most important thing - the aroma!
Perennials for the garden. Which ones are the best?
Among the perennials there are also other popular garden fashionistas - dahlias and peonies. Their reproduction is carried out by tubers. The luxury of flowers is conveyed in different colors: burgundy, pink, white. They bloom in early July. This plant is beautiful due to its curvaceous bush. Even when its flowering period has ended, the bush remains an excellent decorative addition to the flowerbed, creating a beautiful rich background.
Dahlias bloom in late summer and autumn. It is during this period that a large number of double inflorescences of different shades appear on them: purple, red, yellow and white. Although there is also an annual variety of dahlia, it is called the cheerful guys. These plants are compact and small in size. They will look great as a decoration for low flower beds and borders.
Well, what if you have a gazebo, fence or arch in your garden? How can you decorate it? There is a simple and original solution for this. Clematis greenery will decorate these and other items. Perennial climbing plant has a large number of small flowers.
On one clematis, 500 flowers can bloom at once! A truly wonderful addition to any garden.
Among other things, clematis is the champion in flowering period among perennials. This period begins in June and ends in October.
The luxury of long-lasting flowering - annuals
As for annual flowers for the garden, the list can be very long. But let’s consider, perhaps, the most unpretentious species.
Marigolds are one of the simplest and most beautiful representatives. They amaze with their varying colors from bright burgundy to soft yellow. If we talk about their shape, it can be simple or terry. If you want to form tall thickets, then opt for the African variety of marigolds, which have large ball-shaped inflorescences. If you dream of a border decoration, then rejected marigolds will be the best; they tolerate irregular watering, sun and constant rain.
It is not recommended to plant them in dense shade. This may result in a lack of flowering. Marigolds need to receive plenty of sunlight. In this case, their bushes will be strewn with flowers and will be compact in size.
Another picky flower among annuals is zinnias (majors, as they are popularly called). Despite the fact that it has a thick stem, it does not need a garter at all. The plant itself has excellent immunity and is not susceptible to any diseases. Zinnia flowers come in all sorts of shades and colors, with the exception of blue. Their main advantage is drought resistance. If you water them once a week, they will still delight you with the beauty of their blooms. But you should not abuse this, since due to systemic underwatering they may decrease in size and bloom less luxuriantly.
Don’t forget about the different faces of petunia. This annual flower can decorate any flower bed. It has different shapes, becoming a compact bush or a chic ampel with meter-long lashes. Unlike marigolds and zinnias, petunia is less drought tolerant. If you have little free time and energy, then it’s better not to bother planting it.
Of course, the list of annual and perennial flowers that can be used to decorate flower beds could be continued. There are a large number of their types, which differ in the play of colors and shapes. We have reviewed the most popular and frequently used ones in the country.
Now let's talk about flowers that can be planted in flowerpots. This is no less attractive activity.
Flowerpots - an alternative to flower beds or an addition?
If near your country house There is enough land, then planting flower beds and making flower beds will not take much effort. However, what to do when there is a desire to somehow decorate areas covered with concrete paths or tiles? Or somehow decorate a gazebo, steps or balcony? In all these cases, a simple and rational decision- planting in flowerpots. Literally a few flowerpots can turn a gray landscape into a blooming garden. So, what species can be planted in flowerpots in the country? Let's look at some of the features of such plants.
Features of growing flowers in flowerpots
Flowerpots or containers are convenient and practical. They can be placed literally anywhere in the garden, on the edge of a bench, along paths or around the pool. If you want to change the combination, you will not need to dig up the beds; you can simply move the flowerpot from one place to another. But there is one “but” here: not all types of flowers are suitable for a place that is in the shade. For this reason, you should be prudent.
You can create impressive cascades from different compositions. To do this, you should first create several levels from various or similar flower pots. When planting them, you need to select the size, shades and think about how certain flowers will contrast. You can also use shelves, steps and even suspended structures. It should also be noted that a plant that grows in a flowerpot has clear differences from those that grow in open ground. So, here are perhaps the main differences:
- The root system of one type or another will feel great in a limited space.
- Such plants easily tolerate drought or excess moisture, which makes them more resilient.
- Flowering occurs throughout the season. As soon as some buds wither, new ones grow.
