Perennial flower beds: planting schemes with flower names
Owners of country houses and cottages have long ceased to give priority to growing crops. Many modern areas are decorated with all kinds of decorative plants. Almost all landscape projects include flower beds from perennials. The ideal flower garden does not cease to delight the surrounding with the beauty of leaves and buds throughout the season. Continuous flowering can be achieved by strictly observing the rules of planting, soil requirements for each plant, the correct selection of varieties.
A bright, dense flower bed will turn out only in the lighted area. In order to correctly create a composition, it is necessary to select plants in advance and present the appearance of each instance at different times of the year. Transfiguration of the garden is a laborious process that requires constant presence on the beds. Before proceeding with work with the soil, the following nuances should be taken into account:
Soil features. Each flower has its own type of soil;
Climate. Emphasis should be placed on pure varieties and hybrids that take root well in the landing region;
The terrain. You can make a beautiful flower bed on a plane, on a slope, in a lowland. For each option, a certain type of plant is suitable;
Illumination. Not all colors fit the sunny area. Species that love partial shade are best planted on a flowerbed near the fence, next to tall bushes;
Density of planting. It is necessary to maintain a certain distance for each plant in a circle of adjacent flowers;
Timing of flowering. In order for the flowerbed to please the color throughout the summer season, varieties should be selected with different periods and duration of flowering.
Types of flower beds
The size of the flower garden can be the most diverse. The choice depends on the size of the site, the availability of free space. Flower beds with perennials are classified as follows:
Modular. The plants in the flower garden are divided by tiles, various architectural products;
Mixborders. Located under the windows, along the paths. Compositions consist of a variety of colors;
Tapeworms. In the flower beds plants are collected that are similar by some principle (color, shape of the petals, size, height of the stems);
Rabatki. Elongated planting of plain plants. Often they represent a certain ornament and are part of a large flower bed;
Borders.Short strips of low plants. They are used to highlight some sections of the flower garden;
Rockeries. The plants in the flower bed are complemented by the decor of stones, the popular name is stone gardens;
Rock gardens. Flowers grow on a hill in several tiers.
The shape and size of the flower bed
The size of the flower garden, as well as its decorative contents, is chosen from personal preferences. In order not to spoil the general appearance of the site and not to destroy living plants, some factors of the device should be taken into account. It is necessary to provide free space on the estate, the number, location of buildings.
Also pay attention to the location of the house. If it is located in the center of the courtyard, all its windows overlook personal territory, it will be logical to make a beautiful flowering flowerbed of any fantasy shape in front of them. Footpaths, driveways are decorated with narrow flower beds of small, weaving plants.
Flower beds of the correct geometric shape look better on an even well-groomed lawn. The borders of round, square, rectangular flower beds can be emphasized with the help of fences and low fences. An arched, abstract planting is carried out in the form of combinations of several varieties and groups of plants. For example, spherical large bushes surrounded by several rings of bright colors.
Before selecting plants, even for the simplest flower garden, it is necessary to develop a detailed scheme.
Flowerbed design
Simple flower beds will not surprise anyone. Planting is carried out not only in open ground, but also in various objects raised above the ground. Often they are made in the same style with a terrace, a veranda, a swimming pool, the nearest building. In just a couple of hours, any object gathering dust in a barn can turn into an original object of landscape design. The following types of flower beds can become a decoration of the garden:
Regular. Plants are arranged symmetrically, densely, in even blocks. Flowers should have one flowering period, height. Hybrids are more suitable for this purpose;
IrregularA flower garden of arbitrary shape with perennials blooming alternately throughout the season;
Carpet. The close arrangement of undersized plants creates a carpet effect. Various inert materials (pebbles, sand) will help to create a clear picture. The most popular design example is a floral clock;
Elated. The non-standard flower bed is raised above the ground by 20-100 cm. It can be in one, several tiers. A combination of ground cover, tall plants is possible;
Vertical. Used to save space. They are placed on the ground, suspended, attached to any surface. The main advantage of this design is the lack of need for weeding;
Multidimensional. An unusual flower garden is located not on a plane, but in volume. To create compositions using auxiliary structures. For example, a flowerbed from an inverted umbrella, on a chair, in a cart;
Roundabout. They are arranged in a ring around an object (tree, shrub, large stone). To prolong the bright color, plants alternate over the flowering period;
Island. Includes plants of different heights. The highest perennial in the center, stunted along the edge;
Flowerbed panel. The complex flower garden resembles a carpet flowerbed, reflects a specific image or inscription;
Modular. In one space, flowerbeds are united by a single plan separate sections. Separate them with plates, paved paths.
