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 of 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.
We prepare beds for spring planting of 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.
The technology for planting iris in autumn with rhizomes is completely no different from summer and is carried out 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 is a tall, completely unpretentious plant that grows well 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
Chamomiles are perennial plants 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 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 the spring frosts have 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, it is necessary to apply 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. 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 lower temperatures and humidity when stored in winter, which determines how they will grow and bloom in the next season.
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)
Phloxes (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 it with seeds in the spring, in the current season it only grows, turns green and gains strength. We will enjoy flowers only in the next warm 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 in this case We plant the seeds at the end of April.
We plant seedlings in open soil after the threat of spring frosts has completely passed. 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 it is desirable to have a drainage system in the flowerbed. 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 flower bed (flower bed) only at the end of May and only under various types of shelters, which we remove when established firmly. warm weather. 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 are more decorative cabbage, very good fern complete with something, perennial rudbeckia, ...., if anyone suddenly likes it.
Photo of flowers at the dacha
What to do if you want to have a beautiful front garden on your summer cottage, but there is absolutely no time or energy to care for him? The article is devoted to describing the most popular crops among “lazy” gardeners. Have a hassle-free summer!
In order to almost completely forget about caring for an unpretentious flowerbed after planting, you still need to work a little and create a well-thought-out composition. Here are some tips that will help you rest with a clear conscience after completing work:
- Low-maintenance crops are not always plain and boring. Don't be afraid to add some bright colors to your flowerbed;
- Which crops to choose? If you are pursuing the goal of building a front garden that blooms all season, select plants that have different flowering periods;
- Place crops that prefer the same conditions in your “lazy” flowerbed so that they feel comfortable growing in one place;
- In order to avoid having to apply a lot of fertilizer to the flower bed later, take care of good quality soil;
- The best place for a flower garden for the lazy is sunny or semi-shaded.
Carefully selected crops planted on good soil and in a good place, they will thank you in the future with lush and long-lasting flowering, without requiring special care procedures. However, it is still worth noting that the statement “set it and forget it” in this case is not entirely true. You need to take care of the flowerbed, but not so often: weeding a young front garden, watering during drought, fertilizing as needed and removing dead inflorescences whenever possible will not take much time and effort.
It is also worth remembering that it is necessary to trim and cover plants for the winter season, otherwise your “lazy” flower bed will die.
The most unpretentious garden flowers (video)
Beautiful unpretentious perennial flowers for the garden
The absolute favorites of flower beds for lazy gardeners are low-maintenance perennials that can spend their entire life cycle almost on your own. Below are the most popular crops today that do not require special skills in floriculture.
Astilbe
One of the longest flowering perennials: astilbe is able to delight its owners with bright inflorescences for up to 10 weeks, starting from the middle of the summer season and ending with the onset of the first frost. This unpretentious crop grows up to 1.5 meters, so you can safely plant it in the middle of the flower bed. Astilbe prefers sun or partial shade.
The only treatment this herbaceous tall perennial requires is regular pruning to develop side shoots and control growth. Its bright yellow flowers really look like small sunflowers and will decorate any front garden.
Rudbeckia
The dream of a summer resident who is always busy with business: this crop requires nothing more than a fairly sunny place. Another advantage of the plant is its simple but charming daisy flowers. bright colors, depending on the variety. Refers to tall inhabitants of flower beds.
Tulips
Not all bulbs can be classified as unpretentious, but tulips are one of them. Their bright buds are among the first to bloom after winter and decorate the flowerbed until the end of spring.
Like tulips, this perennial crop can take care of itself and blooms at the same time. The main advantage of the daffodil is its ability to look good in various flower arrangements. In addition, their lush green foliage retains its decorative properties for a long time.
Lilies of the valley
Capable of growing in one place for up to 10 years, lilies of the valley will be a wonderful decoration for your garden in the spring, and in early summer they will bear fruit in the form of red berries. They tolerate both sun and shade well.
Tulips, daffodils and lilies of the valley are being replaced by a crop such as aquilegia, or columbine. Blooming in the second year of its life, this easy-to-care perennial is designed to decorate your site from late May to early September. When its bell-shaped inflorescences fade, the decorative properties are transferred to the leaves - they become lilac or purple.
