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Maybe this sounds unusual to the Russian ear, but the dacha was created, first of all, for recreation. After a hard working week filled with bustle and urban everyday life, I want to come to the world of peace, beauty and peace and enjoy the picturesque natural colors around, including those created with my own hands. Therefore, people strive to create in their summer cottage flower beds with unpretentious plants that will delight the eye and do not require special care. And this is a very real task, especially if you use perennial plants for these purposes. After all, many unpretentious perennials for a summer residence are enough to plant once, and they will grow and develop practically without any care. Others will need to be divided every few years to keep flowering and possibly watered in hot, dry weather.
Of course, if Location on very poor land, perhaps some flowers will need to be fed once or twice a season. Others, on the other hand, grow and thrive better on poor and dry sandy soils. These include most succulents and ground cover perennials.
The article will present all the most common perennial flowers that are not particularly difficult to care for and are not susceptible to attacks by pests and diseases, which is important.
Bulbous
The review will begin with undemanding flowers from the family bulbous... Despite the fact that many plants of this family are quite difficult to care for, there are bulbous plants that can be planted once, and they will only grow to the delight of the owners. The only trouble can be mice, which like to gnaw on tender onions. But this problem is solved by planting in special flower baskets that are buried in the ground and are able to protect your flowers from gluttonous pests.
The vast majority of these bulbous plants are planted in the fall, and blooms in spring - from late March to May, but there are exceptions.
Colchicum
They are very reminiscent of crocuses, but they only bloom in the fall, amidst general wilting, for which they got their telling name. From late summer to November, flowers appear directly from the ground, even without leaves, only 10-20 cm high.
The scientific name for colchicum is colchicum. You can plant it in July-August. It grows with pleasure both in the sun and in partial shade. If the plant is not disturbed, then it will feel great and grow in breadth. One of the most convenient bulbous plants.
White flower
Reminiscent of lily of the valley, belongs to the amaryllidaceae family. It is planted in the fall to a depth of about 8 cm, and it blooms in mid-April. There is also a summer variety that blooms in early June.
It is better to leave the plant without transplanting for at least three years. In the future, the overgrown Bushes can be used for reproduction.
Botanical tulips
These cute babies, unlike their cultural counterparts, do not require annual digging and grow well. You can choose all possible shades of flowers for decorating flower beds, except perhaps blue. Depending on the species, the plants bloom from March to May. They are planted, like most bulbous plants, in the fall.
Muscari
Also popularly known as mouse hyacinth. The flower is undemanding to lighting, but in summer it is advisable not to allow excessive soil moisture. Also, the plant does not tolerate mineral fertilizers, it is better to use organic matter.
Narcissus
These flowers are familiar even to a child and do not need a special description. Unlike most other bulbous, they are not gnawed by mice, moreover, they are bypassed. Therefore, if you have problems with rodents, it is recommended to plant daffodils around the flower bed with other bulbs to protect them.
Pushkinia
One of the most unpretentious small-bulbous plants and also does not like to be disturbed often. It is advisable only to plant it under the crown of a deciduous tree, so that in summer the landing site is in light partial shade.
The most unpretentious flowers
Among flowering perennials, there are plants that can rightfully be called the most unpretentious flowers. Many of them bloom, of course, not as spectacularly as, for example, roses or dahlias, but they do not require, in general, any care, if only in advance to assign them a place corresponding to their nature. In a suitable location, many of these plants will bloom for decades, so it is advisable to carefully plan their planting in advance.
Badan
This rhizome plant comes from from Siberiawhere it is also used for medicinal purposes as it contains tannin. It can grow well on any soil and in any light. Badan grows well under trees. In the southern regions, it is desirable to create a light partial shade for him. The leaves are preserved in winter under the snow and in the fall acquire a beautiful pinkish color, the plant blooms in late spring - early summer.
Brunner
This plant is native to the Caucasus. Bush has the form of thickets and grows well in width. Flowers that look like forget-me-nots appear in early spring. Rhizomes scare away field mice.
Cornflower garden
Most often in gardens they grow mountain cornflower. The bush is quite dense, up to 40 cm high.The color of the flowers of the plant can be white, pink, blue and purple. It usually blooms in June-July.
Basilist
The most popular species is the water-collecting basil. This plant grows to a height of 150 cm. The leaves really resemble an aquilegia or catchment, flowers appear in May-June.
Geranium
There are many varieties of geraniums, the most common is garden geranium - an unpretentious plant blooming all summer with small lilac flowers.
