Beautiful flowers are the decoration of any site. But the annual planning, preparation and work on new flowerbeds is not an easy and costly business. Therefore, many gardeners make their lives easier and plant perennial unpretentious flowers. Minimal care is required, the plant lives from 2 years to several decades (with the condition of timely division of the bush). And in the beauty of perennial unpretentious garden flowers are not inferior to annuals, and often even surpass them. Well, let's move on to considering the most suitable options.
Daffodils
These are reliable unpretentious perennial flowers for a summer residence that will never let you down. Relate to bulbous, bloom at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of spring, depending on the variety. Flowers have a central tube (corolla) surrounded by a collar of petals, which can be of different shades, for example, yellow, orange, white, red and peach. Some varieties have a delicate aroma. The fact that the daffodils woke up, you will learn from the thin narrow leaves that appear from the earth as soon as the sun warms. In length, they are slightly shorter than the flowers.
When buying, choose beautiful, not dried up healthy bulbs. The first time daffodils are best planted in the winter, and then divide and plant the bushes in early summer, when their leaves are completely wilted. The bulb is buried in the ground by 5-7 cm. For planting, choose sunny or slightly shaded areas.
Further care is very simple: the plant needs to be watered well during the flowering period, if it is delayed - feed. To thin stems do not fall from the wind, they sometimes need support. When the buds are wilted they need to be cut.
Day-lily
Another easy-to-care plant that looks very impressive. It is undemanding to the soil, almost not affected by pests. The Latin name for daylily in translation means "one-day beauty", because the bud opens in the morning and fades at night. But do not worry, there are up to 12 ovaries on one stem, so the plant will delight you with its flowering for several weeks.
Daylily is of different heights, so it can be used in different ways: in borders, in separate groups or in the background of flower beds.
Gardeners have literally brought thousands of varieties of this plant, which differ not only in the size and color of the flowers, but also in their shape, flowering period. In some species, it is longer or happens twice a season.
Daylily care
The plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight, however, in hot regions, flowers with bright colors must be shaded, otherwise they will burn out. The soil should be moist, but with good drainage. It is best to plant daylily in spring so that it grows stronger before winter. But if the cold time is severe, then in the first year it is preferable to dig it out or at least cover it well until the heat returns.
Generously compost the soil before planting, leave enough (30-60 cm) of space between the seedlings. Deepen the bulb no more than 2-3 cm. In the first year, daylily is especially demanding on watering, and then it is resistant to difficult conditions.
When you notice that the plant has begun to bloom less, this may be a signal that too many “children” have grown, it is time to share it. This usually happens 3-5 years after planting. The operation is also best done in the spring.
Irises
If you need perennial flowers, unpretentious, with an interesting bud shape, delicate aroma and amazing vitality, then these beauties are your best choice.
Irises have three large outer petals that look down, and three inner vertical ones. The former may have barbs or furry scallops. They come in different colors and sizes.
Most irises bloom once - in early summer. Some, mostly bearded hybrids, are remontant and again dissolve a bit later.
Irises need a sunny area and well-drained soil. Flowers are planted in the middle - late summer in shallow wide holes. Rhizomes from above are left open or slightly crushed by the earth in hot regions. Indeed, unlike onion bulbs, which need to be buried in the soil, they love sunlight and can rot under a layer of soil.
These perennial unpretentious flowers are extremely easy to care for. It consists in accurate irrigation, without waterlogging of the soil, with fertilizers, too, can not be overdone. Old flowers are cut off when they have already withered and leaves are left - they continue to nourish the root throughout the season. Once every 2-5 years, the bush needs to be divided and planted.
Peonies
These are very beautiful unpretentious perennial flowers for a summer residence. Photos of peonies in all their glory inspire them to grow.
And after the luxurious flowering is completed, you will not have a bare flower bed, but a lush green bush, which in the fall will become a reddish-golden color.
A perennial may even outlive you - a peony bush lives up to 10 years. Plants require minimal care, after they are planted in a good place, it is better not to disturb them, they are very sensitive to transplantation.
These perennial unpretentious flowers need an abundance of sunny color and loose, well-permeable soil. Peonies are not even afraid of cold winters, because frost contributes to the formation of buds in spring.
Peony Care
For planting, take parts of the rhizome with eyes from an adult (3-5 years old) bush. The timing of the procedure is autumn (September-October), until the first frosts. The place should be unshaded, open, protected from the wind. The soil must be properly fertilized. Plant the plant in a wide hole with eyes up to a depth of 2.5-5 cm.