Geranium
Geranium is a fragile-looking plant that blooms from May to August. One of the features is the short life of a single flower, which is immediately replaced by new ones. At the end of flowering, geranium foliage acquires bright shades: red, orange, yellow.
Cornflowers
Best friends lazy gardeners, because they are one of the most unpretentious and get along on different soils and with different neighbors. Lilac, pink, violet and white flowers will be an excellent backdrop for peonies, nivaria and other beautiful flowering crops.
Turkish clove
Spreading by self-seeding and blooming for a long time, this plant rightfully deserves to be among the most undemanding ornamental crops. Carnations will paint your garden with bright colors and give any flowerbed a summer mood!
Frost-resistant, unpretentious flowers for the garden (video)
Low-maintenance flowering annuals
In addition to perennial crops, the market can offer gardeners a variety of annual ornamental plants that are no more demanding in terms of maintenance conditions. They will perfectly complement the “framework” of an already created perennial flower bed. Such crops are usually grown from seeds, they do not need the procedure for propagating seedlings.
Petunia
Despite the fact that petunia is considered a drought-resistant plant, the only wish of this crop in relation to the soil is its constant and moderate moisture. In gratitude for the little troubles she will thank the owner with lush and spectacular flowering; The appearance of petunia flowers can be varied and depends on the variety.
People also call them marigolds: these bright street flowers, like small suns, scattered throughout the garden, leave the most pleasant impressions of the site. In addition, marigolds are drought-resistant and grow very quickly.
Sweet pea
Refers to vines, perfect for vertical surface design. True to their name, the flowers have a pleasant aroma and delight the eye for 50-60 days.
Easily recognizable by everyone Cosmos can be found in almost any dacha. This plant, which prefers to grow in poor soil, has the amazing ability to bloom for up to 80 days. Its delicate flowers of all shades of pink and light, lacy foliage will add a spirit of romance and carefree to any flowerbed.
Zinnia
Drought-resistant, highly ornamental plant. Zinnia flowers do not require special care procedures, stay on the peduncle for up to 50 days. The only condition: plant the flower immediately in a permanent place, it does not tolerate transplantation well.
Calendula
Another bright one sunspot in the flowerbed - these are marigolds, or calendula. The plant is medicinal and is considered a good honey plant.. The culture looks great in combination with eschscholzia, cosmos, chamomile and cornflowers.
Multi-colored aster flowers will add a bit of variety to your flowerbed. In order for chic baskets to appear on the flower stalks in time, you only need to timely water and loosen the soil around the roots.
Popular large unpretentious garden flowers
Tall, spreading flowers are a good frame for any flower bed. As a rule, the larger the plant, the less attention it requires.
Peonies
A symbol of wealth and prosperity, the peony decorates almost every average garden. middle zone. This perennial plant blooms very luxuriantly and at the same time is not at all demanding on growing conditions. During drought, it can be watered once a week.
Large bright iris flowers occupy one of the first places in popularity among lazy gardeners. Iris is drought-resistant, winter-hardy, blooms almost all summer and can live in one place for up to 7 years. It is difficult to think of something more suitable for a flower garden that does not require maintenance. However, it should be taken into account that the crop prefers light, moist soil.
Helenium
Orange-red, bright helenium inflorescences on tall, erect stems are often found in front gardens. All the care it requires is watering on dry days and shelter for the winter.
Lupine
One of the favorites among high-growing crops. Its pyramidal inflorescences of various colors appear twice during the summer: in June and in August. Drought resistant, shade-tolerant and tolerates low temperatures.
Loosestrife
Tall subshrub with purple inflorescences. A common crop due to the absence of any care requirements during cultivation on the site. Grows well on heavy soil and in the shade.
Drought-resistant perennials for flower beds (video)
Easy to care for ground cover flowers
If you are pursuing the goal of creating a flower carpet rather than a flower bed, then you should pay attention to low-growing plants that creep along the ground.
This perennial groundcover can transform a dull lawn into a riot of color: just plant several varieties nearby that differ in the shade of the inflorescences. The plant will spread quickly and will be an excellent frame for flower beds, mixborders or paths.
Dianthus
Herbaceous, beautifully flowering, creeping plant. Lives for many years; small bright crimson flowers are visible from afar and attract attention to the flowerbed where the plant is planted. Externally, the jacket resembles a small fluffy mound.
