Very often, gardeners wonder which flowers are best to plant in their dacha to decorate the area? Which flowers to prefer - annual or perennial, how to choose from the whole variety of seeds beautiful plants those that will decorate the site. Today I will describe (very little by little) some of them that we plant in flower beds, in garden beds, as well as near pergolas and trees.

Viola (pansy)

Violas are one of those flowers that (due to their unpretentiousness and beauty) many enjoy growing. This plant can be either annual or biennial. Annuals bloom from the third decade of June until the end of September, and biennials bloom from the end of May until almost the first frost. Their flowers have many shades and can be either one or two colors.

Viola welcomes well-lit areas, not ignoring semi-shaded areas. This plant loves moisture, is responsive to organic fertilizers (especially manure) and to regular loosening of row spacing.

When propagating viola by seeds (you can also use seedlings), we sow them immediately in open ground, starting from the time the soil warms up until the end of June. It is better to protect the shoots that appear after a couple of weeks from direct sun. At the beginning of autumn, we transplant the seedlings into flower beds, keeping a distance of 20 centimeters between seedlings. Sheltering the viola for the winter is not required at all.

We sow annual pansies at the beginning of spring for seedlings, and in the first or second decade of May we plant the finished seedlings in the place chosen for them in the country house.

Iris

Blooming irises are a rainbow of different colors in flower beds. There are a significant number of varieties. Some varieties are propagated by bulbs, while others, which have thick rhizomes, are propagated by dividing the latter.

The place for planting these flowers should have sufficient lighting and be protected from wind and drafts. But shaded places will not be an obstacle to their flowering. Irises prefer loamy and sandy soil for planting. But in soil that is too moist, only the marsh type of these plants grows well. Iris flowering season: May-July (swamp, not double variety).

You can replant two weeks after the end of flowering, cutting off the green parts shorter, during the summer and before frost.

beds under spring planting We prepare irises by mixing soil with humus and compost. As soon as the ground in the dacha thaws, we plant the bulbs in open ground. The holes for them: radius 20 cm and depth 16 cm. If we are working with a rhizome, then we make a hole slightly larger than its size. We lay it down, straightening the roots and straightening what remains of the leaves upward. After filling it with soil, water it.

Technology autumn planting Iris rhizomes are completely different from summer ones and are produced from late August to mid-October. It is better to cover bearded plant species with branches (straw), protecting them from freezing.

We reproduce and rejuvenate these flowers early in the spring and at the end of August. To do this, we clear the prepared bushes of soil, remove broken and dead parts, and trim the leaves. We divide the rhizome into several parts, disassembling it into planting material.

Basic plant care in the country: weeding, loosening, frequent watering. It is necessary to fertilize during the season. Irises are pruned after flowering and before the first frost.

Bells

Bluebells that love sunny places also grow well in partial shade. The groundwater level in the area where these flowers are planted should not reach their roots - bells do not like excessive soil moisture.

Before planting flowers, we fertilize and dig up the soil, add organic fertilizers. We replant with bushes either in autumn or spring. We take the bush along with the soil without damaging the root system. We add water to the holes before and after planting.

Bells with a strong root system can be planted in early April, and weaker bushes are planted only when there is no longer any threat of frost. In the fall, they are planted no later than the first ten days of October so that the bushes take root before the onset of cold weather. Bells, like other flowers, are responsive to timely watering, weeding, loosening the soil, and fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers.

Lily (daylily) Middendorff

(Sometimes, in local terms, saranki)

This type of lily grows in the shade, so we plant it under fruit trees. The soil for planting is fertile and loose. Daylilies reproduce either by bulbs or scales. Can also be propagated by seeds. They are planted in mid-summer, and the first shoots appear only in spring. Such lilies begin to bloom only two or three years after germination. Flowers are planted in country flower beds or garden beds (but preferably in the shade).

Peonies

Peonies are perennials that grow in bushes. The color range is different - from white to dark burgundy. These are fairly unpretentious plants that usually bloom in June.

By dividing the bush. We divide bushes that have reached the age of 5 years. Similar reproduction occurs from the beginning of August to the first ten days of September. First, we trim the foliage of the bush, then carefully dig it out (we try not to damage the rhizome). Then carefully divide the main root (a sharp knife helps!) into parts. We transplant each one into a hole, having prepared it in advance.

The place for planting peonies on the site should be sunny and fairly open. We dig holes using the bayonet of a shovel and fill them with a mixture (peat, humus, river sand and soil). You can also add a little ash, superphosphate and vitriol (preferably iron).

We carefully plant peonies in the prepared holes, but do not bury the plant buds below 4 cm from the soil surface. Sprinkle the top of the rhizome with the remaining soil and mulch with peat. After planting, flowers require watering (quite abundant), and during the season - regular watering, fertilizing, loosening the soil, as well as timely removal of weeds. Usually transplanted peonies begin to bloom 3-4 years after planting. Or maybe not at all, and here's why.

Balsam tall and low growing

This annual flower We grow seedlings of both heights and heights in open ground. For seedlings, we usually sow balsam seeds in the third ten days of February in boxes with slightly acidic soil prepared in advance. After planting the seeds, moisten the soil abundantly and, leaving it in a warm place, cover it with glass (film) so that seedlings appear faster.

After almost all the seeds have sprouted, we plant the seedlings. Usually the seedlings grow strong by the end of April.

You can also grow this flower from cuttings. After cutting them, we grow them at home in pots from late winter or early spring. We plant seedlings grown from seeds or cuttings in an open flowerbed (late May-early June), when frosts on the soil subside.

