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Maybe it sounds unusual to the ear, but the dacha was created, first of all, for recreation. After a difficult work week filled with bustle and city everyday life, I want to come to the world of silence, beauty and peace and enjoy the picturesque natural colors around, including those created by my own hands. Therefore, people strive to create flowerbeds with unpretentious plants in their summer cottage that will please the eye and do not require special care. And this is a very real task, especially if you use perennial plants for these purposes. After all, it is enough to plant many unpretentious perennials for summer cottages once, and they will grow and develop with little or no care. Others will need to be divided every few years to keep blooming and possibly water in hot, dry weather.
Of course, if the site is very poor land, it may be necessary to feed some flowers once or twice per season. Others, on the contrary, grow and develop better on poor and dry sandy soils. These include most succulents and ground cover perennials.
The article will present all the most common perennial flowers that are not particularly difficult to care for and are not susceptible to attacks by pests and diseases, which is important.
Bulbous
The review will begin with undemanding care flowers from the bulbous family. Despite the fact that many plants in this family are quite difficult to care for, there are bulbous plants that can be planted once, and they will only grow to the delight of the owners. The only trouble can be mice that love to gnaw on tender bulbs. But this problem is solved by planting in special flower baskets that are buried in the ground and are able to protect your flowers from voracious pests.
The vast majority of these bulbous plants are planted in autumn and bloom in spring – from late March to May, but there are exceptions.
Colchicum
They are very reminiscent of crocuses, only they bloom in the fall, among the general withering, for which they got their speaking name. From the end of summer to November, flowers appear directly from the ground even without leaves, only 10-20 cm high.
The scientific name of colchicum is colchicum. You can plant it in July-August. It grows with pleasure both in the sun and in partial shade. If the plant is not disturbed, then it will feel great and grow in breadth. One of the most convenient bulbous plants.
White-flower
It resembles a lily of the valley, belongs to the Amaryllis family. It is planted in autumn to a depth of about 8 cm, and it blooms in mid-April. There is also a summer variety that blooms in early June.
The plant is best left without a transplant for at least three years. In the future, overgrown Bushes can be used for reproduction.
Botanical tulips
These cute babies, unlike their cultured counterparts, do not require annual digging and grow well. You can choose to decorate the flower beds all possible shades of flowers, except perhaps for the blue color. Depending on the species, the plants bloom from March to May. They are planted, like most bulbs, in the fall.
Muscari
Also known by the people under the name “mouse hyacinth”. The flower is undemanding to lighting, but in summer it is advisable not to allow excessive soil moisture. Also, the plant does not tolerate mineral fertilizers, it is better to use organic matter.
Narcissus
These flowers are familiar even to a child and do not need a special description. Unlike most other bulbs, they are not gnawed by mice, moreover, they are bypassed. Therefore, if you have problems with rodents, it is recommended to plant daffodils around the circumference of the flower bed with other bulbs to protect them.
Pushkin
One of the most unpretentious small-bulbous plants and also does not like to be disturbed often. It is only advisable to plant it under the crown of a deciduous tree, so that in summer the landing site is in light partial shade.
The most unpretentious flowers
Among flowering perennials, there are plants that can rightfully be called the most unpretentious flowers. Many of them bloom, of course, not as spectacularly as, for example, roses or dahlias, but they do not require, in general, any care, if only they are given a place corresponding to their nature in advance. In the right place, many of these plants will bloom for decades, so it’s a good idea to plan your plantings well in advance.
Badan
This rhizomatous plant comes from Siberia, where it is also used for medicinal purposes, since it contains tannin. It can grow well in any soil and in any light. Badan grows well under trees. In the southern regions, it is desirable to create a light penumbra for him. The leaves are preserved in the winter under the snow and in the fall acquire a beautiful pinkish color, the plant blooms in late spring – early summer.
Brunner
This plant is native to the Caucasus. The bush has the form of thickets and grows well in width. Forget-me-not-like flowers appear in early spring. Rhizomes repel field mice.
Cornflower garden
Most often, mountain cornflower is grown in gardens. The bush is quite dense, up to 40 cm high. The color of the flowers of the plant can be white, pink, blue and purple. Blooms usually in June-July.
Basilist
The most popular species is the cornflower. This plant reaches a height of 150 cm. The leaves really resemble an aquilegia or a columbine, flowers appear in May-June.
Geranium
There are many varieties of geranium, the most common is garden geranium – an unpretentious plant that blooms all summer with small lilac flowers.