Medicinal plant and seasoning, thyme not only serves practical purposes, but also makes an excellent ground cover. Its thick, dense carpet exudes a pleasant aroma, and the small pinkish flowers look very neat.
Periwinkle
An indispensable plant when it comes to framing shaded flower beds, rockeries and borders. Periwinkle is extremely unpretentious; In spring it is covered with sky-blue fragile flowers.
The “lazy” flower garden is not a gardening myth at all, it’s quite possible to create it at your dacha. Before you breathe out a sigh of relief, you just need to work a little and think carefully about where to arrange the flowerbed and what plants to plant. All in your hands!
Flowers in the garden create a special atmosphere: they give a riot of colors, enjoyment of aromas, and decorate the surrounding space. With their help you can create a unique and harmonious landscape design.
A Question of Choice
A responsible approach to choosing new garden inhabitants will allow you to find the desired comfort: visually highlight relaxation areas with the help of flower beds, decorate garden paths or decorate the entire garden area with flowers. But before we decide what to plant in the garden, let’s decide on our priorities.
The choice has to be made among:
- the whole gamut of colors, aromas, shapes and sizes;
- capricious and unpretentious (we choose according to the climate of the region);
- maturing in different time(early, late flowers);
- annuals and perennials.
Flavor combination
Beautiful and strong aromas are produced by matthiola bicornuum or gillyflower (an annual spherical bush with small light purple flowers), white acacia, and oriental lilies. The latter should be treated with caution: the aroma of lilies in large quantities may cause headache. The same can be said about wild rosemary - these fluffy flowers should only be planted outdoors and no more than one bush.
The fragrant aroma of violets, fragrant matthiola (night flower), phlox, meadowsweet (medicinal herb with white or pink small flowers), garden jasmine (or mock orange) will spread throughout the garden.
When choosing fragrant flowers for the garden, remember that the strong smell attracts not only butterflies, but also bees and bumblebees. If these insects are not welcome guests, opt for more subtle scents.
Rosemary (a subshrub evergreen plant with small purple flowers), lavender, and cloves emit a pleasant spicy aroma.
Lilacs, roses, hyacinths (“rain flower”, garden variety Bismark), lilies of the valley, sweet peas, mignonette (a herbaceous plant with fragrant leaves and flowers) deplete the delicate sweet aroma.
HyacinthBismark
They have a subtle aroma:
These garden flowers should be planted along paths.
Incredible shapes
You can choose plants for a flower garden various shapes- ground plants (unpretentious periwinkle), stem-shaped flowers, herbaceous plants, spreading shrubs. The latter include Korean abelia. And flowering shrub rosemary, charming hydrangea. Chrysanthemum bushes can often be found in Russian gardens (although there are also herbaceous varieties).
Focus on resilience
Happy owners of flowers that are familiar and loved since childhood want to complement the appearance of their garden with exoticism and nobility ( expensive types flowering plants). But…
Some perennial flowers (showy ranunculus or “Asian buttercup”, exotic tigridia, multi-colored freesias) are not able to survive winter in harsh climates. Therefore, you have to choose taking into account the characteristics of care.
In our gardens you can often find cosmos (they can still be found in well-kept city courtyards and along park alleys), brunnera (similar to forget-me-nots), peonies, marigolds, asters, reticulated iris, curly lilies, paniculate hydrangea, chrysanthemums, tricolor violets , daisies, cornflowers, petunia, bush varieties of roses (similar to rose hips). Less commonly, daffodils, double and hybrid tulips, hollyhocks (biennial), muscari, yellow crocuses, hyacinths, callas. The popularity of these garden flowers is due to the relative ease of care.
Lily of the valley is one of the most persistent: these flowers are not only hardy and do not require special care, but also grow well; you can allocate a limited but fairly large area for it. Cornflowers, daisies, cosmos, and low-growing primrose are unpretentious.
Irises are not too whimsical; they are light-loving and prefer dry soil. The Siberian iris variety is considered especially resistant. And also daffodils, botanical tulips, iridodictiums (cute, undemanding little ones) and crocuses, although the latter do not bloom well.
