Annual flowers for a summer residence with photos and names

Use in garden design

Picking up perennials in flower beds in height, it should be remembered that some species are "insidious" and have the ability to change height during the growing season. So, for example, plantain doronicum during flowering has a peduncle height of 80 to 100 cm, and after flowering it retains a bunch of leaves no more than 20 cm high. To a lesser extent, but also deceptively, the cultivated delphinium behaves. Powerful, chic inflorescences up to 120-150 cm high are replaced after flowering by basal leaves no more than 40-50 cm high.

Look at the photo of how beautiful the perennials used in the landscape design of garden plots are:

The flowering times of perennials are different, and therefore, from early spring to late autumn, you can provide an uninterrupted flower conveyor on your site. In April, the so-called primroses (crocuses, galanthuses, scillas, chionodoxes, muscari) will appear, they will be replaced by tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, primroses. Then there will come the time of brunner, phlox styloid and splayed, doronicum, peonies. In June-July, irises, phloxes, daylilies, delphinium reign, and in the fall you will be pleased with their flowering helenium, echinacea, solidago, dahlias, gladioli, asters.

The longevity of many perennial species, i.e. the possibility of their use in the design of a site in one place for a long time is one of the indisputable advantages of these plants. The champions in this category are peonies (there are cases when peonies grew in one place and bloomed annually for 40 years), as well as hosts, badan, Volzhanka. These crops can be grown without transplanting for 10 years or more.

Consequently, there is no need to spend annually on planting material, which is important at current prices. But the main advantage is their unique individuality, a wide variety of forms of leaf blades, types of inflorescences, a large palette of colors

As you can see in the photo, perennials in landscape design can be used for almost any type of flower decoration:

The disadvantages include some short flowering time: irises bloom for about two weeks, peonies - 15-20 days, most perennials flaunt for about 30-40 days, and these periods can be reduced with prolonged sunny and hot weather. In addition, there is a misconception that perennial flower beds do not need careful maintenance. However, only the correct agricultural technique, which includes the preparation of plants for overwintering, can provide maximum decorativeness and longevity to perennial flower crops.

The growth rate of perennials is one of the factors requiring special attention when using them in group plantings. If you plant the so-called bush plants (peonies, volzhanki, peach-leaved bell), incapable of rapid growth and conquest of territory, next to overgrown (creeping) plants, such as periwinkle, physostegia, monarda, tenacious, then after a few years it is "creepers" and will prevail in the flower garden.

Using perennials in garden design, it must be remembered that some of their species are quite "insidious": the splendor of the leaves and abundant flowering are replaced in such crops by a sharp loss of decorativeness after flowering. An example is the oriental poppy, the dycenter is magnificent, the white lily - after flowering, these plants go to rest, leaving behind an empty space in the flower garden. Many perennials, already during flowering, lose their bush shape, fall apart (pink pyrethrum, tall Veronica, lupins, mountain cornflower), and to preserve their decorative effect, pruning of faded shoots is necessary to cause the growth of new basal leaves.

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Flowerbed

Planting annuals in a flower bed with your own hands is not so difficult. You can take ready-made design schemes as a basis. Marigolds and petunias are often planted along long or winding garden paths.Lilies and other tall plants are used as a background. You can make a purely one-year-old flower bed based on:

• tuberous and ever-flowering begonias;
• cellosis;
• various varieties of marigolds;
• dahlia;
• salvia;
• petunias;
• lobelia;
• nasturtium.

Cosmea and snapdragon go very well, especially if they are unevenly colored. From such crops it is easy to form a semblance of a Moorish lawn. This approach involves the dosed use of both gentle and rich tones. Celosia is suitable for arranging juicy color accents. Often, low flowers are planted around the perimeter, and for high flowers, the center of the composition is assigned (the opposite combination is understandably meaningless).

On round flower beds, it is recommended to limit yourself to two types of plants, one of which is located strictly along the perimeter. For monoclumb it is worth using:

• ageratum;
• alissum;
• salvia.

