Currently, many people have a summer house. This is not only a place that gives us vegetables and fruits. It can be made a real paradise for the soul, decorating the country with bright colors. They will be discussed in this article.
How to choose flowers for a summer residence? Classification
To create a beautiful composition, you need to familiarize yourself with the timing of flowering plants. Not only the appearance of your site, but also the care of crops depends on this. Flowers are usually divided into several groups depending on how many years they live.
- Annuals are probably the most popular plants. This group includes a large number of garden and field crops. How to understand that the selected variety is an annual? Easy: if he dies in the year of sowing, then he can be safely attributed to this group. So that flowers such as phlox, violets and nasturtium do not wither prematurely, you need to properly care for them and in time to carry out all the necessary measures for their cultivation. Using the flowers from this group, you can create a flower bed that will continuously grow from spring to autumn.
- Biennials, as their name implies, bloom for two seasons. Some varieties grow by the beginning of spring. They are unpretentious, so caring for them is not difficult. The name of the flowers for the summer cottages belonging to this group is daisy, forget-me-not, viola.
- Perennials grow in one place for several years. They open and close the flowering season. Closer to winter, they become scarlet or scarlet. Most varieties from this group have good resistance to frost.
The most unpretentious varieties
The choice of flowers for giving directly depends on how much effort and time you are ready to invest in their cultivation. The most popular varieties that are not demanding on care and environmental conditions. What plants belong to them?
- Bells are flowers that have a great variety. Among their varieties you can find dwarf and tall, annual or perennial. All of them bloom profusely for a long time. Bushes of bells give self-seeding. And this means that you can not work on their reproduction and transplantation. The most common color is blue and white.
- Ayuga is a flower resistant to adverse conditions, which is popularly called "tenacious". The plant is highly decorative.
- Astilba is not inferior in popularity to bells. This culture can tolerate low temperatures, the absence of direct sunlight, high humidity. All this suggests that astilba is ideal for those gardeners who do not have much time to care for flowers.
- Alyssum, forming gold "hats", looks great surrounded by stones. He is also unpretentious.
Crocuses
It is very beautiful when the flowers in the country grow already in early spring. Therefore, first we will focus on such cultures. These include crocuses. Small blue, yellow, white or striped flowers peek out from under the snow in March and delight with their beauty until the end of May. Crocuses are medium-sized plants, whose height is about 7-15 cm. Most often they are planted in well-lit areas or in partial shade. They look great next to other cultures, so you can create a unique composition using several types of flowers, stones and other decorative elements.
Muscari
In April - May, you can observe the flowering of low plants, which rise only 20 cm above the ground. Tiny inflorescences resemble bells. They are painted in blue and white with a white edge. The leaves are elongated. This culture is very unpretentious, it looks favorably under the crowns of trees for the garden and next to shrubs. Since there is no need to transplant these perennial flowers for giving to another place, over time they will grow and decorate a larger space. Muscari is sometimes called mouse hyacinth.
Pushkinia
Pushkin flowers look very tender. The plant reaches a height of 20 cm. On bright green stems with elongated leaves, inflorescences of white, blue or blue color are formed. They appear in April and fade in May. Often, florists and gardeners create compositions from flowers of Pushkinia, daffodils, as well as greenery dicentres.
Tulips
These perennial flowers for summer cottages are very popular all over the world. They are grown on an industrial scale and in private areas. They are unpretentious. Among several dozen varieties, you can choose a culture with buds of different shapes and colors. Most often, yellow and red tulips are found. Plant height is from 10 to 100 cm and depends on the variety.
On an upright green stem with large elongated leaves, buds of a cup- or goblet shape appear. They can also be terry and even resemble roses in appearance. Gentle petals open in sunny weather, at this time their diameter is about 20 cm, and at night and on cloudy days they are pressed against each other, creating an amazing picture. Flowering occurs in March - May, but in greenhouses or indoors they can be grown all year round.
Springtime
Very beautiful are all blooming flowers for giving. The name of the culture can tell a lot about the plant. For example, a spring is not afraid of frost and blooms immediately after the end of winter. A low plant looks very attractive: on the "saucer" of leaves there are bright yellow flowers. This culture is simply created for group plantings. It is combined with many plants that can be planted in the country. In addition, a spring landscape adorns a rocky landscape, so it can be positioned along paths.
Daffodils
Along with tulips, people often plant daffodils. In the photo of blooming flowers for a summer residence, you can see that they are painted in bright sunny tones. Moreover, a pleasant aroma comes from them. The height of the daffodils is about 30-60 cm. The trunk is erect, slightly bent at the top.