Garden balsam - tall, completely unpretentious plant, growing beautifully in a country flower bed next to many other flowers (gypsophila, phlox). The best place for cultivation - western or eastern slopes. Due to the fact that balsam does not tolerate excessive moisture in the soil, coolness and drafts, we exclude its planting in lowlands. It is better to fertilize the soil with humus or compost before planting seedlings.

Every 3 days after planting, we water the plant; it is better to add moisture in the evening (we do not water in rainy weather). A couple of times a month we fertilize the flowers with potassium and nitrogen fertilizers at the same time. We protect the health of balsam by spraying it against pests and diseases.

Daisies

Daisies - perennials for any garden. The soil in the area where these flowers grow best is neutral or alkaline, well fertilized and loose. They love a lighted place, protected from drafts. Chamomile can be grown in one place for 6 years, and then transplanted to another place of residence.

Chamomile can be grown from seedlings. In this case, we plant the seeds in prepared boxes in the third ten days of March, after the appearance of a couple of true leaves, we pick the seedlings. We plant seedlings in open soil in the second ten days of May. You can also plant the seeds directly into the flowerbed in the third decade of May, water them and cover them with film. The first shoots appear a couple of weeks after planting.

Reproduction is also done by dividing the bushes. A similar procedure is carried out once every 4 years, in the third ten days of August to mid-September.

Caring for chamomile is extremely simple; to do this, you should regularly loosen and water the flowers, free them from weeds, and also thin out their bushes. Before winter, the above-ground part of the plant should be trimmed, leaving only 4-5 cm above ground level. Chamomiles bloom practically all summer and early autumn (from the beginning of June to the 2nd decade of September).

Verbena

The flower is grown mainly using the seedling method. To do this, we sow verbena seeds using boxes with moistened, loose soil (the first ten days of March). After sowing, I recommend covering the boxes with plastic bags until the first shoots. As a rule, after two weeks the seeds germinate, after which we remove the film and place the boxes on windowsills in direct sunlight. As soon as real foliage appears, we plant the plants in the soil, where we add humus and wood ash.

The third ten days of May - transplantation into open ground, the distance between flowers is about 30 cm. It is better to water after planting in the country in the evening. For better rooting, we press the plants to the ground with pins and hill them up a little.

We choose a place for verbena in sunny areas with fairly loose soil. Not very fertile loams are also quite suitable. It is resistant to drought and tolerates light frosts on the soil well. In fertile soil, verbena only grows and practically does not bloom. The beginning of flowering is June.

Petunias

Very beautiful and quite unpretentious flowers. There are several varieties of these plants. They are most often grown by seedling method. You can plant petunia seeds for seedlings both in the third ten days of February and in early March. It takes several days for seedlings to appear. After the first true foliage appears, a dive is required.

To plant petunias in open ground, prepare the soil. Sandy or loamy soils are best suited, to which organic fertilizers should be added (except manure, in order to avoid fungal diseases).

The flowerbed in which these flowers will grow at the dacha should be well lit during the day and protected from drafts. Planting of seedlings should be done in the third ten days of May (after spring frosts ended). It is better to carry it out in the evening or when it is cloudy outside. We plant along the outer edge of the flowerbed, or over its entire area if it is small. The plant blooms until late autumn.

Caring for petunias consists of fairly frequent watering and fertilizing with liquid organic fertilizers with the addition of potassium minerals. We begin similar feeding of seedlings a week after planting. Next you need to enter complex fertilizers every ten days until approximately the end of August.

Lilies

These perennial flowers, with many species, decorate any area. These plants are planted with bulbs, and it is necessary to carefully select the planting material - the bulbs should not have damage or signs of rot. Before planting lilies, carefully dig up the soil and add humus or fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium. For acidic soil, adding lime or wood ash will help.

We plant the bulbs (August-September) at a distance of a quarter meter from each other. It is advisable to grow lilies in open, well-lit areas. Basically, these flowers do not require covering before frost. And for covering you can use sawdust, hay or old branches. As soon as the snow clears, all insulation must be quickly removed. The next year the lilies bloom.

They are also planted in spring time. But, at the same time, separately from those specimens that were planted in September, since in the spring, during care, these flowers are watered more and more often than those planted in the fall. Care consists of fairly frequent watering, loosening the soil around the flowers, and removing weeds. To prevent pests, we mulch the soil with ash.

Gladioli

Another perennial flower for decorating a summer cottage or any other area is gladiolus. Now it is very difficult to name at least an approximate number of its varieties. And their colors are also varied.

When planting and caring for gladioli, we remember that:

• We do not plant them in one place for more than two seasons, the place should be sunny (it is advisable to exclude shade), with a slight draft (from infection with fungal diseases), we plant the “babies” in front of the adult bulbs (for their sufficient lighting),
• we replant them, preferably, on different soils (if the soil in which these flowers grow is sandy, then it is necessary to spray the plants with fertilizers),
• we purchase gladioli bulbs adapted to the local climate,
• Watering should be done abundantly, but once every 7 days. Only in extreme heat can you moisten the soil every day after 7 p.m., combining this procedure with loosening and removing weeds. You can also spud gladioli,
• bulbs require low temperature and humidity when stored in winter time, how they will grow and bloom next season depends on this.

Dahlias

We grow these perennial flowers on any type of soil, the main thing is that it needs to be constantly loosened. River sand or peat should be added to loam or other dense soil to prevent the tubers from tearing. A day or two before planting, we take the dahlia tubers out of the basement and, if propagation is necessary, divide them (don’t forget to treat the cuts with ash). There should be three tubers in one part; in the future they will give several strong stems.