Rhizomes of hellebore and anemones (ranunculaceae family), poppies, speedwells (plantain family), phlox, and some varieties of irises (Siberian and Japanese) are called capricious in storage. It is better to buy planting material immediately before the start of seasonal work.
Veronica
The most capricious flowers are orchids, begonias (but there are also not very capricious varieties), cannas, noble lotuses, and roses. Roses are very popular here, so gardeners decide to plant them at home, despite all the difficulties of care. When choosing a variety, we advise you to give preference to the most frost-resistant and disease-resistant ones - hybrid, Bengal, climbing roses, the Cordessa or Floribunda variety.
Among the popular garden flowers in Russia and exotic ones, there are both capricious and unpretentious varieties. Local shops will tell you which ones will grow in your region.
Experienced gardeners call a win-win option for beauty and endurance: astilbe, autumn anemone, hellenium, geranium, catnip, sage, doronicum, cornflowers, evening primrose, brilliant rudbeckia and oriental poppy.
Varieties for different regions
Popular or rare - whatever flowers you are looking for for your garden, choose varieties that can survive in your region. For example, to plant canna flowers, which are rare in our country, in the garden, you can take their special variety Amerika.
In central Russia you can find wild rosemary, hyacinth varieties Gertrude or Marie, a variety of blue hyacinths common in Russian gardens, hybrids of anemones, speedwell, peonies, bazulnik, monarda, cornflowers, astilbe, periwinkle, lilies of the valley, adonis.
In harsh conditions (in the Urals), varieties of garden flowers called “Siberian” grow well - these are winter-hardy and not whimsical varieties. Frost-resistant (up to - 32 degrees) variety of tall wild rosemary - Elite. Or Fondant hyacinth. As well as corresponding varieties of asters, lilies, astilbe, anemone, rudbeckia, primrose. Even paniculata hydrangea and Siberian phlox have taken root in the Urals and Siberia.
In the warm regions of Russia, you can safely grow the most whimsical flowers (petunias, roses and orchids).
Pay in order!..
Let's imagine the flowers that can often be found in Russian gardens. In what order do they ripen? Do they replace each other, do they complement each other? You can plant flowers in different parts of the garden, so that from mid-spring and throughout the summer, luxurious and lovely bouquets bloom in turns or in pairs:
- April - wild rosemary April Reign (early flowering, light pink);
- end of April (in central Russia), May - lilies of the valley,
- late May-mid June - irises;
- June - peonies;
- July - cornflowers and calendula;
- late July-early August - lilies;
- by September 1 - a special, often eponymous variety of asters (“Alpine” blooms in late March-early April).
The only thing missing from this splendor is annuals that bloom all summer or even until mid-autumn, for example, petunias. Or the charming hydrangea shrub, which blooms from mid-summer until late autumn.
Or you can create several flower beds in which various plants will bloom harmoniously - from mid-spring to mid-autumn, replacing each other and as if playing a beautiful flower symphony. To create such a miracle you need to think through a lot:
- select varieties of garden flowers that are different in height, shape and size, and mark suitable locations for them on a schematic plan;
- for variety, take several shades (so that they don’t bloom at the same time) different types white flowers, blue or red);
- choose varieties of garden flowers so that they do not bloom at the same time, but bloom in turn during all three seasons of the year (or maybe four, if you add coniferous and evergreen plants to the flowers). First, early flowering perennials (crocuses, primroses, anemones, etc.), then annuals and late flowers and shrubs.
Annual or perennial?
When creating a flower garden in the garden, many will prefer to choose perennial plants. And this is reasonable: we’ll plant it once and every year we’ll enjoy our favorite flowers. But annuals also have their advantages, which should not be denied.
Firstly, some annual flowers, completing their life cycle in the year of planting, produce seeds that germinate by themselves the next year (aster, calendula).
Secondly, biennial flowers that grow the next year after planting are also classified as annuals - Carpathian bellflower, "Rosa rose", Vitrocca violet, garden daisies.
And finally, many varieties of annuals are able to bloom all summer until frost.
