Flowers for planting in open ground by seeds in May

Didn't have time to grow flower seedlings? No problem! Sow these cute ornamental plants directly into the soil.

If you do not like to tinker with seedlings, and your soul requires a holiday in a flower garden, May is your time! As soon as the threats of return frosts in your area have finally passed, sow flowers from this list on the flower bed.

Agrostemma

Agrostemma, also known as cockle, was once considered a harmful weed, but now this graceful annual has managed to win its place in flower beds and flower beds.

Agrostemma is widely used in mixtures for the Moorish lawn.

Do not sow cockle near cereals, as it clogs their crops. Given that the seeds of this plant are poisonous, the harvested crop will also be unfit for human consumption. That is why it is worth washing your hands after touching the agrostemma, and collecting the seeds, avoiding self-seeding.

Seeds germinate at 12 ° C. Seedlings appear in about a week or two. After a few more weeks, the agrostemma should be thinned out.

Agrostemma - "lady" is quite stately. Its height reaches 80-100 cm, and the diameter of the inflorescences is about 5 cm.

Flowering occurs in July-August.

Amaranth

Amaranth (or schiritsa) is a spectacular herbaceous annual that will decorate the garden with orange-red flashes.

Garden amaranths usually grow up to 40-70 cm in height.

When sowing, the distance between the seeds is maintained at 30 cm, or the seedlings are thinned and planted after the first true leaves appear on them.

Ammobium

Winged ammobium - popular among gardeners "chamomile" -dry flowers.

Many grow it through seedlings, but if you wish, you can sow it directly in open ground in May. The air and soil at this point will warm up enough for the seeds to sprout.

Ammobium blooms from July until the very first frosts.

Bidense

Biden is not yet a very common annual in our gardens, but it is definitely worth paying attention to.

Cheerful yellow inflorescences will dilute the mixborder or border with bright colors. Biden can also be grown in balcony boxes.

It blooms in the second half of summer and early autumn.

Delphinium annual

Delphinium needs no unnecessary introduction. It is popularly known as spur or larkspur.

This is an ornamental plant with a delicate pink, lilac, white color of inflorescences collected in a brush.

Sowing is carried out according to the scheme of 30 × 40 cm.The delphinium will bloom in July and will decorate the garden until the end of September.

Viscaria

Viscaria is a low, abundantly flowering annual plant, which from mid-summer to early autumn is densely covered with small buttercup-shaped inflorescences of pink, lilac or blue.

The height of the lush bushes is about 20-25 cm, so the viscarias can be safely planted in balcony containers.

Gelikhrizum

Why grow gelichrizum through seedlings, if it will grow well when sown in open ground?

Gelikhrizum blooms in the second half of summer. If you plan to use it as a dried flower in floral arrangements, the flowers should be cut before the buds open.

Gypsophila

Gypsophila is a charming shy woman. Its high, up to 80 cm, bushes form translucent white "clouds". This decorative perennial is very fond of florists - it looks great in bouquets.

Best of all, gypsophila is a perennial. Once you sow a plant, you don't have to sow it every year.

Planting scheme - 60 × 80 cm. Gypsophila blooms all summer.

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Godetia

Godetia is an elegant annual for flower beds and bouquets. If it is sown in open ground in May, it will begin to bloom in the second half of July and "live" until the first frost in the fall.

The height of the godetia is about 30 cm.The planting pattern is 15 × 20 cm.

Dimorfoteka

Dimorphoteka is a low, chamomile-like plant. Simple, but tasteful - this is just about these modest colors.

Sow dimorphoteka in May directly into the open ground, but if there is a threat of frost, you can cover the ground with a film before germination. When real leaves appear on young plants, they must be planted at a distance of 20 cm from each other.

Dimorphoteca blooms in the second half of summer.

Iberis

Iberis is a wonderful perennial for an alpine slide, curb or balcony box. It forms low lush "balls" up to 40 cm in diameter, densely covered with small inflorescences.

Iberis is a chameleon flower. The young plant has lilac inflorescences, and over time they turn white.

After the appearance of real leaves, the seedlings are thinned out and planted according to the 40 × 40 cm scheme.

After the end of flowering, the bushes are cut by a third to prevent unaesthetic growth.

Calendula

Calendula is already well known to everyone, even people far from floriculture, to need advertising. These pretty flowers self-propagate easily and do not cause any hassle to care for.

Pay attention to the unusual varieties of the familiar plant. For example, densely double calendula Prince of India, soft salmon pink surprise, large-flowered Candyman orange.

Convolvulus

Convolvulus is another name for tricolor bindweed. It is interesting that, unlike other fellow bindweed, it does not curl.

Convolvulus is a plant about 20 cm tall with lodging stems. Inflorescences, like all bindweed, resemble bright "gramophones". The color corresponds to the name of the flower - the inflorescences in the center are yellow, then there is a white ring, and along the edges the petals acquire a purple, blue or pink color.

Convolvulus blooms in mid-July and, with timely removal of wilted inflorescences, keeps its "shape" all summer.

Planting scheme - 50 × 60 cm.

Coreopsis

Corepsis has at least one obvious advantage: this perennial blooms in the first year after sowing!

It forms small bushes 40 cm high, completely covered with fluffy terry inflorescences.

In the phase of the first pair of true leaves, the seedlings are planted according to the 30 × 30 cm scheme.

Cosmidium

Cosmidium is an attractive annual for rock garden, flower beds and bowlders. It blooms throughout the second half of summer, is unpretentious, does not require complex care. Just look at the unusual color of its inflorescences: they are maroon with an orange border.

The cosmidium is sown, deepening 0.5 cm into the soil. It is advisable to maintain a distance of at least 15 cm between plants.

Annual flax

Large-flowered flax is an annual “brother” of blue flax. In nature, it can grow up to 110 cm, but in culture it rarely exceeds 30-40 cm in height.

Breeders have bred garden varieties of this decorative flax with inflorescences of snow-white with a red eye, scarlet, pink, blue, blue.

Feel free to sow annual flax in mixborders and Mauritanian lawns.

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Limnantes

Limnantes Douglas is, unfortunately, a rarity in our gardens. It's a pity! This annual is truly multifunctional: it can be sown in curbs, mixborders, ridges, hanging planters and balcony containers.

Its inflorescences are white, lemon-yellow or golden with a snow-white border.

Limnantes needs a sunny area with well-drained but fertile soil. Otherwise, you can not wait for a lush flowering.

Annual poppy

Simple, stylish, recognizable - poppy seed can be called a real symbol of summer.

If you are not afraid that this annual, justifying its name, will "conquer" the entire plot in a couple of seasons, sow it in a flower garden right now, without delay. Well, and even if you are afraid, it is fixable! It is enough only to collect the seed boxes in time.

Daisy

Small and daring - this popular expression is quite applicable to a baby daisy! The beauty of this terry miracle lies in the fact that the plant not only adorns the flower garden with beads of bright inflorescences, but also absolutely not capricious.

Just sow seeds in the ground - and wait for the appearance of small daisies in the middle of summer.

Mattiola

Mattiola two-horned - the real queen of the night! In the daytime, modest and inconspicuous, after sunset she literally subjugates the entire flower garden, dominating among all the smells with her fragrance. It is not surprising that the people call matthiola the night violet.

Sow it in mixborders or along paths, and remember to water on dry days. The reward for such a simple care will be a unique aroma that grateful Matthiola will give you every night.

Nasturtium

Good old nasturtium! One of the most popular vines for a flower garden. It is unpretentious, beautiful, grows quickly, and its flowers can be added to fresh summer salads!

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The liana is more than 2 m long, so the nasturtium will easily twist a pergola or a gazebo and cover them with a dense green carpet interspersed with bright inflorescences.

Nemesia

Nemesia is a low-growing annual about 25 cm high, which is grown in pots on balconies and borders, as well as in the first tier of mixborders.

Nemesia is pleasantly surprised by the fact that it blooms quickly after sowing, and its unpretentiousness to growing conditions and care.

Please note - this flower does not tolerate calcareous soils!

Nemophila

Nemophila is a fantastic beauty. We bet that when you see a field densely covered with this plant, you will be speechless and reach for your camera to capture this miracle of nature. Nemophila is common in the United States, where it is called the prairie forget-me-not.

