Perennial flowers for a summer residence, blooming all summer

The best decoration of landscape design is beautiful perennial flowers. There are many different varieties and varieties of these plants. They differ in many characteristics and external qualities. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the different categories of perennial garden flowers that bloom all summer.

Many gardeners prefer to grow beautiful perennial flowers in their summer cottages that bloom throughout the summer season. Such "green pets" can be a wonderful decoration of the territory. The land planted with various perennials becomes brighter, "lively" and saturated. Different plants need different care. When grown correctly, they can be used to produce very spectacular landscape compositions that look great.

Many gardeners (especially beginners) are convinced that perennial plants in the garden need complex and constant care. In fact, among them there are a lot of species that are unpretentious and undemanding. Such varieties of perennials are becoming favorite among many gardening enthusiasts, since they are easy and simple to grow without spending a lot of time and effort. Perennial garden plants have many benefits. Let's get acquainted with them.

• For such flowers, there is no need to prepare seedlings in advance every year. Many of the perennial subspecies survive the winter season easily and without problems. Often, for the winter, they do not even have to be dug out beforehand.
• Regular transplanting to perennials is not important. They feel great in one place for 2-5 years. Thanks to this feature, gardeners have the opportunity to admire the beautiful flower arrangement for several years.
• Without buying fresh seeds and seedlings, gardeners can significantly save money. When growing, garden perennial plants themselves can give young seedlings, which can be used to decorate other areas in the garden. Some growers sell seedlings, making good money on this business.
• There is no need to wait for perfect weather conditions or the end of frost. Perennials are able to wake up on their own with the arrival of more comfortable environmental conditions.
• Differing from simple annuals, perennials have a longer flowering period. This is due to the fact that the rhizomes of the plants in question are in a hurry to prepare for the next flowering already in the fall.

Before rushing to planting perennial flowers in the garden, it is necessary to take into account not only their features, but also all the nuances of growing. We must not forget that each variety has its own characteristics and care requirements.

As mentioned above, there are many different subspecies and varieties of perennial garden beauties. In the country, you can plant a variety of flowers from this category. Let's take a closer look at the most popular and widespread ones.

Low-growing perennial flowers are wildly popular with gardeners. They can be found in many garden areas. The charming seaside Armeria is distinguished by its beautiful appearance. In height, it can reach only 10 cm.It is a narrow herb with slender, graceful stems. The green pet blooms from spring to autumn (from May to September). Colors can be pink or pure white.

Chrysanthemum beauties are no less common. Their composition includes about 50 beautiful subspecies. Most often, gardeners choose chrysanthemum grandiflora for growing.

Rudbeckia is a tall plant, but there are also undersized varieties. In terms of height, their representatives rarely exceed 30 cm. These perennials do not require regular transplants. In its place of dislocation, rudbeckia can grow well for 5-6 years. This pet loves sunlight, but it also feels good in partial shade.

The undersized gypsophila is distinguished by delicate and airy flowers. Usually this adorable plant is often used to decorate wedding bouquets. There are many varieties - among them not only low, but also high representatives. Low-growing crops are either leafless or deciduous bush plants adorned with miniature flowers. The latter bloom all summer. The color can be different, but the palettes are usually discreet and calm - snow-white, pink, purple.

A popular undersized garden plant is the English rose. Low representatives of their species in height usually reach the mark of 30 cm. Many gardeners are sure that this plant cannot be left without eternal and laborious care. In fact, even a novice florist who does not have rich experience in such matters can easily cope with the cultivation of low-growing roses.

Medium-sized plants are plants that bloom all summer and range in height from 30 to 80 cm. There are many elegant medium-sized perennials that can effectively decorate the garden. So, Lush sage flower is very popular... Its standard height is 40-50 cm. The plant is characterized by good flowering and pleasant aroma.

Beautiful and medium-sized daylily, numbering about 25 varieties. Some of them are famous for their very exotic looks. The average height is 80 cm. The peduncle of this plant can have about 30 flowers.

The medium-sized cornflower can boast of special charm. The plant is considered a field plant, but its perennial varieties are also suitable for gardens. It can be planted in the sun (sun-loving plant) and in partial shade. Today it is possible to meet flowers of various colors - white, pink, blue and even red.

Tall, long-flowering flowers grow especially expressively and brightly in garden conditions. They always attract a lot of attention and beautify the environment. Astilba is recognized as a popular tall crop. It is unpretentious, characterized by long flowering. There are many subspecies of astilba. They have neat and beautiful clusters of inflorescences, differing in purple, blue or light blue color. Blooms from June to August.

The delphinium can boast of extraordinary beauty. It can often be found in garden plots. It is characterized by densely formed inflorescences on straight and oblong brushes with a length of 60 cm. The color of the flowers is sky blue, pink, white, blue, purple.The plant blooms for a long time, loves sunny areas in the garden.

Echinacea has become famous for its medicinal properties. This plant is a good replacement for a whole first aid kit. This beauty blooms throughout the summer season. If the autumn is warm, then the plant will continue to bloom. The flower will not only perfectly decorate a garden plot, but also become a good "green" doctor. This is a wonderful honey plant. Its flowers are attractive to butterflies, bumblebees and bees. You can find representatives that have a white, yellow, pink or purple hue.

The stock-rose is also beautiful (other names are marshmallow, mallow). This is a very elegant tall plant. There are many different varieties, but they are all roughly the same in matters of care and cultivation. They love the sun, but they are not afraid of shading. The flower is intended for moderate watering, resistant to dry conditions.

Gorgeous tall perennial - lupine. Differs in colorful and beautiful flowers, pleasing to the eye throughout the hot season. Experts have developed an impressive number of interesting and attractive varieties of this flower. They are able to be characterized as white, blue or pink, and yellow, blue or even two-tone color.

Rich and effective - fiery lobelia. Subject to proper care of this lovely perennial, it can grow up to 1.5 m. This culture feels best in a fertile and nutritious soil - here the lobelia will bloom especially brightly and expressively. The planting blooms with beautiful flowers of a scarlet shade, 2 cm in diameter.

Even the most unpretentious and not capricious in growing garden perennials need proper care. This condition must be observed if you want perennial plantings to grow beautiful and healthy. Here are some helpful tips for caring for these green pets.

• It is important not to neglect loosening the soil when growing such flowers. It is equally important to properly water the plantings based on their characteristics. For example, some varieties are more moisture-loving, while other crops only need moderate watering. To do this, it is important to know exactly what kind of perennial you are growing in your garden.
• Especially abundant watering is required for plants at the stage of bud formation, on hot days and during the flowering period. The water should be warm.
• The first top dressing is applied in the spring, after the snow melts. Then fertilization will need to be applied at the time of budding, at the start of flowering and at its end. In the spring, organic compounds will be appropriate, and in the summer - mineral ones. In the fall, feeding should be stopped.
• Perennial garden flowers must be properly prepared for the winter season. Plants will need to be carefully trimmed lower, and dry tops should be removed altogether - it can attract rodents and other pests. It is not necessary to cut off exclusively fresh plantings. It is recommended to hide young flowers under the spruce branches for the winter.

Garden perennial crops are a win-win solution for decorating and filling the site. From these cultures, it will turn out to form truly chic, aesthetic compositions, dazzling with pastel colors. In single plantings, the considered species can also look very impressive.

From garden perennials, the flowering of which stretches throughout the summer, it will turn out to form incredibly attractive flower beds on the site. Often they are located along paths or near the area in front of the house. Tall and "fluffy", voluminous plantings in the form of border decorations look good - their colors can be either one- or multi-colored. Often, decorative perennials also act as a separation of different zones on the site.

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