If you do not have the opportunity to visit often suburban area, if you are new to floriculture, or your garden is not for capricious plants, this selection is for you.
So that your garden is buried in flowers and does not need your close attention, it is worth planting plants that do not require special care. Here are some of these crops.
The elegant anemone flowers bloom in late August. They look great in a flower bed and also make beautiful bouquets. Plant different varieties of anemones to create a colorful flower bed.
This unpretentious plant It will bloom beautifully and luxuriantly even in the shade. But for this, astilbe should be well watered.
The crop blooms in July and pleases with its bright elongated inflorescences for 10 weeks.
This plant forms lush spherical bushes up to 50 cm high. In September, when the plant blooms, each stem turns into a bouquet. But even without flowers, this bright ball looks very elegant.
If you choose the right helenium varieties, it will bloom in your garden from June to October.
For abundant and long flowering These bright “suns” should be planted in a lighted place and watered periodically.
Add to the garden blue– it is often missing. Magnificent geranium does not require special attention. It grows up to 50 cm in height and can bloom even in partial shade. Although the plant blooms for a short time (from May to June), in the fall it reminds itself again: the foliage acquires a reddish tint.
This plant is especially popular in regions where it is impossible to grow lavender. Catnip is an unpretentious perennial that blooms especially profusely and brightly in sunny areas.
And if you prune the catnip after the first flowering, it may bloom again.
Won't deliver special troubles and oriental poppy. This is a plant with fairly large scarlet flowers will become bright accent your flower garden. If you plant early and late varieties, then you can extend the flowering of the crop from May to July.
It is difficult to imagine a flowerbed where sedum would be inappropriate. The culture decorates the garden throughout the season, even though the plant blooms only at the end of August.
Sedum is very unpretentious, but prefers sunny places and sandy soils.
Chamomile is a win-win option for decorating a flower garden, because it blooms for a very long time and does not need special care. All this crop needs is watering and fertilizing. Perennial daisies require less attention than annual daisies. This plant also lasts a long time when cut.
Another garden “sun” is rudbeckia. Bright yellow flowers adorn the plant from late summer to mid-autumn.
All you need to take care of when planting this crop is to choose a sunny place for it.
Tiny yarrow flowers would not look so impressive if they were not collected in inflorescences-baskets. Be sure to plant this plant in your garden if you are unable to visit your dacha often. Yarrow blooms from June to September - a surprisingly long time.
12. Phlox
Phlox will also be indispensable in a “lazy” garden. They happen different colors, there are even “chameleon” varieties that change color depending on the lighting.
At the same time, the plants are so unpretentious that they can be compared to weeds: they take root well and grow quickly.
The topic of floriculture is alien and indifferent to those who are not able to understand and feel the soul of these lovely creations of nature, the enchanting and silent harmony of color.
True connoisseurs of the music of flowers need only look at this natural masterpiece to imagine with their hearts and personally create the magic of unearthly perfection, combining style, shape, color and sound together.
Unpretentious spring flowers
Inexperienced gardeners are concerned with the question - what unpretentious flowers should be planted at the dacha, so that with the onset of the first warmth, they will announce the arrival of Spring with their flowering, filling the soul and heart with joy?
After all, the arrival of heat, especially in the Russian Middle lane, often drags on. The seeds of annual flowers have not yet been thrown into the ground. And perennials are just beginning to break through the unheated soil.
But you shouldn’t be upset - bulbous crops have already formed future buds since the fall and with the onset of spring they will color the flowerbeds with a rainbow spectrum.
In the first thawed patches, with the gentle rays of the spring sun, white, blue, yellow and striped corollas will appear on your site - this is how they bloom.
These primroses will delight their owners all spring, and then they retire until the next favorable time.
They vary significantly in height - from seven to fifteen centimeters.
When choosing a place for planting, you need to take into account that these are sun-loving individuals. A warm and well-lit secluded place is their favorite corner. Light partial shade near trees and shrubs that have not yet blossomed is also suitable.
Planting of bulbous firstborns is carried out in traditional times - in August and September.
Without a doubt, the owners of a country estate will receive the highest aesthetic pleasure when planting crocuses in groups. During flowering, they will appear in all their splendor, effectively decorating flower beds.
A festival of colors of incredible beauty with large white flowers and blue stripes will delight you until the onset of summer. The inflorescence can have a blue or blue color. The height of the stem can reach 20 centimeters.
Like many bulbous plants, Pushkinia prefers good lighting or slight shading.
They look harmonious and impressive with small daffodils, broken hearts and motley carpeted sedums
From the beginning of April to the end of May, low - up to 20 centimeters, tender flowers bloom. Their stems are crowned with graceful inflorescences that figuratively resemble bells.
