It’s rare that anyone doesn’t like plants, especially flowers, which not only grow, but also delight with their color. But every year, climate change negatively affects them, and in order to see the flowerbed bloom throughout the summer season, it is necessary to arrange it correctly and select the right flowers for planting.

The very first issue that needs to be resolved when creating a flower garden is its parameters.

The size of the flowerbed depends on how much free space is available on your site, how many meters you are willing to sacrifice for the sake of beauty, and you also need to take into account the time it takes to care for it.

A large flower garden is a very beautiful sight, but it is difficult to weed it out of weeds; sometimes it is better to make several flower beds, but smaller ones.

The geometric shape of the flower bed depends on your preference, it can be in the form of:

• Regular square;
• Trapezoid;
• Circle;
• Oval;
• Hearts;
• Cross.

Of course, the list can be expanded, it is not some kind of standard, and you can arrange your flowerbed in more complex forms. The more complex the form, the more effort you will have to spend on its care.

The center of the flowerbed should be planted with flowers with the longest stems. The edges of the flower bed with medium stems, in the remaining space around the perimeter, are best planted with climbing plants. A couple of months after planting, you will see a beautiful flowering flowerbed.

Underwater rocks

If your goal is to create a continuously blooming flower bed throughout the summer, then you need to know some rules to avoid the most common mistakes.

• Before planting plants in the ground, you need to create a schedule for their flowering; in each period of time, the flower garden should delight with buds of at least three types of flowers
• Draw a plan of the flowerbed on a piece of paper, where in certain places write down the names of the seedlings, taking into account their type and flowering period. Thus, create a composition of perennials and annuals that mix from those that begin to bloom in the spring, continue in the summer, and finish flowering in late autumn.
• In the plan it is necessary to combine plants according to size and color scheme. Plants with broad leaves on the stem, mix with cereals and narrow-leaved plants.
• Everyone has their own favorite colors, but when creating blooming flower bed You must not forget about the combination of shades and choose so that the color scheme is contrasting.
• Make a calculation based on the number of plant species that need to be planted evenly, without dividing by specimen.

Important: If the flowerbed is one-sided, at the very end you need to plant tall plants, then medium-sized ones, and so reducing the height of the plants to the edge; if the flower bed is round, you need to start from the center.

Flowerbed of perennial flowers

Perennial flowers easily tolerate winter frosts and do not need to be planted every spring.

There are a huge number of species of perennials, from the assortment of which you can choose to implement the idea of ​​a flower garden, at the same time make it original, and admire the flowers from spring until late autumn.

The advantages of perennial plants are:

• No need for annual planting;
• Resistance to winter frosts;
• Easy to care for;
• Easy to grow, when transplanting you can simply divide it and thus propagate
• All summer they either bloom or delight with green foliage on the stems.

There are several ways to plant perennial flowers:

• Seeds;
• Roots;
• Bulbs.

When planting seeds in the ground, it is better to immediately create compositions that will not need to be replanted for 2-3 years.

There are some rules for planting perennials:

• Drawing up a flowerbed diagram;
• Planting low-growing flowers in the foreground;
• Climbing plants are planted along the alleys;
• It is necessary to take into account the shades of flowers, during the flowering of plants, everything should be in harmony.

Perennial flower plants They are divided according to height into 4 groups:

• Short stature;
• Medium height;
• Tall;
• Curly.

Flowers that grow no higher than 30 cm are considered low-growing. The most popular of them are:

• Pansies, delight the eye with their colorful flowers that bloom throughout the summer;
• Periwinkle grows on any soil, tolerates frosts well, most often it is planted to decorate stone compositions, after a while it grows into a green carpet with blue or pink drops;
• Phloxes have many shades color range, grow well in moist soil, on square meter no more than 7 plants are planted;
• Gentian, which looks like blue or pale blue bells, blooms from June to September.

Medium-sized flowers up to 1 meter high. Most often the following are planted in the flowerbed:

• Daylily can grow without transplanting in one place for more than 10 years, because it is not picky about the soil, has more than 25 species, blooms from the beginning of June with a large number of flowers;
• Rhodiola, pink Rhodiola is popular, but you can often see yellow Rhodiola in flower beds; it blooms in the first two summer months.

Among the flowers from the tall group, the following are planted more preferably than others:

• Sunflowers look great both separately from other plants and in combination with them; they bloom in the second half of summer;
• Stock roses, the most beautiful plant up to one and a half meters tall, blooms brightly, and is packed like a peony, blooming all summer and a little in September.

Among the climbing flowers, the most in demand are:

• The climbing rose is a hybrid that was obtained after crossing garden rose with a wild variety, the flowers are small with a delicate aroma, require abundant watering and sunlight, it is better to insulate the roots for the winter;
• Wisteria, similar to a deciduous vine that twines around a support, flowers resemble bunches of grapes, requires care, pruned twice a year;
• Maiden grape, a tree-like vine with suckers and tendrils that cling to any type of surface without any support; the foliage changes color depending on the air temperature;
• Honeysuckle is a perennial shrub up to 3 meters tall, requires staking and constant pruning, the inflorescences emit a unique aroma, are easy to care for, and grow on any soil.

Perennial flowers have many types, varieties, with a variety of colors, names and shapes. For a flower bed, each owner determines for himself what he wants to see from the flowers during warm days.