Avens
Herbaceous perennial belongs to the Rosaceae family. Plants reach a height of 60 cm, flowers of bright shades - yellow, red, orange. The photo shows a Chilean gravilat, terry. Blooms in late spring - early summer.
Elecampane
Tall plant, whose rhizomes are used for medicinal purposes. May look good in the background of a flower bed or as a separate group. It blooms throughout the summer, is able to easily reproduce by self-seeding, so it must be limited in the development of space. The plant is best suited for large areas.
Goldenrod
The real botanical name for this flower is solidago. The plant is large in size, can reach a height of up to two meters, suitable only for large areas where growth restrictions are not required, since it tends to grow strongly. Blooms in summer.
Catnip
A perennial plant with a fairly strong aroma. According to the name, attractive to cats, but only when it is damaged or cut off.
Flowers bloom in the second half of June.
Kupena
Very cute and completely undemanding plant for partial shade, able to grow in shady places. It blooms in May-June and is often used for bouquets and flower arrangements.
Meadowsweet
Another name for this plant is meadowsweet. For this plant, you need to pick the wettest place on the site. The rest of the meadowsweet is completely unpretentious. Differs in medicinal properties.
Spurge
The succulent, fleshy leaves of this plant look very attractive. In spring, the apical leaves turn yellow, while the flowers themselves are small and inconspicuous.
Yarrow
A very unpretentious plant found everywhere in nature. For horticulture, attractive forms with cherry, orange and red flowers have been specially bred. The growth of the yarrow will have to be limited, since the plant is prone to overgrowth and may soon occupy the entire area.
Violet
There are many charming varieties of this plant in nature. The photo below shows the horned violet, which, in addition to its attractive appearance, has valuable medicinal properties.
For an alpine slide
There are many very unpretentious small perennials, which are usually referred to as ground cover plants.
The most unpretentious of them are listed below.
- Arabis - the plant also has a second name - rezuha The leaves have a gray tomentose pubescence and form charming white or pink rugs. Blooms from late April to mid June. Terry forms bloom longer than normal ones.
- Loose leaf or in another way meadow tea - perfectly covers the ground in wet places. Unlike other ground cover plants, he does not like dry places and will be happy with at least one composting per season. Flowering lasts from May to July.
- Iberis evergreen - the name of the plant itself suggests that the leaves remain decorative all winter. The plant forms a hemispherical bush, up to 25 cm high. It blooms in May - June. If you are not lazy to remove wilted flowers, then you can prolong the flowering of Iberis up to several months.
- Aubrietta Is another carpet plant that is one of the first to bloom in early spring. Stems and leaves are preserved in the winter. Flowering lasts about a month. In southern regions, on hot days, it may need additional watering.
- Sedum - there are a lot of varieties of this plant. Ground cover representatives are very unpretentious and very decorative, even with their evergreen foliage.
- Phlox subulate - this plant forms colorful carpets of all shades of pink in late spring - early summer. But even in the cold season, it is decorative thanks to its shiny evergreen leaves.
- Yaskolka - the plant forms extensive carpets of silvery leaves. In early summer, a sea of white flowers bloom above them. The chrysalis is able to quickly conquer space, therefore, in small areas, it will require some restriction in growth.
Decorative deciduous
It is impossible not to mention the unpretentious decorative deciduous plants, which, although they do not have beautiful flowers, are quite worthy to decorate any flower bed with their beautiful foliage.
- Heicher;
- Blue fescue;
- Decorative millet;
- Host;
- Cleaner;
Chamomile
Among the unpretentious flowers that are suitable for summer cottages, there is a whole group of perennials, the shape of the flowers of which resembles chamomile. These plants belong mainly to the Aster family, but their flowering times vary greatly. Thus, lovers of chamomile flowers can choose from them the most attractive ones to create a continuously blooming garden from early spring to late autumn.
- Perennial aster - there are spring, summer and autumn flowering asters. In terms of the variety of colors, few flowers can also be compared with them.But with general unpretentiousness for good and abundant flowering, asters still need regular feeding, and in dry and hot weather, watering.
- Gaillardia - belongs to the Aster family, blooms from June until frost. Does not like excess moisture and manure fertilization. The rest is very unpretentious.
- Gelenium - blooms in the second half of summer. Until the age of three, it tolerates frosty winters well, then it is necessary to divide the bushes or add fresh soil to the base of the bush.
- Doronicum - an unpretentious perennial that blooms in the spring one of the first and blooms all spring. It is advisable to divide the bushes every 3-4 years so that the flowering does not fade away.