Mouse hyacinth, also called muscari, is rightfully included in the TOP of the most unpretentious garden crops.
Once you plant a bulb under the crown of a tree or, for example, next to a lilac bush, you will welcome spring with this amazing flower for many years.
You can renew or thin out muscari with the onset of summer - in June. But only when you see that the blue flower and its elongated leaves have faded.
A small reminder - during the period of vital activity, the plant needs additional soil moisture. At this point, the troubles are practically over, leaving only advantages: excellent proximity to other flowers and unpretentious care.
It’s hard to imagine a country “residence” without these flowers, striking in their delicacy and simplicity. Perhaps it is they, except perhaps tulips, that are the calling card of spring.
Agree that the spring scent of narcissus is difficult to confuse with other crops.
From the beginning of April until the last calendar days of spring, this small fragment of the sun delights with its beauty.
The plant can grow up to 60 cm - it all depends on the chosen variety.
Again, their color depends on the variety. It can be simply white, without losing its tenderness and grace, as well as with a long or short crown, which is framed by fringe.
The place for growing daffodils should be rich in minerals - this is ideal. In addition, they are very unpretentious to lighting. And they feel comfortable both in bright sun and in a slightly shaded place, hiding under the crown of budding trees.
Narcissist is harmonious flower. It cohabits and decorates, growing with bergenia, tulip, various garden plants, dicentra and other plants.
Over time, they form a snow-white carpet with yellow splashes, which looks very impressive.
As necessary, it can be thinned out by transplanting the bulbs to another place. But it is advisable to do this after a decrease in their vital activity - somewhere in the beginning of summer.
The daffodil tolerates frosty winters relatively calmly. But if in the spring you notice some bare areas, then in the summer they can be planted with young bulbs.
Daffodils in the photo:
Tulips
Avid gardeners consider the tulip to be the king of home decorative crops. Others, on the contrary, due to the extremely few requirements on his part regarding care, are classified as “commoners.”
The number of varieties, shapes, and colors is so great that true fans of this delightful creature grow only it, allocating its own zone for each variety.
Believe me, tulips blooming is a truly mesmerizing experience. Those who have been to the tulip parade in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden in Crimea understand what we are talking about.
After all, by skillfully selecting varieties in accordance with their flowering time, you can create a long-lasting fairy tale both on an alpine hill and in a wonderful flower bed near the house. After all, the tulip releases its first color in March, and the latest varieties delight lovers of this beauty before the onset of summer.
Just as the varieties vary, so do the stem sizes. They can reach 50 centimeters.
In order for a fairy-tale picture to appear in the spring, you need to take care of this beauty in the fall. It is better to plant and renew the bulbs in September, placing them in loose, fertilized soil.
Important advice. During the flowering period, occasionally check the condition of the plants. If they are affected by a fungus, remove the flower immediately, as this disease cannot be treated.
Variety of tulip varieties in the photo:
During the active period, tulips need good watering, which should be limited in the summer when the bulbs are resting.
There is no doubt that early bulbous primroses are long-awaited and desired. They are bright and unpretentious. By looking at the photos of varieties and reading the names, you can choose the most unpretentious flowers for your garden. But the trouble is that their foliage is not able to maintain its decorative effect and long time decorate your home.
You need to think in advance about planting other plants next to them.
Lily of the valley
This is, if you like, an axiom or a classic of the spring flower bed. They replace the first wave of flowering. May is their month. Thanks to their good root system, they easily endure winter. In spring, tubular leaves first emerge from the ground, and then stems with surprisingly delicate, fragrant white bells grow from the inside - up to 20 in number. And the flower itself can reach thirty centimeters.
After a bright phase, which lasts until early summer, red berries appear.
Here you need to protect children from eating them - the berries are very poisonous.
The undoubted advantage of lilies of the valley is their unpretentiousness. They thrive in both shade and sun.
- This is a surprisingly versatile creation, equally suitable for both open sunny lawns and shady corners.
This is one of the representatives of shade-tolerant plants. These ground cover household members can grow as shrubs, instantly and unpretentiously growing into the ground.
From mid-spring they will decorate your home with greenery and colorful flowers. bright colors incredible diversity: blue, turquoise, pink, white, purple or a mixed palette of all these shades.
This name is known to few amateur gardeners. The appearance of this beauty gave another, more sensual and dramatic name - a broken heart.
After hibernation Having bravely endured the winter cold, dicentra blooms its foliage with the first rays of the spring sun, and in May it blooms with white, pink or two shades of inflorescences, surprisingly, without exaggeration, reminiscent of tiny hearts.
