For many people, the dacha is associated with a source of vegetables and fruits. However, luxurious flowers can also be grown at their summer cottage. So, with little effort, you can soon admire the lovely fragrant flowers. Most summer residents choose perennial flowers for their summer cottages to decorate their plot, because they require less attention and care. Below are the most common perennial decorative flowers that can decorate your summer cottage for several years.
In order for flowering to continue throughout the season, it is necessary to make a selection of flowers in such a way that when some bloom, others would bloom. If you make a flower bed, then such plants are planted in it, for which you need to care for the same. It is not recommended to plant tall plants next to low plants, because the latter will drown out the former. What flowers are suitable for planting at their summer cottage, which bloom in the spring?
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Types of perennial primroses: photos and names
There are a large number of perennials that bloom in spring and at the same time become almost the only decoration of the suburban area for this period. The most popular ones are listed below.
Snowdrops
Such plants are not afraid of frosts, and they appear from under the ground already in the first spring month. They are recommended to be planted in close proximity to shrubs and trees. It is worth remembering that their flowering is rather short, and after its end, the part above the ground dies off.
Crocuses
The opening of such delicate flowers occurs together with snowdrops. They bloom at the very beginning of spring and look very impressive and fresh. And to achieve even greater effect, you can plant such flowers of various colors nearby. Crocuses it is recommended to plant under shrubs and trees, in an open area, in the middle of a lawn or in a container.
Muscari
Such lovely spring flowers were to the taste of a large number of summer residents. They have an unusual appearance.Different species may differ in flowering time. The earliest bloom in March. Such a plant does not require special care, and it can reproduce on its own by children. When planting, this fact must be taken into account, because it will be extremely difficult to transfer such a flower to another place. It is recommended to plant the bulbs together with the pot.
Vesennik
Such a plant is not afraid of frosts and it begins to bloom in early spring. These beautiful flowers of a rich yellow color are able to warm the soul with their appearance on a gloomy spring day. It should be planted in early fall, while choosing a partially shaded place. A spring plant is recommended for group plantings, and with the help of it you can enrich the rocky landscape.
Proleska
Creepers are very often found in summer cottages, while they grow between trees. Such plants are unpretentious and can grow on any quality soil. And if they get moisture, they will begin to multiply very quickly. In this regard, when planting them, it should be remembered that their population will have to be controlled.
Dicenter
Such a perennial plant has a rather spectacular and unusual appearance. Caring for it will not be difficult, since it is undemanding and uncaptious. Recommended for group plantings.
Narcissus
Many summer residents consider narcissus to be a rather boring and already boring flower. But if you consider that a large number of a wide variety of varieties have appeared, then this flower is still able to surprise even an experienced summer resident. Below are the most popular varieties:
- Tubular;
- Small-crowned;
- Large-crowned;
- Terry;
- Triandus;
- Cyclamenous;
- Bulbokodium;
- Jonquillium;
- Multi-flowered.
Periwinkle
This plant is evergreen. The main flowering occurs in early spring, and only single flowers remain in the summer. It is quite easy to care for such a perennial, since it is unpretentious and undemanding. It should be remembered that it needs a pinch for normal development and growth.
Catalog of perennial flowers for summer cottages, blooming in spring and summer
There is also a fairly large number of perennial plants that are capable of decorating a summer cottage with their spectacular exterior, both in spring and in summer. Below are the most common and popular species among summer residents.
Adonis
Such a perennial, very showy plant begins to bloom in the last weeks of spring. It is recommended to plant in light, nutrient-rich soil. For adonis, you can, if desired, choose both a well-lit, sunny place, and a shaded one. It is recommended to transplant such a perennial as rarely as possible, because it reacts extremely negatively to this procedure.
Alissum
To such a very beautiful plant like alissum dry periods are not terrible at all. It is recommended to choose a sunny place for planting. This perennial flower grows and develops best in slightly alkaline soil. When watering, special care should be taken, as the perennial reacts negatively to overflow.
Badan
Such a plant is one of the most capricious plants, excellent for a summer cottage. Badanu dry periods will not do much harm. Also, this perennial is able to tolerate frost very well. You can not transplant for decades, while it will annually delight with its flowers until mid-spring.
Hyacinth
Such a plant has a very spectacular and extremely unusual appearance. This may explain such a high popularity of this flower among summer residents. When growing hyacinths, remember that it is not able to withstand very severe frosts. When choosing a place for such a flower, remember that it must be protected from strong gusts of wind.When watering, you should be extremely careful, because hyacinth also does not tolerate excessive moisture in the soil.
Kupena
This herbaceous perennial plant prefers to grow in shady areas. In order for it to grow and develop normally, it needs to provide a sufficient amount of moisture. Reacts well to systematic fertilization of the soil. Also, do not forget that the kupena is absolutely not afraid of frost.
Forget-me-not
Such a perennial plant grows well and develops in shady places. When watering, it should be remembered that it should be abundant and systematic, and all because forget-me-not loves moisture very much. You can enjoy very cute flowers painted in bright colors in May – June. Forget-me-not can be propagated quite easily using seeds. The name of such a flower is often used when writing songs or poems.
