Hosta

The main decoration of this perennial is large leaves of different shapes, colors and textures. Recommended for planting in shady places: along a fence, under trees or in mobile containers.

Hosta blooms in June-July with large bells on high stems, and the foliage retains a decorative appearance until late autumn. This unpretentious plant tolerates drought and frost well, so it is often planted in the middle lane.

Hosta

Phlox

Perennial phloxes are distinguished by abundant flowering and growth. Early dwarf varieties are literally covered with flowers in May-June.

Panicle and double phloxes with a stem height of up to 1 meter are very popular. They are easy to propagate, bloom lushly and brightly.

Phloxes

Irises from the Iridaceae family

Irises fully justify their name, which is translated from Greek as “rainbow”. These perennials bloom in different colors and shades from May to early July. Several lush buds bloom on the stem at the same time.

Irises are among the most beautiful and hardy garden flowers. Due to their unpretentious properties, they are often used in summer cottages – they only need care on weekends.

Irises

Stone rose

Echeveria or stone rose is a low-growing perennial. It grows without care, including on poor soils. Dense leaves form a round decorative rosette. The plant grows quickly and is often used in landscape design to fill flowerbeds and areas under shrubs and trees.

Stone rose

Colchicum

Colchicum is an amazingly beautiful perennial reminiscent of crocus. Due to its unpretentious features, colchicum grows well both on the sunny side and in the shade. I recommend using it for alpine gardens near the recreation area at the dacha, but in general it will grow without problems in any flowerbed. Its incredibly pleasant aroma will delight you and your guests from late summer to mid-autumn.

colchicum

Fragrant jasmine

Garden jasmine will decorate the garden and fill the air with a pleasant aroma. The flowering period lasts up to 2 months. The ornamental shrub easily adapts to conditions, is not afraid of heat, shade and high humidity.

Unpretentious jasmine forms lush bushes with long branches and lashes, and can be used to form a hedge. The height of the perennial varies depending on the variety from 1 to 4-5 meters.

jasmine

Forsythia

Forsythia belongs to the genus Oleaceae. This is an unpretentious shrub that is covered with bright yellow flowers in early spring. The flowering period lasts 2-3 weeks. In autumn, the foliage of forsythia turns purple and golden. Due to its simple growing conditions, it is often used for urban landscaping.

Forsythia

Oenothera

Oenothera is a biennial flowering plant. The flowers are collected in groups at the top of the stems. The peculiarity of the plant is that the buds begin to bloom at sunset. From the side it looks simply mesmerizing. Unpretentious Oenothera is suitable for poor soils and tolerates summer drought well.

Oenothera

Clematis

Clematis is a climbing plant with abundant flowering from June to mid-September. On an adult plant, dozens of purple, white or pinkish flowers bloom simultaneously. Clematis vines reach a length of 3-5 meters. Various supports are installed for support. Clematis is used to form fences, arches and gazebos.

Clematis

Vitamin sea buckthorn

This perennial belongs to the category of beautiful and useful. The bush with silvery-green leaves looks decorative and gives a bountiful harvest. Sea buckthorn berries are valued for their medicinal properties. They can be used to make marmalades, preserves and vitamin tea.

sea buckthorn

Unusual yoshta

A shrub bred by crossing black currant and gooseberry. The perennial bears fruit abundantly every year. The berries taste like currants. Adult plants grow up to 1.5 meters. The fruits ripen gradually, so the harvest is collected from each bush several times.

yoshta

Dogwood

Garden varieties of dogwood are bushes or trees up to several meters high. Dogwood blooms beautifully in early spring, but the fruits ripen by mid-autumn. The berries are used to make sauces, drinks and jam.

Dogwood is undemanding to soil and growing conditions. It is planted as a fruit and ornamental crop to form hedges.

Dogwood

I have introduced you to the easiest-to-care-for perennials. They can be used to create multi-level flower beds and to zone a summer cottage. For minimal attention, they will thank the gardener with bright blooms and a good harvest.