Flowerbed of annuals

If you have a lot of free time and you like to dig into the ground every spring, replant flowers, and plant plants, then annuals are perfect for arranging a continuously blooming flower bed.

Unlike perennials, annuals have brighter and richer colors, but they need to be replanted every year. The big plus is that every year your flowerbed is original and individual in its own way.

There are annual plants that are easy to care for, which will grow and delight you with flowering without much effort on your part.

The first step will again be to draw up a plan for the flower garden, place the plants schematically on paper, select them by color and growth, taking into account the period and time of flowering.

For flower beds the best option there will be low-growing flowers and medium height.

The following plants are especially popular in our area for creating a continuously blooming flower bed:

• Castor bean grows up to one and a half meters with leaves similar to a palm tree, beautiful, but poisonous;
• annual mallow, unpretentious plant, beautifully blooming;
• Sage, sometimes also biennial and perennial, blooms with candles up to 30 cm high;
• Eschscholzia, a lover of sunny colors, can grow up to 60 cm, a chic bush with small orange flowers, easy to care for;
• Zinnia, a wonderful flower with a variety of color shades, which delights with its appearance all summer long;
• Cosmea can grow up to 80 cm, long-flowering, and does not require special care, it looks fragile and delicate;
• Matiola, a nocturnal flower, closed during the day and opens at night giving off a sweet, wonderful scent;
• Petunia, low-growing flowers that grow in almost every flower bed, beautiful, different colors, needs warmth and light, does not grow in cold climates;
• Marigolds, not tall double flowers about 20 centimeters in height, bloom from early June to mid-autumn;
• Purslane does not require special care other than sunlight; it grows well in both sandy and rocky soil.

Fans of annual flowers know that although they are not too whimsical, you still need to look after them in order to get a wonderful result in the form of a continuously blooming flower garden throughout the summer.

Where to begin

Beautiful flower bed continuous flowering With minimum cost time for care, the dream of every gardener.

It is best to divide the area of ​​​​the flowerbed and plant flowers in the fall, then they will take root, and in the summer there will be results in the form of flowering.

Types of plants and varieties: First review those available in the garden.

Make a schedule for their flowering; if at some point you do not have any blooming buds, buy an additional blooming species.

To begin with, you can use no more than 4-5 plants that have a long flowering period, increasing the range over time.

Sow flower seeds for seedlings that will grow well in the flowerbed and will be useful for filling empty soil if the flower dies in winter.

There is no need to use plants that turn yellow and dry out after flowering; they should remain a beautiful green background.

When you didn’t have a flowerbed and you decided to buy all the flowers to create it, the main thing is to choose them correctly. The most wonderful choice would be flowers that bloom continuously throughout the summer months, such as:

• Night violets;
• Dwarf violas;
• Iberis;
• Nemophila.

Tip: If you don’t know much about flowers, just ask the seed store seller for advice, he will advise you on the most frequently purchased ones.

It is good to combine flower plants that bloom at different times:

• May-June: daffodils with tulips and crocuses;
• June-July: irises, cornflowers, and peonies;
• July-August: petunias, daisies and marigolds;
• August-September: asters with chrysanthemums.

The choice of plants for a flower bed should be creative.

Advice: It is better to check with relatives and neighbors that you are not allergic to any flowers to avoid embarrassment.

The best flower bed designs for perennial plants

Professional and amateur gardeners suggest starting with a simple but successful flower bed design that will delight you with continuously flowering plants throughout the warm season.

The flower garden includes the following plants:

• Astilbe pink;
• Geranium;
• Day-lily;
• Heuchera;
• Phloxes.

Important: While your perennials are gaining growth and strength to bloom, add annuals that are suitable for your area.

Your flowerbed, your ideas, good luck to you and beautiful flower beds.

All flower lovers try to create a constantly blooming garden, but if the plot of land is not very large, then a chic flower bed will be enough. For it, you can select decorative crops that bloom alternately during the warm period, from early spring to late autumn. The choice can be made of both annual and perennial crops, as well as textured conifers or unusual cereal plants.

Flowers for a flowerbed of continuous flowering

The flowerbed will already be colorful in early spring, if you plant primroses on it: scilla, chionodoxa, muscari, fragrant hyacinths and a variety of crocuses, as well as bright hellebores. These first flowers will be very long-awaited after winter and will decorate the first spring days with their colors.

The primroses will be replaced by anemones, primroses and blue periwinkles.

And also beautiful, diverse and very spectacular petunias and violas.

Not a single flowerbed can do without daffodils and tulips, the choice of which is so wide that it will satisfy the tastes of even the most picky gardener.

Daffodils

IN Lately increasingly, free corners of the garden are decorated with miniature botanical tulips. The most popular varieties are Urumiysky, Hegera “Little Princess”, Tarda. It is impossible not to note the excellent tulip, which from one stem produces 3 bright red flowers with pointed petals.

Be sure to provide space for a bush of fragrant peony, root or tree-like. Both representatives are famous for their huge double flowers.

At the same time, imperial hazel grouse and bearded irises begin to show off.

Bearded irises

As the hot summer days approach, poppies, snapdragons and dicentra with its broken heart flowers will bloom.

Snapdragon

Neat islands of Campanula garganensis, which can be planted at the very foot, near stones, a border or other fencing of a flower oasis, will also look good in a flowering flowerbed. For the same purposes, you can use all kinds of sedums, aubrieta, rock alyssum and awl-shaped phlox.

