Decorating a summer cottage is not an easy task, requiring not only aesthetic taste, but also certain knowledge in the field of floristry and gardening. When choosing plants for a flower garden, you need to make sure that they will be in harmony with each other in shape, size and color, and will also meet the care requirements. If landscape design is a topic you have not yet fully studied, we suggest you find out what flowers to plant in the country house to bloom all summer - photos and details.

Flowers in the country create comfort

Why do many gardeners prefer to create a variety of flower beds using plants that do not lose their decorative properties throughout the three hot months? The answer is simple - it makes care easier. When the flowering period of plants in one flowerbed is long and completely coincides, there is no need to fill empty spaces or completely replace plantings.

Plants for a summer flower bed - annuals or perennials?

Assortment of flowers blooming all summer ornamental crops presented in annual and perennial varieties. Gardeners actively use both. The advantage of annuals is the ability to decorate the dacha in a new way every season. Even using seeds from last year's flowers, you can create different shapes and combinations.

Perennials are easy to care for. They winter well, so they do not need to be grown from scratch every year. In addition, during transplantation, perennial flowers can be divided, thereby increasing the number of bushes.

Photos of flowers blooming all summer with a description - annuals

Dimorphotheca

In the photo there is a dimorphotheca

Dimorphotheca thrives in fertile and well-drained soil in high light. The flowering period is quite long - from the beginning of summer until October. Appreciate the magnificence of the dimorphotheca in the photo.

Dimorphotheca - a flower that blooms all summer until frost

Cosmea

An unpretentious, light-loving and cold-resistant plant. It does not require special soil fertilization, but it should be light and loose.

In the photo - terry cosmos
Cosmea - a popular flower for the garden

Eschscholzia californica

Although it is a perennial, we use it as an annual. Beautiful flowers are often used as cut flowers. The provided photograph shows that all parts of the bush are highly decorative: flowers and openwork leaves.

In the photo Californian eschscholzia

Californian Eschscholzia begins to bloom from the very beginning of summer and fades in October and self-sows. It is particularly decorative when planted in a well-lit area with sandy soil. No additional soil fertilization is required.

Eschscholzia Californian blooms all summer until October

Matthiola bicornuum

The garden flower, popularly nicknamed the night violet, has won the hearts of many gardeners not only appearance, so much the most delicate aroma. While at the dacha in the evening, you will plunge into the world of fabulous fragrance spreading everywhere. As you can see in the photo, night violet can have different variations in color and flower structure.

In the photo, matthiola bicornuum

Antirrinum

The second name of the flower is snapdragon. The popularity of the plant is increasing every year. The variety of varieties is amazing: bushes can have different heights, colors and flower structures.
Antirrinum in the photo

The wide variety allows you to experiment with new plant varieties every year. Antirrinum will bloom luxuriantly all summer if planted in a sunny area.

Antirrinum - magnificent coloring of the dacha for the whole summer

Photos of ornamental crops blooming all summer - perennials

Astration large

There are about 10 varieties and is an extremely popular ornamental plant in modern dachas. Colorful umbrellas will delight the eye all summer if you follow basic care rules.

In the photo the astration is large Astrantia umbrellas delight the eye all summer long

Salvia oakberry

This is the well-known sage. Salvia oakberry is the easiest variety to care for and tolerates frost well.

In the photo, salvia oakberry, or sage
Sage blooms all summer

Armeria seaside

Neat bushes with delicate flowers require the most easy care and do not need shelter for the winter. Armeria maritime loves sun and sandy, well-drained soil.

In the photo is Armeria seaside

Bear with the drought calmly. Armeria feels great among stones, so it is often used to create rocky flower beds.

Armeria seaside - a wonderful decoration for a dacha

Gypsophila

As you can see in the photo, this is a plant with unusually delicate pink or white flowers. Enough tall bushes Most often used in flower beds as rear-view plants.

In the photo there is gypsophila

Gypsophila varieties that bloom in early summer lose their flowers in early or late August. The type of soil in which gypsophila prefers to live can be understood by the translation of the name from Latin - lover of lime.

Delicate gypsophila flowers delight the eye all summer

The cuff is soft and ordinary

Cuff is an elegant plant that attracts gardeners with the beauty of its leaves and small flowers. When creating flower beds, it is important to consider that the cuff is a short plant (20 - 40 cm). The love of gardeners is explained by the long-lasting decorative nature of the crop - all summer until the coldest weather.

In the photo the cuff is soft
Common cuff in the country

Loosestrife

A tall plant for decorating a garden or cottage, whose star-shaped flowers delight all summer.

Annual flowers that bloom all summer (the name and photo will be presented below) will delight you with their multicolor all season, from the beginning of spring until the onset of the first cold weather. Real gardeners will not be stopped by the annual hassle of growing and planting annual seedlings. Even if this beauty is for one season, a flowerbed with annuals blooming all season will be one of the most beautiful. Flowers in a well-groomed flowerbed always delight the eye and give positive emotions.

Each of us has the desire to make our summer cottage a little paradise. This is all available, moreover, you can decorate your garden in such a way that it looks new every year. The quality of annual flowers, valuable for a creative summer resident, allows you to compose new flower arrangements every year.

Flower garden with annual flowers

Annuals have many advantages: you don’t have to worry about how they will winter, you can choose a place for them on the site in advance. If you choose the right shades and the flowering time of individual species, you can get a great result - flower beds that play with all the colors and aromas of summer throughout the entire season. Most annual flowers prefer sunny places, but there are some that do well in the shade.

Annuals for flower beds

For these plants, the entire growing season takes place in one season, they develop quickly and bloom profusely. The most unpretentious flowers for a flower bed, blooming all summer, are petunia, marigolds, sage, calendula, nasturtium. In most cases, flower beds have a given shape: diamond-shaped, round, rectangular.

Most often, flowers in a flower bed are located in one plane, but there are multi-tiered, vertical options. In such places, low-growing annual flowers look very advantageous; they are planted singly or together with tall flowers. Most often they act as ground covers, filling empty spaces between, for example, roses or other shrubs.

Marigolds Karina

Marigolds are characterized by long flowering, have a bright yellow-orange color with brown shades, they are unpretentious, grow well in sunny areas and in the shade.

Petunia

Everyone's favorite petunia displays a rainbow of hues and prefers sunny locations. She loves warmth, blooms all season, grows until the first cold weather.

Salvia
Blue salvia

Salvia – unpretentious flower, looks good with other plants. The flowers are shaped like candles; the range of shades is varied, but candles in lilac, purple, pink, and red shades look especially beautiful in flower beds.

There are many varieties of salvia, and it can also be perennial.

Photo of lilac salvia:

Salvia in the flowerbed

Calendula with yellow or orange voluminous flowers stands out as a bright spot among its fellows. In addition to its decorative qualities, it has medicinal properties, and its flowers and leaves can be used in cooking.

Calendula - annual flowers, photo:

Calendula vulgare

Nasturtium has many varieties, its double varieties are especially beautiful.