If you strictly follow the agricultural techniques for growing these flowers, then we get dahlias from the basement (cellar) three weeks before planting them in the ground. Pour sawdust into a wide container, into which we place the tubers. Cover the top with a covering non-woven material. Every few days we water the sawdust. It is advisable to install the container in a sunny place. We plant dahlia tubers in the ground when the frost on the soil ends.

Taking into account the demands of flowers on moisture, we water more often. To avoid rapid evaporation of moisture, mulch the soil near the plantings. We water the plants only in the evening, when the heat subsides. We cut off fading flowers to stimulate the growth of new ones. For excellent flowering, we form dahlia bushes into four or five trunks.

They require regular feeding to help them fight diseases and pests. At the beginning of summer, we spray the leaves with urea or mullein solution. We do foliar feeding (preferably once a week) when there is no rain or the weather is cloudy.

Phlox (annual and perennial)

Phlox (in different regions) bloom on the site from May to the last ten days of September. This is quite possible if you know how to grow such flowers correctly. These perennials can be propagated either by cuttings or layering, or by dividing the bushes. But we grow annual phlox from seeds.

As soon as the ground warms up, you can make beds and sow annual seeds (maintaining 30 cm) in them. We scatter them over the garden bed (keeping them 30 cm apart), without sprinkling them with soil, but simply covering them with any covering material. When the first shoots appear, we remove the material.

But you can grow such phloxes with seedlings. The seeds are planted in boxes (beginning of March). After the first shoots appear, you need to organize regular watering, lighting and room temperature. As soon as the shoots appear, we dive. After this, you should not keep the plants in direct rays, avoiding burns on the foliage.

We plant these seedlings on prepared beds in the middle (or a little later) of May, leaving a distance of about 20 cm between seedlings. Annual phloxes are quite resistant to cold snaps and drought, not tolerating overheating of the soil, but loving lighting. These flowers grow best in partial shade. The main thing in caring for phlox is to let them grow quietly. We loosen the soil around the flowers and lightly hill them up in the middle of summer. At the end of spring we feed with liquid organic matter, and at the beginning of summer we feed with mineral fertilizer with potassium or phosphorus.

Mallow (rose)

Mallow is a perennial plant. After planting the seeds in spring period this season it is only growing, turning green and gaining strength. We will enjoy flowers only next warm season summer season.

Its seeds are quite large in size, so it is very convenient to sow them (0.5 m between them) immediately in a permanent place. We plant mallow, like other flowers, either with seeds directly into the soil or with seedlings. Very often, self-seeding occurs in the ground directly with the plant, with new seedlings appearing there the next year. We propagate by seeds and cuttings. The latter is used when propagating hybrid species.

There is mallow - a biennial. It grows in the first year, blooms profusely the next season, then produces seeds and dries up. When these flowers grow on fairly fertile soils, they require feeding once or twice per season. If the soil is depleted, then fertilizing is required once a decade.

Before the onset of frost (in areas with harsh winters), first-year mallows can be covered with straw, branches or other covering material to prevent freezing. After the snow melts and the ground warms up, we remove the covering material and free the plants.

Mirabilis

Mirabilis (and better in a group) will nicely decorate any flower bed. A plant with a lush bush, covered with both numerous buds and open flowers. Their colors are different - from white to lilac. Mirabilis inflorescences look like fragrant tobacco. Flowers bloom closer to dusk (as well as in rain and cloudy weather), and close only at dawn.

In our country, even when protected from frost, the roots of these plants freeze. Those who wish can dig them up in late autumn and store them in the sand. And in the spring, move it to the dacha again.

You can also start from seeds by immediately planting them at home in separate cups at the end of April. The soil should preferably be neutral, watering should not be too frequent. You can plant flower seeds directly in a nursery directly on the site, covering it with a special film (non-woven material, plastic bottle). In this case, we plant the seeds at the end of April.

We plant seedlings in open soil after the threats have completely passed. spring frosts. This plant welcomes only sunny, well-warmed soils. The soil itself should be fertile and loamy. Mirabilis has good drought resistance and is very easy to care for.

Liatris

Unpretentious to the composition of the soil, liatris is quite cold-resistant. Therefore, we sow its seeds (in this case, the full formation of the plant occurs only in the 2nd or 3rd year) or tubers immediately in open ground (late April or mid-October). This flower is not demanding of sunlight; it can also be planted in the shade.

The plant does not like stagnant water, so the presence of drainage system. The soil should be moderately acidic, light and loose. Liatris needs regular feeding during and after flowering.

Kobeya

I end the review with a wonderful kobeya. This plant is valued for its excellent climbing. It grows and blooms for only one summer season. The flower loves open fertile lands, which are illuminated by the sun's rays throughout the day. It also feels good in partial shade, but in the shade and in a draft it practically does not grow. Young plants die in the cold, while adults can withstand even light frost.

We grow kobeya using seedlings (and nothing more!), we plant the seeds from mid-February to mid-March. The day before planting, soak the seeds in water or some kind of growth stimulant. We immediately plant the seeds in individual cups, since kobeya does not take well to replanting. The first shoots appear a couple of weeks after sowing. After the true leaves appear, we transplant the seedlings into wider cups. To do this, generously moisten the soil with them and carefully pull out the seedlings along with the soil.

We move flower seedlings into a flowerbed (flower bed) only at the end of May and only under various kinds shelters that we remove when steadily warm weather sets in. We dig planting holes for kobei at a distance of half a meter. Fill the hole halfway with fertile soil. We carefully remove the seedlings from the cups along with all the soil, carefully lower them into the hole, dig in them and water them.