Flowering mats of these groundcovers make a wonderful backdrop for any large plant, giving the soil a fairy-tale appearance.

And, of course, one cannot ignore the queen of flower beds - the rose. When decorating a limited plot of land, you can opt for standard roses or spectacular climbing roses.

You can use the less common corrugated rose, better known as a variety of large-fruited rosehip. Its flowers, up to 8 cm in diameter, are not only beautiful, but also have a wonderful aroma.

And in the fall, this bush will delight you with huge fruits, up to 3 cm, very noticeable against the background of fading crimson foliage. Lilies are no less original. Currently, breeders can please both complex specimens with huge fragrant flowers, up to 20 cm in diameter, and completely unpretentious oriental or Asian hybrids.

The flower garden will not fade if phlox, matthiola, etc. are planted on it. Their rich colors and pleasant smells fill the air until autumn.

Fragrant tobacco

On cooler days, asters, autumn marigolds, dahlias and chrysanthemums will begin to bloom, blooming until the first frost.

Marigold

Dahlias

Chrysanthemums

Having planted several unusual plants in the flower garden, such as imperata cylindrical, Chinese miscanthus, evergreen or sedge, in combination with juniper or thuja occidentalis, you can admire the flowerbed even in winter, when the first snow or frost decorates these plants.

Perennial spring flowers for flower beds

Snowdrop (Galanthus)

This flower is popular among gardeners because it blooms when there is still snow around. The plant has a small height of 12-15 centimeters with two leaves. The wild species blooms early in April, as soon as the snow melts and even against a backdrop of snow. There are also garden species that can be successfully grown; the plant loves areas that do not receive direct sunlight.

It is not picky about soils, but does not like overly moist places. Since garden species of snowdrop appeared from wild plants, they are very frost-resistant plants.

Reproduction occurs in two ways:

• Seeds that are sown in the summer without pre-treatment after they are collected from plants. But this path is long, due to the fact that the first shoots will appear only in the spring of next year. After strengthening the young plants, they are transplanted to a permanent place.
• Bulbs: they are dug up in the second half of summer, the baby is separated, dried and planted in a permanent place in early autumn. The planting distance for large bulbs is 7-10 centimeters from each other, and small bulbs are planted at a distance of 3-5 centimeters from each other.

Scylla (blue snowdrop)

A plant of the lily family, it got its name due to its early flowering and the blue color of its flowers. The plant has bright green and wide leaves, which are arranged in rosettes of 3-4 pieces and several beautiful blue flowers.

Flowers prefer loose and semi-shaded soils. They tolerate winter well and reproduce like snowdrops (by seeds and bulbs). When sowing seeds, seedlings appear only in the 3rd-5th year. Excellent for forcing for early flowering in mid-winter.

Muscari (Mouse Hyacinth)

A beautiful plant from the lily family. Flowers of different colors: blue, white, lilac-blue. Frost-resistant, grows in one place for 4-5 years. Like all bulbous plants, it reproduces by children, less often by seeds, since seedlings appear only after a few years.

The bulbs are planted at the end of summer; flowers appear on the plants the following year. Widely used in distillation.

Crocus

It is one of the most common early flowering plants. There are crocuses that bloom early in the spring, and there are those that bloom late in the fall. The plants are small, up to 14 centimeters, the flowers have different colors (from white to yellow).

A rare feature of the plant is leaves that grow only after flowering has ended. For propagation, corms, chicks and seeds are used. It lends itself very well to forcing and blooms profusely in winter.

To obtain fresh and beautiful flowers in winter, in late autumn, add a prepared mixture consisting of two parts of turf soil and one part each of leaf humus and river sand. After about two months, the crocus blooms.

Daffodils

Ubiquitous among flower lovers for their early blooming and beautiful, pleasant-smelling flowers. For these flowers, prepare richly fertilized and well-loosened soil. Bulbs should be planted in the fall (September-October) at a shallow depth (about 10 cm) and mulched with humus. The bulbs overwinter and bloom profusely in the spring.

Daffodils

Mainly propagated by children (small bulbs), they are selected from large ones at the end of summer, dried and planted in September. Just like crocuses, they are suitable for winter forcing, it is important not to forget to constantly keep the soil moist.

Tulip

A bulbous plant of the lily family. Currently, more than 120 wild flower species have been studied and several thousand varieties and hybrids have been bred as garden flowers. Tulips are divided into 4 groups: early-blooming, medium-blooming, late-blooming and wild.

Propagated by seeds or vegetatively. But in practice, they use propagation by bulbs and children; for this, at the end of summer, when the leaves of the plant are already dry, they dig up the bulbs. They are well dried and the small ones are separated from the large ones.

Bulbs with a diameter of more than 2 centimeters can already be used for flowering; smaller ones require one or two years of growing.

Tulips love loose, well-fertilized soils with normal lighting. These flowers do not like dimly lit places and acidic soils, on which the plants will develop poorly and often get sick.

Tulips - best flowers for forcing in room conditions. At the end of September, they take the best bulbs and plant them in pots, one bulb in each. A soil mixture is prepared from turf soil mixed with humus and sand.