Nasturtiums in different colors

It loves light and sun, but can also grow in the shade, although there it produces more lush foliage than inflorescences. Nasturtium flowers are bright orange, red, yellow.

Annual flowers that bloom all summer - Snapdragon (Antirrinum, “dogs”) attracts attention with its unusual shape and combination of colors (pink and white, yellow, just white or pinkish).

Snapdragon

It looks harmonious when planted with other plants.

If you plant zinnia in your home, you will admire its long flowering, up to 35 days.

Zinnia - annual

Even when cut, it lives in a vase for a very long time and does not fade. The more fertile the soil in the flowerbed, the brighter the flowers, which can be either short or very tall. The color of zinnia flowers can be monochromatic or variegated; it loves sunny places and warmth.

Calceolaria is another representative of flowers of unusual shape.

Calceolaria

Dimorphotheca buds are simple in appearance, but this is where their charm lies. The flowers are shaped like a chamomile, the stems are about 30 cm high, the colors are varied - purple, orange, white, pink, double-colored petals. Characterized by plentiful long flowering, unpretentious, not particularly afraid of pests and diseases.

Dimorphotheca

Another popular representative among gardeners has a rich color palette. These soft blue, purple, red, white, blue and lilac bushes look great in flower beds, in hanging containers, and along paths. Unpretentious, light- and moisture-loving annual flowers for the garden. The photo and their name are well known to summer residents - lobelia.

Lobelia

Nemophila (American forget-me-not) does not grow very often in our flower beds, requires regular feeding, and is notable for the fact that it can bloom during the rains.

Nemophila

It has a delicate aroma and looks great in flower beds, thanks to its delicate but noticeable color. Depending on the variety, it can be white, white-blue, has purple, black or blue spots, edges along the edges (with a white flower).

Nemophila with spots

There are very dark purple nemophiles, almost black in color.

Coreopsis are garden flowers that are annual in size and smaller in height than perennials.

Coreopsis

They are distinguished by abundant long-lasting flowering, feel good in flower beds, in flowerpots, near borders, anywhere. They take root well and are absolutely unpretentious.

Brachycoma annual, densely growing, boasts all shades of purple and lilac.

Brachycoma

It is unpretentious, but feels most comfortable on fertile sandy soil. Loves the sun, but also blooms well in cloudy weather, thermophilic.

Annual dahlia flowers are unpretentious and have an interesting feature: the lower they are, the faster they give color.

Annual dahlias

The most common variety is Merry Guys. Low-growing, dwarf varieties are ideal for borders and flower beds. The flowers of annual dahlias are bright, in different shades.

Just because of the aroma alone, enchanting and unlike anything else, it is worth planting Mattiola (night violet) on the plot.

Mattiola - night violet

The genus Matthiola annuals includes up to 20 different varieties of this fragrant plant. The flowers are small, dense, soft lilac, pink or dark purple. There are also white, pale yellow Mattiola (gray matthiola). It is easy to care for, blooms profusely, loves sun, but also grows well in partial shade. The plant has a medium height and blooms throughout the summer.

Garden annual balsam is a fairly tall plant (50-70 cm) with large flowers, which can be double or semi-double.

Garden annual balsam

The colors of balsam are varied: white, scarlet, pink, crimson flowers.

Datura or Datura

Large-flowered Datura is a real decoration of the garden; it blooms with large white bell-shaped flowers. There are also red, blue, and yellow varieties. It grows quickly and has abundant, long-lasting flowering. Datura is a tall plant (1 m or more).

Mallow annual

Annual mallow is beautiful and noticeable due to its size (from 30 to 120 cm) and bright double flowers. It is unpretentious in care, drought-resistant, if you pinch off faded flowers in time, you can extend its flowering time.

cornflower

From May to September, cornflower blooms - an unpretentious plant of medium height, with dense small flowers of bright blue, pink, crimson, purple, and white. Looks harmonious in mixed flower beds.

Bell

Annual bellflower is a low-growing plant with light blue flowers. It loves sunny places, but can grow in the shade, although it does not bloom as profusely. Blooms from May to September.

Iberis snow-white

Snow-white iberis (“bitter”) is one of the shortest annuals, up to 30 cm high. It is sun-loving, but does well in shaded areas. Varieties of Iberis umbellata are found in soft pink, lilac, and purple colors.

Iberis

Shade-loving annuals

For places under trees with a lush crown or spreading shrubs, unpretentious annuals that prefer shade are suitable. Such flowers have dense foliage, saturated with all shades of green. Their flowering is not as abundant as that of their sun-loving counterparts, but this factor in no way detracts from their beauty.

Cosmea annual

Multi-colored bright Cosmos - shade-loving annual flowers for flower beds, can create a joyful atmosphere even in shaded areas of the site. Cosmea blooms profusely for a long time, its shape is similar to a chamomile, the color scheme is replete with all shades of pink and crimson. Shaded areas are noticeably “refreshed” by white cosmos.

They love the shade of nasturtiums, forget-me-nots, marigolds, pansies, and mallows - their buds have rich colors and feel comfortable in any weather. With brovallia, fuchsia, lobelia, balsam you can create bright and harmonious group plantings in shady places garden

Browallia

It should be borne in mind that some shade-loving annual flowers for the garden do not react well to direct sunlight; it is recommended to plant them in the darkest areas of the site.

Climbing annuals

Annual climbing flowers are very popular among gardeners and summer residents. Their beauty is not inferior to perennial representatives, they grow faster and require minimal care. In addition to their visual appeal, they can be used to decorate fences, country houses, and be used as sun protection over a gazebo. Annual climbing flowers for the garden (those species that are not afraid of drafts) can serve as a kind of wind shield for more vulnerable plants. If you have imagination, you can create amazing design compositions.

morning glory

The beautiful morning glory prefers regular watering and sunlight, otherwise it is unpretentious. Reaches three meters in one season.

Climbing sweet peas like moist soil and sun, but not direct sunlight. The colors are very diverse, blooms from July to November, reaches a height of 3 meters.

Nasturtium climbing Climbing nasturtium (annual) and liatris (perennial)

There is a variety of climbing nasturtium (Nasturtium large), which grows up to 3 meters in length. Kobeya with large bell flowers. Thunbergia winged with large orange buds. All of them belong to annual climbing vines.

Thunbergia

Ipomoea Quamoclitus pinnate (Ruby stars) looks very beautiful - it braids large area complexly dissected leaves, along which bright red flowers, shaped like stars, are evenly, not very often located.

Quamoclitus pinnate (Ruby stars)

Annual flowers that are not afraid of heat

And this information will be of interest to my fellow countrymen, residents of Kuban. The summer of 2017 was very hot for us. Other regions complained about the cold summer, but for us it was the opposite. And in my flower beds, in the flower beds of my friends, there was no particular splendor. Some flowers refused to bloom, others had sparse flowers, and others simply survived in extreme heat - it was a pity to look at them.