Usually these flowers are planted next to trees, or special supports are placed - pergolas, around which the kobeya will curl. It requires moisture, which requires regular watering. First, it requires nitrogen fertilizers, and when flowers form, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

As soon as the first shoots appear, we feed the plants with humate. And after planting in open ground, we fertilize the soil weekly. Usually mineral and organic types of fertilizers are alternated. Be sure to spray for pests.

Look like that's it. Although there is more decorative cabbage, very good fern complete with something, perennial rudbeckia, ...., if anyone suddenly likes it.

Photo of flowers at the dacha

In shaded areas of the dacha, where they come close to the surface groundwater, phloxes will fit in. They like high humidity and coolness. And in the sun they quickly lose their decorative appearance. Subject to these basic conditions and the right choice of soil - without clay, with the addition of lime, with an average humus content - the bushes can grow for many years without special care and not lose their attractiveness.

Daylilies

These luxurious flowers were the heroes of legends, poems and novels many centuries ago, but to this day their popularity has not waned. New varieties appear every year, and in total about 70 thousand have already been bred.

The rules of care are simple: watering, periodically loosening the soil and occasionally weeding. Powerful roots can get water from the depths, so these plants tolerate drought very easily.

In good weather they bloom all summer. But they can also “take off their outfit” if prolonged rains begin or cold weather sets in for a long time. They live quietly in one place for several years, and it is recommended to replant them no later than August, so that they have time to take root before the cold weather.

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

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

If you want to grow perennials yourself, under no circumstances sow the seeds directly into the ground. For perennials, only the seedling method is suitable. There is a lot of “pressure” on plants of this kind. environment, in open ground they may not sprout.

So, the easiest to care for perennials for your garden:

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Lupine

Speaking figuratively, lupine is a “perennial weed”, it is so adapted to life in any conditions. Lupine seeds even germinate in the cracks between the stone path slabs. But at the same time he is so elegant! Lupines come in a great variety of colors; variegated lupins are especially beautiful. Plus, this flower is tall and has very decorative carved leaves, so lupins can be safely planted “solo”, in separate clumps - and these will be noticeable accents of the site. Well, naturally, it is irreplaceable in a flower garden - the shape of its inflorescences will wonderfully 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, and if you plant its rhizome, then you are guaranteed to bloom the same year. The soil doesn’t matter to him, care is normal, “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.

It is difficult to imagine a garden without this, it is beautiful not only in the flower garden, it is also indispensable for, relaxation corners, very suitable for creating monoflowers. It reproduces simply: by dividing the rhizome, it is better to do this in early spring. Irises come in different varieties: some love open sunny areas, others prefer partial shade and humidity, such as Siberian irises. These flowers have a huge variety of sizes and colors. There are also miniature bulbous irises, they are simply irreplaceable for alpine slides. Irises are unpretentious, but they need sufficient watering and periodic “earthing”, since their rhizomes are often exposed over time. It is better not to prune them for the winter; leave it until spring, so they can better withstand harsh winters.

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Herbaceous peonies

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

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Garden chamomile

A truly “folk” flower, a win-win decoration for any flower bed. Chamomile blooms for a long time and lasts a long time when cut. It propagates by dividing rhizomes, but you can also start it with your own 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 normal. It should be noted that chamomile can be completely replanted throughout the season; you only need to shade it for 2-3 days when replanting. In addition to cornflower - 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, astilbe, daylilies, dicentra

Why are all these plants placed together? They have great overall quality: They are all great for decoration shady corners: They also bloom in the shade. All these plants are best planted with rhizomes; seeds will be less successful. Their planting material is very easy to get - it is always on sale. Caring for them is also similar: watering, sometimes feeding, best 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, blue, variegated, with a white border, and yellow. And the size of the leaves can be any: there are dwarf hostas specifically for, and there are simply giants. Although this plant is mainly an ornamental foliage plant, it also blooms with beautiful lilac “bells” on long stalks.

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Astilbe, daylilies and dicentra can also be called decorative foliage: 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 quite a long time and are also distinguished by a variety of colors: astilbe can be red, pink and white, the same shades are found in dicentra, daylily can be orange, yellow and red. Dicentra pleases us with flowering in spring and early summer, and astilbe and daylily in the second. Over time, you will even have to limit the spread of these unpretentious, lushly growing perennials.

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Rudbeckia and Echinacea

These perennials are even similar in appearance; they are tall, showy, and bright. They will help to create an ensemble in any flower garden, give it structure and decorate the background, and their inflorescences will harmonize with any other “landscape forms” in your flowerbed. And in terms of agricultural technology, they also have a lot 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 and it will also be very successful. It can be planted in the ground either in spring or summer; at first, carefully weed out and water abundantly. The soil doesn't matter. You can fertilize with mineral fertilizers and organic matter, but you don’t need to fertilize too often. These plants overwinter well and start early in the spring.

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Perennial asters

A very attractive, trouble-free flower, guaranteed to brighten the garden from spring to frost. That’s right, because this group includes not only the familiar autumn asters. Perennial asters have many types. In late spring and early summer, the alpine aster blooms; this flower is not tall, 25–30 cm. The Italian aster blooms all summer, this plant 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). During the same period, the heather aster also blooms; this is the one you most likely saw; 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 always lime. It is better not to thicken the plantings so that the plants are well ventilated. Tall asters need to be tied to supports. Asters need to be propagated once every 3-4 years, when the bush begins to become bare from the inside. The plants need to be dug up, the roots divided and transplanted to a new location. This should be done either in August or early May.