Sowing is carried out all spring and summer. Depending on when you sow nemophila, it will bloom in summer or fall. May seedlings usually enter the flowering period in July.

Nigella

Nigella, nigella, Roman coriander, sedan, black cumin - all these are the names of the same ornamental plant.

Nigella is considered a weed in many regions. On the other hand, thanks to the fancy shape of the inflorescences and delicate foliage, it is loved by florists, not to mention that it is a wonderful honey plant.

Sunflower

Bright, cheerful, simple - sunflower always cheers up!

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Mignonette

Reseda is a good option for mixborders. This plant can be considered a real classic of naturgarden. Reseda is unpretentious, grows well and blooms all summer.

If you want to harvest the seeds yourself, cut the pods as soon as they start to turn yellow and leave them to ripen in a dark place.

Smolevka

Smolevka is a fast-growing annual. It forms dense rugs, lavishly decorated with white or pink inflorescences.

It can be grown as an ampelous crop in pots and pots, sown in curbs and ridges.

Chrysanthemum annual

Chrysanthemum is an elegant, lush flower, resistant to all kinds of misfortunes. The choice of varieties of perennial chrysanthemums is huge. There is something to choose from: there are both double-colored and flowers that look like daisies; and undersized, and real giants, and snow-white, and the brightest colors.

In the case of her one-year "sisters", the choice is slightly more modest: in culture, as a rule, three species of this annual are grown: chrysanthemum karinatum with double inflorescences on the bushes, chrysanthemum coronarium 60-100 cm high, chrysanthemum segetum 40-50 cm high.

To make chrysanthemums happy with their flowering until mid-autumn, allocate them a sunny area in the garden and feed them several times per season.

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Echium

Echium, depending on the species, is both a tall plant, which will create a reliable "rear" for smaller flowers in a mixborder, and a low herbaceous bush that will get lost in a large flower garden. It is best to plant echium in ridges and borders with plants of a similar height.

An alternative name for echium is a bruise.

Eschsholzia

Escholzia is also called the California poppy. This is an interesting annual with simple or double funnel-shaped inflorescences of cheerful orange-red or pink shades.

Escholzia blooms only 30-40 days after sowing, therefore, having sown it on a flower bed in May, wait for flowering in June-July.

Which of these stunning annuals have you selected for your flower garden? Let us know in the comments!

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The fastest
On average, annual plants take 60-90 days from germination to the beginning of flowering. To a child, this will surely seem like an eternity. Therefore, it is imperative to sow the fastest among annuals. To do this, do not forget to buy these flowers:

Eschsholzia california

From germination to the beginning of flowering 30-40 days
Plants are light-loving and thermophilic, but they can tolerate frosts down to -4-5˚С. Sowing seeds is carried out in April or October immediately to a permanent place. Gives self-seeding. Seedlings are thinned out, maintaining a distance between plants of 20-25 cm. Transplants cannot be tolerated. Blooms profusely from June to October.

Gypsophila graceful

From germination to the beginning of flowering 40-50 days
The plant is light and heat-loving, grows in sunny, dry places, undemanding to soils, but prefers light, well-limed soils. A very fast growing plant.Gypsophila is used in planting in combination with eschsholzia, godetia; marigolds and other brightly colored large-flowered plants for arranging bouquets. Varieties with pink and reddish flowers are significantly inferior in decorativeness to graceful gypsophila. Gypsophila is often used in winter bouquets as a dried flower.
Propagated by seeds - by sowing in the ground:
for summer bloom in April - May
for early - in October (before winter)
for autumn bloom - in June.
Blooms in 1.5-2 months after sowing. The distance between plants after thinning is 15-20 cm.

Godezia

From germination to the beginning of flowering 45 days
It does not require special care, usually two fertilizing with mineral fertilizers during the growth period and during the budding period, loosening the soil and watering as needed. Godetia blooms in mid-July and blooms until frost. It blooms profusely, prefers a sunny location.
Godetia is usually planted by seed directly into the ground in April, May. If the bed is covered with a film, then seedlings appear in 7-10 days, young plants are not afraid of frost. In the phase of two or three true leaves, the seedlings are thinned out or planted, leaving a distance of 20-25 cm between the plants.

Easy-to-grow annuals or Unpretentious annuals

Calendula (marigold)

The plant is easy even for a beginner in floriculture. If, as it blooms, you pick off the faded baskets, the calendula will bloom until frost. Calendula is a medicinal plant. Dried inflorescences are used for the preparation of tinctures, decoctions, which have anti-inflammatory, astringent, disinfecting and soothing effects. Blooms from June to November.
For planting, you should choose a sunny place, it tolerates frosts down to -5 ° C.
Calendula seeds are sown to a depth of 2-3 cm in early spring. Seedlings appear after 1-2 weeks. Bloom in ten weeks. Gives self-seeding.

Iberis umbrella

Iberis blooms 40-50 days after sowing
Propagated by sowing seeds in open ground in spring or late autumn. Gives self-seeding. Seedlings are thinned out, leaving a distance between plants 20 X 25 cm. Iberis is undemanding to soils, but prefers light loam, the location is sunny. Plants easily tolerate spring and autumn frosts.
In dry summers without watering, flowering is abundant only for a month. The flowering period lasts a month, so you can sow it in several stages. Aromatic.

Nigella Damascus (nigella, girl in greenery)

Nigella is propagated by seeds, sowing them in open ground in early spring or before winter. Thin at a distance of 15-20 cm. It blooms 1.5-2 months after 60-65 days after sowing. After flowering, the plants retain their decorative effect due to the original shape of the fruit.

Zinnia graceful

Annual, erect, spreading or compact plant, 15-120 cm high, with rounded green or purple-greenish shoots, pubescent with coarse coarse hairs.
The color of the inflorescences is very diverse - white, red, yellow, orange, pink, lilac, purple. It tolerates high temperature and dry air well, blooms poorly in damp cold weather, and sometimes the inflorescences rot. It blooms well and develops on fertile soils with organic fertilizers applied in the fall. Zinnia blooms graceful in July - September.
Zinnia is propagated by seeds, which are sown for seedlings in March - early April. Large seeds sprout in 5-6 days. With rare sowing of seeds in boxes, you can do without picking. Planting of seedlings to a permanent place is carried out in late May - early June, when the danger of the last spring frosts has passed, since zinnias do not tolerate low temperatures at all. The distance between the plants when planting is 25-30 cm. The grown seedlings can be pinched to speed up the tillering of plants.
You can also sow seeds directly into open ground in early and mid-May; crops must be protected from May frosts with a covering material.

Lavatera

This summer mallow family with silk-like flowers has been known for a long time, but today it is experiencing its second youth. Plants up to 1 m high with beautiful large leaves and abundant "satin" funnel-shaped flowers 7-8 cm in diameter are very elegant in mass. Therefore, the lavater is planted in groups, included in mixborders.
It blooms from July to October. Photophilous, drought-resistant, not afraid of light autumn frosts, undemanding to soils.
Lavater is sown directly into the ground in early May. Germination temperature 15-20 °. Seedlings appear in 10-14 days (sometimes earlier in modern varieties). Withered flowers must be removed. Lavatera is excellent in the cut.

Interesting plants
When choosing flowers for a children's flower bed, you need to focus not only on plants that are easy to grow, but also on those that attract children's attention. These are, first of all, fragrant plants (plant them at some distance from the playground and places where children often gather) and unusual in shape. You can plant some of these plants with your child, and some of them you can buy or grow seedlings.

TOmocking double-feathered

Kosmeya is unpretentious, and is suitable even for a novice gardener. A dry, hot climate is ideal for it. Cosmos bushes can be cut into different shapes. A simple and unpretentious flower from childhood, what girl did not make herself "false nails" from cosme petals in the summer?