But there were flowers that were not affected by either the abnormally hot sun or the rare but torrential (in the full sense of the word) rains. But before, I even weeded them out. These were annuals, but they sprouted by self-sowing and did not grow where I needed them. That is, that summer showed that these flowers are very resilient. In the conditions of that summer, they were the only ones that bloomed and smelled profusely.

These are mirabilis, aromatic tobacco and purslane. I will write briefly about each.

Mirabilis

This flower always grew in the flower garden of my grandmother and mother, and I also love it very much. True, as a child I did not know his real name; we all called him Zorka. And it fully lived up to its name. The flowers opened in the evening, stood open all night and only closed in the morning at dawn. We had varieties with bright crimson flowers, but there are also ones with white, yellow, pink and soft salmon petals. I’ve even seen it with flowers of different colors on the same bush. In its homeland it is a perennial; in the conditions of Kuban it may or may not survive the winter, but then in the spring shoots appear in this place, of which only the strongest and healthiest remain. I think that in conditions middle zone This is definitely an annual. By the way, many people grow it at home on the windowsill.

Mirabilis is an unpretentious plant. Apart from evening watering, light loosening, and removing weeds, last year he received nothing from me, but he was almost the main decoration of the garden. Bloomed until the coldest weather. And they arrived almost in December.

Fragrant tobacco

For me, fragrant tobacco is a flower that I “planted and forgot.” It is an annual plant, but every year in the spring new shoots appear in the same place. I just have to stop it from growing all over the garden. But to be honest, I don't try too hard. The flowers of fragrant tobacco are not very noticeable, but in the evenings such an aroma spreads throughout the garden that you don’t want to get rid of the “extra” plants. It also does not require special care. Only seedlings can be “clogged” by weeds, so their removal is necessary at first. Then, when the plant gets stronger, no weeds are afraid of it. Only the fittest and strongest survive the winter. Sometimes in the spring I replant tobacco plants from places where I don’t need it to empty spaces in the flowerbed. As it grows and becomes a fluffy bush, it not only covers a bare spot in the flower garden, but also creates a background for low-growing plants.

Purslane

Purslane is also a flower from my childhood. Every summer I saw him in both my grandmother’s and mother’s flower gardens. We called it “the carpet” because it covered the ground with a bright carpet along the paths in the front garden. It was the purslane that gave the flower garden a certain completeness. What beautiful purslane flowers! There are simple ones, there are double or semi-double ones in a wide variety of colors. Purslane blooms all summer, from June until frost. In the evenings the flowers close, but in the morning they “burn” like multi-colored lights in a flowerbed. You can sow purslane only once and, thanks to its abundant self-sowing, it will delight you every year. Loves sunny places, blooms poorly or not at all in the shade. Grows well on sandy soils. But he also likes my black soil. I don’t know how true my observations are, but it seems it’s better not to fertilize purslane. By growing, purslane can even survive weeds. I have never observed weeds in the place where it grows.

When choosing annual flowers for your garden, you can buy seedlings or seeds in flower shops or supermarket departments. Today, the choice of seeding materials is so wide that finding the desired flower is not difficult.

Tall representatives are great for decorating flower beds or mixed borders; in mixed flower beds they usually create the background. Planning the site design for summer season, take into account the combination of sizes (heights) of plants and their color scheme. Flower requirements for soil moisture, lighting, and fertilizers should also be kept in mind. Sometimes plant species with the same name can be both tall and short, medium-sized. When purchasing seeds, read the attached information. Annual flowers that bloom all summer - the name and photo are always on the packaging. Try to ensure that crops that grow next to each other are close from an agrotechnical point of view.

Low-growing flowers for flower beds that bloom all summer, photos and names can be found in our catalogue, choose the ones you like, make combinations, decorate your garden. In addition, they are very easy to care for; you don’t need to spend all your free time. But very often, incorrectly selected varieties do not allow them to reveal their full potential, because often they all bloom at the same time. But we offer you compositions that will provide an attractive view of the site for the entire summer period.

Of course, almost every plant is individual, therefore, as a rule, their care is different. Fortunately, there are several general recommendations that will help you grow great flowers in your flower garden and decorate your garden.

Common problems:

• Stretching - often some flowers develop a very high stem, and it goes up, shading other plants, this in turn negatively affects them.
• The development of leaves occurs faster than the development of the bud, so they, like the elongated ones, shade others. But that’s not all, you risk getting a completely green composition made exclusively of leaves.

1. Most often, such hypergrowth is caused by the introduction of huge amounts of nitrogen fertilizers. Therefore, do not overdo it with them, because they only affect the size, but not their quantity. Why do you need huge elongated flowers if you want a neat flower bed?
2. Use special plant fertilizers during the growing season; they can be bought in stores without any problems.
3. Too thick plantings do not allow the flower to develop normally, so they stretch upward, do not make this mistake.
4. , should be carried out only for those crops that tolerate it without problems.
5. Don't forget to trim branches and shoots.

Beautiful annual low-growing flowers for the garden that bloom all summer:

Of course, perennials attract people more because they do not need to be replanted from year to year, but annuals also cope with the task quite well beautiful decor plot. Most often, annuals for dachas are chosen by creative people who like to create various compositions and delight their guests with new solutions from year to year.

By combining different varieties, you can keep your garden blooming throughout the summer.

There are two main subspecies divided by flowering period:

• Spring is their period of budding; their brightest representatives are petunia and begonia.
• Summer - with the arrival of summer, the growing season of plants such as marigolds, cornflowers, and zinnia begins.

Let's talk about varieties in more detail:

• There are a lot of varieties of this flower, they are very bright, and therefore are very fond of designers and simply creative people, caring for them is quite simple, the flowering period depends on the chosen variety. But generally the beginning of the growing season occurs at the end of spring and beginning of summer. To achieve such deadlines, they are planted in seedlings. Pansies are planted as seedlings at the end of February. If you want to plant them at the end of May, then simply subtract 90 days from the date and plant the seeds to produce seedlings.

• Very similar to gladioli, but much more compact. They bloom vertically, the range is very diverse, because of this feature, snapdragons are very popular among summer residents. Although this is a perennial plant, it is most often grown as an ordinary annual, because in order to overcome the winter, it needs care; it is easier to replant it in the same place. For residents of the southern regions, it is recommended to grow from seeds; they sprout quickly and quickly; for residents of cooler regions, this method will not work; you must first grow seedlings. When to plant snapdragon seedlings? Best in early March. Seedlings do not develop very quickly, they need constant attention and care, do not forget to constantly moisten the soil. The seedlings are transplanted to permanent place residence in late spring - early summer.

• Iberis. They go well with bright flowers, since white colors look very contrasting against the background of more variegated compositions. Iberis belongs to the cruciferous family, quantity different varieties over 40, there are both annual and perennial flowers. Frost-resistant and warm-loving, you can choose suitable option for your climate zone, and tastes.

• Daisies. These graceful flowers are decorations for any garden, and they come in a wide variety of colors; choose any option and create compositions to suit your taste. These are perennials, but in cool climates they are grown as usual low-growing annuals, but they will be able to bloom all summer, photo below.