Active life period reaches two months. And what’s surprising is that under the soft transparent shadow the color saturation is higher than in the open sun. In such conditions, the inflorescence retains its beauty longer.
The plant, which can reach a meter in height, will provide a wonderful green backdrop for your other pets after shedding its “broken hearts.”
May is the most favorable month for Brunnera to appear under the canopy of trees, along artificial ponds and paths, in all its heavenly beauty. It is precisely this heavenly, soft blue color that the flowers of this amazing natural creation appear before your eyes.
The height of the plant is relatively small - up to 50 centimeters.
Brunner will be a wonderful addition to any of your locations. It can fit into any landscape and created composition.
Not requiring daily attention, the plant reproduces well by dividing the bush.
Summer luxury
- Sunny side or slight shading.
- Soil with good moisture absorption.
- Good watering.
- Moderate feeding with organic and mineral fertilizers.
- Planting (separation) of bushes at least once every five years.
- Flowers can be used to create cozy areas, or bushes can serve as borders.
Viola or pansy
The second name is more familiar. The charming, unpretentious simplicity of these small plants leaves no one indifferent.
The spectrum and number of shades is simply amazing - these are yellow, sky blue, blue with red spots, white like snow, velvety black, lilac, purple colors and different variations of their mixture.
They are very undemanding to themselves, but it is still worth creating the minimum conditions for their living comfort. Plants do not like lowlands, where moisture lingers for a long time. Their regular diet is ammonium nitrate and superphosphate. But manure, especially unrotted manure, should be excluded from feeding.
If you want to extend the flowering period, then regularly pick out the resulting seed boxes, because the process of their ripening will require a lot of additional strength and energy.
Clusters of soft pink flowers attached to a thick stem, and rounded shiny foliage - this is how it can be briefly described.
Your work will be appreciated if you maintain soil fertility. In this case, the growing area should not be heavily shaded. Shortage solar energy will significantly shorten the bright period in the life of this culture.
You need to remember minimal attention to the plant, especially in spring.
During the period of awakening, the flower is very sensitive to fungi. Therefore, treatment with protective drugs will be very useful.
Where will the culture take root better and look more impressive? These are rocky locations in garden plots, flower beds where groups of various types, borders and (rectangular flower beds).
Colchicum
Colchicum is the middle name of Colchicum. It convincingly resembles a crocus. But its flowers are slightly larger and endowed with a delicate aroma. The bulb of this individual is very prolific and can form up to four inflorescences.
The short flowering period, which is just over three weeks, is compensated by the beauty it creates, albeit short-lived.
The crop is quite undemanding both in terms of fertilizing and lighting, as well as in soil composition.
Colchicum looks advantageous not only on alpine roller coaster, but also in flower beds with long flowering. Yes, simple flower beds are also suitable.
captivated gardeners with its unusual bright color and size of leaves, which create a fabulous background on the site.
In addition, its long flowering period and absolute unpretentiousness have brought it into the category of the most sought-after representatives of the decorative community.
He is comfortable both in the shade and in the sun. But too bright rays can discolor greenery.
It needs moderate watering, but the soil will need to be saturated with minerals. Organic and mineral fertilizers should be applied in spring and early autumn.
When preparing a perennial for winter, it is worthwhile to mulch (cover) the soil with peat, after cutting off the stems to the very roots. But there is no need to cover the rhizomes with soil - it tolerates frost well.
Loosestrife
Gardeners call this flower. This perennial has an erect appearance, consisting of shooting stems. Just by looking at a photo of a loosestrife, you can immediately fall in love with this beauty, decorated with bright yellow or red flowers.
A significant part of loosestrife varieties, such as common, dotted, lily of the valley (cletro-shaped), and coin-like, love the sun. Only some prefer the darkened coziness.
Almost all varieties of lysimachia are capable of growing in one place for up to 10 years. However, it needs to be thinned out periodically by cutting the base rhizome.
Minor care includes:
- Fairly moist soil.
- Regular watering.
- Fertilizing with combined mineral fertilizers once a month.
When preparing for winter, there is no need to cover the flower. It is enough to cut off the dried stems at the root.
Gazania is called the South African chamomile not only by landscape designers, but also by avid flower growers. This is due to some similarity in shape and amazing colorful painting. This is where the natural artist did his best work.
The Gazania genus includes almost forty varieties. But in cold winter conditions, not everyone is able to fulfill the mission of perennials.
Suitable for them:
- Rock gardens.
- Decorative flowerpots.
- Area for curbs.
- Hanging boxes.
All the flower needs is more sun and an open area. They are unpretentious to water. Even in dry summers, minimal watering is required.
Turf with sand is the optimal soil for them.
