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Experienced flower growers for the most part prefer tall perennials. They do not need to be sown every spring, they are distinguished by increased endurance and vitality. There are a huge number of varieties of perennial tall flowers that can become the basis of absolutely any composition. They can be planted on “alpine” slides, ordinary flower beds, in the garden. By planting tall flowers around the perimeter of the site, you can get a beautiful hedge. The use of tall flowering beauties is limited only by the imagination of the grower. If desired, you can pick up tall perennials with any shape and color of the flower.
So, the names and descriptions of the most beautiful and sought-after tall flowers are given below. You can appreciate their amazing external qualities by viewing the proposed photos.
Peonies
Peonies can decorate any garden or flower bed. This bush flowering plant forms a lush hat with beautiful massive buds and rich greenery. Peonies are great for cutting and arranging bouquets.
There are many varieties of peony, the flowers of which are painted not only in the traditional pink color, but also in burgundy, white. You can get acquainted with the most original varieties of this tall perennial below in the article.
Shirley Temple
Perhaps the most beautiful white peony. Its buds are especially lush, semi-double. The diameter of the bud exceeds 20 cm. The delicate flower exudes a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma. Peduncles varieties “Shirley Temple” are very stable and durable. Their height exceeds 1 m, but the garter and installation of supports for the bush is not required. The flower variety is resistant to penumbra, does not require special care. It can be grown on any soil, however, the peony is very grateful for top dressing, increasing the number and improving the quality of flowers.
In addition to the above variety, the white color of the flowers is inherent in the following varieties: “Festiva Maxima”, “Top Brass”, “White Wings”, “Pecher”.
Charles White
“Charles White” is the only peony of its kind that has a cream color. Its upper petals are twisted, brighter, painted in a lemon-cream color. The buds of the Charles White variety are very large, with a diameter of more than 20 cm. They are well suited for cutting and arranging bouquets. The flowers exude a pleasant, sweet fragrance.
Peonies of this variety are quite tall, the bush can reach 1,2 m. The plant is distinguished by increased resistance to diseases and frosts.
Sara bernard
Variety “Sarah Bernard” stands out among other pink peonies with a particularly delicate color of the flower. Semi-double, large buds exude a very strong aroma that will attract the whole neighborhood. These perennial flowers, like other peony varieties, are tall. The length of the peduncle exceeds 100 cm. However, thanks to strong, stable stems, the bush keeps its shape perfectly and does not need to be supported.
In addition to the Sarah Bernard variety, the Nymph varieties (has a cupped bud with a yellow core), Pink Hawaiian, Raspberry Sunday, Solange, Edens Perfume, Jadwiga and some others will delight with pink buds.
Red Sharm
Very beautiful blood red peony. Its buds are semi-double, quite large. The plant is resistant to lack of light, prolonged frosts and diseases. The flowers are tall: the length of the peduncle exceeds 80 cm. Red Charm peonies are great for making bouquets.
Red Magic, Peter Brand and some others can please with similar red flowers.
Sorbet
Tall flower, the bush of which exceeds 1 m. Its uniqueness lies in the combination of pink and cream. Such beautiful buds can surprise and please even experienced flower growers. The buds of this variety have a wonderful delicate aroma. They can be used to make bouquets.
Peony is one of the most common tall perennials that can be found in almost every garden. It is undemanding in care, annually forms a huge number of beautiful buds, the color variety of which is very extensive. With the help of peonies, you can decorate the lawn, flower bed, front garden. The flowering period of these beautiful giants falls on June-July. Preparation of peonies for wintering consists in cutting the green mass and covering the plants with peat or mulch. It is recommended to feed flowering bushes 1 time in 2 years. Plant transplantation should be carried out every 5-6 years. All the nuances associated with planting and growing peonies can be found in the video:
Phloxes
Phloxes are great for decorating flower beds. They can be planted in the center of the composition, along the perimeter of which undersized flowers will be located. This combination is excellent, because phloxes are not prone to flatness, they keep their shape perfectly.
There are a huge number of phlox, the color of which varies from white to purple. You can see the most beautiful of them below.
Neon Jade
Excellent, tall phlox, the color of which combines white and green shades. This color is exotic for the culture and may surprise the most sophisticated flower growers. The height of the flowers of this variety reaches 70 cm. The plants are light-loving, negatively related to high soil moisture.
Peppermint Twist
An excellent phlox, whose height exceeds 90 cm. Its especially bright flowers involuntarily attract the attention of every person passing by. The amazing sweet honey aroma enhances attraction and beckons you to come closer.
The peduncles of this plant are strong and stable. Phlox do not require a garter. A large number of inflorescences are formed on each peduncle. Small flowers of this variety combine sectors of white and light red.
Cyclamen
Phlox varieties “Cyclamen” is distinguished by especially large flowers. They are painted bright red. On the surface of the petals there is a small peephole of a crimson hue. Plant height exceeds 90 cm.
Blue ocean
You can emit a reservoir on your site with the help of phlox of the Blue Sea variety. This flower has a unique color that changes throughout the day: in bright sunlight, the flowers are purple-lilac, with the onset of sunset, the phloxes turn blue.
A bush of phlox varieties “Blue Sea” can be seen above in the photo. It is quite strong and stable, not prone to falling. The height of the perennial exceeds 70 cm.
In botany, there are about 100 different varieties of perennial phloxes, it is not possible to describe each of them, but the most unique of them are given above. It is easy to grow them, they are undemanding to the nutritional value of the soil, regular watering. Many flower growers grow these very tall perennials, because they are able to please their beauty for a long time. Phloxes bloom from June to August. Late varieties can surprise with their beauty until October. Plants are prepared for the winter: they are cut and covered with insulating materials. Some other nuances associated with growing phlox are shown in the video:
Dahlias
Scientists identify more than 50 thousand different varieties of dahlias. Among them there are low, medium and tall species. There are annual and perennial dahlias with different colors, shapes and pomp of the flower. To understand such a variety is not always possible even for experienced flower growers, so we will try to highlight some varieties that are especially popular.