• Nemophila. Enough beautiful flowers, with their help, unusual ridges are formed that look like the heavenly distance. Nemophila seeds are planted in open ground in April to get flowering in the summer; if you want them to bloom in the fall, then plant them in mid-summer. After 14 days, the first shoots will sprout; they love moisture, so make sure that the soil does not dry out.

• Petunia. A very popular option for flower arrangements. They are not whimsical, beautiful, and also go well with other plants. It is a perennial, subshrub, but it is often grown as an annual, especially in cool regions. The height of the bush is from 17 to 70 centimeters. There are two subspecies of petunia: multi-flowered and large-flowered. The first ones are considered early, the second ones are considered later. Multi-flowered petunia is best suited for growing outdoors; it is unpretentious and blooms for a long time. But the large-flowered one, although more beautiful, is very afraid of wind, rain, and other natural anomalies, so most often representatives of this subspecies are grown in houses.

• Marigold Recommended for those who love pleasant, warm colors. Velvet is a very suitable word to describe it. The genus Asteraceae, or Asteraceae, is native to Central America. Even the ancient Indians carried out their rituals using marigolds, of course, then they had a completely different name, and only Charles Lineaeus gave them this name. The bushes grow very different, ranging in height from 20 centimeters to just under one and a half meters. Planting is very simple, you can plant it either as a bush or as seeds, they are very unpretentious, and will almost certainly take root on your site.

Ageratum. Delicate muted textures will delight the eye of any summer resident. The buds are very similar to fabric balls. In terms of color, these flowers are more similar to Nordic landscapes: blue, dark blue, lilac. These are very small bushes, the leaves are diamond-shaped or triangular, with jagged edges. By nature it is a perennial plant, but in our area it is grown as an annual plant because of its love for warmth. Ageratum is grown by seeds, they are sown in the second half of March, in boxes in which the soil is prepared (humus, sand, peat, all in equal parts) and covered with glass. The temperature in the room should not be lower than +15C, it must be ventilated every day. Do not let the soil dry out, constantly moisten it. As soon as it grows, it is dived into a more spacious pot, and this procedure is repeated one more time, a little later. 14 days before transplanting into open ground, ageratum begins to be hardened by taking it to Fresh air, after the threat of night frosts has passed, plant in a permanent place.

Lobelia. If you want to completely cover the area so that neither soil nor leaves are visible, lobelia is what you need, it grows very densely and looks quite beautiful. To create dense areas in the front garden is the calling of lobelia. These are subshrubs and shrubs, they can be both annual and perennial, but as a rule they are grown as an ordinary annual because lobelia cannot survive cold winters. Lobelia is planted with seeds in special seedling trays in early February; seedlings appear within 2 months.

Lobelia Sowing Seeds

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Perennial flowers that bloom all summer, description and photo:

Unlike ours, here we invite you to get acquainted exclusively with short representatives of the species. They are very compact and will complement neat compositions in your summer cottage.

• Gentian. Very beautiful blue-blue flowers, they are somewhat similar to bindweed. They often decorate the ground so that it is not visible at all. There are more than 90 subspecies of gentian, to suit every taste, but the most popular are the European subspecies - alpine, stemless, spring, and swallow. These crops are not at all difficult to grow; moreover, they are constantly used not only for decorative, but also for medicinal purposes. Since gentian does not like transplants at all, it is planted in a new place with a huge lump of earth. Propagated by dividing the bush and by seeds.

• Phloxes. Just what you need when you want to create an original, voluminous flower bed, these spherical buds will be a real decoration of your garden. Colors for every taste from pink to purple. They bloom from spring until autumn, depending on the variety. Therefore, planting time also varies from early spring to late autumn. They love moist soil, so they need regular watering. Since phlox successfully tolerates winter, it only needs care during this period if there is no snow cover and the temperature drops below -15C.

• Aubrieta. Not very popular flowers in our area, but completely in vain. These low-growing bushes have simply magnificent flowers. Shavings have a white, pink, and blue tint. They grow exclusively in sunny areas, so take care of this in advance. They have practically no requirements for soil; any acidity will be suitable for cultivation. After the plant has finished blooming, it is pruned so that in the fall it will again delight you with its lush color.

• Carpathian bells. Campanula is best suited for creating living borders, which is usually why seeds are purchased. Grows well both in the sun and in the shade. But there are already requirements for the soil; it must be fertile. Watering is carried out only during drought. After flowering ends, pruning of the bush is necessary.

• Aquilegia. A very unusual bud, inside of which there is another one. It is because of this that they very often grow aquilegia at their dachas and use it in landscape design with great enthusiasm. The number of shades is huge, for every taste.

• Soapwort. Recommended for those who decorate their site in pink colors, very bright and original, be sure to try it.

• Dwarf aster. Autumn flowers for sophisticated natures, when everything else has already faded, the time for aster comes. This is practically the same one that we have all loved for a long time, the care is the same, it differs only in size, as is clear from the name.

Flowerbed of annuals photo diagram:

Every year new design This is precisely the credo used by fans of our today's heroes.

Making a front garden in the shape of a butterfly is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, we will provide you with detailed diagram. First, draw an insect on the ground, and then start planting.

Butterfly flower bed diagram

If you don't want to bother so much, create a heart, it will be very simple.

To do this you will need to plant the core with pink petunias. 1st circuit - lilac phloxes, 2nd circuit - purple phloxes.

It all depends on your imagination and, of course, on the size of the plot; if it is large enough, try to build something grandiose.

Flower beds with low-growing perennial flowers:

The good thing about such plantings is that you need to plant them once, and not bother yourself with taking care of them for several years. Now we invite you to take a look at the master class on creating such a flower island.

Flowerbed schemes:

Flower bed design video:

As you can see, from low-growing flowers you can make flower beds that will bloom throughout the summer, this is clearly visible in the photo. Follow our schemes, or come up with your own, you will definitely be able to decorate your garden in an original and bright way. And we will say goodbye, we hope our article helped you, if so, then share it with your friends via social networks, we will be very grateful to you, all the best and see you again on our website!

To decorate a large flower bed or a small corner in the country, in the courtyard of the private sector they use many variety of plants. If you choose them correctly, taking into account the size, color, flowering time and growing conditions, you can get a bright, attractive, original and long-blooming flower bed. Decorating flower beds is a very interesting and exciting activity.

To create a variety of compositions in the flower garden, low-growing flowers will help. They are universal and can act as the main role of a “carpet bed” or serve as a dividing structure for other plants.

Low-growing flowers in the country look neat, cute and original. They can be used to create a variety of flower arrangements that provide an attractive look to the flowerbed throughout the summer. To do this, choose both perennial flowers and annual and biennial flowers.

For the right choice suitable variety, you can look at photos of low-growing flowers with names and characteristics.

Types of low-growing flowering plants

Annual flowers are one of the options for quick and beautiful decoration plot.

A large number of different varieties makes it possible to decorate a flowerbed already in the first year of sowing. They fill the space where perennials have not yet grown and can complement new flower beds.