Depending on the variety, the double-pinned space (C. bipinnatus) can be from 60 cm to 1.5 meters in height. Inflorescences-baskets are large, up to 10 cm (according to some sources - up to 15 cm) in diameter, consist of marginal flowers, commonly called petals, and tubular, small, most often yellow, forming a small disc. In this case, the marginal flowers can be of various colors - from white through pink to red or purple, various shades and degrees of saturation. Flowering occurs in mid-July and lasts until frost.
Kosmeya is usually planted as seeds in open ground in May. Seedlings appear in 8-15 days at a temperature of 18 ° C. Seedlings develop normally at a temperature of 15-18 ° C, they are not afraid of small frosts. 15-20 days after germination, the seedlings are planted or thinned out at a distance of 30-35 cm.
When planting seedlings in early April, young cosmos plants are planted in the ground at the end of May, in which case flowering occurs a month earlier. Gives abundant self-seeding.

Kosmeya prefers a sunny, wind-protected location. Any soil is suitable, drained, relatively poor. On fertile soils, it grows to the detriment of flowering. Practically does not require top dressing.

Amaranth tailed (Fox's tail)

A tall original annual (1-1.5 meters), from the tops of the stems of which thick tail-shaped inflorescences of crimson or red tones (up to 75 cm in length) hang picturesquely. There are amaranth varieties with whitish-green and emerald-colored inflorescences-tails of the same length. Of the other amaranths, the most common deciduous and decorative Indian amaranth, tricolor. Low and high varieties - from 40 centimeters to 1.5 meters in height, bear leaves, variegatedly colored in yellow, green and red tones. Tailed amaranth brings seeds in abundance and sprouts from autumn self-seeding in spring.
Sowing is carried out in April in open ground or under the frames of protected ground in highly fertilized humus soil. Shoots appear on the third or fourth day, they are planted in pots and a little later pinch the tops to cause branching.
Plants are planted in open ground after the end of severe frosts, in late May - early June.The location should be sunny, the ground moist, well-seasoned with organic fertilizers. Planting distance 40-50 centimeters. Planting is carried out in independent groups or in front of shrubs.

Cochia (summer cypress)

Kochii perfectly tolerate formative pruning, which will additionally interest the child when caring for it. And in the fall it becomes a beautiful purple color.

Bushy bushes similar to cypress trees up to 1 m high and 60-70 cm wide turn purple-red in autumn. Cochia is planted in one row along paths (at a distance of 1 m from each other) or in small groups, alone on lawns. Cochia often sprouts from autumn self-seeding

Seedlings and seedlings of kokhii tend to stretch quickly when sown in rooms. Sowing is carried out in April under protected ground frames or directly into open ground. The seeds are pre-germinated. Seedlings appear on the fourth or fifth day. You can use early spring seedlings of autumn sowing or self-seeding of cochia. The strongest seedlings dive to the cotyledons one at a time in 5-7-centimeter pots, which are dug under the frames of protected ground and kept with strong ventilation.
As the plants develop, they are transferred into larger pots with nutritious humus soil. They are planted in open ground in early June in sunny places with nutritious soil.

Celosia

Among these beauties from India, we single out the comb and feathery. The cellosia has a soft comb-like comb, which you always want to touch, and the feathery one has spectacular bright panicles. Celosia is a dried flower, the inflorescences are cut in full dissolution until the flowers that bloom first have faded. The color of the panicles and leaves is perfectly preserved.
For cellosis, you need sunny, warm and wind-protected areas. The plant loves fertile soil, but does not tolerate the introduction of fresh organic fertilizers. Regular watering is necessary. Flowering - from late June to frost. It blooms without losing its decorative effect until frost.

Celosia propagates by seeds, which are sown in specially knocked down boxes or greenhouses in the last days of March - early April. In open ground, seeds can be sown after it warms up well and in the absence of frost. The optimal distance between individual plants is 15-20 cm.

Celosia comb (cockscomb) reaches a height of 25-35 cm, has a compact bush.
The flowers are small, collected in a comb-like, spectacular inflorescence, shaped like a cock's comb. The color of the flowers is yellow, pink, orange and mainly purple-red.

Celosia pinnate reaches a height of 50-90 cm. The bush is compact. Paniculate inflorescences, bright, make up 1/3 of the plant height.

Physalis decorative,

or Physalis Franchet
Ornate lanterns are often used in winter bouquets, for which they are cut and dried in September. There are also vegetable forms of physalis.
Physalis propagates by seeds, which are sown directly into open ground. To obtain seedlings, sowing seeds is carried out in the second half of April, and at the end of the frost, the seedlings are planted in open ground.
Until the seedlings take root, protection of physalis seedlings from the hot sun and regular watering are required. Physalis is not a stepchild, since the fruits are formed on numerous lateral branches.
Perennial physalis have creeping rhizomes, which contribute to the rapid vegetative propagation of the plant, so that the plant does not "creep away", it is best to restrict it when planting.

Decorative sunflower

Sunflowers grow quickly and it will be interesting for children to watch them grow rapidly. The sunflower loves the sun very much, but it tolerates short shading. Sunflowers growing outside need to be supported as they can fall in windy conditions.
In the southern regions, you can sow sunflowers in the fall so that the plants use the moisture of winter precipitation. In Central Russia - directly into the ground in mid-May, in nests of 2-3 seeds, at a distance of 35-45 cm. If the plants are planted one at a time every 15 cm, they will be longer and the flowers are smaller. You can also grow sunflower seedlings, but in this case it is necessary to provide the plant with enough light, otherwise the stems will be weak and curved. Sunflower seedlings appear 6-8 days after sowing. The plant is afraid of frost.

Mallow pink (stock-rose)
This plant seems to have been created for a children's flower bed and simply must grow near the playground. Who among us in childhood did not make funny dolls out of her?

A perennial plant, cultivated as a biennial. In the first year, forms a rosette of large lobed leaves, along the edge of toothed pubescent leaves, and the next year - straight, unbranched flowering stems from 100 to 250 cm in height. Flowers 10-15 cm in diameter, simple or double, are collected in inflorescences (brush), numbering up to 150 flowers. Coloring white, yellow, pink, red, burgundy, black and red. Blooms in July - September.

Mallow is light-requiring, drought-resistant, unpretentious. It works best on well-fertilized, breathable, well-drained soils. The best location is sunny, sheltered from cold winds. In dry times, daily watering is necessary. In winter, mallow can freeze, so it should be covered with dry leaves.

Propagated by seed through seedlings or by sowing directly into the ground. Bloom begins in July next year. With early sowing in March-April, the plants bloom in the first year.
Used for planting in groups, mixborders, along hedges and walls, for decorating outbuildings. The arrays, planted in small groups of 2 - 3 plants every 3-4 meters on both sides of the path, look spectacular.

Nivyanik (chamomile, popovnik)

This favorite flower is simply obliged to grow on the playground. He is loved by children for the opportunity to tell fortunes for love.

Prefers well-lit places. In shaded areas, there is a significant deterioration in the development of plants and their flowering. Nivyanik the largest is especially bad for the lack of light. the soil should be fertile, cultivated to a depth of 25-30 cm, sufficiently moist and well-drained. On poor soils, as well as with a lack of moisture, the flowers become smaller. Does not tolerate light sandy or heavy clay soils and damp areas! In one place without a transplant, the nivyanik grows only for three to four years. If the plant is not transplanted, its inflorescences become smaller, winter hardiness decreases
Eurasian tree propagates by seeds, dividing rhizomes and cuttings. Small seeds of the plant are sown in autumn or early spring. When sowing in spring, seedlings appear in 18 - 20 days. Seedlings grow rather quickly, and bloom in the second year. They are planted in a permanent place in a flower garden in the fall in the first year after sowing.
You can divide the rhizomes and transplant the daisy in early spring or autumn. They are divided into small parts. Delenki are planted shallowly, but trying to cover the rhizome. The transplanted cuttings grow very quickly.
Small root rosettes of leaves are used for cuttings. Cuttings are cut in the second half of summer with a piece of rhizome - "with a heel". So they take root better.

Looking at annual flowers is always pleasing to the eye. With their shapes and the most unusual coloring, they will decorate any flower bed. Any garden or summer cottage can be turned into a heavenly place if you treat flowers with love and plant them harmoniously. Moreover, every year a flower bed decorated with annual flowers, unlike perennial ones, will always look different.

To harmoniously plant flowering plants in the garden, you can choose different combinations ... Here you can show your creativity and turn any garden, any garden into a work of art. Even if you plant different flowers on the garden bed at random, then such a bed will also look beautiful in its own way. Annual flowers blooming all summer, wherever they are planted and in what order, will still decorate the garden.