Popular annuals in our gardens are asters, marigolds, cornflowers, tricolor bindweed, Turkish or Chinese carnation, dahlia, sweet pea, calendula, Carpathian bellflower, chamomile, levkoy (matthiola), lobelia the thinnest or "Erinus", poppy or " Samoseyka", hybrid mimilus, monarda, daisies, petunia, sunflower, white or fragrant mignonette, yarrow, Vitrocca violet, pansies, Drummond phlox, different varieties of chrysanthemum, graceful or narrow-leaved zinnia. There is plenty to choose from to decorate your garden!
The list of perennial flowers for the garden is also impressive: hyacinth, carnation and minuartia from the same family, skullcap (a beautiful labiate plant), nasturtium, cosmos, peonies, irises (can grow in one place for up to 7 years), garden daisies (should be planted after 5 years), daisies, etc.
Where to look
In April-May, flower bulbs and seedlings appear not only in specialized “Everything for the Garden” stores and garden centers, but also in hypermarkets. You can calmly take a closer look at the future inhabitants of the garden in the appropriate online stores. Here you can immediately read the detailed characteristics of the plants, find out the features of care and the procedure for growing them.
It’s worth visiting local markets: not all Russian cities have lost the friendly grandmothers with their “own-produced” goods.
Conclusion
If cultivated varieties of flowers that are popular in Russia are already growing in your garden, we also recommend planting unpretentious perennials (hyacinth, hyacinths, minuartia, skullcap, nasturtium, daisies, daffodils, tulips, muscari, yellow crocuses, chrysanthemums, hyacinths, callas) and annuals (convolvulus , dahlia, sweet pea, matthiola, poppy, mimilus, monarda, mignonette, pansy, phlox, chrysanthemum, zinnia). Or capricious but noble cannas, orchids, lotuses and, of course, roses. If you wish, you can even grow such a southern miracle as begonias.
Choose flowers for your garden according to their intended purpose. Among the shrubs that will decorate the perimeter of the garden, give preference to chrysanthemums, petunias, hydrangea, rosemary, and Korean abelia. For a lasting aroma, choose fragrant flowering herbs (meadowsweet). For a unique flower garden, from a huge variety of varieties, you can choose low-growing, stemmed plants with large flowers, and even shrubs. Among the early flowering ones we recommend crocuses, anemones and primroses. Of the long-lasting ones - hydrangea.
Now you know what to look for when deciding what flowers to plant in your garden. Make your choice and bring to life your bold ideas for decorating your favorite dacha.
Many modern summer residents, trying to decorate their plots in an original way, choose annual and perennial low-growing flowers for flower beds, blooming all summer or most of it. If you are one of these people and want to create your own inimitable flower garden masterpiece, read the descriptions and photos of the most interesting, popular types of low plants. Understand the criteria for their selection, planting methods, and look at design options for impressively beautiful flower beds.
Flowerbed of permanent flowering
Types and varieties of low-growing plants that bloom all summer
Plants with a stem height of up to 30 cm are considered low-growing. Lovely flower beds are made from either one variety of such flowers or using several types. Multi-tiered compositions bordered by miniature flowering specimens and borders edged with compact bushes look great in summer. Many varieties of perennials are long-flowering, and there are even more of them among annuals.
The flowering border is magnificent Annuals or perennials - selection criteria
Many gardeners consider annual low flowers for flower beds to be the best option for decorating their plots, which:
- Quickly (during the planting season) they allow you to improve the territory by creating a beautiful composition.
- They have an incredible number of varieties, which makes it possible to select specimens for any zone on the site: sunny and shady, arid and waterlogged, with fertile and poor soil.
- They do not require special care, fertilizing or frequent watering in summer.
- They give creative people room for exciting experiments with the annual update of garden design.
- It is possible to correct mistakes in the selection of varieties and colors as early as the next season.
- Suitable for growing by novice gardeners, as they are mostly unpretentious.
Bright flowerbed of annuals Fans of perennials refer to the unjustified loss of time, money, and effort when annually selecting plants for a flower bed, hassle with seedlings or sowing seeds in the ground. Of course, perennial low-growing flowers for the flower bed, blooming all summer, make it possible to avoid these worries for several years. But gradually they lose their decorative value, and once every 5-7 years they have to be renewed, spending more effort than planting annuals.