They are chosen creative people who love to create different compositions, using new solutions every year. Almost all annuals are easy to care for and do not require special attention.

The following annual low flowers are a worthy decoration of a flower bed: iberis, asters, begonia, snapdragons, marigolds, primroses, calceolaria, petunias and others.

Let's look at some types of annuals

The most popular are petunias. It is suitable for both a well-lit area and a darkened corner. Petunias are divided into two types: bush and hanging. Bush plants are large-flowered and multi-flowered.

For an open space, you need to choose multi-flowered ones; they are unpretentious, unlike large-flowered double ones. These petunias do not tolerate rain well and are therefore planted under a canopy.

Ampelous petunias grow in a continuous carpet; one flower can cover an area of ​​1.5 square meters. m.

Regardless of the type, petunias require regular watering and fertilizing. They bloom from late May to late September. The colors of the flowers are so varied that you can choose them according to your preference.

Marigolds bloom from the first days of June until late autumn. They grow in any soil and do not require frequent watering. Flowers of yellow, red and mixed colors add brightness and warmth to the flowerbed. By choosing the desired shades, you can create original compositions on the lawn.

Purslane amazes with its variegation and brightness of colors: yellow, white, orange, red. Stems with leaves look like spruce needles. Blooms from June to September. It loves sun and heat and does not require frequent watering.

Calceolaria feels great in dark corners on moist soil. The flowers are bright yellow, red or orange, plain or speckled, and have an unusual bubbly shape. It begins to bloom in early March and decorates the flower garden all spring.

Daisies grow well in any area. They have a wide variety of colors that give free rein to any imagination. These flowers are easy to care for.

If you are interested in biennial flowers, then you need to know that it is better to plant them in the fall. They tolerate cold well, and are already in early spring delight with juicy shoots.

Biennial residents include: adonis, carnation, forget-me-nots, herperis or night violet, pansies, and some types of daisies.

Pansies are very bright and do not require special care. They bloom from early spring until early summer. If you haven’t had time to plant them in the fall, you can plant them at home in February and transfer them to the soil in early spring. Flowers love good watering, so for them the best place will be in the shade.

Forget-me-nots should be planted in the same place. They will please lush flowering blue buds from the beginning of spring.

Verbena has been decorating the lawn since June. But it takes a long time to prepare for flowering, so it is better to plant it in the fall.

Perennial flowers do not need to be planted every year; many easily tolerate harsh winters and from the beginning of spring they delight with lush flowering. Almost all perennials are unpretentious and always look well-groomed. But planting them requires a certain planning. Perennial flowers should not interfere with each other, and look harmonious depending on the different shades.

Lungwort, hosta, bergenia, primrose, and dwarf irises take root well in shaded flower beds where the soil is moist.

White cinquefoil, carnation, evening primrose, and stachys grow well on sunny lawns.

For alpine hills, periwinkle, bluebells, sedum, saxifrage, and edelweiss are planted.

In early spring, muscari, lilies of the valley, daffodils, hyacinths, and dwarf tulips bloom.

Phlox can decorate the lawn for up to five months a year, starting in May. Subulate and Douglas phlox create a vibrant carpet of colorful blooms. They can grow in one place for up to 6-8 years.

Asters are one of the most popular perennials. Depending on the type of dwarf aster, buds bloom from July to October.

Among the low bushes, dwarf asters in lilac, purple, white and pink colors look very beautiful. They need to be planted in shaded corners; they are not suited to aridity and high humidity.

Periwinkle has trailing stems and small blue flowers. Prefers moist soil and a shady area.

Hosta can be pure green or striped. It has spreading leaves and flowers on long stalks of white, lilac, and pink. When they fade, they are removed so that the plant does not weaken and has an elegant appearance. Hosta grows well in the shade.

Chrysanthemums bloom from the second half of summer to the first severe frosts. All gardeners love it for its frost resistance. There are many different shades and shapes of inflorescences of such flowers. They love good watering when it's hot. With the onset of cold weather, watering is reduced.

When decorating a flower bed with flowers, you need to combine perennial varieties with annual and biennial ones. Low-growing flowers look great in group plantings. Thanks to this, the area is filled with a diverse palette of colors and retains its blooming appearance for a long time.

So that the lawn pleases blooming view throughout the summer, you need to know the rules of planting.

• Plant flowers, taking into account the degree of illumination of the area.
• In an open, bright place, plant sun-loving flowers - purslane, nasturtium, marigolds, alyssium, coleus, and ornamental cabbage.
• Begonia, fuchsia, balsam, violet, and blueberries love partial shade.
• In the shade - lilies of the valley, hosta.
• Be sure to take into account the soil moisture before planting.
• Most flowers feel comfortable on moist soil. Daisies, balsam, iris, coleus, and begonias like moisture.
• Drought-resistant sedum, thyme, young, periwinkle, and saxifrage love anhydrous soils.
• You should decide on the color palette of the flowerbed - multi-colored or one color.

A variegated lawn requires a special layout. To create an ornament or composition on the lawn, use contrasting or related colors. For example, you can create a standard round flower bed. Plant perennials in the center: phlox, primrose, hosta, and carnival. The edges are framed with annuals: petunias, marigolds.

A monochromatic design includes flowers of different shades of the same color. So, if the flowerbed is blue, then blue petunias, bells, forget-me-nots, and blue muscari look beautiful on it.

Important points when caring for short flowers

• For good growth periodically weed the plants, loosen the soil, water them in a timely manner,
• properly fertilize the soil with mineral fertilizers,
• if necessary, spray flowers with mild, effective pest repellents,
• promptly remove dry flower buds and diseased plants.

Photos of low-growing flowers

In quickly fading petals more life than in centuries-old soulless blocks of granite. A deserted yard involuntarily evokes thoughts of improvement landscape design. A beginner who decides to organize a small garden with his own hands is faced with the question of choosing flowers for a flower bed and caring for its fragile beauty.

Peculiarities

the main objective beginner gardener - create cozy corner picturesque garden. To implement this idea, various ornamental plants are used to decorate flower beds. Perennial plants that require less care will be an ideal assistant. They will provide a permanent decorative effect.

However, it is not recommended to start selecting plants immediately, since first you need to determine the technical characteristics of the flower bed or flower garden:

• features of the local landscape. Need to determine individual design flower garden Hills can be used to implement creative ideas, and small holes can be used as a natural flower bed. It is also possible to cement them. The latter is acceptable when creating a small pond with decorative water lilies;

• relief removal. For perfectionists who decide to start construction on level ground, it is recommended to level the site in order to avoid unpleasant consequences in the form of earthen slopes;
• size of occupied territory. It is necessary to draw up a plan for the garden plot in advance and calculate the number of plants. For example, without taking into account the area of ​​the paths, you can get lost in the green wilds;
• location of the future flower bed in relation to sunlight. For many shade-loving plants, constant direct sunlight is destructive. Flowers of this type require a slightly shaded planting site.

