List of the best perennial plants for your garden

Crocuses

These bulbous perennials bloom in early spring, as soon as the snow melts and the sun begins to warm. 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. In order 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

A perennial spring plant, the flowering period is April and May. They develop best in sunny places. Growing conditions are not considered difficult, but daffodils still prefer moist fertile soil and mineral fertilizers. They look good in flowerbeds, groups, and rock gardens.

Bergenia

It has rounded green leaves and small pink bell-shaped flowers. It prefers slightly shaded areas. Bergenia is suitable for decorating rocky summer cottages. It easily tolerates drought in the summer and frosts in the winter. Caring for bergenia practically excludes additional feeding – organic fertilizers are applied only after flowering.

Astilbe

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

Forget-me-not

Another name is brunnera. It is a small bush with delicate blue flowers. It grows abundantly in favorable conditions – on clay soils in the sparse shade of trees. It begins to bloom from early May to mid-July. It looks wonderful along the banks of reservoirs, near fences. Unpretentious, but needs moist soil.

Climbing rose

A plant with long shoots and large buds is perfect for creating a picturesque atmosphere in landscape design. The decorative nature of the climbing rose allows you to create arches and fences. It clings to the support with its thorns and thus rises to a height. Lowlands are not suitable for growing the flower – it needs a sunny area.

Chrysanthemum

For the chrysanthemum to bloom abundantly, it should be planted in a semi-lit area and do not allow the soil to dry out. Herbaceous perennial flowers grow better in loose soil with fertilizers in the form of compost or manure. Chrysanthemum can delight with its beauty until the very frosts, but for this it is necessary to pinch the plant while the perennial is still in the ground, and then – after three weeks.

Gypsophila

The airy flowering shrub in cut form perfectly complements bouquet compositions, and in the garden – serves as a beautiful background for rock gardens and flower beds. This perennial plant for the dacha 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 that clings to supports and, under proper growing conditions, can reach a height of up to 3 meters. It blooms from June to August and can grow in one place for more than 20 years. It loves regular abundant watering, is undemanding to the soil, and prefers the sun. Lowlands are not suitable for growing clematis.

Hyacinth

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

Tulip

Loved by many gardeners, this 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 pots, under trees, and some varieties feel great on alpine hills. Tulips prefer places that are illuminated by the sun for half a day, do not tolerate winds.

Peony

One of the most picturesque flowering plants with large flowers. Petals of white, pink or burgundy shades form large balls that become a luxurious decoration of a summer cottage. If you follow the growing conditions, peonies can remain in one place for decades. Bush plantings create a group and spread widely.

Peonies do not tolerate stagnant water – if you plant a bush near the walls of a house, rainwater from the roof can destroy the root system.

Lysperm

It is a yellow inflorescence on an erect stem. Lysperm is actively used in landscape design of summer cottages and garden plots. Some varieties of these flowers can grow in partial shade, but most love sunny places, regular watering and fertilizing every two weeks. Verbena grows well, so it is necessary to dig in borders around the bushes.

Cornflower

A popular plant for garden decoration, blooming all summer. The color range varies from white to purple and blue. Cornflowers are undemanding to care, they grow even in very poor soils, if they have enough light and warmth. Watering should be moderate, as cornflowers tolerate drought better than high humidity.

Pansies (Wittrock violet)

The flowers have a wide range of colors, fascinate with their bright combinations and unusual petal shapes. For violets, you should choose fertile loamy soil in a sunny open area. If you plant the plants in a place where moisture stagnates, they will quickly fade. You should feed the violets with ammonium nitrate, and also remove the seeds and those bushes that have faded in time.

Colchicum

Similar to crocus, but has a larger flower and a distinct pleasant aroma. In spring, only the foliage of the colchicum grows. The period of active flowering is from late summer to mid-autumn. Very unpretentious, suitable for any flower beds or flower gardens. 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 hard stem, so they are ideal for cutting. Asters prefer sunny places and moderate watering, undemanding to the composition of the soil.

Lupin

It got its name, which is translated from Latin as “wolf”, for its ability to tolerate 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 flowers for a summer house, the number of varieties is surprising in its diversity. 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 the dacha up to 1.5 m high, have 5-6 flowers on a stem. Many varieties provide a wide range of flowering times: from May to the end of August. For active growth, it is recommended to plant gladioli in a well-lit area in slightly acidic sandy soil, protect from winds.

Having studied the photos with the names and descriptions of perennials, and having correctly formed a flowerbed, 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.