The soil in the pots is watered abundantly and sprinkled with sawdust to retain moisture. Then they are placed in a room with a temperature of no more than 3-7 degrees for 1.5-2 months. After this, the pots are placed on a warm windowsill, and after 25-30 days the plants bloom. Cut tulip flowers are stored fresh for a long time cold water, for which they are especially popular in the flower industry.

These flowers for the flower bed are unpretentious both in terms of soil and care, so even a novice amateur gardener can grow them.

Perennial iris for flower beds

This flower has a special grace. It is impossible to take your eyes off its royal beauty and amazingly refined form. Translated from Greek, “iris” means rainbow. According to legend, the goddess Iris came to earth to people precisely along the rainbow. These flowers received this name back in the 4th century BC.

Perennial iris for flower beds

There is a very interesting legend about how the flower spread throughout the earth. Initially, irises grew only in ancient Asia, but the birds that inhabited the forests and gardens there carried the seeds of this plant throughout the world.

The well-known city of Florence received this name only because all its borders were planted with blooming irises.

Today there are more than 250 species of irises. They grow on all continents. In the latitudes of modern Russia alone, about 60 species of this flower can be counted. Iris is distant and more ancient relative of gladiolus.

Among the variety of irises, the most popular are: Siberian, bearded and Japanese species. Also very popular is the bright yellow marsh iris.

The bearded iris is a very interesting flower. Along the edge of its petal there are delicate, colored hairs, which in appearance are very reminiscent of a beard.

A feature of Siberian irises is their special resistance to low temperatures and not whimsical to growing conditions.

The Japanese retain theirs the longest decorative look and flowering. They can be divided once every seven years, in early autumn or spring.

Swamp iris is wild plant, but it really attracts people with its bright yellow color. Swamp iris reproduces by seeds, which, when dropped in water, are easily localized in new places of growth.

Perennial peony for flower beds

This one is amazing beautiful flower can rightfully be called the king among plants. In addition to its bright color, peony has a special, very delicate aroma. It cannot be confused with other colors.

Peony perennial

Few people know that peony is endowed with deep philosophical meaning. According to the oldest records of Chinese scientists, peonies symbolize the fundamental positions of any person - love and family.

These light, seemingly weightless plants attract with their bright and large flowers. Certain types of poppy have different colored buds. Shades range from pure white to rich tones of purple and violet.

The peculiarity of the poppy is the rapidly falling flower petals. Also, a boll of poppy seeds gives the largest amount of very small seeds. Their number can reach more than 300 thousand pieces in one flower.

Poppy is widely used in both medicinal purposes still in cooking. Therefore, poppies can often be seen in gardens and vegetable gardens. Due to their unique beauty, poppies are planted in flower beds for a purely decorative function.

Poppies make wonderful compositions with other flowers. Flower arrangements of poppies of various color shades look interesting.

Poppy has become widespread not only due to its decorative, medicinal and practical properties. Poppies are very easy to care for. It can be planted in any soil and will delight you with bright flowers for many years.

These perennial herbaceous plant not often found in flower beds or gardens. However, they are able to decorate any area with their flowers. Anemones look especially impressive against the background of stones in combination with other plants.

Anemone belongs to the ranunculaceae family, and has more than 120 various types. As a rule, this heat-loving plant grows well in the southern temperature zone.

The ancient Greeks called anemones “daughter of the winds.” They believed that the wind helps a flower bud to open or close. But of course this is not true. In fact, anemone flowers are so delicate that when exposed to wind, the large but rather fragile petals curl up.

Anemones are quite long plants. Thin stems reach up to 50 cm in height. Depending on the type of flower, the color of the petals and sepals of the plant changes.

Anemones have gained popularity due to their long flowering period. All summer and autumn they will delight with their color. Anemones create beautiful compositions with shrubs and trees.

By approaching it creatively, with love and knowledge of the matter, you can turn any piece of land into a paradise that will delight you with its unfading beauty, changing colors and living texture. The main thing to remember is that you should not plant everything, choose only what is closer in spirit and mood.

General rules for choosing colors

So, you need to select flowers taking into account the flowering period and decorative appearance

1. Flowering dates. The first to appear are tulips, crocuses, and daffodils. Peonies bloom at the end of May, irises, lilies and daylilies, and roses bloom in June and July. As autumn approaches, chrysanthemums, gladioli and asters bloom.
   You need to select plants for constantly blooming flower beds so that they bloom one after another.
2. Color spectrum. The color of the flowers is taken into account. Use flowers of the same color, different in tone, or mix flowers of contrasting colors. The bright red and yellow tones are visible from afar. Purple and blue are passive colors and look beautiful up close. White color is neutral for any flower garden. Plant size. Plants in flower beds are planted in such a way that tall ones do not cover low flowers. Monochrome plants look beautiful at the same height.

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Photo gallery of flowers for a flower bed

Many gardeners and gardeners have long ceased to concentrate all their attention exclusively on growing agricultural and vegetable crops and turned their gaze towards the flowers. created with your own hands is compliance with certain principles and rules, this painstaking work, the result of which is an ideal flower garden.

At the same time, the question naturally arises - how to properly form a flowerbed so that it looks harmonious and what flowers to choose for it?

Perennial flowers - the basis for creating a flower bed

There are two large varieties of flowers. The first group is those that are planted with seeds and grow throughout one season. The second group is perennials, plants that require more care, but at the same time are able to please the gardener for several years.