Basic rules and recommendations for creating flower beds
When organizing a flower garden with your own hands, you must adhere to certain rules so as not to end up with chaotic plantings. Creating flower arrangements is a real art. You can avoid typical mistakes if you listen to the recommendations of landscape designers.
Choosing a landing site and soil
The size and shape of the flowerbed affects the choice of place. It should be clearly visible, not to impede the passage and passage, walking animals. The best place is the front part of the garden, the entrance to the courtyard. Flower beds look great near the terrace, pool.In a well-lit area, even the most primitive plantations will look spectacular.
All plants in the flower garden should have the same soil requirements. Successful for all instances will be fertile soil. It must be nourished with mineral, organic fertilizers. Perennials do not need transplantation and thorough care compared to annuals.
Plants that are well adapted to the planting region will quickly take root.
Planning and color scheme of plants
Planning flower beds begin by drawing a diagram. First of all, we decide on the design. On paper, it is necessary to indicate the planting zones, the estimated number of plants, their appearance. If necessary, take into account the location, design features and size of decorative elements.
You can combine a variety of colors on the flowerbed. It’s better not to make it too contrasty, with sharp transitions. Monochrome flower beds look beautiful - in summer in pink, in autumn in yellow. Combinations of two adjacent shades — blue and violet, red with orange — look advantageous. Multi-colored mixborders are planted according to special schemes, with a choice of dominant and complementary tones.
Correct height distribution
When creating a composition of great importance is the height of the stems and bushiness. The longest perennials are placed in the center or in the background, if they do not create a shadow to the rest of the stands. For edging use undersized flowers (up to 20 cm). In the middle, leave room for mid-sized.
The center can also be occupied by dwarf trees, undersized coniferous shrubs. Their height should not exceed a third of the diameter of the flowerbed. For flowers of the same height, a flowerbed in the form of a gentle pyramid is suitable. Bulbous plants, early flowering plants are best planted in the center, so that their withering flowers are hidden behind the green perennials.
Seasonality / Flowering Dates
Plants for flower beds are selected depending on the expected effect. For simple flower beds, it is better if they are varieties with the same flowering period. In this case, a carefully thought-out pattern will not be violated. For a consistent color, the assortment of species should be very large. The integrity of the composition can be achieved by planting flowers in groups, regardless of the size of the buds.
On a small flower bed it is better to place plants that smoothly replace each other with color, decorate the site in a certain season. When grouping, one should take into account the growth rate, the size of each finished specimen. Too fast-growing species will have to hold back.
Popular perennials for flower beds
Each experienced gardener has a list of their favorite plants. Basically, preference is given to highly decorative colors that do not require special care. Spectacular decoration of a summer cottage in the summer and spring season are the following types:
Astilba. Shade-tolerant plant with cirrus, jagged leaves. Simple forms are sometimes found. Flowers form fluffy panicles of different colors and sizes.
Gelenium. Tall perennial with bright orange buds. It blooms profusely and continuously, from mid-summer to the first frosts;
The geranium is magnificent. It grows with a spherical bush in partial shade. Leaves retain an attractive green appearance all season, in the fall they turn crimson. It blooms in late spring;
Catman. The herbaceous plant does not require special conditions, forms lush bushes up to 1 meter high. All its parts have a pleasant aroma. Abundantly, long blooms in the sun.
Eastern poppy. Its beauty is able to overshadow almost all the neighbors in the flowerbed. Large red, pink, fleshly buds on meter stems open in early summer.
Cuff. The garden is decorated from the beginning of spring until late autumn. It is famous for its unusual leaf shape and ability to guttatsii.Some species are distinguished by abundant flowering, others by the color of foliage, stem.
Stonecrop. Perennial is diverse in texture, color. Perfectly fits into any plant composition. Inflorescences up to 15 cm in diameter, stems up to 80 cm high;
Rudbeckia. Long stems with yellow flowers can be seen from afar. It blooms in summer, autumn. Inflorescences can be monophonic or two-tone;
Yarrow. Low-growing varieties are planted in a rocky garden, species with a long stem in the background of mixborders. Inflorescences in the form of baskets of different colors are decorated with flowerbeds from June to October;
Hosta The problem-free plant coexists perfectly in the flower garden with all its neighbors. He does not like the sun and strong wind. Large leaves are of decorative value;
Sage. Fragrant, diverse perennial has many types. It mainly blooms in purple, but there are yellow, red inflorescences;
Anemone is Japanese. Most varieties of beautiful plants bloom in spring, some twice a season. May be lonely buds or collected in inflorescences.