Primrose
Compact bushes adorn spectacular, brightly colored flowers. Such plants are so adorable and beautiful that they are very popular among summer residents. Spectacular flowers bloom already in the middle of spring. For planting, you should choose a piece of land saturated with nutrients. In order for primrose to grow and develop normally, it needs to provide a sufficient amount of moisture.
Violet
The time at which violets bloom directly depends on the varieties and varieties. Such plants have become very popular among summer residents due to their fragrant pretty flowers. Also, this plant has won the hearts of a large number of summer residents, as it is undemanding to care for. In order for the bright flowers of such a perennial plant to flaunt on your site, it needs to arrange quite frequent watering.
Delphinium
Such a perennial will be able to decorate any summer cottage with its spectacular appearance. Flowering begins in early summer and lasts about 4 weeks. At this time, anyone can enjoy their unusual beauty. It is not recommended to choose flooded and windy soil areas for planting a delphinium. He does not need shelter for the winter period.
Arnica
In summer cottages, you can meet various types of this perennial plant. For such a plant, it is recommended to choose a well-lit area of land. For arnica to develop and grow normally, the soil must be acidic. It should be remembered that watering this perennial must be regular, and that's it, because it reacts extremely negatively to drought.
Spurge
In such a plant, the bushes have a very attractive appearance, and they can become an excellent decoration for absolutely any summer cottage. Summer residents will not have to think about where to transplant a given plant to a new place, because it can grow in the same place for several years. Also, a positive quality of milkweed is that it is sufficiently frost and drought resistant. But it is necessary to ensure that no stagnation of liquid occurs in the soil, as this can have an extremely negative effect on the condition of the plant.
Perennial flowers blooming in summer and autumn, photo with names
Many perennials are able to fill autumn days with a riot of colors and incredible aroma. There are also quite a few types of such perennial plants, and every summer resident will certainly be able to pick up what he likes.
Astilba
Such a plant is rarely found in mid-latitudes. The beginning of flowering of this plant directly depends on the variety, so it can begin in the middle or at the end of the summer period. Astilba has a fairly large number of varieties, so any summer resident can choose the one that suits his taste. It is worth remembering that dry periods reacts very badly to the state of the plant, as well as the overly scorching sun.He will not need a transplant for 20 years.
Acidantera
Flowering of such an unusual plant begins in August and ends in September. Such a flower is not suitable for all areas. So, it is grown only in summer cottages located in the southern regions. For landing, you should choose a well-lit place and this is a prerequisite. Also, this flower needs acidified soil.
Colchicum
Such a plant is considered autumnal. It is very undemanding to care for and does not need special growing conditions. It is thanks to this that such a plant has gained great popularity among summer residents. However, when planning to grow crocus, it should be remembered that its juice, if it gets on the surface of the skin, can leave a burn. In this regard, extreme caution should be exercised when working with such a flower.
knapweed
Such a plant is quite popular and can be very often found at a summer cottage. Flowering begins in the first summer month. The cornflower has a huge number of varieties. Such varieties are conditionally divided into 2 different groups, depending on what kind of care and growing conditions they require.
Gladiolus
Such a decorative flower as gladiolus is incredibly popular among summer residents. And almost every person probably knows how its spectacular flowers look. Such a plant has a huge number of different varieties, or rather, 10 thousand. For planting gladioli, you should choose a well-lit place. They also need nutrient-rich soil.
Pelargonium
This plant is also very popular among summer residents. The fact is that it has not only very spectacular and bright flowers, but also a fairly long flowering period. So, it continues from the beginning of the summer period until the onset of frost. Such a decorative flower responds well to the introduction of manure into the soil.
Yarrow
This very beautiful plant is capable of decorating any suburban area. Such a perennial plant is densely flowering. It is quite resistant to absolutely any adverse conditions. It can be used for stand-alone planting and also looks great in a flower garden.
Chrysanthemum
Such an incredibly popular and very beautiful plant like chrysanthemum considered sacred in Asian countries. There are a very large number of varieties of such a flower, and many of them can be found in summer cottages. Long and very spectacular flowering of chrysanthemum continues until the very frost. Its luxurious flowers are suitable for cutting, and they form beautiful bouquets that can stand for several weeks.
Aster
Aster is an incredibly popular ornamental plant that can be found in almost every summer cottage. Its popularity is explained not only by its spectacular flowering, but also by the ease of caring for it, and also not being capricious.
These ornamental flowering perennials are most popular with summer residents. When choosing such flowers for your site, you should give preference to those that bloom in different periods. In this case, your summer cottage will smell sweet from the beginning of the spring period until frost.
Hello! I like Astilba very much. Tell me it will grow with us in the Krasnodar Territory?
We are still growing in Krasnodar !!!!!!
You have muscari bloom there in March, and here in late May (extreme north). Please make a reservation for the climate zone.
Everything will grow well in Krasnodar