The main feature of the beds on which beautiful annuals that bloom all summer grow is that they will be blooming and beautiful until frost.

Unpretentious flowers for a flower bed, blooming all summer, divided into three groups:

• annual flower beds;
• curly annuals.

Each of us wants to turn our summer cottage or garden into a paradise and make it better than our neighbor's. This can be done by planting annual plants on the site. In this case, you do not need to know any names. It is enough just to go to the market and buy seeds, even if completely unfamiliar plants. There shouldn't be any problems with them. After all, there is nothing difficult in caring for such flowers. In addition, the compositions can be changed every year, so the beds will always look different.

We will not give a complete catalog of flowering plants, we will limit ourselves to only the most common flowers.

Mirabilis or night beauty Is an annual that blooms only at night. This night beauty got its second name precisely because of this. Mirabilis flowers turn yellow, pink or crimson, bloom at sunset and bloom all night. They close with the onset of the morning.

This flower is unpretentious in care. If, for example, it is not watered, then it will not dry out soon. It has a tuberous root system, so it tolerates summer drought well.

Mirabilis propagates by dividing a bush or seeds. In order for the seeds to sprout faster, they are recommended soak for 1-2 days in warm water ... It is recommended to sow the seeds of mirabilis in pots of two seeds. The pots should be filled with fertile soil to keep the flowers comfortable. At the same time, it is necessary to prepare seed sowing in pots about a month before transplanting seedlings into the beds. When the seeds sprout, one of the seedlings should be removed from each pot and the strongest should be left. When the spring morning frosts have completely stopped, you can transplant the flowers into the open ground.

Marigold

Marigolds or in another way tagetes are flowering annuals that can be colored in different shades of yellow and white. There are evenly colored, and there are striped ones. An interesting feature of these annuals is that they can be small, only up to 15 cm, or they can be straight giants that can grow up to 80 cm.

Caring for marigolds is easy. They, like mirabilis, also tolerate dry summers well. Therefore, they do not really need additional watering. The rains are enough for them. Marigolds, as already mentioned, do not need watering, however, they will not feel comfortable without weeding and fertilization. When these flowers bloom in full force, then some of them begin to dry out, therefore, in addition to weeding you need to remove dried flowers .

To prepare for next summer, you need to collect the seeds. They should be collected in late July or early August. There is no need to pre-soak and plant seedlings. The seeds can be sown in the garden beds immediately after the morning frost stops. When to sow seeds outdoors, you cannot say, as it depends on the region. In each region, the weather and climatic conditions are different, therefore, these terms are different in each region. When sowing seeds, they should not be deepened more than 2 centimeters. Seeds germinate in about a week. Marigolds begin to bloom only after 2 months.

There are four varieties of marigolds:

• Erect;
• Thin-leaved;
• Rejected;
• Anise.

All these varieties of marigolds are beautiful in their own way and can decorate any garden, any garden or cottage.

Snapdragon

This garden flower is not annual, but perennial, but you can also pay attention to it, because in the harsh winter conditions this flower cannot winter ... That is, this plant, depending on the region, can be both annual and perennial. Such flowers are usually planted along the roadside or in the center of the flower bed composition. There is also a variety that is planted in tall flowerpots. This is an ampelous variety.

Snapdragon flowers need to be watered regularly. After watering, the soil must be loosened. This flower does not need additional care. Watering must be done with a spray bottle. Dried inflorescences need to be removed with tweezers. In addition, you need to regularly remove weeds, otherwise the plant will not feel comfortable. Tall varieties, among other things, must be tied to a support.

The main feature of this garden plant is that its seeds can lie "in the closet" for several years, waiting for planting in open ground. Seeds may not lose their germination for several years in a row. Before planting in open ground, the seeds of these plants must be sown in pots with fertile soil. It is not necessary to deepen the seeds. They must be scattered on the soil surface and sprinkled with coarse sand. First shoots appear after half a month ... After the first shoots appear, the pots must be taken out into fresh air. They should be placed in the shade or in places where the midday sun does not fall. When five leaves grow on the seedlings, it is advisable to pinch the stem shoot so that the plant grows not upward, but in width.

At first, the seedlings grow rather slowly and at this time they are very vulnerable. It cannot be filled with water when watering. This must be remembered so as not to accidentally destroy the plants.

Datura

This flower looks like a fairy plant. The bush of this plant reaches a meter in height. Lonely bell flowers, painted in yellow, white and blue tones, grow on it. The leaves have a simple oval shape. The buds on this plant grow large and grow up to 20 centimeters .

In care, this plant is quite whimsical. It is advisable to water the datura more often. If you water it irregularly, it will drop the buds and become just a bush. This flower is very thermophilic, so you need to choose a sunny place when transplanting seedlings. If this flower lacks the sun, it will die.

These plants should be planted in pots. The seeds have a rather poor germination capacity. In order for them to ascend, they need a lot of moisture. Before sowing seeds in pots, they need to be soaked in warm water for ten days. For such a flowering plant to feel comfortable, the air temperature must be at least 30 degrees. Seedlings germinate for a long time. This can take a whole month, so you need to think about sowing in advance.

Zinnia

Zinnia is truly a magical flower. The variety of plant shapes and bud colors is surprising. It is this flower that can be found in almost any country house as he is everyone's favorite. They can decorate any garden bed and everywhere it will harmoniously fit into the overall combination. This annual plant can grow in height from 20 to 100 centimeters. The buds are located at the top of the stem. This magical flower blooms all summer, almost until the frost.

Zinnia is whimsical in leaving. It is a thermophilic plant. It loves the sun very much, therefore, when planting seedlings in open ground, you should choose the hottest and most sunny place. It must be watered every day. In this case, it is necessary to observe that water does not fall on the buds. You also need to regularly remove weeds from the soil. If, by the way, there is not enough moisture for this flower, then it will die.Although these flowers reach a meter in height, they do not need a garter to support them, since their stems are strong and strong enough to support their own weight.

Zinnia multiplies by sowing seeds , which are distinguished by good germination. Even old seeds germinate well. Before sowing, the seeds should be soaked in warm water for a day. Seeds germinate and the first shoots appear within a few days. This plant does not tolerate picking, therefore the seeds should be sown immediately in peat pots.

Kosmeya

Kosmeya is the favorite of many summer residents. She can decorate any garden. It belongs to annual flowers that bloom all summer without seedlings. That is, you don't even need to plant it. It can be found in many summer cottages. It can grow up to a meter in height. The buds of this plant are usually painted white, pink or blue. Cosmea leaves have an openwork shape, very similar to dill and look pretty beautiful.

In care, this annual plant is so unpretentious that even a beginner can handle it. You need to water once a week. Also, once a week, you need to weed these plants and remove weeds. Cosmeya does not need feeding , but additional fertilization will not hurt her. It is important not to abuse the fertilizer in this matter, otherwise you can overfeed the plant, and it will die. Dried stems and inflorescences should be removed. Thus, their flowering is prolonged.

Cosmea needs to be propagated by planting seeds. You can sow seeds in open ground immediately after the snow melts. It is not worth deepening the seeds much during sowing, two centimeters are enough. Kosmeya reproduces by self-seeding. If in the first year of sowing kosmeya has taken root on the site, then in subsequent years it is able to reproduce by self-sowing.

Gazania

Gazania is an annual flowering plant with leaves and buds similar to chamomile. The buds can be colored yellow, orange and red. These flowering plants look beautiful both in the beds and in flowerpots.

In care, such annual flowers are unpretentious for giving. To achieve good flowering, you need water the plant regularly and remove weeds. If you water it irregularly, then nothing terrible will happen, since gazania is not afraid of drought. This flower is also unpretentious to the composition of the soil. This summer grows in even in infertile soil, for which it is often jokingly called a weed.

The seeds of this plant can be sown directly into open ground in March. The soil must first be loosened and moistened. After sowing, remember to cover the soil with glass to create a favorable atmosphere for seedlings. It is necessary to feed gazania two weeks after the appearance of the first shoots.

