Low-growing, beautifully flowering plants do not exceed 30 cm in height. They are compact, decorative, and have abundant flowering. They are indispensable in the first row of flower beds, borders, ridges, and are used in the design of alpine slides and rockeries. Low-growing flowers for a flower bed can be found both in the group of annuals and among perennials. To create spectacular long-flowering compositions on the site, it is better to use both.
Low-growing flowers are planted both individually and in combination with each other, as well as with tall species
Shade-loving flowers for the garden
There are many shaded places in the garden that you also want to decorate with flowers. This is not difficult to do, since many flowering plants prefer shade and do not do well in the sun.
Shady areas are places where there is only a few hours of sun per day or where plants receive diffuse light through tree foliage.
Shade-tolerant flowers are represented in the garden by the following types:
- lily of the valley;
- dicentra;
- anemone;
- primrose;
- astilbe;
- hydrangea;
- periwinkle.
Periwinkle thrives in the shade and grows into a beautiful dense carpet.
Powerful vines, such as Actinidia kolomikta, maiden grape, and Schisandra chinensis, also do well in the shade.
Hostas and heucheras also prefer to grow in the shade.
Feverfew
A low bush with light green leaves and small white flowers similar to daisies - feverfew or maiden tansy. It is unpretentious, actively reproduces by self-seeding, easily adapts to any soil and does not require any care. It grows like a weed on me. Drought-resistant, you don't need to water it at all.
Feverfew
100.00 rub.
Gaillardia
A spectacular bush with chamomile-like flowers - gaillardia. I grow the variety “Oriental Patterns” with bright pink flowers with a yellow border on long stems. A beautiful long-flowering plant that will decorate any flowerbed from May until frost. The unpretentious, drought-resistant gaillardia is easy to grow in any conditions.
Gaillardia perennial
RUB 200.00
How to arrange a flower bed
In order for a flower bed to continuously please the eye from early spring to late autumn, it is necessary to take into account several important points when arranging it. Let's look at these points next.
Location
When choosing flowers for a flower bed, take into account the light preferences of the selected varieties. This is an important point because some outdoor plants bloom well only in the sun, while others only bloom in the shade. Select plants that have the same light requirements. In addition to light, it is necessary to take into account the plant preferences for soil composition, humidity level, and other important requirements.
Number of colors
If you have little experience in landscaping, you should not try to plant many types of plants at once. At first, it is better to limit yourself to two or three of your favorite varieties, and then expand the plantings.
Features of care
If you do not live in your dacha permanently, you should not choose flowers that require careful regular care. For busy gardeners (which is the majority), it is better to choose unpretentious plants that will not take much time to care for.
Select species and varieties in such a way that their care is similar - one watering, fertilizing, etc. Such a rational, thoughtful approach will greatly facilitate cultivation.
Color combination
When choosing flowers for a flower bed, you must immediately imagine how the flower garden will look when the buds bloom. Flowers should look harmonious, and not like a random collection of tacky shades. If you have problems with taste or simply don’t have time, stop at single-color flowerbed options or, at most, two-color ones.
Flowering time
This is the most important point to consider. If you want a flowerbed, the decorativeness of which does not fade from spring to autumn, you should also choose appropriate plants - with early, middle and late flowering periods.
Decor
Learn to mix color textures to create an interesting, heterogeneous flower bed design. Along with low and ground cover plants, plant tall ones that grow vertically - such a flower bed will look much more interesting.
If the general background of the flowerbed is calm, it doesn’t hurt to add some “zest” in the form of an unusual shape and color of the plant. For example, among simple daisies or cornflowers, plant irises, lilies, and amaranths, which look extremely elegant.
So, we got acquainted with the most popular and spectacular flowers that allow you to maintain the decorative appearance of your flower bed throughout the summer. There are a lot of types and varieties - and in the article we have not covered all of them. By planting flowers from the lists above, you can make the flower bed bloom from early spring to late autumn - to the delight of yourself and those around you.
Adonis
Adonis or spring adonis is an unpretentious perennial with yellow flowers very similar to daisies. The low bush looks great on alpine hills and in the foreground of flower beds. It blooms in early spring, the rest of the time it beautifully complements the flower arrangement with fluffy branches.