A spectacular and vibrant image is created through a combination of various colors and landscape objects. Optimal perception is possible by correctly calculating plant growth in relation to the viewpoint. A profitable demonstration involves planting small flowers near roads with a gradual increase in the shape and size of seedlings to remote areas of the territory.

It is recommended to pay more attention to the combination of perennial plants. With an inappropriate combination, you can inadvertently destroy the created image. To avoid unpleasant surprises, you must first calculate the flowering period, take into account the shape, color combination of petals and leaves, and plant growth.

Where to begin?

Before committing to a design, the site owner must evaluate it correctly. Even if the landscape seems unsuitable, it is, in any case, possible to create a picturesque landscape. First, you should clear the area, first taking into account the relief, windiness, soil and lighting. Despite the fact that many plants are unpretentious in care, for all it is necessary to follow the rules of choice optimal soil for planting seedlings.

The flowerbed requires fertile soil, which will ensure a long flowering period.. It is necessary to select a place for planting immediately, since replanting is always a painful procedure for flowers. After the layers of earth are covered and the flowers are planted, the plants should be separated with fences.

These actions are necessary to ensure that the seedlings do not grow and do not “fight” for territory among themselves. Sun-loving plants are recommended to be planted in open areas. In the shade they will produce few inflorescences, stretching upward. Low growing plants require additional watering. This must be taken into account when planting plants with each other.

To avoid confusion when planting, you should draw up a planting schedule. Such actions will help you not to get confused and will ensure the effect of constant flowering of the area. For example, experts recommend planting bulbs in October, while nasturtiums and marigolds require planting in early spring.

In summer and autumn, it is better to spray plants with pest control agents. Also, do not overdo it with fertilizing. Nitrogen fertilizers promote active growth of greenery, interrupting the flowering period.

Landscape Design Trends

Initially, it is necessary to choose a landscape or classical stylistic direction. The latter implies strict subordination of plants and decorative elements to a single creative idea.

The approach requires labor-intensive care, since all plants require timely pruning. However, the effort pays off in the visual embodiment of a sophisticated style with characteristic features:

• clearly planned area of ​​the site;
• harmonious use of geometric shapes in the cutting process;
• dominance of greenery over flowering plants;
• perfectly flat terrain.

However, for nature lovers there is landscape style- the complete opposite of the classics, as close as possible to natural design. Lush vegetation will grow near the house, endowed with asymmetry and smooth features.

The main features of landscape design are expressed as follows:

• free distribution of plants;
• natural shape of shrubs and trees;
• an abundance of flowering and fruit seedlings;
• floral arrangements, collected into single groups according to the compatibility of shades and similarity of care.

Landscape type does not require additional costs and effort. The big advantage is that it can be used even in a small area with uneven terrain.

Popular in the front garden

Finding the perfect color combination for your garden is not an easy task. Chaotic recruitment and disorderly disembarkation will not provide a beautiful landscape. The main thing is not to get confused, but to look through the list of popular plants for flower beds. Based detailed instructions, you can achieve a picturesque picture in the courtyard. It is enough to study the sowing calendar for gardeners from the Superdom portal to understand when and how to sow flowers for the flower bed. For trial experiments, it is recommended to plant annual plants in the first year.. They will appeal to connoisseurs of diversity.

For simple landscaping, unpretentious flowers are irreplaceable. Caring for them does not require a huge amount of time and effort, so this is an excellent choice for those who want to decorate their landscape with their own hands.

Annuals have a number of advantages in terms of variety of choices:

• sunny nasturtium It is thermophilic and prefers bright places, but does not survive transplantation well. Large seeds can overwinter in the soil, which guarantees the appearance of green shoots next year. Flowers have a subtle, pleasant aroma that exudes sweet tranquility. They can be grown both in flowerbeds and in pots in open areas. Pleasantly surprised and beneficial features medicinal plant. All parts, except the roots, are completely edible;

salvia will grow in areas rich in sun and moisture. Apart from the given parameters, she doesn’t need anything else to decorate the flowerbed with red cone-shaped inflorescences. For those who prefer a unique style, royal salvia is the perfect choice. Orange flowers will complement the look with a hint of human blood, which can change depending on the time of day;

• petunias replete with a variety of shades. Delicate buds shaped like small gramophones surprise with their resistance to direct sunlight. It is enough to scatter a small amount of seeds on the ground - and this will ensure their rapid growth and development. Petunia is planted in early June in open ground, since repeated frosts can destroy it;
• gatsaniya- multi-colored chamomile native to South Africa. Differs in large sizes. Flowers combine with black soil, brightening up the dark color of the soil. In most cases, they are used to create intricate patterns in combination with low-growing plants, and also as a decoration object for paths. There are annual and perennial varieties to create garden compositions in open areas;

• purslane represents natural carpet paths. The creeping plant reproduces by self-seeding, so it does not have to be planted the next year. The optimal time for sowing is the end of March, when there is already enough sunshine outside. Unpretentious seedlings do not need watering or fertilizing, preferring dry or sandy soil.

More experienced summer residents prefer to plant perennial plants, the flowering of which begins with the first warmth of spring.

The early period is characterized by the appearance of snowdrops. Then they are replaced by spring compositions, the basis of which are tulips, iris and hyacinths.

The chaotic variety of colors can linger for a long time and frighten you with a wide choice:

• periwinkle proudly denies artificial watering after planting. It can be left unattended. Soon the periwinkle runs wild, growing into a decorative carpet. Dense areas can be trimmed to give the desired shape;
• often found in gardens Aquilegia, whose popular name is “flower of the elves”. Delicate buds bloom for a long time: from the beginning of spring until the first blows of frost. The petals are predominantly bluish in color. It grows in the form of a shrub, forming both low and tall vegetation. For the development of aquilegia, you need soil equipped with a good drainage system and partial shade, where the flowers acquire a more saturated color;

• Lavatera known as “wild rose” with large buds reaching 10 cm in diameter. The flower lives up to its name, because it is not picky about the soil, drought-resistant and adamant under strong wind. Planting occurs at the end of spring. When cut, individual specimens are able to maintain their decorative appearance for a week. Petal shades range from yellow to purple;
• pelargonium- common home plant, repels insects. Better known as geranium, it quickly adapts to new terrain, easily growing and reproducing. The perennial light-loving plant is easy to care for, but thrives in well-drained soil. In early spring, it needs fertilizing containing potassium;
• self-explanatory name "Snapdragon" spread easily thanks to Greek mythology. Flowering occurs in June and lasts until the first frost. At first, the seedlings grow slowly and sluggishly, but after the first period a lush flowering begins, increasing the abundance of buds from year to year;

• castor bean does not tolerate landing well. Seedlings take a long time to get used to the territory, even with feeding, preferring to grow in moist open areas with a high level of humus. The plant does not like frost, so it is possible to plant seeds only in mid-May;
• lobelia adds some charm and charm to the landscape from the first days of summer to the end of autumn. The plant is covered with many buds of delicate shades: from purple to sky blue. The flower is picky. It grows only in loose, not too fertile soil with regular watering. The place should be well lit. Lobelia needs constant mineral feeding. Planting should be done at the end of February;
• aubrieta characterized by bright petals, colors ranging from pale pink to blue. The flowering period occurs in mid-spring and lasts until the end of summer. The plant retains its foliage throughout the winter, making it incredibly resistant to severe frosts. Aubrieta is unpretentious in care; additional feeding is rarely required.