Perennial plants have a number of advantages that are valued among those who like to grow flowers on their property:

• large species diversity, which is very important when creating a flower bed;
• long life of the plant. Only the upper part dies, and the roots can exist for more than 6 years in some plants;
• propagation using rhizomes, shoots or seeds, which allows you to later replant flowers in other flower beds and create additional flower beds;
• a large number of medicinal plants, including perennial species, which makes it possible to get a real “green” pharmacy at the dacha.

Rules for creating a flower bed

The very process of designing and creating a flowering flower bed on a site can be compared to art, since even at the design stage it is necessary to take into account how the flower garden will look at different times of the year. A properly created flower garden is when fading plant species are replaced by new ones and remain so throughout the summer.

Planning for the creation of a flowering area is required upon completion of general zoning garden territory, when the locations of the beds, paths, and shrubs and trees will be distributed.

When creating a flower bed, you should pay attention to:

1. climate. When choosing plants, you should choose species that will feel comfortable in the selected climate zone;
2. features of the site. Using the terrain will not only help you use free space wisely, but will also create interesting options registration;
3. character of the soil. Another important parameter that will influence the choice of perennial plants. Fertile soil is ideal for mallow, bluebell. Loam, sand or rocky soil will be suitable for growing flax, valerine,. Swampy soil is suitable for cornflower, yarrow. Too dry soil is a place for cultivating cosmos, carnations or gaillardia;
4. illumination of the area. Where there is sun for more than 6 hours during the day, you can grow peony, poppy, aster, and phlox. If access to light is limited to an interval of 4 to 6 hours, then it is best to choose plants such as astilbe, iris, aquilenia, and primrose. Ferns, lily of the valley, and hosta are suitable for shady flower beds.
5. planting density and flowering time. You should not over-partition when planting plants, as they can simply “clog” each other.

Hostas and heucheras are an amazing option for creating a shady flower bed. You can get by only with varieties of these two crops - they are so diverse that they are enough to create a colorful canvas.

The combination of colors is an important factor when creating a flower bed.

Psychologists have long established that color greatly influences a person’s condition and this applies to all areas of life. That is why, when creating a flower garden from perennial plants, increased attention is paid to this parameter. A proper combination of colors will allow you to achieve aesthetics in the flowerbed. When distributing color, it would be useful to familiarize yourself with general principles creating a palette and mixing shades:

1. the color combination largely depends on the play of light and shadow, so the presence of smooth leaves on plants will reflect light, while matte ones will absorb light;
2. when choosing unity of brightness of colors, you must use only one color palette, either warm or cool;
3. in order to visually increase the size of a small flower bed, it is necessary minimize the number of colors on it and get rid of excessive contrast;
4. to visually increase the size of the flower bed, you can place on background blue flowers, and plant yellow or red species in the front;
5. the more saturated the foreground of the flowerbed is, the calmer the back should be;
6. When creating not a single flower bed, but a whole flower garden, it is recommended to use desaturated shades as a background, such as white, pink or blue. Contrasting flowers should be arranged in small groups that will occupy no more than a sixth of the total space;
7. according to the rules of floristry in the territory of one garden It is not allowed to have more than one flower bed with bright flowers. You should also avoid unnecessary contrasts when designing;
8. with the rich color of the main plants on the club, it can be diluted with more neutral shades;
9. upon landing areas of different colors should be measured. On a blue background, a small red spot will look appropriate, but an enlarged one will simply be annoying;
10. It is recommended to choose the main color of the composition in accordance with the purpose of the flower garden and its location, namely the climate zone. It has also been noted that city dwellers are more predisposed to natural shades, while rural dwellers prefer bright colors, which are almost impossible to find in nature.

A small flowerbed with tall delphiniums - rare and difficult option, in this case it does not look bulky due to the surroundings (tall trees, curbs, building).

Schemes of simple flower beds for beginners

Modern flower beds can have different geometric shapes, but there is a difference into two large groups - flower beds with regular and irregular compositions.

1. Regular composition assumes the presence of a clear geometric pattern, while all the plants in such a flower garden bloom at the same time and there are clear boundaries between them.
2. Irregular composition differs by grouping plants and fitting the flower garden into the landscape. It is for flower beds with irregular compositions that the most optimal will be perennial plants that can bloom alternately, which will increase the flowering time.

Ready-made diagrams will help you create the right flowerbed that will please the eye and allow you to choose optimal choice plants for her. Moreover, regardless of the chosen form, there is a general pattern of planting flowers in a flower bed. In the center are the brightest and tallest specimens, the middle part is a place for plants of medium height, and along the edges there should be low-growing perennials long-flowering or simply ornamental grass.

1. Rectangle. A flowerbed that has a clear rectangular shape. At the same time, a pattern can be created inside from a combination of different plants.

1. Oval. The next simple option is an oval flower bed. In this type of diagram, the center of the flower garden and the zonal division are very clearly visible.

1. Circle. Third simple figure, which can become a form for a flower bed. Round flower beds are most often used in garden plots, since this shape makes access to all plants easier, which simplifies care.

1. Triangle. An unusual and not the most standard form for a flower bed, which can be used if it is necessary to “fit” a flower garden into a certain limited space.