Benefits of annual flowers

If we touch on the topic of the advantages of annual flowers, then it should be noted that they are unpretentious in care in relation to perennial plants. When caring for these flowers, there is no need to constantly worry about how the flowers will winter ... This is a big plus in favor of annuals. Another advantage is that, unlike perennial plants, the beds with which always look the same, you can compose a composition in the garden in advance and every year such a garden will look different from a year ago.

There are annual flowers that perfectly tolerate the open sun, and there are those that love the shade and bloom only in the shade. And there are flowers that bloom only at night. And it should be noted that they all look incredibly beautiful and are always pleasing to the eye.

Of the positive characteristics of annuals, the following can be distinguished:

• there is no need to worry about how the flowers overwinter;
• such plants can be used to decorate flower beds and summer cottages;
• annual flowers in care, as a rule, are unpretentious.

Annual plants and flowers

I am a young summer resident and prefer marigolds. I like these flowers more than others.In our country house, other different flowers have been planted with them. I will not list. All are annuals. As for the question of which flowers are best planted in summer cottages, I must declare that it is better to plant annual plants, since this way you can every year diversify flower beds and plots .

Dmitry Zagorodny

Agree. I am already an old summer resident and also prefer annual plants. But I also love perennial flowers. They just need to be planted immediately at their "permanent place of residence." For example, the rose bushes at the gate beautifully decorate the entrance to the country house every year, and I don't want to change them every year.

Mila Kharkov

I also have a dacha. I also like more annual flowers. I like to decorate the summer cottage with flowers, and every year I work on the plot among the flower beds. And I must say that perennial flowers are boring. Over the years, they simply begin to callou their eyes and they want to be replaced with other colors. Annual plants are devoid of this disadvantage , because they allow you to decorate your summer cottage in different ways every year.

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Colorful and bright flower beds always fill the garden with rich colors. Annual flowers for summer cottages are good because they allow each year to create elegant, picturesque and unique plant compositions that are a bright decoration of the site. Using such plants, you can update the appearance of your site every season, transforming the garden in accordance with your mood and taste preferences.

What flower beds are best made from annual flowers

It is thanks to annuals on the site that you can create a truly magnificent landscape. Most often, they form flower beds, modular flower beds, etc.

The main advantage of flowering annuals is the ability to go through the entire growing cycle in just one season, pleasing the eye with rapid development and lush flowering throughout the summer.

The flower beds represent plant compositions that have a definite shape and clear boundaries. Basically, flower beds are given traditional round, square and diamond-shaped shapes.

Ornamental arrangement of flower beds provides for the arrangement of compositional elements in one plane. The main advantage of such flower beds is their mobility: containers can always be rearranged to more illuminated areas, decorating empty places on the recreation area, or, on the contrary, they can be used to decorate quiet corners in the garden with them.

Modular flower beds are picturesque plant compositions, in the design of which all kinds of containers are used

A feature of mixborders is the selection and arrangement of plants in such a way that, as a result, multi-level compositions are formed, in which others bloom instead of one that fade

What to look for when choosing plants?

When planning to supplement a perennial flower garden with several varieties of plants for one season, or wanting to create a flower bed entirely from annuals, you need to take into account a number of factors:

• Flowering period. All annual garden flowers are famous for their long flowering, but still some of them ripen earlier and others later.Among the spring can be distinguished: pelargonium, begonia, petunia. Already from the beginning of June, zinnia, marigolds, marigolds and cornflowers will appear. And until late autumn, flower beds will be decorated with: aster, lavatera, snapdragon and calendula.
• Planting site. When arranging a front garden, low and colorful marigolds, nasturtiums and cornflowers are perfect. A spectacular decoration of the fence or walls of the gazebo can be: decorative sweet peas, morning glory or curly beans. Geraniums, begonia, petunia are well suited for planting in containers.
• Palette. Choosing beautiful flowers for the garden, every gardener gets a great opportunity to paint his area in his favorite shades.

Annuals are sun-loving plants. In all their glory, they appear only in a rich, sufficiently humid area, well-lit by the sun's rays.

You can bring bright yellow colors to a blooming green garden by planting coreopsis, calceolaria, sunflower and snapdragon

To dilute the composition with blue tones, you can plant Russell's eustoma, brachycea Iberis, cornflowers or bindweed

It is easy to add bright strokes of red with the help of the beauty of salvia, balsam "lights" or terry "pom-poms" of stock-rose

Beautiful flowering low-growing annuals

Low-growing plants, the height of which does not exceed 30 cm, always look extraordinarily elegant against the background of taller "brothers". They are often planted as ground covers, which successfully fill in the "gaps" between trimmed ornamental shrubs and rose bushes.

The lowest unpretentious annuals blooming all summer long are Iberis, which forms snow-white "clouds" of inflorescences, pale blue nemophila, night violet with its unique aroma and unusually graceful dwarf viola

Lush "cushions" of the ageratum will either become a bright decoration. A low-growing plant forms dense flowering rugs of various shades, starting with pale white, and ending with blue and even rich lilac.

Like sunbeams, sparkling with golden tints, from the first days of summer until late autumn, compact marigold bushes with miniature flowers decorate the site.

Cute tiny daisy heads framed by soft green foliage or dwarf snapdragon flowers will decorate the borders along the garden path

Among the low flowering and at the same time picky annuals, compact varieties of silvery cellosia, phlox, wild rose, forget-me-not, lobelia can be distinguished.

Medium-sized varieties of annual plants

Flowers up to 80 cm in height are good not only for creating mixborders and flower beds, they often form the basis of flower beds, parterres and other mixed flower beds. Therefore, when choosing plants for mixed compositions, it is important to select varieties that will harmoniously combine with other plantings in shape and color.

The range of medium-sized varieties is quite extensive, which allows you to create the most incredible compositions that will become a real "highlight" of the site.

The flower bed can be decorated with spherical inflorescences of verbena, bizarre flowers of antirrinum, scarlet "caps" of poppy, or outlandish lilac spikelets of Salvia

Among the medium-sized "brothers" that are popular with gardeners due to their extraordinary beauty and ease of care, one can distinguish: dimorphoteka, cosmea, esholzia, mattiola

When creating complex flower beds, annual plants fill empty spaces after faded bulbous or free spaces between conifers. Their seeds can be sown directly into the ground in a permanent place, but to get an earlier flowering, it is better to use the seedling method.

Tall varieties

Tall beauties, reaching a height of 1.5 meters, look spectacular both in solitary design and in group planting.

Dahlias, cochia, amaranth, fragrant tobacco and ornamental corn will serve as an original addition to the mixborder.Some varieties of such plants require a garter to a support, which should be taken into account when choosing a place for planting a plant you like.

The center of any composition can be: aruncus with white paniculate inflorescences, or datura decorated with snow-white flowers that look like a bell

For single plantings, which look most impressive against the background of a bright green lawn, delphinium, castor oil plant and annual terry mallow varieties are better suited

Tall flowers fill the background in multi-level flower beds, they decorate unsightly walls of buildings and are used as hedges.

Among the vast family of annuals, there are even fast-growing ones that can decorate unsightly walls of outbuildings, fences and barriers in just three to four months.

In areas where perennial vines are planted, which still do not give the desired effect, planting sweet peas, foreign nasturtium, morning glory or ornamental beans will be an excellent help

Annuals are versatile plants for landscaping and site decoration. Even after cutting, the breeze, helihrizum, bristle grass, and gomphrene do not lose their decorative effect. Florists use them to create winter bouquets.

For the decorative design of garden plots, annual flowers that bloom all summer are in great demand. Their colors are brighter than those of perennials, which allows them to diversify the flower beds with new colors every season.

Benefits of annual flowers

Many gardeners consider these plants to be ideal for growing on their plots. With their help, you can create modular flower beds using a variety of flowerpots, mixed compositions of plants of different heights. Unpretentious annual flowers that bloom all summer do not require special care, they do not need to be prepared for wintering, and there is no need to worry that the plants may be subjected to the first frost. The variety of colors allows you to create the most amazingly beautiful compositions that decorate the site throughout the summer. An advantageous advantage is the ability to select plants of suitable height. Many of them reproduce by self-sowing and give more than one harvest during the season.

Low-growing varieties

These flowers look good up close and look particularly attractive. They are used to decorate borders or borders when creating a flower bed. You can pick up undersized varieties of calendula, snapdragon, phlox, nasturtium. These annual flowers, blooming all summer, are suitable both for decorating flower beds and for creating a rock garden.