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Phloxes

They are indispensable in an easy-care garden, and in general. There are many varieties of phlox with flowers different colors. There are even phloxes - “chameleons” that change their color depending on the lighting from crimson to lilac! At the same time, the essence of the plants has not changed - these perennials behave like weeds - they take root well and grow powerfully, sometimes displacing other plants. Phlox grows well in both sun and partial shade, and even partial shade is preferable for them. In general, without any care, phlox can grow and bloom for 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 up 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 remaining part of the root again. It is better to plant phlox in early spring. But if you had to do this in the fall, you don’t need to cut off the stems and leaves.

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"Golden Balls"

This perennial flower is familiar to everyone! It is just one of those plants that “grows on its own.” “Golden Balls” is a popular name. In fact, the flower is called rudbeckia dissecta. At its core, it is a malicious weed; it grows everywhere, always, and even with complete lack of care. You need to keep an eye on it so that it does not fill the entire area and sweep out other types of decorative perennials.

Any summer resident who wants to decorate his plot, with the approach of spring, begins to think about what flowers to plant in his country house. Magazines for gardeners are full of bright pictures and offer a lot of exotic plants that can improve the territory. However, if you do not want to waste money and time, you should not rush to purchase seeds or seedlings of the first varieties that you visually like.

The issue of choosing flowers for your dacha needs to be approached thoughtfully, having decided how much time and effort you can spend on caring for them, as well as assessing the conditions on the site. Today we will introduce you closer to the most popular and unpretentious garden flowers, their varieties and cultivation characteristics.

What to look for when choosing?

Not all types garden flowers they successfully take root in any conditions and are easy to care for, so it is necessary to analyze the place where you plan to plant a flower garden, paying attention to humidity, shading and soil composition.

If the area is too sunny, it is worth planting the most unpretentious and light-loving plant species there, for example, echinacea or daylily. And for wet and shaded flower beds, on the contrary, it is necessary to select shade-tolerant plants - ferns, honeysuckle, geranium and others.

Another important parameter, which you need to decide before purchasing flowers - the desired duration of their life cycle. In other words, your flowers will be annual or perennial. Caring for them does not differ much, so here you should rely on your preferences - what is more important to you is saving on seeds and seedlings or the opportunity to experiment with new species every year.

Perennials for the garden: nuances of breeding

Let's look at the features and benefits of perennial plants. As already mentioned, perennials for the garden are a very profitable solution. In addition to saving on seedlings, if chosen frost-resistant type, allow you to reduce labor costs, saving gardeners from annual planting of flowers. The main thing is not to make a mistake in choosing a place for them and to ensure proper care.

All perennials can be divided into two main groups:

• Plants that are resistant to temperature changes and overwinter in the ground.
• Requiring digging up and moving to storage during the winter.

The first group includes peonies, lilies of the valley, delphiniums, lupins, phlox, Turkish carnations and others. The second group includes gladioli, dahlias, begonias, and hyacinths. Naturally, keeping flowers that require wintering indoors will be more troublesome, and when making a choice, this must also be taken into account.

Perennials are very diverse, so choosing plants that are optimally suited for your site will not be difficult. If you decide to arrange a flower bed of several varieties of perennial flowers, it is worth planning their location in advance, taking into account the height of the plants and how they combine with each other.

The tallest flowers, as a rule, are planted in the center of the composition, and the medium-height and low-growing ones are placed around them. It is better to choose species that bloom in the same period in the most harmonious color scheme or, conversely, to play with contrast.

Advice! If you want a flowerbed with perennials to always look fresh and interesting, you should leave room for annuals, which can be updated annually.

What are the benefits of annual flowers?

Plants that only live one season can of course be more of a hassle to plant annually, but they also have benefits. Annual flowers will not have to be prepared for winter and there will be many more opportunities for experimenting with the design of flower beds. Moreover, their distinctive feature, pleasing the owners of the dacha, is a longer flowering period than most perennials.

Usually seeds are sown in the ground, less often pre-prepared seedlings are planted. Some varieties produce their first buds as early as May and continue to bloom until mid-autumn. A considerable selection of varieties of annuals, from very small to luxurious and climbing vine-like ones, opens up wide opportunities for landscape design.

The smallest of them, such as lobelia, purslane, low-growing marigolds, dwarf phlox and esholtia, are excellent for decoration and garden paths. Varieties that can branch and grow well, for example, petunia and castor beans, are also very popular.

Climbing species are also in demand. They are especially relevant for owners of plots with chain-link fences. The most common of them are imopoeia, dolichos, kobeya and sweet pea. They grow very quickly, and the rich color palette of their buds will transform and decorate your dacha until the cold weather.

Unpretentious flowers for the garden - a solution for beginner gardeners

Of course, not everyone can visit the dacha every day and spend a lot of time caring for flowers. But what if you still want to decorate the area? In this situation, unpretentious flowers for the garden will come to the rescue; even a novice gardener can grow them.

It is advisable to choose species that tolerate heat well, are undemanding to soil composition, are little susceptible to various diseases and are not particularly attractive to pests. Among the short and medium-sized flowers, marigolds fully meet all of the listed criteria. They always look appropriate and, thanks to their bright colors, are able to enliven even the most nondescript corner of the dacha.

Calendula is also easy to care for. This sunny orange flower not only can decorate your garden, but is also a medicinal plant. In addition, she can delight you with her flowers until October-November.

Another interesting solution– a lawn of poppies or cornflowers. They will not require special care and will look luxurious. Such a flower meadow will give you a feeling of closeness to nature and create the illusion of a small home meadow.

Flowers in the country, blooming all summer: is this real?

In order for your flower beds to delight you throughout the summer, you need to take into account the flowering time of all planted species and arrange them properly, or simply plant plants that bloom almost continuously.

