Catalog of the best perennials for summer cottages

Crocuses

These bulbous perennials bloom in early spring, as soon as the snow melts and the sun begins to warm up. They have multi-colored (yellow, lilac, cream) buds, the height of the plants is about 20 cm. They look good both in open areas and under trees. For crocuses to bloom in March, they should be planted in August. It is recommended to protect the bulbs from rodents with special containers.

Daffodils

Perennial spring plant, flowering period April and May. Grow best in sunny locations. Growing conditions are not considered difficult, but daffodils still prefer moist fertile soil and mineral fertilizers. They look good in flower beds, in groups, as well as in rock gardens.

Badan (bergenia)

It has rounded green leaves and small pink bell-shaped flowers. Prefers weakly shaded areas. Badan is suitable for decorating rocky summer cottages. Easily tolerates drought in summer and frost in winter. Caring for bergenia practically excludes top dressing - organic fertilizers are applied only after flowering.

Astilba

Tall lush perennial flowers with delicate inflorescences. Prefers partial shade and loose moist soil rich in humus. Depending on the variety, astilba can bloom in July and August. If the root system is bare, you should protect it with spruce branches, otherwise the astilbe will die from frost. Requires pruning of wilted inflorescences, does not withstand dry weather.

Forget-me-not

Another name is brunner. It is a small shrub with pale blue flowers. It grows abundantly in favorable conditions - on clay soils in the thin shade of trees. It begins to bloom from early May to mid-July. Looks wonderful along the banks of reservoirs, near the fences. Unpretentious, but needs soil moisture.

Climbing rose

The plant with long shoots and large buds is perfect for creating a scenic ambience in landscaping. The decorativeness of the climbing rose allows you to create arches and fences. They cling to the support with their thorns and thus rise to a height. Lowlands are not suitable for growing a flower - it needs a sunny area.

Chrysanthemum

In order for the chrysanthemum to bloom profusely, it should be planted in a semi-illuminated area and the earth should not dry out. Herbaceous perennial flowers grow best in loose soil with compost or manure fertilizers. Chrysanthemum can delight with its beauty until the very frost, but this requires pinching the plant even at the stage of finding the perennial in the ground, and then after three weeks.

Gypsophila

Airy flowering shrub in cut form perfectly complements bouquet arrangements, and in the garden it serves as a beautiful background for rock gardens and flower beds. This perennial garden plant tolerates cold well.The period of continuous flowering is from June to September. Needs well-moistened soil.

Clematis

This is a liana with dark blue or white flowers, which clings to supports and, under proper growing conditions, can reach a height of up to 3 meters. Blooms from June to August, can grow in one place for more than 20 years. Loves regular abundant watering, not picky about the soil, prefers the sun. Lowlands are not suitable for growing clematis.

Hyacinth

Fragrant perennial flowers that are appreciated by summer residents for their unusual appearance and varied palette. The whimsical hyacinth does not tolerate drafts, so you should find a place protected from the winds for it. Also, the plant does not like excessive watering and constant exposure to sunlight. Requires dry feeding at the stage when shoots appear, and liquid feeding when buds appear and at the beginning of flowering.

Tulip

Loved by many gardeners, the graceful plant from the Liliaceae family amazes with a huge variety of varieties. These unpretentious perennial flowers are universal - they are used to decorate parks, flower beds, they are planted in flowerpots, under trees, and some varieties feel great on alpine hills. Tulips prefer places that are illuminated by the sun for half the day, do not tolerate winds.

Pion

One of the most picturesque flowering plants with large flowers. Petals of white, pink or burgundy shades form large balls, which become a luxurious decoration of the suburban area. If you follow the growing conditions, peonies can stay in one place for decades. Shrub plantings form a group and grow widely.

Peonies cannot stand stagnant water - if you plant a bush under the walls of a house, rainwater from the roof can destroy the root system.

Loosestrife

It is a yellow inflorescence on an erect stem. Verbeinik is actively used in the landscape design of summer cottages and garden plots. Some varieties of these flowers are capable of growing in partial shade, but most like sunny places, regular watering and feeding every two weeks. The loosestrife grows well, so limiters should be dug in around the bushes.

Cornflower

A plant in demand for garden decoration, blooming all summer. The color scheme ranges from white to lilac and blue. Cornflowers are not demanding to care for, they grow even on very poor soils, if they have enough light and warmth. Watering should be moderate, since cornflowers tolerate drought more successfully than high humidity.

Pansies (wittrock violet)

Flowers are distinguished by a wide selection of colors, fascinate with their bright combinations and unusual shape of petals. For violets, you should choose a fertile loamy soil in a sunny open area. If you plant plants in a place where moisture stagnates, they will quickly fade. Violets should be fed with ammonium nitrate, and seeds and bushes that have faded should be removed in time.

Colchicum (colchicum)

Similar to crocus, but with a larger flower and a pronounced pleasant aroma. In spring, only foliage grows in the crocus. The period of active flowering is from late summer to mid-autumn. Very unpretentious, suitable for any flower beds or flower beds. Can be planted in both sunny and shady areas.

Aster

A perennial cold-resistant plant that will decorate any summer cottage. Similar to lush daisies and large chrysanthemums. They have a firm stem and are therefore ideal for cutting. Asters prefer sunny places and moderate watering, unpretentious to the composition of the soil.

Lupine

Its name, which is translated from Latin as "wolf", was given for its ability to endure any conditions - sun, partial shade, wintering and any soil, but it grows better in slightly acidic soil. Lupine inflorescences are large, high. Abundant flowering occurs from May to July. Complex fertilizers without nitrogen are suitable as top dressing.

Phlox

One of the brightest colors for a summer residence, the number of varieties is surprising in its variety.Elegant phloxes with spherical inflorescences love sunny areas, as well as soil with an admixture of sand. One of the main requirements for a long flowering period is the ability to water the plants abundantly.

Gladiolus

Perennials for summer cottages up to 1.5 m in height, have 5-6 flowers per stem. Many varieties provide very different flowering times, from May to late August. For active growth, it is recommended to plant gladioli in a well-lit area in slightly acidic sandy soil, protect from the winds.

Having studied the photos with the names and descriptions of perennials, and having correctly formed the flower bed, you can achieve its flowering from early spring to late autumn. These plants can delight with a luxurious palette for a long time, without requiring painstaking care.