Gravilat
Herbaceous perennial belongs to the Rosaceae family. Plants reach a height of 60 cm, flowers of bright colors – yellow, red, orange. The photo shows Chilean gravel, terry. Blooms in late spring – early summer.
Elecampane
A tall plant whose rhizomes are used for medicinal purposes. May look good in the background of a flower bed or in a separate group. It blooms throughout the summer, is able to easily propagate by self-sowing, so it must be limited in the development of space. The plant is best suited for large areas.
Goldenrod
The real botanical name of this flower is solidago. The plant is large in size, can reach a height of up to two meters, suitable only for large areas where growth restrictions are not required, as it tends to grow strongly. Blooms in summer.
Kotovnik
Perennial plant with a fairly strong aroma. According to the name, it is attractive to cats, but only when it is damaged or cut off.
Flowers bloom in the second half of June.
Kupen
Very nice and completely undemanding plant for partial shade, able to grow in shady places. Blooms in May-June, often used for bouquets and flower arrangements.
Labaznik
Another name for this plant is meadowsweet. For this plant, you need to choose the wettest place on the site. The rest of the meadowsweet is completely unpretentious. Differs in medicinal properties.
Milkweed
Juicy fleshy leaves of this plant look very attractive. In spring, the apical leaves turn yellow, while the flowers themselves are small and inconspicuous.
Yarrow
Very unpretentious plant, found everywhere in nature. For gardening, attractive forms with flowers of cherry, orange and red are specially bred. The growth of yarrow will have to be limited, since the plant is prone to overgrowth and may soon occupy the entire area.
Violet
In nature, there are many charming varieties of this plant. The photo below shows a horned violet, which, in addition to its attractive appearance, has valuable medicinal properties.
For an alpine hill
There are many very unpretentious perennials of small size, which are usually referred to as ground cover plants.
The most unpretentious of them are listed below.
- Arabis – the plant also has a second name – rezuha. The leaves have a gray felt pubescence and form charming mats of white or pink. Blooms from late April to mid June. Terry forms bloom longer than regular ones.
- Monetary loosestrife or meadow tea in another way – perfectly covers the ground in wet places. Unlike other ground cover plants, it does not like dry places and will be happy with at least one top dressing with compost per season. Flowering lasts from May to July.
- Iberis evergreen – the very name of the plant suggests that the leaves remain decorative all winter. The plant forms a hemispherical bush, up to 25 cm high. It blooms in May – June. If you are not too lazy to remove wilted flowers, then you can extend the flowering of Iberis up to several months.
- Aubrietta – Another carpet plant that blooms in early spring one of the first. Stems and leaves persist through the winter. Flowering lasts about a month. In the southern regions on hot days, he may need additional watering.
- Cleansing There are many varieties of this plant. Ground cover representatives are very unpretentious and very decorative even with their evergreen foliage.
- Phlox-shaped – this plant forms colorful carpets of all shades of pink in late spring – early summer. But even in the cold season, it is decorative thanks to its shiny evergreen leaves.
- Yaskolka – the plant forms extensive carpets of silver-colored leaves. At the beginning of summer, a sea of white flowers blooms above them. Yaskolka is able to quickly conquer space, so in small areas it will require some restriction in growth.
decorative leafy
It is impossible not to mention the unpretentious decorative leafy plants, which, although they do not have beautiful flowers, are quite worthy to decorate any flower bed with their beautiful foliage.
- Geicher;
- blue fescue;
- Millet decorative;
- host;
- Cleaner;
Chamomile
Among the unpretentious flowers that are suitable for giving, there is a whole group of perennials, the shape of which resembles daisies. These plants belong mainly to the Asteraceae family, but their flowering periods vary greatly. Thus, lovers of chamomile flowers can choose the most attractive of them for creating a continuously blooming garden from early spring to late autumn.
- Astra long-term – there are spring, summer and autumn flowering asters. In terms of the variety of colors, few flowers can also be compared with them. But with general unpretentiousness, for good and abundant flowering, asters still need regular feeding, and in dry and hot weather, watering.
- Gaillardia – belongs to the aster family, blooms from June until frost. Does not like excess moisture and fertilizer with manure. The rest is very unpretentious.
- Helenium – blooms in the second half of summer. Until the age of three, it tolerates frosty winters well, then it is necessary to divide the bushes or add fresh earth to the base of the bush.
- Doronikum – an unpretentious perennial that blooms in the spring one of the first and blooms all spring. It is advisable to divide the bushes every 3-4 years so that the flowering does not fade away.