Flowers in the country that bloom all summer are often annual, but there are also perennial analogues. Among them are several of the most popular in our area, namely:

• Clematis. They will decorate your dacha with bright flowers from early summer until autumn.
• Gypsophila. Its flowering period is July-August.
• Standard and climbing roses. Without a doubt, the rose is the queen of the garden. These varieties are able to give their beauty almost throughout the warm season with short breaks of 1-2 weeks.
• Phloxes. These colorful perennials will also not disappoint, blooming all summer long.
• Mountain cornflowers. The beauty of their bright blue flowers is fully revealed from May to August.
• Daisies. They most often bloom from April to July, but with sufficient moisture they can bloom again in the fall.

Flowers in flowerpots: practical

Flowers in flowerpots deserve special attention. Such ornamental plants very convenient for its mobility. They can be placed almost anywhere - on the veranda, along the paths, near the pool or bench, and if necessary, they can be easily moved from place to place. In addition, they tolerate weather changes better and, for the most part, are able to bloom throughout the season.

The varieties presented below are most suitable for planting in a variety of pots and containers:

• Dahlias and asters. They are used in large flowerpots as tall, focal flowers placed in the center of the composition.
• Pansies. When creating a flowerpot, these flowers are usually called background flowers and planted as a border for higher varieties.
• Ageratum. Likewise pansies, white, lilac and purple ageratums serve as a lush frame for asters or dahlias.
• Limnantes. Its delicate lemon-white buds make an excellent backdrop for colorful focal plants.
• Petunia. One of the most popular flowers both for planting in a flowerpot and for decorating various flower beds. Thanks to their splendor and variety of shades, petunias look advantageous not only in combination with other flowers, but also on their own.

According to landscape designers, flowers play the leading role in creating coziness in a summer cottage. By choosing the right varieties, even a novice gardener can turn his dacha into a real oasis. Therefore, you should not deprive yourself of the pleasure of enjoying relaxation in a gazebo entwined with decorative vines, or strolling along garden paths surrounded by fragrant flowers.

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 dacha 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 wonderful aroma. Perennial plants will help make any color fantasies come true. The advantage of perennial flowers is that, having planted 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 their flowering period. Having studied the basic principles of cultivation, you can safely begin to form.

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

Spring flowers perennials

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

Bulbous perennial flowers:

Galanthus (snowdrop)– flowers appear with the first drop and melting of snow. They bloom for about a month (in March). They love sunny places, although they can tolerate a little shade. They are not picky about the soil. They reproduce by bulbs and also by seeds carried by ants. Bulbs are planted in the fall. In the spring, after flowering, you can plant overgrown bushes.

Bulbous perennial flowers for the garden Galanthus (snowdrops)

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

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

• Yellow;
• Lilac;
• Blue;
• Cream, etc.

Photo of crocus flower

Crocuses will become a decoration in flower beds, 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, colorful inflorescences. Very gentle, but demanding. To grow them you need to follow several rules:

• The soil for hyacinths is suitable neutral, consisting of leaf and turf soil;
• 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, photo of perennial coloring pages

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

• White – Album variety;
• From greenish to purple - Fantasy Creation variety - chameleon muscari;
• 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 more impressive. There is no need to cover the bulbs when planting them in the fall; they tolerate cold well and overwinter in open ground.

Daffodils – perennial bulbous plants. There are more than twenty thousand varieties. They are all divided into groups:

• Large-crowned;
• Small-crowned;
• Tubular daffodils;
• Triandrus;
• Cyclamenoides;
• Terry;
• Jonquiliformes;
• Tazetta-shaped;
• Poeticus;
• With a split crown.

Daffodils bloom in April and May. They love 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 hills and along the alley, or in groups in flower beds and flower beds.

Herbaceous perennials:

Primrose (primrose)– about 550 species are known. These perennial flowers come in all sorts of colors. The plant should be planted in the second year of life in the fall, in moist soil, in an area with diffused light. Direct sun rays it does not tolerate and therefore grows well under trees, especially fruit trees. Based on the shape and arrangement of flowers, five groups of primroses are distinguished:

• cushion-shaped;
• umbrella-shaped;
• tiered;
• bellflowers;
• capitate.

Primrose: photo of flowers

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

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

• Oriental - has flowers of white and pink colors;
• Black – lilac flowers;
• Caucasian – pale – green flowers, sometimes white. Very frost-resistant, does not shed its leaves even in winter. Highly poisonous!
• Smelly – beautiful green flowers, but an unpleasant smell.

Hellebore (helliborus) is an early flowering plant.

Hellebore, photo of country flowers

It is better to plant under the canopy of trees (it does not like sunny areas); the soil should be moist and rich in humus.

• Lungwort (pulmonaria)– shade-loving perennial plant with flowers different colors on one stem (pink and blue). The leaves are green with white spots. Blooms in April – May. It is a honey plant and a 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 withers.

  

  

  Pink lungwort flowers

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

  

  In the photo - periwinkle blooming

  

• Bergenia (bergenia)- a low-growing perennial plant with wintering leaves. In spring, it is prone to disease, so it needs to be treated with protective drugs. Bergenia is shade-tolerant, but it is better to plant it in lightly shaded areas, since the flowering period will be later. Blooms in May – April. The flowers are pink, lilac small bells. After dividing the bush, plant it in neutral garden soil at the end of summer. Sow seeds in spring.