The long-lived perennial plant looks like a flowering shrub. It is covered with small pink and white inflorescences, creating the presence of a delicate haze.
Wherever the flower is planted, it will look advantageous in any place, be it a distant recreation area, a wall, a hedge or a stylized alpine slide.
The perennial ornamental crop, having increased resistance to winter cold, is extremely painful when it comes to “moving” to another place. Therefore, carefully consider the layout of your territory in advance. Well, if there is an emergency need for replanting, then treat the roots with nutritional stimulants.
Gladioli
This garden perennial miracle needs no special introduction. Both his beauty and love for him have no boundaries.
But believe me, beauty requires some attention to itself. Therefore, it is worth considering that gladiolus loves open area, moderately illuminated by the sun. This stately beauty does not like drafts and excessively wet soil.
But in regions with arid climates and high temperature To grow it you need to select shaded corners.
In moderate climatic zones Even slight shading can delay the appearance of flowers and deteriorate the appearance.
Sandy loam soil that loves should be saturated with organic additives, preferably to a depth of 30 centimeters.
These qualities make it possible to plant survivors in the most problematic areas. A minimum of light and attention are the biggest requirements that a flower makes for its care.
Rocky hills and slopes, the base of a fence, the lower part of tree trunks around the circumference - such zoning will be ideal for a long-lived beauty.
She is not afraid of planting and transplanting. They can be produced painlessly throughout the entire summer season.
The initial seed planting of this perennial is carried out in March. Designers advise to sow densely so that the flower bed turns out bright and lush.
In this case, it is advisable to use seeds of different varieties, such as:
- Lilac spiral;
- South Stream;
- Pink Sunset;
- Summer morning;
- Morpheus;
- Lavender Obelisk;
- Pledge of Youth;
- Karavan et al.
After sowing, the seeds are sprinkled with a layer of soil up to 0.5 cm.
Regular moistening and loosening of the soil is extremely desirable for delphinium. It is worth knowing that moderate and proper watering eliminates the formation of diseases such as powdery mildew.
The variety of dacha flower beauties is so great that definitive recommendations would be inappropriate. Exclusive taste, minimal knowledge about types and varieties, love and gentle care- these are the ones necessary qualities that will help transform your dacha or country house, into an amazingly fairy-tale world.
Flowers that plant themselves
The video below is a review of flowers for the dacha, ideal for a “weekend garden,” so to speak, “for the lazy.” All these crops reproduce well by self-sowing, tolerate transplantation well if necessary, and, of course, are beautiful.
For most of us, flowers are an indispensable decoration. garden plot, but for many of them the flowering period is limited to a few days or weeks. Long-flowering unpretentious perennials for the whole season they can turn your garden into a real sea of colors and aromas.
The most popular perennial long-flowering plants
Rose
The luxurious beauty is also famous for its huge number of hybrids and varieties, many of which can bloom continuously from early June until late autumn. not complicated, however, as befits the queen of the garden, the crop is quite sensitive to growing conditions and susceptible to diseases and pests.
Lavender
A perennial Mediterranean compact shrub with violet-blue or soft pink fragrant flowers that appear at the end of May and decorate the garden until the first frost. Lavender requires virtually no care; its fluffy bushes are great when planted in groups, and are great option for decorating borders, mixborders and Mediterranean style. Goes well with roses and carnations.
Sage
A fragrant and unpretentious long-flowering perennial. Depending on the type, the color palette is white, pink, purple or blue. Flowering is long - from spring to late autumn. Tolerates periodic droughts well. Indispensable in creation.
Multi-grass or lofant
This plant is often called Mexican mint because of the pleasant anise-like scent of the leaves and flowers. Great for creating mixed flower beds and gardens herbs.
Scabious
It is characterized by multi-colored double flowers that resemble small pillows. Height, depending on the type, from 25 to 70 cm. Flowering period from July to mid-October.
Yarrow
Numerous hybrids and varieties allow you to paint your garden with a wide range of warm colors, ranging from shades of yellow to purple. Tiny flowers are collected in large flat inflorescences, which look impressive against the background of dark green carved foliage. Grows well in both sun and partial shade and is drought-resistant. Together with sage and polygonum, you can create a magnificent composition in.
Dianthus grass
The height of this miniature plant is only 15-20 cm. Ideal for decorating rocky gardens and rock gardens in naturalistic compositions. Abundant and fragrant flowering begins in May and continues until the end of August. Tolerates poor soil and drought. Popular varieties: bright yellow “Golden Queen”, bright pink “Diamond”, snow-white “Wisley White”.