Recommended Landing Patterns
Novice gardeners should practice in a small area with good lighting. It is important not only to choose the right varieties, but also to correctly distribute the plants in the flower garden. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the size of buds, inflorescences, the shape of the petals and leaves, the height of the stems and bushiness. To make the composition look as natural as possible, it is necessary to clearly follow the layout when landing according to the selected scheme.
Simple landing pattern
Unpretentious, hardy perennials are used to create a composition. The flowerbed can be round, square, triangular. The following plants are used:
The first in the center is planted panicled phlox, purple, pink. You can do this in the fall or spring. It blooms all summer and September.
A pink astilbe is planted in front of him. It begins to bloom a little earlier than phlox, ends in August;
On a line with the astilbe they place lily.Landing is carried out in the spring in a well-drained soil.
For edging use a heicher. Its silvery leaves will give off a flower garden at any time of the year. It blooms in May, before all the collected species;
Accents can be made using magnificent geranium bushes. Light flowers appear in mid-summer and remain until the end of the season.
Flowerbed of plants blooming in the first year
In the background, the highest stock roses are planted. You can use one variety or plant single plants of several colors. They will bloom in the middle of summer;
At the same level, the place is prepared for sunflower. It is growing rapidly, so more space should be provided for it. It blooms in August and before the cold;
Spanish poppy will be a great addition to a flower bed of long flowering. The first buds appear in May;
St. John's wort is placed on the midline. He will catch the early flowering species in June;
For the Cardinal lobelia, they vacate the center. Thanks to the original leaves, bright flowering, it always remains attractive;
The first lavender flowers of catnip appear in May;
The lower level is planted with bells. Already in June they will create a dense blue carpet;
The beautiful blue baskets of the Blue Cupid Katananha can be admired all summer;
The blue color of the lower part of the flower bed dilutes the perennial gravilate;
Large inflorescences of the Matron sedum lingered on the flower bed for the longest time;
Unusual leaves and flowers of Geikher “Miracle” - a spectacular flower garden decor in the middle of summer.
Flowerbed in pink and red shades
In the center place the highlander changeable. White flowers on a large shrub appear in mid-summer;
Hybrid Monarda attracts not only with its stunning pink color, but also exudes a sophisticated aroma;
Purple leaves and red small flowers of astrantia look great as a border;
The opposite side of the flower garden is decorated with a saxifrage.The first inflorescences appear in May;
The bright composition is successfully completed by the Dragon phlox. For him, they allocate a place in the center;
Heichera with dark red leaves is filled with bright color in June;
The bright red tones are added to the flower garden by the lush “Compactum” geranium;
Gentle pink flowers sedum Matrona dilute the riot of colors;
The bells of Loddon Anna fill the garden with a delicate aroma.
Create continuously flowering flower beds
The main advantage of this flower garden is durability. He will decorate the site with bright color all season. Spend on the purchase of seeds will have once. Such plants do not require additional care and frequent top dressing, since they do not deplete the soil. You can choose any place for planting, but in the solar zone, development and flowering will be more intense.
To achieve the maximum picturesque effect, it is not necessary to plant many different varieties. For a flower garden of continuous flowering, 5 species of perennials will be sufficient. The first group blooms in early spring. It can be crocuses, tulips, daisies, peonies. In summer, they are replaced by roses, hibiscus, lilies, echinacea, hydrangea.
A calm noble color envelops a flower bed with the advent of autumn. During this period, Phlox, Cannes, Carnations open their buds. Until the frosts, coniferous evergreen perennials, tree-like ornamental plants, golden spheres of craspedia will delight the eye.
How to care for flower beds
Any garden can not be ignored. To obtain regular returns from even the most unpretentious plants, constant care will be required. Throughout the summer season, you must perform the following actions:
Watering. It should be plentiful and regular, especially on dry days, during the growing season and flowering. The readiness of the soil for flower beds with a wide variety of species is checked by touch. If the top layer of 10 centimeters is dry, it must be moistened.