Perennials allow you to create flower beds that have a special charm, but they do not provide the same brightness and variety as annuals. The argument that weeds cannot grow under mats of perennial plantings is also controversial. Yes, under dense clumps the germination of weed seeds and the development of emerging weeds is suppressed. But if they have managed to make their way to the sun, it is much more difficult to destroy them than in annual plantings.
Perennial aubrieta It is your choice to give preference to annual or perennial flowers, or perhaps a combination of both. In any case, it would be useful to take a closer look at some of their species.
The most popular unpretentious annuals
Purslane- one of the most beautiful annual low-growing flowers for a flower bed is known to many simply as a “rug”. In fact, its creeping succulent shoots with peculiar leaves, similar to fleshy needles, form a continuous carpet, covering the ground. Numerous flowers of various tones can be simple or double, depending on the variety. The most popular are double species, which bloom buds in early summer and are decorative until autumn frosts:
- Pun;
- Cream;
- Mango;
- Flamenco.
Variegated purslane rug Purslane is unpretentious, easily takes root on sandy, rocky soil, does not need fertilizing or frequent watering. But it needs the sun: in the shade the shoots stretch out, become thinner, and the flower loses its attractiveness. Moreover, the buds of most varieties of purslane open only in bright light, which is why it, even planted in a sunny place, is not so picturesque on a stormy day. However, there are varieties with flowers that do not close even in cloudy weather:
- Sundance;
- Cloudbeater.
Charming Flamenco And if you are planning to use annual low-growing white flowers to decorate your flowerbed, it is difficult to find anything more suitable than the purslane variety with the telling name White-flowered.
This purslane should be called Snow White Tagetes (marigolds)- an extremely unpretentious low-growing flower that even a child can grow. Marigolds do not require specific soil or regular watering. But for all their unpretentiousness, they demonstrate excellent decorative qualities, which is rare. From the first days of summer until the autumn frosts, they delight with bright flowers of various colors in warm tones, which makes the flowerbed “sunny” even in bad weather.
Two types of marigolds differ in compact bushes: rejected and thin-leaved. Both groups are incredibly cute and attractive.
Low-growing tagetes in border design 
Marigolds rejected 
Marigold thin-leaved Examples of other long-flowering annuals
Petunia- a rather capricious favorite to grow, a favorite of landscape designers and gardeners, there are many varieties, distinguished by various shapes and colors. One can distinguish luxurious large-flowered and modestly but abundantly flowering types of petunias. It is worth noting that the latter suffer less from rain, which is destructive for terry specimens. But you can also find terry petunias that are not afraid of rain (Butterfly F1, for example), which will become garden favorites.
Butterfly F1 - tenderness itself Lobelia- these purple, white, and more often blue low-growing flowers are quite suitable for a flower bed, coming to life at the beginning of summer and fading only by October. Ball-shaped miniature (10-20 cm) lobelia bushes love sunny places with loose, but not very fertile soil such as loam. Timely watering is important in care, especially in hot weather; the ground under the lobelia should be constantly moist.
Lobelia, Blue variety Calceolaria- an unusual low-growing plant that will decorate a flowerbed in a shaded place. Calceolaria is not just shade-tolerant - direct sunlight is generally contraindicated for it. This exotic plant loves high soil moisture, but it should be watered with caution: if water gets on the velvety leaves, they significantly lose their decorative properties.
Exotic calceolaria Iberis Grows equally well in the sun and in a shady place; it likes light, breathable soil. It has small, fragrant, often snow-white inflorescences, but there are varieties with pink, carmine, and lilac colors. Flowering lasts two months, starting in May. Goes great in combined flower beds. For example, the combination of white Iberis and small red carnation flowers for a flower bed is a very advantageous option.
Delightful snow-white Iberis Dianthus annua(Chinese). The charming neighbor of Iberis can please you not only with red, but also with pink, white, purple flowers that have a pleasant aroma. Loves the sun, resistant to frost. Being a perennial by nature, it can sometimes overwinter.
Chinese Carnation Scarlett Beautiful perennials - charming permanence
If one day you successfully select perennial species of low-growing, long-blooming flowers for your flowerbed, you can get rid of the spring hassle of landscaping it for a number of years and enjoy the beauty of your plot from the first days of summer. Various carnations, resilient asters, saxifrage and other beautiful representatives of the flora are popular. It is worth paying attention to at least a few favorites among them.