Antemis or navel tincture
A completely low-maintenance, long-flowering perennial with bright yellow or orange daisy-like inflorescences and bluish lacy leaves. The height of the plant is about 60 cm. It is best to plant it in groups of several pieces. Golden meadows of anthemis look spectacular against the background of coniferous crops and in a rocky garden.
Echinacea
Garden echinacea pleases with its bright flowering from July to September. Group plantings allow you to create wonderful flower beds in warm colors.
Catnip
The hardy plant reaches a length of 25-35 cm and looks like mint. Its pride is its white, lavender-blue, purple or bright blue inflorescence spikelets and the lemon scent of foliage in some species. It is often planted in rockeries, in the herb garden next to oregano, echinacea, and sage. Drought resistant decorative look The most popular is Fassin's catnip, which is ideal for border landscaping, as well as such magnificent varieties as "Purple Haze" and "Walker's Low".
Delphinium
Tall up to 2 m in height, powerful stems are strewn with beautiful and large flowers blue and pink shades. The flowering period is from June to the end of September. The tall, handsome delphinium is an excellent solution for creating mixed flower beds, decorating low buildings and fences.
Flat petal geranium
A ground cover species of garden geranium, blooming from June to August. Loves diffused light and moist soil. This modest plant is well suited for landscaping areas around bushes and trees.
Coreopsis
The unpretentious, long-flowering plant is popular among gardeners. Its flowers, like little suns, fill the garden with their golden, cozy warmth from early July to September. The plant easily adapts to almost any conditions, but prefers a sunny position and moderately fertile soil.
Liatris
Pink, white and lavender luxurious oblong inflorescences on long peduncles decorate the perennial from July to September. It is not for nothing that it is often called a “burning star”. The tall sun-loving plant is characterized by hardiness and high decorative value.
Evening primrose
The beautiful evening primrose with bright gold and soft pink flowers decorates the garden from June to August. Grows well in full sun, fertile and moist soils. Excellent in group plantings.
Thrift
The bright pink and white flowers of miniature armeria, collected in capitate inflorescences-balls on thin stems, do not fade all summer. This is an ideal option for rocky gardens and small alpine slides.
Kermek
The plant's calling card is its bright and large pink and lilac-blue inflorescences, which retain their decorative value after being cut dry. It is completely undemanding in care, as it grows naturally in the steppes. Almost no watering is required. It blooms in July and remains decorative until frost.
Beautiful flowers are a decoration for any area. But annual planning, preparation and work on new flower beds is not easy and expensive. Therefore, many gardeners make their life easier and plant unpretentious perennial flowers. They require minimal care; the plant lives from 2 years to several decades (subject to timely division of the bush). And in terms of beauty, perennial unpretentious garden flowers are in no way inferior to annuals, and often even surpass them. Well, let's move on to considering the most suitable options.
Daffodils
These are reliable, unpretentious ones for the dacha that will never let you down. They are classified as bulbous, blooming at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of spring, depending on the variety. The flowers have a central tube (corolla) surrounded by a collar of petals, which can be of different shades, such as yellow, orange, white, red and peach. Some varieties have a subtle aroma. You will know that the daffodils have woken up by the thin narrow leaves that will appear from the ground as soon as the sun warms up. They are slightly shorter in length than the flowers.
When purchasing, choose beautiful, healthy bulbs that have not dried out. It is better to plant daffodils for the first time before winter, and then divide and plant the bushes at the beginning of summer, when their leaves have completely withered. The bulb is buried 5-7 cm into the ground. For planting, choose sunny or slightly shaded areas.
Further care is very simple: the plant needs to be well watered during the flowering period, if it is delayed, feed it. To prevent thin stems from falling from the wind, they sometimes need support. When the buds wither they need to be cut off.
Day-lily
Another easy-to-care plant that looks very impressive. It is undemanding to the soil and is almost not affected by pests. The Latin name for daylily means “one-day beauty” because the bud blooms in the morning and fades at night. But don’t worry, there are up to 12 ovaries on one stem, so the plant will delight you with its flowering for several weeks.
Daylilies come in different heights, so they can be used in a variety of ways: in borders, in isolated groups, or in the background of a flower bed.
Gardeners have literally developed thousands of varieties of this plant, which differ not only in the size and color of the flowers, but also in their shape and flowering period. In some species it lasts longer or occurs twice a season.
Daylily care
The plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight, however, in hot regions, flowers with bright colors must be shaded, otherwise they will fade. The soil should be moist, but with good drainage. It is best to plant daylilies in the spring so that they get stronger before winter. But if the cold season is severe, then in the first year it is preferable to dig it up or at least cover it well until the warmth returns.