These perennials can be placed in mixed plantings along with dicenter, tulips or incense. Their delicate and bright petals go well with almost all the plants that usually decorate the cottage. Since flowering stops in May, other crops should be planted nearby that will bloom by early summer. It can be poppies or peonies.
Periwinkle
These flowers in the country love both light and shadow. In the midst of spring, they begin to grow, occupying all the free space. The leaves are green in the middle and yellowish at the edges. Next to them are flowers of simple shape, consisting of several petals of blue, purple, white or pink shades. There are varieties with terry corollas. Foliage can be not only smooth, but also variegated.
Dicenter
Some flowers in the country inspire florists, gardeners and other people to create legends and romantic stories. The dicenter was not an exception, so thanks to folklore it is often called a broken heart. Indeed, in May racemose inflorescences appear on thin stems, painted in pink, white or combining several tones at once. They have an unusual shape that resembles a heart. This culture can be planted on the same site with flowers such as daffodils and primroses, but the center itself also looks "on its own".
Lilies of the valley
These flowers in the country can be considered classic, because they are very often planted in various areas. Flowering occurs in the month of May. First, leathery leaves grow, having an elongated shape and reaching almost the same length as the stems. The height of the peduncles is 30 cm. Lilies of the valley are collected in small inflorescences, which are represented by medium-sized bells. They can be from 6 to 20, it all depends on their size. Their color is most often white, although sometimes it is pinkish. A strong but pleasant aroma comes from lilies of the valley. At the end of flowering, the bells are replaced by red rounded berries.
Bought
This forest plant can be planted in areas near lilies of the valley. This graceful culture blooms in May and early June, it feels great in the shade and in the sun. Gentle bells of an elongated shape do not look very bright, but under the blossoming foliage this small plant, reaching a height of 30 to 80 cm, looks very beautiful. The bells are painted white or a slightly greenish tint.
Brunner
For the month of May, lush flowering brunners fall. This plant is usually planted in partial shade, close to a source of moisture. Its average height is about 30 - 50 cm. Large leaves are pointed, which is why they resemble the shape of a heart. Lush rosettes seem to support inflorescences of a pale blue hue. They look motley and adorn shady areas.
Iberis
It's time to tell what flowers exist in the country, blooming all summer. You need to start with Iberis. This plant is unpretentious. It is considered undersized. This culture is grassy, the stem is branched. Above it are inflorescences in the form of umbrellas.
Eschscholzia
The height of the aerial part of this annual is about 60 cm. The plant is lush and branched. Among the green foliage and stalks, bright flowers appear. All parts of eschscholtia are highly decorative. The leaves are delicate and neat. Bright flowers, painted in a variety of shades, appear in the summer and delight the eye until October.
Mattiola the bicorn
These garden flowers in the country, blooming throughout the summer period, are popularly known as violets. They not only captivate with their beauty, but also have a pleasant, very delicate aroma. The fragrance of these flowers spreads over long distances. Mattiola may have a different structure. The color depends on the variety. Most often, plants have flowers of soft pink or lilac shades. Delicate petals stand out against the backdrop of green foliage.
Roses
Flowers in the country, the photos of which you see, can be very different. And next to medium-sized inflorescences, real roses can grow, enchanting with their beauty and pleasant aroma. So, this culture blossoms from the beginning of summer until the very fall, which cannot but please gardeners and florists. There are a huge number of varieties of roses, each of which is attractive in its own way. Delicate buds can be painted in a variety of shades.
Delphinium
This culture belongs to perennial flowers for giving. A photo of the plant is presented in the article: on it you can see colorful candles rising above the greenery. They are formed by medium-sized flowers of various shades, ranging from white to purple.
Marigold
These thermophilic plants are very often planted in dachas as part of flower beds. Marigolds have a bright color, which is represented by various shades of red and orange. The plant is stunted: its maximum height is not more than 15 - 30 cm. Flowering is plentiful and lush. It begins in late May - early June and continues until the first frost. The diameter of simple or double flowers is about 5 cm. Hybrid varieties are especially popular.
Primrose
This name of flowers for a summer residence is used to tell about a culture very popular among florists. Primrose has small, compact flowers, painted in bright colors. Delicate petals appear in mid-spring. The culture can be grown both separately and as part of group plantings. In any case, it diversifies the greenery of plants grown in the country.