Duet
Dahlia varieties “Duet” are perennial tall flowering plants, the buds of which are very bright and quite large. The height of the green bush of the Duet variety exceeds 1 m. The diameter of the flowers is at least 18 cm. They are formed on the main stems and side shoots of the plant. A feature of the variety is the color of the flowers, which combines the main bright color of the petals with a delicate white tip.
Nallmark
Ball-shaped dahlias have always been very popular with flower growers. One of these varieties is “Nallmark”, the buds of which are painted in blue or light purple. This variety is characterized by strong, durable flower stalks that securely hold a large number of densely double flowers. The diameter of each “Nallmark” bud is 3-5 cm. These flowers are excellent for garden decoration and bouquet cutting.
Dahlia
Cactus dahlia, the petals of which are like needles. The color of the buds of this variety may be different. So, in the above photo, yellow and red are amazingly combined. The size of the flowers of such a dahlia can vary from 4 to 20 cm, the height of the bushes is from 1,5 to 2 m. The parameters of the plant and the abundance of flowering depend on the growing conditions. So, to get a beautiful lush flowering bush, you need to regularly feed and water a perennial plant.
Similar to the variety “Dahlia” is the perennial variety “Verityable”, a photo of which can be seen below.
Arabian night
The uniqueness of this variety lies in the dark red color of the flowers. In some cases, Arabian Night perennial flowers can be almost black. Their petals are slightly twisted, pointed. Tall bushes are demanding on light, moisture, top dressing. They can decorate a vegetable garden, a garden, a separate flower bed. The height of the plant exceeds 1 m. It must be tied up. The diameter of the buds of this variety of dahlias exceeds 15 cm.
Tall, perennial dahlias can be a wonderful decoration for every yard, and it is especially pleasing that there is no need to carefully care for the plants. So, having planted dahlias once, you can forget about them for several years, only admiring the wonderful flowers in the summer. Dahlias do not require regular watering and loosening the soil. These wonderful plants bloom at the “sunset of summer”, until the onset of the first frost. As soon as the climatic air temperature falls below -50C, the bushes need to be cut. The roots can be pulled out of the soil, dried and stored. In regions that are not characterized by harsh winters, you can not dig up the roots of dahlias, covering them with a thick layer of peat and mulch. Also, geotextiles can be used as an insulating material.
With the onset of spring heat, the artificial shelter from the plants must be removed, the bulk fertile layer should be slightly raked. If the roots were dug out for the winter, then they should be planted in the soil in May.
Stem purple
In addition to the well-known perennial flowers listed above, there are other beautiful representatives of the flora. So, among the tall, perennial flowering plants, it is worth highlighting the “Purple Bone”.
This tall plant blooms from July to August. The height of its bushes varies from 80 to 150 cm. It can be planted in the background of flower beds in combination with undersized plants or as an independent garden decoration. It can also be used to decorate ponds, fences and as a hedge. The tall flowers of the perennial “Stubble purple” are painted in a pale pink color. The stems of the plant are strong, keep their shape perfectly. In the general landscape, the flowers look like a light, pale pink cap.
Reproduction of this rare perennial is carried out by cuttings or seeds. Planting of plants of this variety should be carried out in early spring. In the process of growing, the flower is demanding on moisture, but at the same time it is not afraid of even the most severe frosts and does not require shelter for the winter.
Delphinium hybrid
Another type of fairly rare perennial, tall, flowering plants. It includes more than 350 varieties, with different colors of flowers. This flower belongs to the buttercup family. The height of its stems exceeds in some cases 2 m. The most beautiful representatives of the “Delphinium Hybrid” are given below.
Delphinium Galahad
This variety can be called a beautiful tall giant, since the height of its lush white flowers can exceed 2 m. The diameter of the double inflorescences shown in the photo above can reach 7 cm. The shape of the inflorescences is cone-shaped, and the length is at least 80 cm. can become a real decoration of any garden.
Delphinium Chinese
Excellent, deep blue color is the hallmark of the variety. The stems of this perennial are quite high, up to 80 cm. The flowers, collected in cone-shaped inflorescences, are large enough, due to which the variety has the second name “Delphinium large-flowered”. The plant pleases with its flowering in July-August. The culture is highly resistant to frost and does not require shelter for the winter.
It is worth noting that delphiniums, depending on the variety, can have a color of various shades. At the same time, admirers of color diversity should prefer the Delphinium Garden variety, which will decorate the landscape with all the shades of the rainbow.
Mallow
Flowers of the Malvaceae family are quite common. Sometimes they can be found above the following names: stock-rose, mallow, kalachik. There are over 30 types of these flowers. Among them are perennial varieties.
Mallow musky
A perennial flowering plant, the height of which reaches 1 m. The flowers of this variety are pale pink, exude a pleasant aroma. They densely cover a long peduncle. The diameter of each delicate flower is 5 cm.
Malva wrinkled
This variety of mallow is very tall: flower stalks reach 2 m. The flowers are pale yellow in color, their diameter is about 3 cm. Plants can be planted to decorate fences, as well as create various flower arrangements.
Conclusion
In stores you can find a huge number of different perennial tall flowers. So, in addition to the above varieties, flowering plants such as Buzulnik, Volzhanka, Klopogon, Chemeritsa, Gelenium and some others are popular. Among the wide variety of flowers, everyone will be able to choose the necessary plants for the realization of their design ideas. Blue, yellow, pink, red flowers will delight for many years with their stunning appearance, in gratitude for minimal care.