As for caring for such flowers, they usually require less attention. For this reason, you may want to consider planting in flowerpots at your dacha as an option, in case you don’t like to arrange flower beds. Now let's talk about suitable varieties for flowerpots.
Selection of varieties for pot plantings
If you decide to make a combination of flowers, then choose different colors, depending on the type of stem and their height/lushness. As a rule, two or three species are planted in large flowerpots. Tall or focal ones should be placed in the center of the flowerpot. As for the edges, the background ones should be located on them. Climbing and cascading plants can be planted harmoniously around the perimeter or circle. If your container is located near a wall, then it is clear that tall plants should be planted near the wall, and low ones in the foreground.
Focal flowers in the spotlight!
One of unpretentious flowers, which can fulfill this role is the wildly blooming pelargonium. In most cases it is known as geranium. It has a wide range of shades ranging from soft pink to deep burgundy. To support them, it is enough to feed them with humates two or three times during the summer. In general, they do not require special care.
Another option for focal ones is semi-double or double aster. Its flowering period is quite long. If you plant them in flowerpots, it is best to purchase medium-sized or dwarf varieties. Their height can reach up to 50 centimeters. The only rule for their maintenance is the need for sun. Therefore, a flowerpot with asters should be placed in a place that receives direct sunlight.
If we talk about annual focal flowers, then we can highlight dahlias. The height of the plant can be from twenty centimeters to fifty. They are perfect for creating a unique and beautiful combination in a flowerpot, for group plantings or single plantings. Very often you can find dahlias used to decorate the porch.
Background flowers as a border!
Pansies are often called violets or violas. They are delicate and colorful and grow up to 25 cm in height. If tall plants are already planted in a flowerpot, then pansies will be an ideal addition to create a separate composition.
Another bright representative is ageratum. It has a variety of colors: white, lilac, burgundy and purple. It can be perfectly combined as a frame with asters or dahlias. Their height reaches thirty centimeters. Ageratum can be used to create contrasting compositions. This flower is absolutely unpretentious and easily tolerates drought, but it is best not to place it in the shade. This plant is sun-loving.
In May and June, Iberis can be used to decorate a flowerpot. It can serve as a reliable replacement for other flowers that have already faded by this time. Although this lush plant loves sun, it also grows well in the shade. Also does well in a flowerpot.
If you want flowerpots to give you a wonderful and sunny mood, then be sure to plant white-yellow limnanthes. Its flowers are very small and resemble suns that illuminate everything around. Limnanthes can be used as a background with red or blue focal flowers.
Well, how can we not do without hybrid verbena, which reaches a height of thirty centimeters. The bush of this plant looks alive and variegated thanks to the petals of the inflorescences framing the white spot. Ideal for creeping compositions.
Curly and cascading flowers for flowerpots
Petunia is an ideal option for decorating verandas and balconies. This plant is rich in diverse shades ranging from snow-white to bright red and deep purple. With the help of petunia, you can create incredibly beautiful combinations of colors and shades.
Also excellent option There will be a variety of fuchsia varieties that can be planted in flowerpots at the dacha. Falling and ampelous flowers can create amazing combination pink and red. Very often they are used to decorate gazebos/balconies. In most cases, preference is given to hybrid fuchsias.
Bright cornflower blue lobelia flowers can be perfectly combined with focal flowers. There are other shades, such as white, red or purple. Using lobelia you can make a monochromatic frame.
Nasturtium can give you positivity and sunshine. In addition to being a beautiful addition to flowerpots, nasturtiums can also be useful for pest control. This plant is very popular in the north and in middle lane. This is mainly due to their unpretentiousness.
Also an excellent option would be scaevola, which is suitable not only for containers and flowerpots. With its help you can create excellent annuals, since this plant is a ground cover.
So, there are a large number of other plants that can be planted in flowerpots or containers in the country. We have listed the most unpretentious ones, with which there will be the fewest problems. For care, it is enough to water them in a timely manner and also loosen the soil. In this case, they will delight you with lush flowering. Please note that some varieties can be fed mineral fertilizers. They are sold in the form of granules or solutions.
In general, having flowers in the country is not a burden. By creating a beautiful combination, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of blooming plants for a long period of time.