Doronicum
The names of perennial flowers for the garden are presented in this article. These include a plant such as doronicum. This culture has very bright large inflorescences in the form of baskets. They are painted in yellow. Doronicum flowers are revealed on erect stems, the height of which is from 30 to 80 cm. They can be bare, although sometimes foliage surrounds them. So that at the end of flowering on the site did not form gaps, decorative ferns should be planted next to this crop.
Geranium
From the beginning of May to the end of August, a plant such as geranium blooms. Inflorescences are represented by pink, purple, purple or blue corollas. They replace each other every day. Geranium foliage is considered highly decorative due to its shape and color. Cut green in the fall becomes golden, scarlet or orange and does not fall until the first snow. Plant height directly depends on the variety. It can reach 10 or 100 cm.
Cornflowers
This one and many years of culture blooms all summer. Carved foliage of a rich green hue is favorably combined with fluffy flowers that can be painted in any color of the rainbow. There are blue, violet, lilac, white, purple and even yellow cornflowers. The height of the plant is 40 - 100 cm. Often the culture is planted on the same site with peonies.
Hyacinth
Due to the low growth, hyacinths are usually planted near the tracks, because otherwise they will not be visible due to higher plants. Most often, they are adjacent to cultures such as tulips and daffodils. They begin to bloom in the spring and delight the eye until the end of summer. Hyacinth is a very popular plant. Caring for it is not difficult if placed correctly. Culture feels best in places protected from wind and cold.
Phlox
There are autumn flowers in the country. Photos with the names will be presented below. These plants delight the eye to the very frosts. One of the most popular types of autumn perennials are phlox. They are not without reason called the "star" of the autumn flowerbed. Lush inflorescences have a variety of shades. They are located on semi-lying stems, the height of which is 20 - 150 cm, depending on the variety. All tones are very rich and vibrant. Phlox is usually grown in various compositions, for example, alpine hills or traditional flower beds.
Asters
From the end of summer until the frosts these blooming flowers for giving are pleasing to the eye. You can see the photo with the title in this article. The height of these plants is from 20 to 150 cm. The shape of the flowers can be simple or double. They are painted in blue, pink. Violet or white shades. Since more than 200 types of asters are distinguished, it is difficult to identify features characteristic of all varieties. Some varieties may resemble daisies, while others may be shrubs with small flowers. However, they are all highly decorative.
Flowerbed
There are a huge number of flowers for the garden, blooming all summer. Photos of many of them are presented in this article. However, the beauty of the site depends not only on what plants you plant. It is important to properly compose the composition so that the space does not look too catchy and overloaded. If you do not want to spend a lot of time on caring for plants, then the ideal option for you is an ordinary flower bed, which does not require much effort to create. To decorate it, you can plant flowers of different shades or make it multi-tiered. For example, in the center, above all, a cactus surrounded by daisies will be most beneficial. Calendula should be placed next to it, and hosts on the ground.
Galosha
If you like to add funny details to the surrounding space, then you can plant a plant in an ordinary galosh. You can put the resulting design at the entrance to the house, at the gate or in any other place on your site. Culture, however, will not bloom all summer, but will add a twist to the summer cottage.
Hinged flower garden
Flowers soaring in the air, for example, above the porch, will look very beneficial. In order to achieve a similar effect, you need to work hard. First you need to purchase a plywood board. It will become the basis for the future soaring flowerbed. To prevent soil from falling, you can attach a chipboard sheet to the board along the perimeter. You can hide it with a homemade fence. What you can do, you need to attach to any support, and the hinged flower garden will be ready.
Unusual flowerbed
Perennial flowers for a summer residence, photos of which were presented above, can be placed in an unusual flowerbed from improvised materials. For this, any materials are suitable. For example, tires. To make such a design, you need to place three tires close to each other and pour a lot of sand into them. In the middle, on top, lay another tire and fill it with fertile soil. Here you can plant roses to get an unusual composition. The contrast between the scarlet buds and black rubber, of course, will not go unnoticed.
Inscription
Perennial flowers for the garden (photos with names you can find above) will be beneficial to look in the composition with the inscription. To get this effect, you need to make a small drawing. It should be noted on which particular inscription you want to “grow”, and also indicate with what plants this will be accomplished. And then, planting selected crops in the ground, you need to arrange them in a planned order.
Alpine hill
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"Valley in the mountains" is created using stones, boulders, earth and decorative elements. Paths are located in the indentations between the boulders. Shrubs of different sizes are planted nearby, and the space around is dotted with undersized flowers. Thus, a real “carpet” is obtained.