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The beauty of beautiful perennials for the garden lies, first of all, in the fact that these flowers do not have to be planted every season – it is enough to plant them in the front garden once, and enjoy the beauty and fragrance for several years. Flowering perennials are no worse than annuals, on the contrary, these flowers have a number of advantages.
You can learn about the features of perennial flowers from this article, as well as get acquainted with the photos and names of perennials in the garden.
Flowers for the garden and vegetable garden: perennials
A perennial garden flower in landscape designs is found no less than ordinary annual plants. Perennials make excellent compositions, these flowers can be planted in flowerpots and pots, combined with other plants in flower beds and front gardens.
Herbaceous perennials are often planted in the local area, using them as a green carpet or lawn. Shade-tolerant varieties are quite suitable for decorating the garden, because even under the canopy of large trees, such perennials will feel quite comfortable. And flowering varieties of plants are suitable for absolutely any site – they are very decorative.
How to design flower beds and flower beds with the help of perennials can be found in numerous videos on the topic of landscape design.
Benefits of perennials
Compared to annual flowers, perennials have a number of advantages, including:
- They do not have to be planted annually – most varieties of such flowers can grow in one place without additional care for about three to four years.
- Perennial flowers are more unpretentious, almost always they do not require complex care – it is enough to water the bushes in a drought and remove weeds.
- Perennials generally tolerate winter well. Such flowers can not be covered, only in the fall you will have to remove faded buds and excess greenery.
- A flower bed decorated with perennials will delight the owner all season and will remain attractive for several more years.
- The gardener does not have to spend money on planting material every year, so perennials can also save the budget.
- Due to the fact that the root system of perennials is well developed and already formed, perennials will be the first to bloom in spring and, quite possibly, will be the last flowering plants in the garden during the autumn cold.
Gardeners often exchange seedlings, thereby saving on the purchase of long-flowering plants. The exception is rare perennials that reproduce quite difficult.
There are many varieties of perennial flowers, this article contains photos of the best perennial flowers for the garden.
What perennials can be safely planted in your garden
Perennial plants for the garden are divided into several groups, Flowers may vary
- flowering period;
- duration of flowering;
- plant height;
- decorative (with or without flowers);
- having a pronounced floral aroma or odorless;
- whimsicality – perennials are divided into three groups, which differ in the requirements for care, transplantation and preparation for the winter period;
- shade-tolerant or sun-loving varieties;
- according to the method of reproduction.
The best varieties of perennial flowers will be presented below – each gardener will be able to use them in his garden, because these plants are suitable for decorating flower beds, flower beds, and for planting in hanging planters or decorative pots (where it is recommended to use one or another variety, you can find out from video).
Anemone
This flower is characterized by the fact that in certain climatic conditions (with too cold winters), it can also be grown as an annual crop.
The flowers are quite large, their diameter is 7-8 cm, the shades of the inflorescences can be different: purple, pink, blue or red.
Anemone tubers must be planted in fertilized soil, deepening them by no more than 5 cm, and choosing sunny areas of the garden for planting. If the land on the site is depleted, it will have to be fertilized at least twice per season. To do this, it is better to use combined fertilizers, combining mineral supplements with chemical elements.
Astilba
A photograph of a blooming astilbe will not leave anyone indifferent – this perennial is moderately tender and very resistant. Varieties of astilba differ significantly from each other: these are the different height of the bushes, and the decorative effect, and the shade of the inflorescences. In accordance with this, the methods of care and planting of a perennial flower also differ.
The general qualities of all varieties of panicled astilba are as follows:
- exactingness to the composition of the soil – the soil must be fertile;
- dislike for too bright sun – an excellent place for planting a perennial is partial shade;
- regular watering;
- permanent removal of faded panicles.
Therefore, in summer, the perennial should often be watered and the soil mulched, and in winter, the ground between the bushes should be covered with insulating material or spruce branches as a heater.