- Coreopsis - there are several varieties of this plant that bloom in different summer months. In dry and hot weather, coreopsis needs watering.
- Small petals - a very unpretentious plant of the aster family. It is advisable only to divide the bushes every 4-5 years, or at least fill up the earth. Blooms usually in summer.
- Nivyannik or garden chamomile Is a very popular plant among gardeners. Needs watering in dry weather. It usually blooms during all summer months.
- Pyrethrum - a charming plant, many varieties of which do not winter in central Russia. But pyrethrum pink, originally from the Caucasus, is quite winter-hardy, can grow both in the sun and in partial shade. It blooms in the first half of summer, if you cut off the dried peduncles, then you can extend the flowering until autumn.
- Rudbeckia - often grows up to 120-150 cm in height. Blooms in autumn, September-October.
- Echinacea Is a well-known medicinal plant that blooms with beautiful purple flowers. Flowering lasts from July to October.
Most beautiful
The last chapter will present the most beautiful from unpretentious perennials for summer cottages. These flowers are all very different: some of them do not require any maintenance, others, as a rule, are demanding on watering or feeding, but no more than several times per season, which any summer resident can afford. But many of them you can rightfully be proud of, having them in your garden.
Aquilegia
A very attractive plant, each specimen does not live long, but aquilegia is easily propagated by self-sowing. The popular name is the catchment. In dry weather, it requires watering. There are many varieties of the most unusual and varied colors. It blooms in spring and early summer.
Astilba
Highly ornamental plant with many shades of colors. But he prefers wet places, in a dry climate it will feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it is better suited for the conditions of the middle lane.
Heliopsis, the golden ball
A stunningly unpretentious plant. If allowed to grow freely, it can take up too much free space. It grows in height up to 2 meters, so it often needs a garter of the stems.
Dicenter
The people call this plant "broken heart" in the shape of its flowers. Despite its graceful appearance, the bleeding center is very undemanding to care for. It blooms in late spring and early summer.
Iris
Irises, despite their impressive beauty, are very unpretentious plants. The main thing is to plant them correctly, not burying them too deep in the ground, and they will be able to delight you for many years. Different species bloom at different times from May to the end of June.
Swimsuit, Fry
In general, it is a very unpretentious plant, but it needs high soil moisture. In southern dry regions, it is necessary to plant it in partial shade and mulch abundantly with organic matter.
Asiatic lily
Asiatic lilies are the most unpretentious of the entire family. They only need to be planted in the ground without stagnant moisture, medium in density. That it was neither clay nor sand. Plants are not pretentious to all other growth conditions. But you will be provided with luxurious flowering for sure. True, lilies still have a lot of enemies among insects, therefore, treatment against pests may be required.
Day-lily
Very beautiful and unpretentious perennial.He only needs sufficiently fertilized soil and watering in dry weather. Each flower lives only one day - hence its popular name - "krasodnev".
Lupine
A fast-growing plant, but it will feel good only on slightly acidic soils. He cannot stand limestone.
Monarda
It is a pity that this amazing aromatic and medicinal plant is not very common in our country. Monarda has varieties that have a lemon and bergamot aroma. For unpretentiousness, few can compare with her.
Herbaceous peony
This luxurious plant during flowering can live for many years, in general, without care and even outlive its owner. After all, some peonies live for many decades. Perhaps the most important thing is to plant him correctly, and in subsequent years he does not need any care at all.
Sidalcea
This plant does not require transplants, grows anywhere and is not afraid of diseases and pests. It usually blooms in July-August. The only thing that he needs is to cut the stems at the root after flowering, so that the plant has time to accumulate strength for the next year.
Physostegia
The plant is a perennial in the conventional sense, although all its parts are renewed annually, including even the roots. Therefore, in the fall, after the end of flowering, it is advisable to cut it off at ground level. It blooms from July almost to the very frost. There are white and pink flowers. A plant that is undemanding to growing conditions, but in dry weather it is advisable to water it and feed it once a season.
Enotera
A very unpretentious plant that grows well and blooms profusely on dry calcareous soils. The flowers are large enough and suitable for bouquets. Blooms depending on the species from June to August.
Fraxinella
A very original plant of the rue family, the leaves and stems are filled with aromatic essential oils, so that when a match is presented, a flame can break out, which will not harm the plant itself. Grows better in a sunny place, soils should not be acidic. The rest of the ash tree does not require any special care, but conquers with its exquisite appearance and aroma.
Conclusion
Using these descriptions with photos, you can pick up any flowering plants and make flower beds from them that do not require virtually any maintenance.