Weeding, cultivation. Especially important in a large flowerbed.The root system of all garden specimens should breathe without experiencing nutritional deficiencies. It is necessary to work manually so as not to damage the roots of plants.
Fertilizer. It is possible to maintain the soil depleted over the years with mineral, organic fertilizers. Feeding takes place three times a year. The first is in early spring, then when buds appear and in mid-autumn.
Cropping, garter. Special supports will help to ensure decorativeness for some perennials. Tall species will keep their shape and will not fall apart under the weight of their large flowers.
Preparing for the winter. The procedures are carried out in late autumn. Cut off all the dried parts, cover the flowerbed with mulch. Heat-loving species are dug up and transferred to a container.
Beautiful ideas for creating a flower garden
The beauty of the flowerbed depends on correctly selected varieties located according to a certain pattern. But we must not forget about the arrangement of the flower garden itself. A good solution would be the designation of clear boundaries. You can use any materials at hand.
You can make an original flowerbed in the center of the plot from wood. It can be a low fence made of boards or hemp, suspended structures. To create flower beds of various heights, you can use stones, bricks. “Alpine slide” will perfectly fit into landscape design.
The garden will be decorated with original flower beds from old tires, furniture, plastic bottles. You can use a rusting car that cannot be repaired, a metal mesh, an old piano.
Conclusion
There are many options for decorating flower beds from perennials, as well as their descriptions. Each owner of the site can choose a suitable landing scheme or come up with their own original idea. A flower garden of a unique shape and design with unpretentious perennials will become a real highlight of the garden, if you use the landscape features wisely.
Owners of country houses and cottages have long ceased to give priority to growing crops. Many modern areas are decorated with all kinds of decorative plants. Almost all landscape projects include flower beds from perennials. The ideal flower garden does not cease to delight the surrounding with the beauty of leaves and buds throughout the season. Continuous flowering can be achieved by strictly observing the rules of planting, soil requirements for each plant, the correct selection of varieties.
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A bright, dense flower bed will turn out only in the lighted area. In order to correctly create a composition, it is necessary to select plants in advance and present the appearance of each instance at different times of the year. Transfiguration of the garden is a laborious process that requires constant presence on the beds. Before proceeding with work with the soil, the following nuances should be taken into account:
Types of flower beds
The size of the flower garden can be the most diverse. The choice depends on the size of the site, the availability of free space. Flower beds with perennials are classified as follows:
The shape and size of the flower bed
The size of the flower garden, as well as its decorative contents, is chosen from personal preferences. In order not to spoil the general appearance of the site and not to destroy living plants, some factors of the device should be taken into account. It is necessary to provide free space on the estate, the number, location of buildings.
Also pay attention to the location of the house. If it is located in the center of the courtyard, all its windows overlook personal territory, it will be logical to make a beautiful flowering flowerbed of any fantasy shape in front of them. Footpaths, driveways are decorated with narrow flower beds of small, weaving plants.
Flower beds of the correct geometric shape look better on an even well-groomed lawn. The borders of round, square, rectangular flower beds can be emphasized with the help of fences and low fences. An arched, abstract planting is carried out in the form of combinations of several varieties and groups of plants. For example, spherical large bushes surrounded by several rings of bright colors.
Flowerbed design
Simple flower beds will not surprise anyone. Planting is carried out not only in open ground, but also in various objects raised above the ground. Often they are made in the same style with a terrace, a veranda, a swimming pool, the nearest building. In just a couple of hours, any object gathering dust in a barn can turn into an original object of landscape design. The following types of flower beds can become a decoration of the garden:
Basic rules and recommendations for creating flower beds
When organizing a flower garden with your own hands, you must adhere to certain rules so as not to end up with chaotic plantings. Creating flower arrangements is a real art. You can avoid typical mistakes if you listen to the recommendations of landscape designers.
Choosing a landing site and soil
The size and shape of the flowerbed affects the choice of place. It should be clearly visible, not to impede the passage and passage, walking animals. The best place is the front part of the garden, the entrance to the courtyard. Flower beds look great near the terrace, pool.In a well-lit area, even the most primitive plantations will look spectacular.
All plants in the flower garden should have the same soil requirements. Successful for all instances will be fertile soil. It must be nourished with mineral, organic fertilizers. Perennials do not need transplantation and thorough care compared to annuals.