Ageratum. Forms dense inflorescences of white, blue or lilac color. Prefers areas well lit by the sun.

Viola. Plant height does not exceed 25 cm, and flowers can have a wide variety of colors. Even with the onset of frost, it does not stop throwing out new flower stalks.

In the shade and in the sun, one of the shortest varieties, lobelia, feels great. It is planted with seedlings in early May both in a flower bed and in containers of any size.

A flower garden in which begonia is present looks beautiful. There are several dwarf varieties of this plant, the height of which is from 15 to 20 cm.

Medium-sized varieties

Marigolds are annual flowers that bloom all summer. Without seedlings, they reproduce well even by self-seeding. They will decorate any garden, they are very unpretentious, they only need abundant watering. They are compact small bushes up to 30 cm in height.

Zinnia - is considered a lifesaver among gardeners, thanks to a wide variety of varieties of the most varied colors. The flowers are similar to a dahlia, they can be quite large - up to 12 cm in diameter. Seeds germinate very quickly, so seedlings are sown later than other varieties.

One of the most popular flowers is petunia. Its small seeds are sown in February directly on the surface of the soil without backfill.Petunia does not have a high germination capacity, so the amount of planting material should be several times higher than the norm.

Tall varieties

These beauties can look equally great both in single plantings and in a common flower bed. Some gardeners choose to grow annual flowers that bloom all summer long without seedlings. For them, amaranth is ideal. This is a real giant of almost three meters in height. Very showy thanks to its fluffy earrings and leaves in a wide variety of shades. Seeds planted in open ground successfully take root and give excellent germination. They also love this flower for the fact that after cutting it persists for a very long time.

Rudbeckia - These annual flowers that bloom all summer are eye-catching in any corner of the garden, wherever they are. Propagated by seeds, as well as by dividing the bush. This picky plant requires only fertilizing with mineral fertilizers 3 times during the summer. Under favorable conditions, it can grow up to 2 meters.

Castor oil plant. For its high growth and impressive size of the leaves, it is also called the Russian palm tree. In addition, these annual flowers, blooming all summer, feel great under the hottest rays of the sun and do not tolerate cold. When planting castor oil plant in a permanent place, you must make sure that the gaps between the seedlings are at least 1 meter. Good watering and soil drainage is all that this plant needs for normal growth.

Selection of annual flowers

In order for a flower garden to please the eye throughout the summer, you need to correctly approach its layout and the choice of plants, balancing them in flowering time, height and some other features. Usually, low-growing flowers are placed around the flower bed, which act as a border, then medium-height ones follow, and the tallest plants are planted in the center.

For planting in containers, it is recommended to use petunia, geranium, begonia and others as ampel flowers. Weaving flowers such as morning glory, nasturtium, and curly beans will help to decorate a gazebo, fence or arch. Annual flowers blooming all summer long - verbena, snapdragon, brachycoma - are great for decorating alpine slides. Tall flowers look good as a hedge near front gardens, fences or building walls.

Flowering period

This is an important factor when choosing planting material for site decoration. Only taking into account the flowering time of each plant can you create continuously flowering flower beds. The very first to bloom are poppy, begonia, cornflowers, lavater. Other plants bloom a little later, but they are annuals that bloom all summer. Their names are very familiar to everyone - aster, nasturtium, calendula. Curly petunia, marigolds, balsam, zinnia will decorate the garden plot for the longest time. They do not stop flowering until the very frost.

Annual flowers - planting and care

Most annuals are grown using seedlings or directly sowing seeds into the soil. In any case, you need to be sure of the quality of the planting material. Therefore, it is best to purchase seeds from well-known manufacturers who have already established themselves in the flower market.

Before sowing, shallow grooves are made, no more than 2 cm, into which seeds are embedded at a short distance from each other. It is recommended to double their number by sowing annual flowers for a flower bed in open ground.

Plants blooming all summer still need some care, despite their unpretentiousness. They need watering in hot and dry weather, as well as during the flowering period. The soil needs to be loosened if required, but mulching is best.

Top dressing is periodically applied. First, 2 weeks after planting the seedlings, when 3-4 true leaves appear on the plants. The next top dressing is applied when the buds are formed, then during and after flowering.In the spring, it should be organic fertilizers, and from the moment the plants begin to bloom - mineral fertilizers.

Flowers that grow in containers need to be fertilized more frequently.

In order for the garden to be filled with colors from spring to autumn, the best option is to plant annual flowers that bloom all summer. Photos of all kinds of compositions that can be created using bright annuals are simply striking in their magnificence and diversity. You just need to competently approach this issue.

It is difficult to imagine a suburban area without flowering plants. Perennial and annual garden flowers are an excellent material for decorating the territory, and all kinds of flower beds, rabatki, mixborders and rock gardens are actively used in landscape design.

Benefits of annual plants

Annual flowers are considered to be those whose life lasts one warm season, as well as perennial plants that cannot stand our harsh winters. Sometimes biennials are also included in this group (representatives of the flora blooming in the second year after planting). So what are the advantages of these colors?

• One of the most important advantages of annuals is their diversity. There are hundreds of species and thousands of varieties of these plants that will satisfy the most demanding taste and will be able to solve a variety of problems in the design of the site.

• Annual flowers are often more hardy and unpretentious compared to perennial relatives.
• The use of annuals in landscaping makes it possible to create new compositions every year.
• Annuals bloom much longer and brighter than perennial relatives, and due to their diversity, it is much easier to choose a "material" for continuous flowering beds.
• With the help of annuals, you can create correct geometric patterns, and any pattern on the flower bed will look neater - after all, unlike perennials, these plants practically do not grow and do not reclaim space from their neighbors.

What compositions are created from annual flowers

Annual plants are suitable for almost all types of flower beds, it is thanks to them that the greatest brightness and harmony of the composition is achieved.

• A modular flower garden is a composition of several types of annuals planted in containers. As a rule, such landings have regular geometric shapes, but there are exceptions. Most of all, modular flower beds, located horizontally, are suitable for gardens that are of a regular nature, and vertically directed ones are a real flight of imagination, here you can experiment with the shape of containers, and with methods of arrangement, and, of course, with the color scheme of plants.

Mixborder of annual plants

• A mixborder of annual plants is a very effective landscape composition, here it is important to choose the right flowers in height and plant them in groups.
• A flower bed is perhaps the most popular composition, which can be both regular and spontaneous. Annual garden flowers here can be an excellent addition to the already growing perennial representatives of the flora, or be the basis. The creation of such a flower garden is limited only by imagination and the available free space.
• Annual borders and ridges are also quite common. They are organized along garden paths or fences, other compositions or structures are decorated with strips of low-growing plants. When creating such a flower garden, they are limited to one or two types.

Annual borders and ridges

The color palette is key when creating a flower garden and depends on personal preference. Among all the variety of annual plants, you can pick up species and varieties that meet any request.

• The flower beds look interesting, selected from different shades of the same color, for example, in pink or blue tones. Plants with white flowers are a good addition here.

• The continuously blooming flower bed in yellow tones will bring a sunny mood to any corner of the garden.
• A flower garden in a "rustic" style is a bright classic for summer cottages. The main thing here is to correctly select shades, so as not to get too variegated composition, from which the eyes will get tired.

Illumination requirements

When choosing species for a flower garden, it is important to take into account their requirements for growing conditions, such as soil composition, the required moisture and lighting. If the first two factors can be "adjusted" to any flower, then nothing can be done with the amount of light - all that remains is to select exactly those varieties that will grow at this level of illumination.

The easiest way is if the flower garden is located in a sunny place or in diffused lighting, because most annual garden flowers are light-loving plants and open in all their glory only when there is enough sun.

With flower beds in the shade, the situation is more complicated, but even here there is plenty to choose from. Some types of flowers are shade-tolerant and can grow both in the sun and in partial shade. So, shade-tolerant and shade-loving annuals:

• diastia;
• fragrant tobacco;
• lobelia;
• ever-flowering begonia;
• balsam.

Diastia Scented tobacco Balsam

Plant height

The size of plants is an important parameter that must be taken into account when drawing up a plan for a flower garden and choosing its "tenants".