Generously fertilize the soil with compost before planting, leaving enough (30-60 cm) space between seedlings. Bury the bulb no more than 2-3 cm. In the first year, the daylily is particularly demanding of watering, and then it is resistant to difficult conditions.
When you notice that the plant begins to bloom less, this may be a signal that it has grown too many “babies” and it’s time to divide it. This usually happens 3-5 years from the moment of planting. It is also better to carry out the operation in the spring.
Irises
If you need perennial, unpretentious flowers with an interesting bud shape, delicate aroma and amazing vitality, then these beauties are your best choice.
Irises have three large outer petals that point downward and three inner petals that are vertical. The former may have beards or fluffy combs. They come in different colors and sizes.
Most irises bloom once - in early summer. Some, mainly bearded hybrids, are remontant and bloom again a little later.
Irises need a sunny location and well-drained soil. Flowers are planted in mid-late summer in shallow, wide holes. The rhizomes are left open on top or lightly crushed with earth in hot regions. Indeed, unlike bulbous plants, which need to be buried in the soil, they love sunlight and can rot under a layer of soil.
These perennial, unpretentious flowers are extremely easy to care for. It consists of careful watering, without waterlogging the soil; you should also not overdo it with fertilizers. Old flowers are cut off when they have already withered, and the leaves are left - they continue to nourish the root throughout the season. Once every 2-5 years the bush needs to be divided and replanted.
Peonies
These are very beautiful, unpretentious ones for a summer residence. Photos of peonies in all their glory inspire you to grow them.
And after luxurious bloom ends, you will not be left with a bare flowerbed, but with a lush green bush, which will take on a reddish-golden color in the fall.
A perennial may even outlive you - a peony bush lives up to 10 years. Plants require minimal care; once they are planted in a good place, it is better not to disturb them; they react very painfully to transplantation.
These perennial unpretentious flowers need an abundance of sunny color and loose, well-permeable soil. Peonies are not even afraid of cold winters, because frost promotes the formation of buds in the spring.
Caring for peonies
For planting, take parts of the rhizome with eyes from an adult (3-5 years old) bush. The timing of the procedure is autumn (September-October), before the first frost. The place should be unshaded, open, protected from the wind. The soil needs to be fertilized properly. Plant the plant in a wide hole with its eyes up to a depth of 2.5-5 cm.
After this, as with previous perennials, maintenance is minimal. You only need to fertilize the bush if you have very poor soil. Water it in a timely manner, remove faded buds and cut off the foliage for the winter to eliminate the risk of overwintering diseases.
Echinacea
Many people have a tincture of this plant in their medicine cabinet. But in gardens, perennial unpretentious flowers are not so common. And in vain, because even in the most intense heat, echinacea will delight you with large flowers. Their classic color is purple with a raised brown cone-shaped core, but there are varieties with red, yellow, orange or white petals. Echinacea attracts butterflies and birds with its aroma and seeds.
Most often, the plant reproduces by seeds, which are sown in the spring, it loves sunny places and Echinacea needs to be watered at least once a week. In the spring you should fertilize with compost and mulch. Faded buds need to be cut off not only to encourage new ones to appear more actively, but also to prevent the unauthorized spread of seeds. Divide the bushes every 3-4 years. More often the plant should not be disturbed, it does not like it.
Phloxes
These perennial, unpretentious flowers for a flower bed can serve as an example of a spectacular appearance and ease of care. There are a lot of varieties and colors, you can always choose the variety that suits your liking. Phlox blooms with a bright, beautiful ball, which consists of small five-pointed flowers.
They prefer open sunny places, but will not tolerate thick shadow from the trees. Propagated by seeds or cuttings.
The plant should be planted in rich, fertilized soil. Leave about 30 cm between flowers so that they can grow well and not interfere with each other. Adult flowers are fed with compost and the ground around them is mulched. At least garden phlox and a drought-tolerant plant (since it comes from field phlox, which can withstand harsh conditions), it is recommended to water it at least once a week. For the winter you should take care of shelter.
The most unpretentious perennial flowers that bloom in autumn
Of course, these are chrysanthemums. In the fall, when everything around them begins to fade, they explode in a burst of wild blooms. They happen different forms, sizes and colors: white, yellow, pink, orange, red, lavender, and bicolor. There are low-growing bushes and almost meter-tall giants.
Chrysanthemum can be grown from seeds by dividing the rhizomes, buy ready seedlings or even potted plants. It is better to replant them every 2-3 years to avoid problems with pests and diseases. It is better to divide the bush in the spring. Depending on its size, this should be done once every 3-5 years.
These perennials love unshaded areas with loose, fertilized sandy soil. Subsequent feeding is optional, but recommended. In order to enhance the formation of flower ovaries, when the sprouts reach 20 cm, they need to be pinched. For the winter, cut the stems to 20 cm and cover.