Adonis Spring (Adonis)
RUB 350.00
Daisies
Adorable tiny daisies are shaped like chamomile flowers. Lush bushes look beautiful in the foreground of flower beds, are used for landscaping alpine hills, and can be planted in flowerpots and flowerpots in compositions with other flowers. Daisies bloom in cool times: in May before the heat and in September after the temperature drops. Unpretentious plants that do not require special care. If you like the daisies, they quickly form a beautiful carpet that squeezes out all the weeds.
Nivyanyk
A flowering perennial that is often confused with chamomile. It differs from it in its high stem, dense and thin leaves and large flowers. Nielberry has only one flower on a long stem, while chamomile has several small flowers on one branched stem. Unpretentious and not demanding in care. It blooms twice: in May-June and August-September.
Nivyanik (Garden chamomile)
RUB 150.00
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia has orange-burgundy flowers on long stems, very similar to the common daisy. Blooms from early summer until autumn. A tall, spectacular bush is always visible from afar and can become a decoration for your flowerbed. An unpretentious flower that loves sun and plenty of watering. Grows quickly and is easy to care for.
Cosmea
A spectacular fluffy tall bush dotted with large white and pink cosmos bipinnate flowers. An unpretentious annual that reproduces well by self-sowing. It blooms all season, from June until the coldest weather. From a distance it looks very much like a large chamomile bush. Drought-resistant and unpretentious flower grows well in any conditions.
Doronicum
Another perennial that blooms with yellow flowers is similar in appearance to daisies - doronicum. An unpretentious plant that is easy to grow in a summer cottage. Loves partial shade, abundant watering. It blooms beautifully in May, but then quickly loses its decorative effect. Looks best in the background of a flowerbed surrounded by other perennials that bloom during the summer months.
Doronicum Eastern
RUB 150.00
Pyrethrum pink
Beautiful pink flowers on long stems with carved leaves - pink feverfew. Externally, it is very similar to chamomile, which is why it is often called “Persian chamomile.” An unpretentious and drought-resistant perennial that looks impressive both in single and group plantings. Draws attention to the flower bed and looks great in bouquets. It is easy to grow in the Moscow region even for a novice gardener.
Pyrethrum pink
RUB 150.00
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 a summer cottage for this period. The most popular ones are listed below.
Unpretentious PERENNIALS, blooming all summer
Snowdrops
Such plants are not afraid of frost, and they emerge from the ground already in the first month of spring. They are recommended to be planted in close proximity to bushes and trees. It is worth remembering that their flowering period is quite short, and after it ends, the part located above the ground dies off.
Crocuses
Such delicate flowers open together with snowdrops. They bloom at the very beginning of spring and look very impressive and fresh. And to achieve even greater effectiveness, you can plant such flowers of different colors nearby. It is recommended to plant crocuses under bushes and trees, in an open place, in the middle of a lawn, or in a container.
Muscari
Such cute spring flowers appealed to a large number of summer residents. They have an unusual appearance. Different species may have different flowering times. The earliest flowers bloom in March. Such a plant does not require special care, and it can reproduce independently by children. When planting, this fact must be taken into account, because it will be extremely difficult to move such a flower to another place. It is recommended to plant the bulbs together with the pot.
Vesennik
This plant is not afraid of frost and begins to bloom in early spring. These beautiful flowers of rich yellow color can warm the soul with their appearance on a gloomy spring day. It should be planted in early autumn, and you need to choose a partially shaded place. Spring grass is recommended for group plantings, and can also be used to enrich rocky landscapes.
Scilla
Scilla are very often found in dacha gardens, and they grow between trees. Such plants are unpretentious and can grow on soil of any quality. And if they get enough moisture, they will begin to multiply very quickly. In this regard, when planting them, you should remember that their population will have to be controlled.
Dicentra
This perennial plant has a rather spectacular and unusual appearance. Caring for it will not be difficult, as it is undemanding and non-capricious. Recommended for use in group plantings.
Narcissus
Many summer residents consider the narcissus to be a rather boring and already quite boring flower. But if you consider that a large number of very diverse varieties have appeared, then this flower is still capable of surprising even an experienced summer resident. Below are the most popular varieties:
- Tubular;
- Finely crowned;
- Large-crowned;
- Terry;
- Triandus;
- Cyclamenoid;
- Bulbocodium;
- Jonquilliaceae;
- Multi-flowered.
Periwinkle
This plant is evergreen. The main flowering occurs in early spring, and in the summer only single flowers remain. This perennial is quite easy to care for, as it is unpretentious and undemanding. It should be remembered that for normal development and growth it requires pinching.