After this, as with previous perennials, care is minimal. Fertilize the bush only if you have very poor soil. Water it in a timely manner, remove faded buds and cut the foliage for the winter to eliminate the risk of overwintering diseases.
Echinacea
Many in the medicine cabinet have a tincture from this plant. But in the gardens perennial unpretentious flowers are not found so often. And in vain, because even in the most intense heat Echinacea will please you with large flowers. Their classic color is purple with a convex brown cone-shaped core, but there are varieties in which the petals are red, yellow, orange or white. Echinacea attracts butterflies and birds with its aroma and grains.
Most often, the plant propagates by seeds that are sown in spring, loves sunny places and fertile soils. Echinacea should be watered at least once a week. In the spring, fertilizing with compost and mulching should be done. Faded buds need to be cut not only so that new ones appear more actively, but also to prevent the unauthorized distribution of seeds. Divide the bushes every 3-4 years. More often the plant is not worth bothering, it does not like this.
Phlox
These perennial unpretentious flowers for a flower bed can serve as an example of a spectacular appearance and ease of care. There are a lot of varieties and colors, you can always pick a variety that you like. Phlox bloom bright beautiful ball, which consists of small five-pointed flowers.
They prefer open sunny places, but they will bear a thin shadow from the trees. Propagated by seeds or cuttings.
Plant the plant in a rich, fertilized soil. Leave about 30 cm between the flowers so that they can grow well and not interfere with each other. Adult flowers are fed with compost and mulch the earth around them. Although a garden phlox and a drought-tolerant plant (since it comes from field phlox, which can withstand harsh conditions), it is recommended to water it at least once a week. For the winter should take care of shelter.
The most unpretentious perennial flowers that bloom in autumn
Of course, these are chrysanthemums. In the fall, when everything around begins to fade, they explode in a burst of rapid flowering. They come in different shapes, sizes and colors: white, yellow, pink, orange, red, lavender, purple and two- tone . There are stunted bushes and almost meter-tall giants.
Chrysanthemum can be grown from seeds, dividing rhizomes, buy ready-made seedlings or even potted plants. Once every 2-3 years it is better to transplant them in order to avoid problems with pests and diseases. Division of the bush is best done in the spring. Depending on its size, this should be done every 3-5 years.
These perennial unpretentious flowers for the garden like unshaded areas with loose fertilized sandy soil. Subsequent top dressing is optional, but desirable. In order to enhance the formation of flower ovaries, when the sprouts reach 20 cm, they need to be pinched. For winter, trim the stems to 20 cm and cover.
Autumn beauty
If peonies are associated with the last call, then asters, of course, are held in high esteem on September 1 and Teacher's Day. Still, they bloom from late August to mid-October, come in different sizes, colors and shapes. Asters are perennial flowers, unpretentious, a photo of a flower bed with them proves how spectacular they can look.
The conditions for caring for them are similar to caring for chrysanthemums. After all, both plants belong to the same botanical family - Asters.
You can grow both from seeds that are sown in early spring, and from seedlings, if the spring in your area is cold and lingering. And you can buy adult plants in pots.
Astra loves sunny areas, but can cope with a little shading.
The plant should be watered at least 1 time per week, fed with compost every spring and protected from weeds. High grades should be tied up. Pinching the tops also gives good results.
For winter, old foliage is completely cut and covered with a plant.
Once every 2-3 years, the bush needs to be divided so that the aster continues to grow rapidly.
For problem areas
All of the above plants require sunny places for optimal development. But what to plant on the north side of the house or under the trees? Pay attention to the hosts - the flowers are perennial, unpretentious, while perfectly growing in the shade. Most of all they are valued for beautiful succulent foliage. However, many species will delight the gardener with interesting flowers on a high stalk, in the form of a funnel or bell, sometimes resembling lilies. The coloring is white, lilac or purple. It blooms from June to October, depending on the variety.
Host Care
It should be noted that not all varieties love a dense shadow. The lighter the coloration, the more the plant needs sunlight. Therefore, for particularly shaded areas, choose varieties with dark, rich green leaves.
Planting pit should be generously fertilized with compost. While the plant is young, it requires a lot of moisture, but make sure that it does not stagnate. In the future, hosts will also appreciate timely watering, but adult flowers normally tolerate short droughts.
Plant care consists of spring top dressing, protection from slugs and a small shelter for the winter. The hosta has been growing perfectly in one place for several years, moreover, the bush will reveal its full potential no earlier than 3-6 years after planting. It is not necessary to divide it only if you want to propagate the plant.
These perennials will decorate your garden and not cause trouble.