Autumn beauty
If peonies are associated with the last bell, then asters are certainly held in high esteem on September 1 and Teacher's Day. Of course, they bloom from the end of August to mid-October, there are different sizes, coloring pages and shapes. Asters are perennial, unpretentious flowers; a photo of a flower bed with them proves how impressive they can look.
The conditions for caring for them are similar to caring for chrysanthemums. After all, both plants belong to the same botanical family - Asteraceae.
Can be grown from seeds that are sown early spring, and from seedlings, if spring in your region is cold and protracted. Or you can buy adult plants in pots.
Astra loves sunny areas, but can cope with slight shading.
The plant should be watered at least once a week, fed with compost every spring and protected from weeds. Tall varieties should be tied up. Pinching the tops also gives good results.
For winter, the old foliage is completely cut off and the plant is covered.
Once every 2-3 years, the bush needs to be divided so that the aster continues to develop rapidly.
For problem areas
All of the above plants require sunny locations for optimal development. But what should you plant on the north side of the house or under the trees? Pay attention to hostas - perennial, unpretentious flowers that grow well in the shade. Most of all they are valued for their beautiful succulent foliage. However, many species will delight the gardener with interesting flowers on a high stalk, in the shape of a funnel or bell, sometimes reminiscent of lilies. Coloring - white, lilac or purple. Blooms from June to October, depending on the variety.
Caring for Hostas
It should be noted that not all varieties like dense shade. The lighter the color, the more sunlight the plant needs. Therefore, for especially shaded areas, choose varieties with dark, rich green leaves.
The planting hole should be generously fertilized with compost. For now it requires a lot of moisture, but make sure that it does not stagnate. In the future, hosts will also appreciate timely watering, but adult flowers can easily tolerate short droughts.
Plant care consists of spring feeding, protection from slugs and a small shelter for the winter. Hosta grows well in one place for several years; moreover, the bush will reveal its full potential no earlier than 3-6 years after planting. It is not necessary to divide it, only if you want to propagate the plant.
These perennials will decorate your garden and will not cause any trouble.
The choice of plants for planting in the country is very important stage because from them varietal diversity depends and appearance dacha area, and the amount of time spent caring for flower beds, and the mood of the owners and guests who visited the country estate. To begin with, you shouldn’t get hung up on difficult-to-maintain exotic species, it is better to choose several unpretentious, but vibrant representatives of the flora. Let's take a closer look at what flowers to plant in your dacha so that it turns into a cozy corner of paradise.
Many lovers of country holidays visit their dacha only on weekends, therefore, they need to choose flowers that require minimal care. In addition, plants must be able to withstand drought or, conversely, prolonged rain. If you plant capricious roses in more northern latitudes, they will require daily attention, so let’s consider options that quietly develop on their own, at least within a week.
Cheerful yellow and orange marigolds are undemanding to soil and atmospheric “gifts”. The only condition for them successful growing- a sunlit place, and this can be a patch in the middle of the lawn, a narrow flowerbed along the path, or containers hanging from the wall. Low varieties of marigolds are ideal for creating ridges or borders.
Bright monochromatic marigolds look more elegant surrounded by plants with decorative large leaves, for example, against the background of an ordinary or spotted hosta
Climbing, freedom-loving nasturtium is perfect for lightly shaded areas. It grows quickly, so it should be planted in areas with plenty of free soil. In order for the nasturtium bush to retain its shape and size for as long as possible, it is placed in a pot or small container. Beginning of May - best time for sowing these pink, burgundy, lilac, yellow or variegated plants.
Imopoeia is distinguished by its large flowers, noticeable from afar, which can decorate both the wall of a house and a trellis specially constructed for it. Imopoeia loves support and has increased tenacity, so it can easily “pounce” on any object, standing nearby– a bench, a tree, a corner of the house. These beautiful flowers with large buds they love sunlight and organic fertilizers.
A special feature of growing nasturtium is the dosed application of fertilizers. Large quantity mineral will cause rapid growth leaves, but will suppress the formation of inflorescences
Two or three varieties of imopoeia with buds look original and harmonious different shades, planted near a trellis, arch or trellis
Perennials as a symbol of stability
If you don’t have time to annually change the composition of your flower beds and replant plants from place to place, it is better to stick to perennials, which, once rooted, will delight the eye for a long time. Recognized leaders among perennials are luxurious dahlias and fragrant peonies, which during their flowering turn flower beds into huge white-pink-red clouds.