Beautiful flower beds - business card plot alpine aster- a herbaceous plant 10-30 cm high. The best place for it is openwork partial shade, well-drained soil. Flowering can last up to three months, the longest in Rosea.
Aster alpine Rosea Dianthus- an unpretentious low-growing perennial whose dark greenery lasts for one and a half summer months completely covered with purple or pink small flowers. Along with perennial arabis, pyrethrum, and primroses, it can act as beautiful border flowers for edging a flower bed or path.
Carnation grass as a border Begonia everblooming is rightfully the leader among flowers for flower beds that bloom all summer. Begonia plantings blaze with a variety of elegant inflorescences from May-June until late autumn. It can bloom almost all year round if it is moved to a warm room for the winter. Not only the flowers are exceptionally decorative, but also the leaves of begonia, pleasing to the eye with shape and color.
Terry ever-blooming begonia Based on the color of the leaves, green-leaved and bronze-leaved hybrids are distinguished. The height of low-growing bushes is usually within 15-30 cm. Begonia is not indifferent to growing conditions. The soil for the flowerbed should be rich in humus, slightly acidic, moisture-absorbing, but not waterlogged - excess moisture in summer causes rotting of the roots.
About 600 hybrids of ever-flowering begonia are known. Among them are medium-sized (up to 25 cm) series of varieties:
- Ambassador;
- Bada bing, Bada boom;
- Senator.
Ever-blooming begonias in a flowerbed Dwarf varieties:
- Quinn;
- Cocktail;
- Ray.
Ground covers Ground cover candidates for a place in the flower garden
Among the low-growing perennials there are many ground cover or carpet flowers for continuous flowering beds. It would be worth getting to know a few representatives of this group.
Phlox subulate. It is extremely unpretentious, forms clumps up to 10 cm high. Loves the sun and dry soil, afraid of stagnant water. Already from the beginning of May, for two months it is covered with inflorescences of red, white, pink, and lilac shades. The second wave of flowering occurs in September.
Phlox subulate sedum(sedum). Among the half a thousand varieties, you can choose sun-loving (most of them) and shade-loving specimens. Sedum does not need watering or fertilizing, it overwinters without shelter - isn’t it a godsend for summer residents with limited time? Moreover, there are so many varieties of sedum that only from them alone can you create a motley colorful flower bed.
Sedum prominent Duchesnay. A rapidly growing ground cover, sun-loving, thriving on any soil. But in order for the Duchesnea mat to be dense, the ground under the bushes must be constantly maintained. wet. The original leaves and fruits of Duchesnea are very decorative in summer. However, it is worth remembering that the berries, which are somewhat reminiscent of strawberries, are inedible.
Duchesnea indica Aubrieta. Bright representative carpet, ideal for rock gardens. Can be used as a frame for flower beds and in independent plantings. It blooms for a month and a half from May, and after pruning it can repeat this process. Overwinters with leaves that look attractive in early spring. It must be borne in mind that aubrieta grows aggressively, like duchesnea - both of these species can suppress and even survive their neighbors.
Aubrieta Light Blue 
Aubrieta Lucas Small garden - low-growing bushes in a flowerbed
In garden design, not only herbaceous plants are often used, but also beautiful trees and shrubs. If you have an idea to use them in landscaping your area, then low-growing perennial bushes that bloom all summer are suitable for a flowerbed in the form of a miniature garden. And creeping and dwarf conifers will add an elegant green note to the motley composition. Among them the following types can be distinguished.
Mini-garden of begonias and conifers Heather. Evergreen shrub with a low growth rate. Needs well-drained wet soil, develops well in the sun, in partial shade. For the winter it is recommended to mulch and cover it
Heather Gualteria recumbent. Creeping evergreen ground cover shrub, beautiful blooming in summer, including September. The dark green leaves are very decorative; by winter they turn bronze-red. Gualteria prefers partial shade, fertile acidic soil with good moisture capacity, and does not tolerate drought.