In addition to the four basic geometric shapes, which can be easily mastered by beginners, there are specific examples of flower garden designs:

1. Round flowerbed “Spring Symphony”. Number 1 is pink matthiola, 2 is red zinnia, 3 is white verbena. This option has only three shades - red, pink and white, which in no way affects the appearance.

1. Concentric flower bed, consisting of regular concentric circles that are easy to draw yourself. This variant contains the following flowers: 1 – dark-leaved cannas, 2 – fluffy gnafalium, 3 – perilla nankinensis.

1. Contrasting flower bed “White and pink”. A simple square flower bed in which white and red shades will predominate. Among the flowers there will be the following representatives of perennials: 1 - cornflower, 2 - , 3 - white delphinium, 4 - physostegia, 5 - phlox, 6 - arabis, 7 - clematis, 8 - armeria, 9 - daylily, 10 - irises, 11 - lupine , 12 – obrietta.

1. Shade-loving flowerbed “Colors of Summer”. A special feature of this flower garden is the predominance of shade-loving plants. To design a flowerbed you will need: 1 – common primrose, 2 – Arends’ astilbe, 3 – periwinkle, 4 – bluebell, 5 – bergenia, 6 – large-leaved brunnera, 7 – jagged buzulnik, 8 – purple foxglove.

Recently, high flower beds, which are created in specially made boxes just under a meter high, have become widespread. Such a flower bed is easy to care for, fewer weeds grow on it, but at the same time the process of creating it is more complex and troublesome.

Sometimes there is a need to create a flower bed in low light conditions, for example, in the shadow of a fence or along the wall of a house. In this case, you should select plants that can grow with little natural color. You can create flower beds in accordance with the following schemes:

1. shady flower bed. It includes: 1 – bergenia; 2 – thimble, 3 – , 4 – soft cuff; 5 – variegated, 6 – .

1. flower garden located along the north side of the house. The following plants will be present in such a flowerbed: 1, 2, 3 - hosta of different varieties, 4.5 - western thuja, 6 - , 7 - , 8 - , 9 - hosta, 10 - bergenia, 11 - black spruce, 12 - citrine .

Types of perennial plants for a small garden

Among the most suitable perennial plants for planting in small flower beds are:

• . The plant is popularly known as a fighter. Blooms from July to August;
• Endress geranium. An unpretentious plant that tolerates lack of moisture well. Flowering time June-August;
• scarlet. One of the primroses in the flowerbed; the first buds appear in May. May bloom again in September;
• . A plant that is widespread in middle lane. It blooms from June to July, and if pruned at a short distance from the ground, it can re-bloom;
• . Also a popular perennial that blooms from April to May;
• Doronicum plantain. A plant ideal for damp and shady places. Also refers to primroses;
• the bell is crowded. A flower that also grows well in the shade. Color appears in June;
• meconopsis. A plant that requires a minimum of care, consisting in removing fading buds. Blooms from May to June;
• hellebore. A flower that thrives best in fertile soil and shade;
• musk mallow. A perennial that is not susceptible to growing conditions and feels good even in the shade. Blooms from early summer to September;
• . A plant of the succulent family, belonging to the ground covers. Flowering period from July to September;
• function. An ornamental deciduous plant that can be used in a flowerbed to create green mass;
• . A plant known to many, capable of regaining color when pruned. Blooms from June to late August

Shady flowerbed-border with meconopsis, primrose, hostas.

Selecting plants in the space of one flowerbed will allow you to get a flower garden that will delight you with a riot of colors throughout the summer season.

Labor-intensive perennial flowers to grow in a flower bed

Labor-intensive crops include those that will require regular care, creation special conditions for growth. Also, plants in this category often get sick, are unstable to changes in climatic conditions, and are susceptible to disease. This group includes most representatives of bulbous plants, lilies, roses, gladioli, dahlias, hyacinth, kaempfera, evening primrose, and begonia.

Mixed rose garden - an option for the ideal combination of roses and perennials

The term “” is usually understood as a flower bed where only roses are grown. But in central Russia, where summer is not very long, it is customary to create mixed rose gardens, where various perennial plants find their place in the flower garden, which makes it possible to structure the flower bed. There are several simple circuits design of a mixed rosary:

1. rose garden in cool colors. The entire flowerbed is done in cold pink and lilac tones, which evokes a feeling of freshness and coolness. The diagram contains the following flowers: 1 - chist, 2 - gerchera, 3 - , 4 - William Shakespeare rose, 5 - Queen of Sweden rose, 6 - clematis, 7 - Gertrude Jekyll rose, 8 - Mary Rose rose.

1. contrasting rose garden. A flowerbed built using red and white colors with a background in the form of a bush that blooms throughout the summer. The following plants are used for decoration: 1 – hosta, 2 – Gartnerfreunde rose , 3 – verbascum, 4 – rose Aspirin Rose, 5 – rose Hansaland, 6 – paniculata hydrangea, 7 – rose Amadeus, 8 – rose Schneewittchen, 9 – horizontal, 10 – dwarf spruce.

Flowerbed for the lazy - what is it?

For those who wish on their own personal plot to enjoy passive relaxation, but at the same time receive aesthetic pleasure, there is a concept - “a flowerbed for the lazy.” Such a flower garden contains plants that require virtually no care and are not demanding on watering or fertilizing. In this case, the duration of flowering can last from early spring to autumn.