  

  Photo of Badan in landscape design

  

• Anemone (anemone)– a perennial flower that is disease-resistant and does not require special care. The main thing is to plant in well-fertilized soil. And also, water abundantly in hot weather, and sprinkle with a ball of dry leaves in the winter. Plant in spring by dividing bushes or cuttings. Can be grown from seeds. Anemone blooms with all the rainbow colors from April to October, depending on the variety:

Different colors of anemone flowers

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

Photo of sandbox flowering

A type of garden sandbox

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

Photo of lily of the valley flowers

Brunnera (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 garden soil, clay. Blooms from late April to mid-summer. Two types are grown in gardens:

• Brunner Caucasian
• Brunnera Sibirskaya

Brunner: photo of flowers in the garden

Perennial flowers blooming in summer

Most garden plants bloom in summer. Starting from May and until August, they delight their owners. Examples of the most common ones are described below. They can be divided into two groups: some are attracted by the beauty of the flowers, while others are attracted 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 ornamental cultivation, mostly the second one is used. The bushes are about a meter high, the flowers are large, bright from white to burgundy. Blooms in May – June. For mass flowering next year, you should prune the bush immediately after flowering. Peonies are winter-hardy, light-loving, prefer moderate moisture, and do not like stagnant water. Transplant better in autumn– rhizomes. It is worth considering that the root system quickly deepens and can reach more than a meter in depth.

Photo of peony flowers blooming

Photo of peony bushes in landscape design

Lupine- an ornamental plant up to a meter tall, with large beautiful inflorescences. Translated from Latin - “wolf”: due to the ability to endure adverse conditions. Loves fertile, slightly acidic soil - this makes the flowers larger and more magnificent. Plant in sunny areas, but can also tolerate partial shade. Winters well. In summer you need to water well at the roots. Blooms from May to mid-summer. Some varieties - from June to August.

Photo of lupine flowering

Yarrow – cultivated wild plant. In nature it is found mainly with white flowers, rarely with pink ones. Decorative species have different flower colors. The four most popular are:

• Common yarrow - resistant to unfavorable 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 flower beds. Height up to 1 meter;
• Ptarmika is a bush with a height of up to 70 cm, flowers are cream, double.

Pink millennium flowers

This is a shade-tolerant, light-loving plant. It can easily tolerate both heat, dryness and cold, wintering in open ground. Prefers garden soils. Flowering period: from 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. Does not like damp soils, otherwise it is not picky about the soil. For more luxuriant flowering, organic fertilizer should be applied. Grows on sunny and floor shady places Oh. Needs constant hydration.

Photos of perennial dicentra flowers

Photo Dicenters in landscape design

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

Photos of phlox flowers

Perennial garden phlox

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

• violet wittrock (pansy);
• violet capillary;
• horned violet;
• Altai violet;
• fragrant violet.

Garden violets, photo of flowering

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

Photos of violets coloring pages

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

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

  

  Photo of astilbe flowering

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

  

  Photo of loosestrife flowering

• Gypsophila – bushy plant with small flowers. Loves calcareous soils and is not picky about fertilizers, so it is used to create beautiful background in general compositions of flower beds, alpine slides, . Flowering reaches its greatest 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 strong rhizomes. Unpretentious, light-loving, winter-hardy plant. Loves moderate moisture, garden soils. Blooms from June to August. Propagated by planting bushes and seeds. It grows in one place for 5-7 years, but it is better to replant every three years.

  

  Garden chamomile or cornflower

• 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 stretches shoots with flowers. The most common in garden growing pyrethrum pink, hybrid and red. Propagate by dividing the bush or cuttings. You can sow seeds in a greenhouse in May and plant young plants in August.

  

  Garden flowers: Pyrethrum

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

  

  Delphinium, photo coloring book

• Clematis (clematis)- climbing vine with large flowers. Flowering period from June to August. Bright flowers from white to dark purple, there are many varieties. On winter period you need to additionally cover the roots. Trim dried branches in spring for better flowering. Grows in sunny areas, does not like stagnant moisture, water frequently, at the root. Can tolerate temporary shade. The soil should have good drainage, loose, fertile. Near the bush you need to install a support along which the clematis will climb. The distance between neighboring plants should be at least a meter.

  

  Photo of clematis at the dacha

  Planting bushes better in spring. Plant to a depth of 2-5 cm, sprinkle with sand (protection from getting wet). For planting, it is useful to prepare a mixture of sand, peat and humus in a ratio of 1:1:3.

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

  

  Gentian, photo in landscape design

• Lily – bulbous perennial plant with aromatic big flowers. Depending on the location of the flower relative to the axis of the stem, lilies are divided into groups:

• Flowers pointing upward.
• Flowers directed to the side.
• Flowers pointing downwards.

Garden lily flower

The flowering period is from June to August, depending on the variety. The color range is very diverse. It is better to plant the bulbs from late August to early October. You can also plant lilies in the spring by dividing the bush or using baby bulbs. For planting, dig a hole 20-25 cm deep in a place sheltered from the wind, in partial shade or in light areas. Good drainage, rotted manure in combination with peat will give excellent results. Regular watering is necessary. Cover for the winter.

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

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

Photo of Iris flower

The colors of the flowers are varied and come in all sorts of shades. Based on height, they are divided into short, medium and tall. Propagated by dividing the bush in July-August.

Plant in bright areas, or with partial shade. Loves moderate watering, garden soils, winter-hardy, unpretentious. If the place is not windy, then it does not need a garter. Propagated by seeds, sown in the ground or greenhouse, in May. Young plants are planted 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 landing: a well-ventilated place without stagnant water and with good solar lighting. The distance to walls and fences, as well as to other plants, should not be closer than 50 cm.
• Thorough feeding during planting and during flowering. Humus, humus, soil bacteria, phosphorus fertilizers - all this is needed for a riot of rose flowering.
• Timely pruning.
• Pest protection and winter shelter.