Planning and color scheme of plants
Planning flower beds begin by drawing a diagram. First of all, we decide on the design. On paper, it is necessary to indicate the planting zones, the estimated number of plants, their appearance. If necessary, take into account the location, design features and size of decorative elements.
You can combine a variety of colors on the flowerbed. It’s better not to make it too contrasty, with sharp transitions. Monochrome flower beds look beautiful - in summer in pink, in autumn in yellow. Combinations of two adjacent shades — blue and violet, red with orange — look advantageous. Multi-colored mixborders are planted according to special schemes, with a choice of dominant and complementary tones.
Correct height distribution
When creating a composition of great importance is the height of the stems and bushiness. The longest perennials are placed in the center or in the background, if they do not create a shadow to the rest of the stands. For edging use undersized flowers (up to 20 cm). In the middle, leave room for mid-sized.
The center can also be occupied by dwarf trees, undersized coniferous shrubs. Their height should not exceed a third of the diameter of the flowerbed. For flowers of the same height, a flowerbed in the form of a gentle pyramid is suitable. Bulbous plants, early flowering plants are best planted in the center, so that their withering flowers are hidden behind the green perennials.
Seasonality / Flowering Dates
Plants for flower beds are selected depending on the expected effect. For simple flower beds, it is better if they are varieties with the same flowering period. In this case, a carefully thought-out pattern will not be violated. For a consistent color, the assortment of species should be very large. The integrity of the composition can be achieved by planting flowers in groups, regardless of the size of the buds.
On a small flower bed it is better to place plants that smoothly replace each other with color, decorate the site in a certain season. When grouping, one should take into account the growth rate, the size of each finished specimen. Too fast-growing species will have to hold back.
Popular perennials for flower beds
Each experienced gardener has a list of their favorite plants. Basically, preference is given to highly decorative colors that do not require special care. Spectacular decoration of a summer cottage in the summer and spring season are the following types:
Recommended Landing Patterns
Novice gardeners should practice in a small area with good lighting. It is important not only to choose the right varieties, but also to correctly distribute the plants in the flower garden. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the size of buds, inflorescences, the shape of the petals and leaves, the height of the stems and bushiness. To make the composition look as natural as possible, it is necessary to clearly follow the layout when landing according to the selected scheme.
Simple landing pattern
Unpretentious, hardy perennials are used to create a composition. The flowerbed can be round, square, triangular. The following plants are used:
Flowerbed of plants blooming in the first year
Flowerbed in pink and red shades
Create continuously flowering flower beds
The main advantage of this flower garden is durability. He will decorate the site with bright color all season. Spend on the purchase of seeds will have once. Such plants do not require additional care and frequent top dressing, since they do not deplete the soil. You can choose any place for planting, but in the solar zone, development and flowering will be more intense.
To achieve the maximum picturesque effect, it is not necessary to plant many different varieties. For a flower garden of continuous flowering, 5 species of perennials will be sufficient. The first group blooms in early spring. It can be crocuses, tulips, daisies, peonies. In summer, they are replaced by roses, hibiscus, lilies, echinacea, hydrangea.
A calm noble color envelops a flower bed with the advent of autumn. During this period, Phlox, Cannes, Carnations open their buds. Until the frosts, coniferous evergreen perennials, tree-like ornamental plants, golden spheres of craspedia will delight the eye.
How to care for flower beds
Any garden can not be ignored. To obtain regular returns from even the most unpretentious plants, constant care will be required. Throughout the summer season, you must perform the following actions:
Beautiful ideas for creating a flower garden
The beauty of the flowerbed depends on correctly selected varieties located according to a certain pattern. But we must not forget about the arrangement of the flower garden itself. A good solution would be the designation of clear boundaries. You can use any materials at hand.
You can make an original flowerbed in the center of the plot from wood. It can be a low fence made of boards or hemp, suspended structures. To create flower beds of various heights, you can use stones, bricks. “Alpine slide” will perfectly fit into landscape design.
The garden will be decorated with original flower beds from old tires, furniture, plastic bottles. You can use a rusting car that cannot be repaired, a metal mesh, an old piano.
Conclusion
There are many options for decorating flower beds from perennials, as well as their descriptions. Each owner of the site can choose a suitable landing scheme or come up with their own original idea. A flower garden of a unique shape and design with unpretentious perennials will become a real highlight of the garden, if you use the landscape features wisely.