Most often, online stores selling flowers are ready to offer customers who do not have time to get acquainted with the nuances of growing plants, ready-made options that include flower bed layout diagrams with a description of the flowers.

A specific option could be an oval-shaped flower bed, in which there will be: peonies in the center, astilbe in front of them, sedum on the right edge, geranium on the left, and hosta or bergenia will border it all. You can also plant an aster or phlox in this flowerbed, which will only add brightness to the color.

The cost of such a project will cost approximately 600-700 rubles, with the most expensive being peonies, which are best purchased as seedlings.

A special feature of this option is the continuous flowering of a particular plant species. In this case, the flowerbed itself will not be particularly bright, but the stability of the appearance of flowering plants will be observed.

Plants that would also be suitable for a lazy bed include irises, daffodils, phlox, daylily, clematis, lupine or cornflower. Moreover, in this case there is no need to create a variety of planted varieties or species, since the greater the number of flowers, the more care will be required.

The photo below shows an example of a corner flower bed with.

Video consultation

The layout and the desired image are thought out. Now it is important to choose plants wisely, having previously familiarized yourself with their care requirements. The video below is an overview of the most spectacular and unpretentious perennials, with recommendations for their successful cultivation.

If the owners managed to buy country cottage area in winter or spring, it is quite difficult to improve it during the season. True, you can plant beds, but it’s difficult to create beautiful flower beds, because many plants begin to bloom and become decorative only in the second year. The only option is to buy or grow annual flowers on the windowsills for the flower bed. Their growing season is so short that many plants begin to bloom as early as May. The main thing is to combine and select the right varieties so that the flower beds look impressive all season long.

When buying annual seeds, you need to be prepared for the fact that your flowerbed will bloom no earlier than mid-May, even if you grow seedlings at home, on windowsills. When sown directly in the ground, the plants will bloom even later - by June. And the reason is not only that most annuals produce their first flowers 40-45 days after the seeds germinate. The speed of plant maturation will also be affected by the weather. If May turns out to be cold, with frosts, then the hatched sprouts will be easily damaged, stop growing, and their growing season will increase. Even the most unpretentious marigolds do not like contrasts between night and day temperatures. Therefore, gardeners have an unspoken rule: to plant seedlings only after the end of the May frosts, and if they were sown directly into the ground, then cover them with spunbond or other non-woven material at night.

Annuals in containers: salvation for spring flower beds

The only option to make flower beds bloom in April is to decorate them with beautiful annuals in pots and containers. Seeds are planted at home in containers from the beginning of January in order to obtain tall seedlings covered with flower buds by the end of spring.

A flowerbed of pots can remain in this form until the beginning of June, and then all the seedlings are transplanted into open ground

Calendula, lobelia and marigold are well suited for these purposes. They begin to be sown in the middle of winter, and to speed up the growing season, the seedlings are additionally illuminated until March. Already at the end of April, beautiful flowers will bloom in pots and containers, which can be displayed in flower beds during the day. True, by the evening the beauty will have to be hidden in so as not to freeze.

Some cunning summer residents, who arrange small flower beds (up to a meter in diameter) in this way, manage to save the plants without dragging them back and forth. To do this, they build a kind of wigwam from wooden stakes, a high pole and lutrasil:

• First, a pole is driven into the center of the flowerbed (which must be round!).
• The space around it is filled with containers with flowers, placing them in several tiers.
• Pegs are driven in along the edge of the flowerbed.
• Lutrasil is sewn from two fabrics in the form of a wide sleeve, whose diameter should be slightly larger than the diameter of the flower bed.
• Tie the top of the sleeve to top point poles, and the lower part of the shelter is straightened on pegs and pressed to the ground with pebbles.
• On the day, the lower part of the shelter is rolled up and tied to a pole.

To make such a structure look aesthetically pleasing during the day, you can hide the lutrasil in a bright linen cover, putting it directly on the pole. It seems like a lot of hassle. But after making a wigwam once, you will use it for several seasons.

In the first picture, the flowerbed is covered with lutrasil and pressed down with pebbles, in the second, the shelter is tied to a pole, and the stones act as a border, located between the pegs

There is a video on this topic:

Monoflowers of annuals blooming all season

If you don’t want to bother too much with the selection of plants, but at the same time you want to preserve the original landscape, we recommend creating monoflower beds from one annual plant, which has a long flowering period. Today, many varieties with different flower colors have been developed, so by purchasing several bags, you will decorate the area in the form of bright spots of color. The most spectacular are miniature flower beds in the shape of circles or squares, randomly located on the lawn.

You can use the following annuals for a monostyle flower bed:

Option #1 – Ageratum

It begins to bloom from the end of May and does not stop until the October frosts. Densely planted plants resemble a terry rug because they bloom very profusely. Ageratum is absolutely not afraid of moisture, but even light frosts can spoil the decorative appearance of the leaves. Grows up to half a meter. The best varieties for monoflowers, dwarf ones are considered (10-30 cm). It should be borne in mind that the degree of growth also depends on lighting. In partial shade, the ageratum begins to stretch upward, reducing the number of flowers, but lengthening the stem.