Badan
In videos about making flower beds and flower arrangements, there is often a mention of bergenia. This perennial has many advantages:
- bergenia can be planted even in poor soil;
- on fertile soils, the perennial blooms very profusely;
- the plant tolerates a lack of sunlight;
- Badan can be used to decorate any flower beds, rocky compositions and sockets.
The weak side of bergenia is its predisposition to fungal diseases. Especially in the spring, the plant is in dire need of fungicidal treatment, because the roots that have overwintered under cover are often infected with fungal spores.
Delphinium
The flower beds decorated with delphinium are very beautiful. This perennial is sown with seeds, for a thick and lush row, you need to put the seeds close enough to each other, and sprinkle a thin layer of earth on top.
There are several varieties of this perennial: Persian delphiniums, hollow-stemmed, hybrid or multi-flowered (its name speaks eloquently about the features of each group).
The perennial needs frequent and plentiful watering, but it is better to water the delphinium under the root so that the leaves remain dry – the plant is prone to infection with powdery mildew. After watering, the ground between the bushes must be loosened, but this should be done carefully, because the roots of the perennial are close to the surface of the soil.
Clematis
These decorative perennials are vine plants, because clematis are able to curl around supports and create a hedge.
Clematis should be planted in soil with good drainage; sandy soils are most suitable for perennials. On other soils, it is imperative to arrange a system for the outflow of excess water.
The plant does not like low-lying areas and those places in the garden where groundwater lies close to the ground. A flower should be planted in places well lit by the sun, when planting, observe a step of 200 cm between the bushes.
If everything is done correctly, clematis will delight the owner of the garden with its flowering for a very long time. The flower does not require complex care, but it is better to cover the perennial for the winter.
Muscari
These flowers are called one of the most versatile perennials – they can grow anywhere. Muscari are propagated by bulbs, prefer sunny places in the garden, love good watering, have a faint musk aroma.
Today, several types of this perennial are known: there are Armenian, Turgenev, racemose muscari, which has inflorescences in the form of clusters. Not only the shape of the flowers differs, but also their shade: muscari can be either blue or blue, and purple, and even combined.
Forget-me-nots
Forget-me-not must be planted in moist soil, because this perennial loves water. That is why clay soils or lowlands are most suitable for planting flowers.
Forget-me-not blooms in May, you can recognize it by small pale blue inflorescences. The plant can bloom well without much care. And after flowering, beautiful pointed leaves appear on the bushes.
Peony
Peonies are considered one of the most durable perennials – the bush is able to maintain its decorative effect for 50 years. The flower loves fertile soils and sunlight. It is often planted in parks and squares, as the plant does not need frequent care.
When planting peonies, you need to leave a small distance between the perennial and neighboring plants, because this flower is prone to overgrowth. And peonies will have to be planted periodically, removing the excess part of the bush.
Yarrow
The perennial is not only beautiful, the yarrow is considered a medicinal plant and is often used in folk medicine. Small inflorescences are collected in large umbrellas, which can have a different color:
- pink;
- white;
- red;
- orange;
- burgundy;
- yellow.
The resistance of the plant is very high, because in nature the yarrow grows on rocky slopes, in the steppes or on rocks. Perennial tolerates temporary drought and sudden temperature fluctuations.
phlox
Phloxes are extraordinarily beautiful, therefore they are very popular with gardeners and landscape decorators. Flowers love good soils, but if the land in the area is too dense, the plant is planted on a layer of coarse sand, and in sandy soil it would be good to lay a layer of clay.
Phlox seedlings are planted shallowly – 2-3 cm deep into the ground. In order for the perennial to bloom profusely, a sunny, wind-protected area of the garden is chosen for it.
Results
The list of photos with the names of perennials cannot be considered complete – in nature there are thousands of varieties of these flowers. The advantages of perennial ornamental plants are obvious, and the most important of them is durability, because flower beds with such flowers are updated only once every 4-6 years.
To learn how to combine plants and form beautiful flower beds, you can watch thematic videos with recommendations from experienced gardeners.