Perennials have gained popularity because they do not need to be planted every spring. For creating a permanent landscape design, such flowers are perfect. When selecting flowers for a mixborder, you must also take into account the parameters of the plants. The central position should be occupied by flowers with the largest and brightest buds, framed in decorative greenery and modest inflorescences of low stature

Tall plants are planted in distant flower beds on the periphery of the site or in the center of multi-layer flower beds.

Autumn

Autumn ends the flowering period of most perennial plants. At this time of year, foliage and grasses provide decoration. In order not to lose bright summer colors, you can plant autumn compositions . The leading position is occupied by an annual plant whose name is aster. Flowers bright colors grow from late spring to late autumn, but the advantage lies not only in the color and duration of flowering, but also in the large branched inflorescences. In height, asters are combined with low-growing and tall plants, as they have a wide range of varieties.

Chrysanthemums will be an excellent helper. Their flowering season begins in August and lasts until the first frost. The color scheme excludes only blue, but in autumn they use mainly red shades so as not to disturb the natural seasonal image.

Perennial dahlias bloom in warm colors. Lush inflorescences delight the eye from the end of July until the first blows of frost. The only negative is that they need to be covered for the winter, because the tubers die at temperatures below zero degrees.

In order not to encounter headaches when drawing up the necessary combinations, it is recommended to use a ready-made diagram, or select individual copies from it:

• Carmichel's aconite;
• reed grass;
• phlox;
• tricirtis;
• zinnia (majors);
• marigold;
• helenium;
• lemon verbena;
• taperver;
• Monarda.

Autumn compositions are made in combination with natural colors, which range from golden to burgundy.

You should not take tall plants. They create an image of lush vegetation, which does not look harmonious during the seasonal period of general preparation for bed. A collection of low flowers fully realizes bold ideas in interesting patterns.

Shade-loving

Owners of plots lost in the shadows have a hard time choosing a flower arrangement. In front of them is a wide assortment of plants that prefer open space, but die in the shade. However, the problem of landscaping is solved by a list of shade-loving plants, the beauty of which is not inferior to sun-tolerant species:

• lupine is a powerful bush reaching 150 cm in height. The palmate petals are collected in a long rosette, pleasing to the eye for several seasons;
• dicenter- low-growing seedlings with carved petals, reminiscent of folded bird wings. Planting is carried out in late spring or early autumn as part of a seasonal composition;

• astilbe has long fluffy inflorescences that do not require careful supervision. The plant does not need abundant watering, but if the garden owner wants to see abundant flowering, then you should water the astilbe once or twice a week;
• saxifrage echo their name, preferring to grow in well-drained, poor soil. In partial shade they form a “cushion” that blooms with simple, pleasant inflorescences throughout the summer. Despite the fact that saxifrage grows abundantly in the sun, they thrive in the shade without requiring additional care.

Evergreen plant varieties and flowers with lush leaves will add variety. Hosta will appeal to lovers of lush greenery. Wide leaves of bright colors cover the ground, retaining the remaining moisture, so the plant does not need frequent watering. Woodruff will amaze with its unusual shape of foliage, while symphiander will make a picturesque pair with it. Its carved buds look exotic in combination with lush vegetation.

short

Thanks to annuals, every year there is an opportunity to experiment with flower arrangements, creating new picturesque flower beds. Petunias are the most popular in this matter, but there are many annual plants that are not inferior in merit:

• iberis and ageratum. Unpretentious shoots create flowering carpets, often decorating an alpine hill. They prefer to grow in open areas among other plants, with which they get along well;
• low-maintenance culture from pansies capable of growing in sunny and semi-dark areas, but they are greedy for moisture, requiring constant abundant watering;
• forest forget-me-not pleases with the blooming of delicate buds of heavenly shades from late spring to early autumn;
• will help at night hesperis. The night violet not only blooms in the moonlight, but also has a subtle aroma that covers the entire garden plot. Prefers moist soil in shady places.

However, annual plants, as a rule, rarely have lush growth. To prevent a plot or flower bed from looking sparse, it is worth trying to combine “one-year-olds” with low-growing perennial seedlings. A big plus is also the fact that perennials are able to create an unforgettable composition for a long time.

Among the favorites of garden plots are the following types:

• scarlet arena. Bloody carnation blooms in July and continues to bloom until mid-October. Prefers to grow on sandy soils, the color of the buds is white and pale pink;
• sea ​​alyssum prefers sunny areas with variable watering. The color of the buds is represented by yellow-pink colors. The plant survives at temperatures of -11 degrees, which indicates extreme endurance to climatic conditions;
• sage capable of pleasing the eye throughout the whole summer. It grows well in shaded areas without requiring constant care;
• phlox They bloom for more than six months in the form of shrubs with spherical buds.

Vertical

Today the use of vertical gardening has become relevant. In a short time it is possible to create a real masterpiece of a picturesque corner of nature from soulless architectural stone. The project can be carried out with your own hands. It is only important to have the necessary support - trellises, cords or columns, and the desire to care for the climbing seedlings. For landscaping it is necessary to use frost-resistant and unpretentious creeping plants. The most common are liana seedlings. They can grow to a height of up to 25 meters, while creating a dense hedge.

Maiden grapes occupy a special place, which reaches its peak in autumn period. It is frost-resistant and does not require careful care, preferring to grow on trellises. Thanks to the tendrils, the grapes cling to any vertical structures. There is no need to make additional structures for it.

For landscaping tree trunks and load-bearing structures honeysuckle, clematis and actinidia are used, but hops should never be used recklessly. It is unpretentious and grows quickly, so much so that it is difficult to control. The “aggressor” prefers to hide in cracks, and its root system destroys the foundation of the building.

Non-flowering

To prevent summer flower beds from looking too colorful, the composition is diluted with the help of non-flowering plants.

So, the following types are perfect:

• herbs - basil and mint. They will serve not only as an object for decoration, but will also be useful in cooking. They are unpretentious, create good combinations that can compete with bright petals. The pleasant aroma of spices will brighten up the pungent odors of flowering plants;
• decorative foliage plants you should choose carefully, since not all greenery can survive changes in the local climate. It is advisable to start with shrubs that do not require careful care. Evergreen boxwood and barberry will help train your hand due to the fact that they tolerate unfavorable conditions and severe pruning;

• reed grass- an ornamental grass that tolerates the dry season well and can survive on rocky soil. Creates a unique look of alpine slides;
• emperor It is demanding when it comes to watering, but it compensates for this disadvantage thanks to the beautiful combination of red-green foliage. The color lasts throughout the year.