The square shape of mini-beds filled with fluffy ageratum bushes harmonizes perfectly with green inserts of lawn grass or ground cover plants

The following varieties are suitable for color spots:

• White bouquet (height - up to 25 cm). The color of the flowers is naturally white;
• Blue mink (up to 25 cm high). Color – blue-blue;
• Kalinka (up to 20 cm high). Color – burgundy-red;
• Raspberry (up to 20 cm high). Color – crimson;
• Pink ball (up to 25 cm high). Color – pink-lilac.

If you want to create multi-colored spots, then you can plant the “Aztec Treasures” variety, where seeds of different colors are mixed.

Color spots from different varieties of ageratum, scattered throughout the area in the form of miniature flower beds, will look decorative until winter

Option #2 – Alyssum (Lobularia)

This is a ground cover plant that fills the territory offered to it with a dense carpet up to 20 cm high. Even weeds rarely break through it. It has an incredibly pleasant honey aroma, so for those who keep hives, it is very beneficial in terms of feeding bees. Does not like fresh organic matter and acidic soils. In dry summers it requires watering. Blooms from June to late autumn.

The following varieties are used for monoflowers:

• « Pink rug». It takes root better if grown as seedlings and then replanted in the ground. The flowers are small, pink in color.
• "Snow Carpet"». One of the most unpretentious varieties. It reproduces well by planting seeds directly into the ground, and next summer it will sprout by self-sowing, if you do not pull out the bushes for the winter, but do it in early spring. It is very densely covered with small white flowers and looks as if it has been doused with milk.
• « Gold Placer" or "Golden Wave». A spectacular bright yellow variety. Unlike the previous ones, it does not crawl on the ground, but grows like small balls. Therefore, the flowerbed will have a wavy relief.
• « Magic circles». Light purple inflorescences look very decorative. Does not like heat and reacts to it by stopping flowering. In such a summer, alyssum can shed its leaves and flowers. In this case, gardeners recommend cutting off the above-ground part so that young shoots can take root. By August the plant will bloom again and will delight you until winter.

Even after the first October frosts, most of the flowers and leaves of alyssum will remain “alive” until the final cold snap occurs

Even narrow gaps in rocky hills can be filled with different varieties of alyssum, although it is better to sow seeds in such places than to plant seedlings

Option #3 – Salvia

An excellent option for flower beds framed with lower-growing annuals. The plant itself has a height of up to 40 cm, 20 of which are in the inflorescence. It blooms for a very long time, until late autumn, but has a long growing season. It takes at least 3 months for salvia to bloom. Therefore, the only option for growing it is in seedlings on window sills or in greenhouses with subsequent planting in flower beds.

Salvia has a huge number of varieties different colors, but in flower beds they usually combine no more than two tones so that the flower garden does not look too colorful

To cover a not very decorative stem, it is better to frame flower beds with salvia with some low-growing plant, for example, cineraria.

Bright red salvia, framed by silvery cineraria, looks solemn and impressive, delighting owners with flowering until late autumn, but both annuals require early sowing of seeds

Annual flowers for decorating colorful flower beds

If you need to create a flower garden in the form of thin streams running along paths or framing a patio area, then low-growing marigolds are ideal. Not everyone knows that this plant can be cut, giving it a geometrically even shape. At the same time, it does not at all reduce the degree of flowering, maintaining its decorative effect even after the first autumn frosts.

Purslane feels great on unfertilized and poor soils. The peculiarity of this low-growing plant is the needle-shaped leaves, which together look like a shaggy Christmas tree. But the flowers are large, bright, and closed(before the rain) resemble rosebuds. This plant can be used both in and along the edges of a mixed flower bed.

Purslane flowers look stunning both open and closed, and from the moment they bloom they produce a large number of lush double flowers

In quickly fading petals more life than in centuries-old soulless blocks of granite. A deserted yard involuntarily evokes thoughts about improving the 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 specifications flower beds or flower beds:

• 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 of them it is necessary to follow the rules for choosing the 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 a 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 ensure 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 spending a huge amount of time and effort, so this great choice for those who want to decorate the 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 surprising and useful properties 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. Is different large sizes. Flowers combine with black soil, brightening dark color 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 delicate shades: 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 of 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, however, if the garden owner wants to see abundant flowering, then the astilbe should be watered 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.

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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 the autumn. 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. Pleasant aroma 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 demanding when it comes to watering, but compensates for this disadvantage thanks to beautiful combination 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 spruce trees . 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 coniferous trees over a large area, 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 grass 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 wood will perfectly dilute bright colors that look out of place 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 made up of several tiers, like an alpine slide. In this case, the center of the flowerbed is occupied by a dwarf coniferous plant, for example: juniper round shape, 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. Pastel shades Some varieties of gladiolus will be favorably emphasized by the bright petals of other seedlings, while scarlet flowers will stand out with dignity due 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, the different colors of begonias will sparkle in a new way. Flowers can be combined with each other, as well as with other annual plants.

Flower arrangements They can not only perform 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 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 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.

Creative idea can serve decorative waterfall, which is recommended to be decorated in 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 natural stones that remain after harvesting can be stacked on top of each other to create a rock garden. Their position can be secured with cement mortar. The remaining gaps can be filled with fertile soil, finally planting ornamental plants.

Inspiring flower beds: examples of work

Original idea– creating a palmette from fruit trees. A hedge is created by cutting off the crown of seedlings. With this approach, the trees will grow in width, intertwining branches with each other. Growing fruit trees absorb more sunlight, which increases 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.