- Coreopsis – There are several varieties of this plant that bloom in different summer months. In dry and hot weather, coreopsis needs watering.
- Small-petaled – a very unpretentious plant of the aster family. It is only desirable to divide the bushes every 4-5 years, or at least fill up the land. Blooms usually in summer.
- Nivyannik or garden chamomile – A very popular plant among gardeners. Needs watering in dry weather. Usually flowers throughout the summer months.
- Pyrethrum – a charming plant, many varieties of which do not winter in central Our Country. But pink feverfew, originally from the Caucasus, is quite winter-hardy, can grow both in the sun and in partial shade. It blooms in the first half of summer, if you cut off dried flower stalks, you can extend flowering until autumn.
- Rudbeckia – often grows up to 120-150 cm in height. Blooms in autumn, September-October.
- Echinacea – a well-known medicinal plant that blooms with beautiful purple-hued flowers. Flowering continues from July to October.
Most beautiful
In the last chapter, the most beautiful of the unpretentious perennials for summer cottages will be presented. These flowers are all very different: some of them do not require any care, others, as a rule, are demanding for watering or top dressing, but not more than a few times per season, which any summer resident can afford. But many of them you can rightfully be proud of having them in your garden.
Aquilegia
A very attractive plant, each specimen does not live long, but aquilegia easily propagates by self-seeding. The common name is the catchment. In dry weather requires watering. There are many varieties of the most unusual and diverse colors. Blooms in spring and early summer.
Astilba
Very ornamental plant with many shades of flowers. But prefers damp places, in a dry climate it will feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it is better suited for mid-range conditions.
Heliopsis, golden ball
A remarkably hardy plant. If allowed to grow freely, it may take up too much free space. It grows up to 2 meters in height, so it often needs a garter of stems.
Dicenter
In the people, this plant is called “broken heart” in the shape of its flowers. Despite its elegant appearance, dicentra is very undemanding to care for. Blooms in late spring and early summer.
Iris
Irises, despite their impressive beauty, are very unpretentious plants. The main thing is to plant them correctly, not too deep into the ground, and they will be able to please you for many years. Different species bloom at different times from May to the end of June.
Bathing suit, Frying
In general, a very unpretentious plant, but needs high soil moisture. In the southern dry regions, it is necessary to plant it in partial shade and mulch abundantly with organic matter.
Asiatic lily
Asiatic lilies are the most unpretentious of the whole family. They only need to be planted in the ground without stagnant moisture, medium in density. That it was neither clay nor sand. To all other growth conditions, the plants are not pretentious. But you will be provided with luxurious flowering for sure. True, lilies still have a lot of enemies among insects, so pest control may be required.
Day-lily
Very beautiful and unpretentious perennial. It requires only sufficiently fertilized land and watering in dry weather. Each flower lives only one day – hence its popular name – “beautiful day”.
Lupine
A fast-growing plant, but it will feel good only on slightly acidic soils. It does not tolerate limestone.
Monarda
It is a pity that this amazing fragrant and medicinal plant is not very common in our country. Monarda has varieties that have the aroma of lemon and bergamot. By unpretentiousness, few can compare with her.
Peony herbaceous
This luxurious plant during flowering can live for many years, in general, without care and even outlive its owner. After all, some peonies live for many decades. Perhaps the most important thing is to plant him correctly, and in subsequent years he does not need care at all.
sidalcea
This plant does not require transplants, grows anywhere and is not afraid of diseases and pests. It usually blooms in July-August. The only thing he needs is to cut the stems at the root after flowering, so that the plant has time to accumulate strength for the next year.
Physiotherapy
The plant is a perennial in the conventional sense, although all its parts are renewed annually, including even the roots. Therefore, in the fall, after flowering, it is desirable to cut it at ground level. Blooms from July until frost. There are white and pink flowers. A plant undemanding to growth conditions, but in dry weather it is advisable to water it and feed it once a season.
Enotera
A very hardy plant that grows well and blooms profusely in dry calcareous soils. The flowers are quite large and suitable for bouquets. Blooms, depending on the species, from June to August.
Yasenets
A very original plant of the rue family, the leaves and stems are filled with aromatic essential oils, so that when a match is brought up, a flame can break out that will not harm the plant itself. It grows best in a sunny place, the soil should not be acidic. Otherwise, the ash tree does not require any special care, but it conquers with its exquisite look and aroma.
Conclusion
Using these descriptions with photos, you can pick up any flowering plants for yourself and make flower beds out of them that require almost no maintenance.