Low-growing species and varieties

Plants are considered undersized, the height of which does not exceed 30-40 cm. This is the main material for filling flower beds and creating borders. Low flowers occupy the foregrounds, are planted as a background or framing, and they can also be seen on alpine slides and rockeries.

Iberis - a highly branched plant 25-40 cm high, its stems are erect and densely covered with dark green small leaves. Flowers collected in umbrella inflorescences, which can be white, pink or lilac in color, appear in the second half of summer and densely cover the bush, forming an almost continuous carpet. Iberis prefers sunny places with sandy or rocky soil, is drought-resistant and does not tolerate stagnant moisture. This flower is best planted by direct sowing into the ground.

Lobelia It has forms with both erect and ampelous stems 15-45 cm high. Its numerous branches are covered with small inconspicuous leaves, in the axils of which medium-sized, only 1-2 in diameter, flowers appear. The color of flowers can be white, pink, blue, dark blue or lilac. This plant prefers light soil and sufficient moisture, heat and drought can stop flowering. Lobelia seedlings are sown early, as it grows and develops slowly.

Nemophila has semi-recumbent branchy stems that rise above the ground by a maximum of 20 cm. Its leaves are pinnately dissected and covered with pile. Flowers similar to large bells can be white, purple, blue. Some varieties have a dark blue “eye” inside the flower. Nemophila loves high humidity and loose soil, and it is grown in seedlings.

Nemophila

Medium-sized

Medium-sized flowers have a height of 40 to 80 cm, and their place is the middle and background of a flower bed or mixborder.

Calendula - a plant reaching a height of 30-60 cm, with a strong stem and lanceolate leaves. Its flowers-baskets are quite large, 5-7 cm in diameter, and can be simple, double and semi-double, the color varies from cream to orange. Several inflorescences can be located on one stem. This flower is unpretentious, tolerates drought and small freezing temperatures. Propagate calendula by direct sowing into the ground.

Calendula

Poppy - an annual with oval or slightly pointed leaves at the ends and pubescent stems. Flowers are located on peduncles singly and can reach a diameter of 7-8 cm. Their color is usually scarlet, but there are varieties with white, yellow and even purple petals. It is unpretentious and can grow on any soil. They sow it directly into the ground, including before winter.

Snapdragon - a flower, the parameters of which vary depending on the variety. The stem can be single or branched, the color of the leaves varies from light to dark green, and the growth of the entire bush is from 10 to 70 cm.The color of the columnar inflorescences can also be different, there are varieties with white, pink, crimson, burgundy and dark red flowers. This plant prefers light soil and moderate watering, and is grown in seedlings.

Snapdragon

Tall

These are large flowers, whose height exceeds 80-100 cm. They are planted in the background of flower beds, as well as along fences and buildings.

Decorative sunflower , like its oil-bearing counterpart, can grow up to 3 m in height. Inflorescences-baskets, double or simple, have petals of different shades of yellow, red and orange and reach a diameter of 10 to 30 cm. It is an irreplaceable annual for a garden in the force of "country". It is unpretentious, and it is propagated by direct sowing into the ground.

Amaranth - a plant with powerful stems up to 1.5 m high. Its leaves are large and can be both green and purple. The flowers are small and collected in drooping crimson or red inflorescences. This annual prefers nutritious neutral soils, does not tolerate waterlogging at all and is afraid of cold weather.

Flowering time

The timing of flowering also plays an important role, because knowing them, you can pick up exactly those annuals that will serve as a garden decoration for the longest time. Annual flowers blooming all summer are a fairly large group, and some of its representatives are described below.

Annuals blooming all summer

Scented tobacco - a humble little plant with lanceolate leaves and star-shaped flowers that have a wonderful aroma. The color of the flowers can be white, yellow or pink. Tobacco prefers fertile soil and moderate watering. Propagate it through seedlings.

Zinnia has many varieties, differing in height, shape and color of flowers. There are varieties with double, semi-double, simple and complex inflorescences. The coloration is also varied and can be of all shades of red, orange and yellow. In general, zinnia requires regular watering, good lighting, and protection from the wind. Grow it through seedlings.

Diastia - a low, strongly branching annual with shiny bright green lanceolate leaves. The shell-like flowers are located at the ends of the shoots and can be in all shades of pink. Diastia can grow on any soil, as long as there is no stagnation of moisture. Propagate it by direct sowing into the ground.

Marigold - a popular annual, the inflorescences of which are colored in all shades of yellow and orange. Depending on the variety, the growth of the bush ranges from 20 to 100 cm. This flower is unpretentious and can be sown directly into the ground.

Verbena - a plant, one stem of which turns into a whole bouquet. Its primrose-like flowers are collected in thyroid inflorescences with a diameter of about 10 cm and can have a variety of colors: white, pink, red, purple. There are also varieties with bicolor buds. Verbena is unpretentious, but categorically does not tolerate organic fertilizers. Grow it through seedlings.

Petunia Is another popular annual. Depending on the variety, its bushes are covered with small and numerous flowers, or a small number of bright and large ones. The plant is quite capricious, it needs fertile soil and moderate watering. Large-flowered forms lose their decorative effect due to rains.

Autumn annuals

Aster , or Callistephus chinese - a well-known annual, of which there are thousands of varieties. Quite an unpretentious flower that can be grown both through seedlings and sown in the ground before winter.

Ageratum - an unusual annual with triangular, rhombic or rounded leaves and loose inflorescences of fragrant flowers, white, lilac or blue in color.Blooms until frost.

Aster, or Chinese Callistephus Ageratum

Growing annual plants

Annual garden flowers are grown by direct sowing of seeds in the ground or through seedlings. The second method takes much more time and effort, but allows you to get stronger specimens. In addition, such plants bloom much earlier than those planted directly into the ground.

Annuals from seedlings

When receiving flowers in this way, it is important to observe the planting dates, which depend on the region. The slowest growing species begin to be sown in February-March, while the fastest growing can be planted in mid-April.

• The seedling soil should be light and nutritious enough, you can buy it in garden stores or prepare it yourself.
• Before planting, it is recommended to disinfect the seeds with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and process them with growth stimulants - this helps to protect the plant from diseases.
• Depending on the size, seeds are planted at a shallow depth or on the surface of the soil.
• The containers are covered with cling film, which is periodically raised for ventilation, otherwise mold may start.
• Very fine seeds can be mixed with coarse sand for a more even planting.

After the entrances appear, the film is removed, and the boxes with sprouts are transferred to a lighter place. And after the formation of several pairs of real leaves, the sprouts are planted in separate containers of 1-3 pieces, where they are grown until they are planted in the ground.

Seedlings will be strong if fertilized every week. The first feeding is carried out 7-10 days after the pick - the plants are watered with a diluted solution of complex mineral fertilizers.

In open ground, seedlings are planted with the onset of warmth, depending on the region. Cold-resistant species can be sent outside in early to mid-May, but heat-loving plants are not planted until late May - early June.

Seedless way

Not all plants can be transplanted, and it is not always advisable to grow seedlings. In such cases, the landing is applied immediately to a permanent place.

This is done, as a rule, in early to mid-May, when the soil has already warmed up enough and unexpected cold weather will not destroy the seedlings. It is better to plant heat-loving species in the second half of the month.

Seeds are sown into the holes in several pieces (the distance between the holes is maintained according to the recommendations for this species), and sprinkled with light soil. The emerging seedlings are thinned out after the appearance of several pairs of true leaves so that 1-2 of the strongest sprouts remain in the "nest".

Cold-resistant annuals can be sown before winter, in already frozen soil.

Annual garden flowers are unpretentious, but in order to get full flowering, several conditions must be observed:

• Do not plant specimens too closely, this negatively affects the development of plants, and, accordingly, the quality of flowering.

• Watering should be regular, but on hot days it is better to postpone "water procedures" in the evening or morning.
• Some annuals (for example, large-flowered varieties of petunias) lose their decorative effect when water gets on them, so they can only be watered at the root.
• Fertilizers are required for annuals only before flowering. Wood ash and complex fertilizers for flowering plants are used as top dressing.
• Withered flowers must be removed, this allows you to maintain decorativeness longer and avoid self-seeding. After all the flowers have wilted, the plant can be removed from the flower bed, and a new one can be planted in its place.