Gualteria recumbent creeping willow. An attractive dwarf slow-growing shrub with thin elastic shoots. In early May, before the leaves bloom, it is covered with silvery, and in summer - yellow, earrings. Light- and moisture-loving, loves fertile sandy loam soils, does not tolerate heat and dry air.
creeping willow Dummer cotoneaster. Dense spreading low growing shrub. In mid-May it is covered with numerous white flowers. Later, the decorative appearance of the bush is supported by multiple light red fruits. Loves sun, partial shade, undemanding to soil, drought-resistant.
Dummer cotoneaster Spiraea japonica. Compact creeping bush. Numerous pinkish inflorescences formed in mid-summer adorn the bushes for a month and a half. Original golden yellow leaves. Spiraea is undemanding to conditions, winter-hardy, and sun-loving.
Spiraea japonica Juniper horizontal. Dwarf forms are good for flower beds, for example, the Blue Chip variety. This is a slow-growing conifer with bluish coloration of dense, prickly needles. Light-loving, not picky about soil, frost-resistant.
Juniper horizontal Planting low-growing flowers that bloom all summer
If you are going to create a colorful corner on your site that is always pleasing to the eye, you should understand how to properly arrange a flower bed so that they bloom all summer and even part of the fall.
Imitation stream Principles of arranging flower beds
For a competent approach to arranging and filling a future garden masterpiece, it is important not to miss the following points:
- Before running to the store to buy seeds of low-growing flowers for a flower bed, you should clearly determine the location of its possible location, study what the lighting and shade conditions are, the characteristics of the soil, and its moisture content. This is necessary for the right choice plants that will feel comfortable in this place.
- Beginners should limit themselves to two or three types of plantings - this is enough to design a beautiful flower bed. For your first flowerbed, it is better to choose unpretentious varieties of flowers that do not require special care.
- It is important to choose species with similar requirements for growing conditions for one flower garden.
- It is advisable to use group plantings of the same type of low-growing plants to avoid indiscriminate mixing of different species.
- It is necessary to take a responsible approach to the selection of color combinations for flowering plants. Excessive brightness and variegation are inappropriate and may indicate poor taste. Combinations of various bright and white colors look organic.
- To make a flower arrangement look spectacular all summer long, you need to choose plants with different flowering periods.
- When arranging flowers, you need to take into account the viewing angle. If the flowerbed is visible from all sides, taller specimens should be placed in the center. If its view is possible from one side, the place for tall specimens should be the background.
- To achieve a decent result, preliminary planning of the flower garden with the help of a landscape designer or on your own is required.
Combinations of bright and white tones are spectacular Schemes of continuously blooming flower beds
To plan your flowerbed yourself, starting in the winter, you will have to arm yourself with colored pencils and draw out its plan in detail on paper. The sketch should indicate:
- contours and dimensions of the flower garden to scale;
- location of dominant and complementary plants;
- distances between them;
- color scheme (adjust it if necessary).
Important! It must be taken into account that low-growing perennials, growing, will eventually begin to occupy more space- on the plan, and subsequently when planting, leave free space between them, temporarily filling it with annuals.
Flower garden of perennials By deciding to design your flowerbed yourself, you will save a significant amount on the services of a landscape designer. However, for this you need to have a certain artistic taste and flair.
For a beginner in design matters, the task may seem difficult, but at first you can use ready-made diagrams and plans found in gardening books or those suggested below. Here, for example, is a diagram of filling a flower bed with only perennials.
Below is a simple flower bed for beginner gardeners, where the dominant low-growing plants are blue delphinium (1) and red paniculata phlox (2). When decorating a flower bed, they are planted first. Garden geraniums (3) of purple color are placed in front of them. Frame the flower bed with ground cover, yellow mantle (4).
Scheme for beginners When deciding how to choose perennials and annuals that bloom all summer for your flowerbed, you can use the information about them presented above, as well as study the assortment of plants presented in the diagrams and choose samples to your liking. The most flexible filling option is the joint planting of bulbous plants, annuals and perennials. Below you can see a few more simple schemes.
Scheme of a mixed flowerbed of continuous flowering 
Planting in pink tones 
Flowerbed of annuals Ready-made projects are not a dogma; it is not necessary to implement them with extreme precision. You should not give up on your plan if you were unable to buy planting material for any plant shown in the diagram. Replace it with another with similar characteristics, coloring and bring the chosen scheme to perfection. And for creative inspiration, watch short videos.
Shaded flower garden plan