For large areas, it is important to start planting with coniferous plants th, playing an important role in the landscape. They do not change throughout the year, which looks impressive against a snowy background. Small trees act as a frame, making it possible to grow around any composition. When distributed evenly, the plants will become the center of the landscape design. Among the conifers, dwarf junipers and decorative spruces are often chosen. They will decorate the alleys well in a flowering garden. They are usually planted in rows like a hedge. A big plus is the variety of shapes: from round to columnar, which creates original partitions in the garden.

Coniferous plants are easy to trim if necessary. These procedures will not affect their growth and development. Dwarf plants are recommended for use as borders. For example, spruce and cypress trees make a good fence for a picnic area. It is recommended to plant on a large area coniferous trees, which will create shade and coolness in the hot summer.

What plants go together?

When choosing a composition, you must be guided by your own taste, observing necessary recommendations to create the perfect garden:

• the foreground should always be occupied by short plants. For example, chrysanthemums go well with phlox, which create the necessary background. Pansies will be able to attract attention to the edges of the alley;
• You should not plant small flower beds with a large number of flowers. The struggle for soil and light can lead to the death of some plants, and this is a waste of effort;

• tall grasses are difficult to combine. For this purpose, it is easier to choose a composition from low-growing greens;
• The garden requires a combination of non-flowering seedlings with abundant inflorescences of different species. Coniferous species will perfectly dilute bright colors that look inappropriate in combination with each other;
• should be selected harmonious combinations. For example, you can plant purple phlox with red peonies.

If you are completely confused in terms of choosing a composition, you can rely on the recommendations of experienced gardeners who have compiled combinations of the most popular flowers with each other or with other plants.

The fatal lady of the blooming garden

The queen of landscape design - the rose - can become a decoration of any garden, but sometimes there is a feeling that small groups of thorny stems look lonely and poor. Red buds create a classic composition with lilac and blue.

The ideal combination involves a combination of lilac, tamarisk, snowberry and sea buckthorn with roses. Coniferous plants will help “dilute” the variegation, the most suitable of which are thuja and juniper. The ensemble with evergreens will consist of mahonia and cotoneaster.

A fragile combination of tenderness and beauty

Lilies can transform any garden, adding shades of the entire color gamut: from snow-white to blue-black. Before collecting a bouquet for a flowerbed, you should select groups of plants according to flowering dates. Lilies acquire an aristocratic and dominant status among other plants, so the “retinue” should be more modest. For example, delicate colors These look great with peonies, forming a symbiosis. Lush peony leaves protect the soil from drought, requiring similar conditions of care.

In this regard, irises do not go well with lilies. The latter require abundant moisture, while irises cannot be watered after the flowering period. The same goes for roses, which are fierce competitors in the battle for attention. A piquant composition is formed in combination with hostas, which grow well in the shade. They are comparable in flowering time to daylilies, so they will complement each other throughout the season.

For a harmonious landing, for which no modifications are required, you need to choose a central view. It should be used as a starting point when creating a flower arrangement.

Marigold

A flowerbed of marigolds will give free rein to your imagination in combination both between varieties of the same plant and with other representatives of the flora. Tagetes is an unpretentious plant that does not require watering or soil. It is only recommended to select the same flowering period- from the end of June until the first frost.

Marigolds are more suitable for small flower beds, where the loose center should rise above the densely planted periphery. Tagetes of any color look great against a background of white petunia.

The composition can be composed of several tiers like alpine slide. In this case, the center of the flowerbed is occupied by a dwarf coniferous plant, for example: a round-shaped juniper, from which purple and white petunias will fan out. The lowest level will be occupied by marigolds, diluted with silver-colored puree.

Flowers for timid natures

Chamomile blooms at the beginning of summer, from which it is easy to conclude that the simplest combination will consist of wildflowers. Blue bells and red poppies will remind you of childhood in a cheerful combination. Provided that the daisies take a central position in the flowerbed, you should decorate them with decorative ferns, but when choosing an exotic composition you need to be guided by unnatural images: unruly orchids and roses of aggressive colors will sparkle with picturesque colors against the backdrop of modest daisies.

The only axiom is: always choose a green background from non-flowering plants for daisies. They will not allow fragile flowers to get lost in the riot of other colors.

Gladioli - flowers generated by a gladiator's sword

Capricious gladioli create splendor on their own, drawing the eye to the combination of picturesque petals on the lush green leaves. However, their flowering period is quite short, so you should choose flowers that will:

• accompany the birth of buds (daffodils and tulips of the required colors);
• strengthen the position of gladioli during the flowering period (lush peonies);
• mark the end of the season (combination with hydrangea).

Dahlias should not be planted nearby, as large inflorescences will compete with each other. Another thing is a background of evergreen shrubs, lawns or conifers. The pastel colors of some varieties of gladiolus will favorably highlight the bright petals of other seedlings, while scarlet flowers will stand out with dignity thanks to white tones, and chocolate buds will look good with cream shades.

Begonia - Aphrodite of the garden

Begonia manifests itself in a voluminous mixborder over a large area. Unfortunately, you can’t swing it like that in the garden. In a flowerbed and alley, these flowers will perfectly serve as decoration in the foreground. Begonias will perfectly decorate a flower garden in the form of a low hedge.

In combination with cineraria and lobularia in silvery-white shades different colors begonias will play in a new way. Flowers can be combined with each other, as well as with other annual plants.

Flower arrangements can not only act as a duet, but also win in more complex combinations. You just need to choose the best flowering period and harmonious shades of the petals, and this requires creative ideas and a creative approach. A few small experiments will turn the garden into a chic place to relax

Design

Curious ideas for the garden, implemented with your own hands, can decorate an inconspicuous garden. Even a plot purchased with plantings can be improved by experimenting with shrubs, rock gardens and water areas. The latter will give the site individuality and a unique look, being an additional source of moisture.

The simplest solution is to create a small pond by digging a pit of a certain size. Next, you need to fill it with cement, strengthening the edges and providing the necessary waterproofing. When finished, all that remains is to fill the mini-pond with water and arrange it with decorations to suit your taste. The shore can be lined with cobblestones or gravel, and plants that require excess moisture can be planted.

A creative idea can be decorative waterfall, which is recommended to be decorated in an oriental style. It is also possible to arrange a cozy garden on a large area with a fountain and a rock garden slide in the center. The design of a dry stream made of fine gravel and pebbles will add elegance.

Several large ones natural stones, which remain after cleaning, can be stacked on top of each other to create a rock garden. It is possible to fix their position cement mortar. The remaining gaps can be filled fertile soil, finally planting ornamental plants.

Inspiring flower beds: examples of work

The original idea is to create a palmette from fruit trees. Hedge is created by excision of the crown of seedlings. With this approach, the trees will grow in width, intertwining branches with each other. Growing in breadth fruit trees absorb more sunlight, thereby increasing their yield.

Palmettes visually increase the area of ​​the site, harmoniously merging with ornamental shrubs.

In the next video you will find a master class on creating a small flower garden.