Get ready for the aristocratic peony to decorate your area for 10 years or more. This dominant plant blooms vigorously throughout the summer, and the rest of the time its decorative function is performed by its dark, glossy greenery. Peonies are not capricious: in the fall it is enough to remove their above-ground part. There is no need to cover or wrap plants from frost to avoid damaging the sprouts in the spring.
Dahlias are also great for individual landings, and for group compositions and even for creating lush arrays. They love places that are well lit by the sun but protected from the wind. One of the conditions for planting is moisture-intensive, fairly fertile soil, as well as moderate use of organic matter (manure). Dahlias bloom towards the end of summer, so flower beds can be supplemented with shorter plants.
The roots of dahlias need additional air flow: by regularly feeding and watering the flowers, it is necessary to loosen the soil and remove weeds
Unrivaled rustic style
The persistent smell of mint, herbs and slightly wild, unkempt flower beds - old childhood memories take us on a journey through the garden of our beloved grandmother, where colorful plants of unimaginable varieties merged into a single picture, which is now commonly called.
The center of the landscape is, of course, a lush rose bush, spreading a delicate soft aroma around itself. By choosing soil that is neutral in acidity, not over-moistened and fertile, you won’t have to think about renewal for the next 10 years. Timely landing Depending largely on the variety, regular hilling and fertilizing will help create a strong plant with large, noble buds. To give the bush a certain shape, additional pruning will be required.
It is best to prune roses in early spring. In climbing and climbing plants, old, dead shoots are removed, bushy stems are cut at a height of 20-30 cm above ground level
Tall delphiniums, reaching 2 meters, give the flowerbed a special lively flavor. Their slender stems soar upward, releasing many large, bright flowers, reminiscent of the inhabitants of the salty expanses - dolphins. The colors also match the nautical theme. different varieties delphinium - from soft lilac to deep purple and sky blue. The most successful place to plant a plant is the center of a flower bed or an area along the wall of a high fence.
Delphinium is very difficult to grow as seedlings, so experts recommend dividing the bush and planting cuttings. A good period for breeding is early spring or August
For or you can use violets - small bright flowers, amazing variety of varieties. They love moist soil, but do not tolerate stagnant water, so the landing site must be well drained. Violet blooms profusely, but requires timely removal of wilted buds. This simple procedure guarantees an extension of the flowering period and an increase in the size of the plant.
Some varieties of violets are propagated by seeds, for others it is more suitable green cuttings which is best done in early summer
Shade-tolerant varieties of flowers
Shaded garden corners often look monotonous, boring and neglected due to the persistent belief that nothing takes root there. In fact, there are many beautiful plants that can turn even the darkest area into a colorful clearing. These include both perennials and noble herbs, mainly decorative element which are variegated, striped, spotted and multi-colored leaves. Consider to revive them.
Moderate flowering plants
A short plant, lungwort, stands out against the background of greenery with its bright pink and blue flowers. The three most common species tolerate shade well: lungwort, Dacian and red lungwort. The plant is valued for its versatility and unpretentiousness: early spring flowering in the summer is replaced by decorative variegated leaves, which persist until the first snow. One individual is capable of developing and blooming for 30 years.
A wonderful honey plant and medicinal plant Foxglove is also easy on the shade. The lack of sunlight does not prevent it from reaching a height of one and a half meters and scattering with juicy soft pink or snow-white buds. To turn a boring corner of the garden into a comfortable area for reading or relaxing, just put a bench and surround it lush bushes foxgloves - a gloomy place will come to life and sparkle with bright colors.
Foxglove seeds ripen towards the end of summer. The most viable seeds are found in capsules at the bottom of the stem, at the site where the first flowers appear.
Original ornamental grasses
Forest thickets and shady places near walls and fences they are not afraid of garden ferns. Fern bushes and shade-tolerant plants form beautiful green compositions that can decorate a garden, a recreation area, and local area. The most popular varieties of fern: maidenhair, leaf fern, multi-row fern, ostrich fern, and nomadic fern.
The fern easily reproduces by spores, which are best sown in early spring. The optimal soil for planting is a mixture of fertile forest soil and peat.
A garden wouldn't be complete without a prima donna shady areas– hosts, different varieties which sets the mood of the lower tier. Inexpressive flowering is compensated by the beauty and nobility of exquisite leaf plates, which can be decorated with wide white stripes, marble stains, large specks or a bluish-violet edging.
Perennial hostas feel great for several seasons in one place, so the soil occasionally needs to be dug up, fertilized and mulched
Dacha plot – great place for experiments and implementation of your own ideas. To turn a dark territory into a positive and rainbow place relaxation, it is enough to make a flower bed near the porch or arrange a small flower garden in the garden - the choice of its content is up to the owners.