It can be useful

In this article I will tell you what flowers to plant in May at their summer cottage. I have compiled a selection of beautiful and unpretentious flowers that can also be planted in May in open ground.
May is the most unpredictable month of all: during this period, the leaves bloom in just a few days, the heat can be replaced by snowfall, and then by thunderstorm rain.In the morning, the sky can frown on you, and in a few hours the sun will shine cheerfully from there.
Therefore, when planting, it is recommended to adhere to temperatures above 10 ° C - then your plants will germinate and grow better in a new place. In this article, we will consider planting directly in open ground without greenhouse conditions and pre-growing seedlings.
In May, many annual flowers with a short development period from germination to flowering, which is less than 70 days, can be sown in open ground, as well as those biennials and perennials that do not tolerate transplanting well, so they are immediately sown to a permanent place.

Flower sowing schedule in May

1.In early May, you can sow seeds of cornflower, calendula, escholzia, cosme, mignonette, ornamental poppies.
2.From the second half of May, you can sow flowers such as zinnia, nasturtium, marigolds, lavatera.
3. Late May is the right time to plant biennial flowers and perennial flowers. It is better not to plant these seeds in a permanent place, but to plant them on a separate bed, and after sprouting and the appearance of 2-3 true leaves, transplant them to their future place in the flower garden. This is how viola, daisy, forget-me-not, Turkish carnation, middle bell, foxglove are planted. In subsequent years, biennials will produce self-seeding, so you will have small plants in the spring, which will be well planted in new flower beds in May. Unfortunately, in the first summer, these plants will give only single flowers, but next year they will bloom profusely all summer.

What flowers need to be planted in May

Especially for you, we have selected beautiful flowers that are unpretentious in care. They can be planted in open ground throughout the month.
What kind of flowers to plant in May and not have any trouble with them?
Marigolds are a well-known and very beloved annual by many. When sown in open ground, it will bloom in July.

Calendula is simply a champion in unpretentiousness among flowers

Cornflower is a biennial plant, you need to sow it in May, but it will bloom only next summer.

Ageratum is a perennial plant that blooms from June until frost. Its fluffy inflorescences can be of a wide variety of colors - pink, blue, blue, purple, white.

Matricaria is a well-known chamomile

Turkish carnation is a biennial plant with flowers of white pink or red color, sown with seeds at the end of May.

Gelenium is another unpretentious perennial. These are wonderful yellow-red "daisies" blooming all summer long.

Lupine - now many varieties have been bred with beautiful flowers - white, pink, and blue. But, unfortunately, with self-sowing, it subsequently loses this varietal color and the seedlings of the next year will be with blue flowers

The daisy is also a familiar favorite of many gardeners. Just a stunningly unpretentious plant.

Amaranth is a tall annual plant with strong, straight stems and drooping pink or red inflorescences. Very good in the background of flower beds. In order for the plant to bloom all summer long, it is better to grow it with seedlings. But even when sowing seeds in open ground, you will have time to admire it until October-November.

Brachikoma is a very beautiful plant that looks wonderful on alpine slides.

Zinnia - it is worth planting it only once, and this flower will become one of your favorites. An unpretentious annual plant, with a strong stem and a beautiful flower, it is excellent in cutting. And the color can be very diverse: white, yellow and orange, and all shades of pink and red.

And also such wonderful flowers as
Salvia
Lavatera
Nasturtium
Ornamental beans
Sweet pea
Morning glory
Godezia

Now the choice is yours: what flowers will you plant in May to admire them throughout the summer season!

In May, almost all regions of our country have positive temperatures, the sun is shining and the earth is warming up.Therefore, the owners of personal plots begin to sow vegetables and herbs. When the soil has warmed up enough, flower seeds can be planted in May. Of course, if you grow decorative flowering plants with seedlings, then they will begin to bloom at the beginning of summer or even in spring. However, in order not to bother with crops, planting and replanting at home, you can sow flowers in open ground in May. In this case, they will decorate the flower beds with their flowering around the middle of summer and will delight with bright colors until the very frost.

What flowers to plant in the ground in May

Nasturtium

A plant with bright orange, yellow, orange-yellow flowers is able not only to decorate a flower garden, but also very useful... Nasturtium can be planted with tall plants with not very bright flowers or mixed with bright orange nasturtium and blue-purple bells. Cascading varieties of nasturtium are planted in pots and decorate loggias, verandas, gazebos.

The buds and leaves of the plant contain a lot nutrients, therefore, they are used for making salads and treating many diseases.

If you haven't grown nasturtium seedlings, sow flower seeds in May so that you can admire the bright buds in July-August.

Calendula or marigold

Many gardeners varietal calendula grown in seedlings, and simple marigolds are sown in the ground in May. The seeds of calendula will sprout in 7-10 days, and by the end of June or July, orange flowers-suns will open on the plants. They will bloom until October or even November. The flowering time depends on the weather conditions.

Viola

Blooms viola two to three months after germination, therefore flowers planted in May will decorate the site with their flowering at the end of July or August.

There are many varieties of viola, which have very different colors - monochromatic, multicolored, spotted, with contrasting strokes. Since pansies are biennial, they will re-bloom in early spring the following year.

Gelenium

Tall plants about a meter high will bloom with bright flowers closer to August. Their petals can be red and copper, yellow-gold and bi-colored. Bloom heleniums from one and a half to two months and are well overcame as tapeworms and against the background of tall blue delphiniums, in the center of the flower bed and along the edges of the paths.

Snapdragon

Antirrinum is distinguished by an interesting shape of buds, the colors of which can be delicate or bright, one-color or multi-colored. The plants themselves can be low and up to one meter high.

If you plant Snapdragon in open ground in May, flowers form and bloom on it in August, since antirrinum seeds sprout for a long time.

Snapdragon looks beautiful on the same bed with nasturtium and marigolds, in the middle of the flower garden, where alyssum grows along the edges. It can be planted against the background of conifers or decorative deciduous plants.

Marigold

Orange, yellow, red, brick and other bright colors have flowers marigolds... These very unpretentious flowers will bloom in July or even at the end of June, if you plant marigolds in May.

Bright marigolds look beautiful on a flower bed with pink and lilac petunias, between blue flowers, against a background of not very bright dahlias and asters. By choosing flowers of different varieties, you can arrange a beautiful and unusual flower garden from marigolds alone.

Amaranth

The amaranth flower is a short or tall plant with unusual spike-shaped flowers that can be purple, green, red or golden in color. In open ground, amaranth seeds are sown in May, as soon as the soil warms up to +10 degrees. Amaranths grow quickly, and bloom about three months after sowing the seeds.

Low varieties of amaranth can be planted in pots and decorate balconies with them, while tall plants with bright unusual flowers are often used as hedges.

Periwinkle

A herbaceous plant with creeping or straight stems and large blue flowers, planted in May or even summer. Periwinkle flowers can be not only blue, but also white, purple, pink. They continue to bloom for a month. Periwinkles are used to decorate rocky hills, curbs and shady areas of the garden. The plant has leathery shiny green leaves that form a solid carpet, so the area with periwinkle plantings looks beautiful even after flowering.

Asters

Most often asters grown in seedlings. However, if at the beginning of May the air temperature is no less than +10 degrees, you can plant these beloved flowers in the ground. To do this, choose late varieties of asters, which will bloom closer to autumn.

Thanks to the work of breeders, today there are up to 4000 varieties of asters, from which you can choose the ones suitable for decorating your personal plot.

Iberis

A white, lilac, pink or lilac carpet of small Iberis flowers will decorate a flower bed, borders, an alpine slide or a lawn. Iberises are planted in open ground in May. When properly planted and cared for, flowering will last for two months.

Annual chrysanthemums

Annual chrysanthemums will bloom in early August if planted in May. Sowing is carried out after the termination of spring frosts. You can make a beautiful flower bed or hedge from chrysanthemums by choosing plants with large or small, simple or double, one-color or three-color, bright or delicate flowers.

Now you know what flowers to sow in the ground in May. When decorating your summer cottage or personal plot, remember that flowers are planted in May after the soil warms up. The seeds of many plants do not germinate in cold soil.