Photo of weaving a climbing rose

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

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

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

• Decorative foliage plants

Khosta – 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. Based on the color of the leaves, plants are divided into:

• Solid hostas - leaves with a shade of yellow, blue or green.
• variegated - leaves with patterns of different colors:
• with 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 replant or divide it. It can grow in one place for up to 20 years. Propagation by dividing the bush in the spring, but it can also be done in the summer.

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

Creeping tenacious - low-growing flowers for the garden

Well suited for decorating alpine hills, planting around trees, borders, and hedges. In addition to decorative leaves, in mass plantings it pleases the eye with bright flowers. Popular types:

• Creeping tenacious - evergreen plant, height 7-10 cm. Blooms blue flowers. The leaves can be colored in a combination of red, green, gray, yellow, and white.
• Pyramidal tenacious is an evergreen plant, height about 25 cm. Flowers are purple or pink. The leaves are large, green, brown, gray.
• Geneva plant is a perennial plant with blue flowers. It is covered with villi, for which it received the second name “shaggy”.

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

Rejuvenated – a low, squat or creeping plant with succulent leaves. Planting should be done in sunny areas. Shade is not suitable for succulents. The soil should be poor, rocky, sandy. Fertile garden soil should be diluted with sand and screenings. Juvenile has beautiful leaves with colors ranging from green, gray to brown, brown. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in containers in the spring, or by young bushes throughout the warm period.

Juvenile: plant varieties

Kupena- decorative deciduous plant of the lily of the valley family. The shade-loving plant does not do well in sunny places. Loves moderate moisture, garden soils. The flowers are small, white, inconspicuous. Divided into two groups:

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

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

Spurge- both an ornamental deciduous and a beautifully flowering plant. These are very different plants, there are more than 2000 species. Among the perennial milkweeds, gardeners use the following:

• cypress spurge;
• long-horned spurge;
• Euphorbia multicolor;
• Euphorbia scaly;
• fire spurge.

You can choose the appropriate type for a specific area. For example, multicolored euphorbia and cypress grow well in sunny areas. Scaly and long-horned spurges are suitable for shady places. But all these plants require well-drained soil. It should be remembered that the milky juice that exudes from the stems is poisonous. You need to work with gloves. Euphorbia should be pruned in the fall. It is best to plant bushes in the spring by dividing young rhizomes. You can also sow seeds in spring. Capable of self-seeding.

Garden spurge

Ferns – spore plants with large leaves - fronds. 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 scale).
• Large bushy ferns. The leaves are more than 50 cm long and are intended for single plantings (kochedednik, osmunda, multirow, shield grass).
• Small ferns with leaves less than 50 cm long. The most famous: adiantum, asplenium, woodsia, gymnocarnium, etc.

All ferns grow in the shade and require constant moisture. The soil should be loose, without manure or compost. Natural soils without any fertilizers are ideal soil for these plants. Plant in spring and late summer. It is 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 cereal 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;
• Myra fescue;
• glacial fescue
• Siberian fescue;
• Welsh fescue.

Low-growing species (15-30cm):

• forest fescue;
• sheep fescue;
• paniculata fescue;
• Prickly fescue.

Gray fescue

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

Phalaris (reedwort)– ornamental grass, 90–120 cm high. The leaves are long green with white or cream stripes. Resistant to diseases and pests. It easily tolerates frost, drought, and pruning to a height of 20-40 cm. It can be planted near bodies of water, in the shade, although it loves sunny places. The soil should be loose and moist. This aggressor plant grows quickly and “survives” other, weaker plants. For close proximity to such species, you need to protect the phalaris bushes with metal plates, digging them to a depth of 20 cm. It is best to propagate by dividing the bush, but you can also use seeds or cuttings.

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

Rogersia

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

Autumn perennial plants for the garden

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 foliage plants delight the eye with a variety of colors, evergreen plants, 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 helenium are highly branched, 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 good watering is needed on hot days. Propagated in spring from seeds or young shoots. It is better to replant after 3-4 years.

Poskonnik- perennial, blooming from August to October. Plant height is from 100 to 150 cm. Inflorescences are pink or purple. Planted as a single bush or in composition with other flowers. Loves sunny places, but also tolerates partial shade. Grows well in moist soils rich in fertilizers and peat; constant watering is required. In spring, propagate by dividing the bush or sowing seeds. In winter, the above-ground part of the plant must be cut off.

Poskonnik

Echinacea purpurea – medicinal plant with big ones, beautiful flowers. Flowering period: from July to the end of September. The inflorescence is a basket, has petals of pink or white color, and the middle is dark brown. It is unpretentious in care: water only during drought; if the soil is good, it does not need fertilizer. Loves sunny places, can tolerate partial shade. For propagation, seeds or separated rhizomes are used. Planting can be done in spring and autumn. The seeds are sown in the fall, but their germination is poor. The rhizomes and aerial parts are used in medicine to prepare immunostimulating tinctures.

Echinacea purpurea

Astra perennial– a cold-resistant plant with star flowers. There are spring, summer and autumn varieties. The autumn flowering period is from September to November. Small flowers are densely located on the bush and have a bright, varied color. There are low-growing varieties (height 10 - 50 cm), medium-growing (height 50 - 100 cm) and tall varieties (100 - 160 cm). TO 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 the spring or from seeds. Sowing can be done either in open ground or in containers for planting seedlings.

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Photo of garden chrysanthemum

The flowering period may vary depending on the species. Early types of perennials bloom from June to September, later ones - from September to December. The color of the flowers is 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. You can also propagate by layering and cuttings.

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