Modular flower garden

Arrangement of modular flower beds has now become no less popular than the creation of traditional flower beds. It is customary to refer to a kind of cell with rigidly defined boundaries as a module in garden design. The module area is always small. With the help of the border, the flower garden is clearly separated from paths or lawns. The role of the module perimeter can also be to separate the areas allocated for different plants.

Dividing lines can be made from the following materials:

• metal;
• plastic;
• concrete;
• bricks;
• boards;
• natural stone.

The choice of design options is very wide. Often practiced, for example, is the formation of a lush floral carpet. The forms of the modules also vary. Along with circles, squares, there are rhombuses, triangles, stars, stylized objects and figures. The module area can be 1-2 square meters. m, although they are usually smaller.

The outer borders can be slightly noticeable if you use strips of plastic, metal for them. When placed on a level with cultivated plants, borders are made of stone, wood, and cast from concrete. In this case, it is worth using contrasting colors. The landscape style assumes a different approach - the creation of modules with free borders inside and outside. The drawing in this case most often does not have any pronounced symmetry.

Large modules are very rare. Such plots range from 2 to 10 sq. m can be found mainly in a park or on a city street. But if there is enough space and desire, you can do something similar in your garden. Sidewalk curbs or natural stone are used to decorate the borders.

They do something like a parterre or a low flower bed, however, it is important that this flower bed has a geometrically flawless shape

As an example, you can take the flower parterres of the palace complexes. But, of course, any idea and ready-made scheme must be creatively reworked. First, you should decide on the style and design of the flower garden and only then select plants in it. Square modules and ready-made containers are predominantly filled with monoculture. Small round modules on the lawn can be made by laying out stones - then all parts must be coordinated with each other.

Mixborders

Creating a mixborder from annuals is almost easier than the other listed options. Many gardeners come to this idea spontaneously and do not even suspect what their decorative work is called. The bottom line is simple:

• the lowest crops are planted ahead;
• back most high;
• the center is closed by "middle peasants".

This approach ensures easy collection of plants with different habit and color in one place. There is no need to worry too much about the timing of flowering, or about the size of the leaves. One has only to take into account that the length of a classic mixborder is at least twice its width. Also, the traditional flawless approach requires that the plants in the planting pass the "flowering baton" to each other throughout the season.Along with flowers, in the mixborder, you can also plant various grasses, shrubs, and even combine annual and perennial crops in different proportions.

All about annual flowers for summer cottages, see the video below.

When and how it blooms

The most popular types of stethosis are:

• hemp, which was named for its resemblance to hemp leaves;
• the wrinkled look is subdivided into several varieties. For example, wrinkled Chocolate with black leaves is popular. Also known is the Braunlaub variety, which has brown leaves and buds;
• purple with bluish-green stems and thyroid inflorescences;
• The spotted steak has several varieties, among them the spectacular spreading Atropurpureum with strong stems and wine-red flowers;
• The tubular species is distinguished by the Album variety, which grows into upright trapezoidal shrubs three meters in height.

Flowering period

Blossoming time is August and September.

For your information! Plants also attract attention in October, when a silvery ebb and fruits with seeds appear on them. Vanilla smell is present throughout the growing season

Changes in care during flowering

With the onset of flowering, care is no more difficult than usual. It is necessary to control the condition of the soil, namely, its moisture, and also remove weeds as they appear on the site.

Planting a perennial in a vegetative way

3. Planting and care in the open field

When growing in a garden, humid places located near small bodies of water are suitable for the steep.

3.1 How and when to plant

Planting in open ground is carried out using seedlings. Previously, the site is loosened, stones and weeds are removed, fertilizer for flowering plants is added, then planting holes are made. Such a distance is left between the planting holes so that a gap of 60 - 70 cm remains between the plants.

A day before planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly to soften the root ball, then, keeping the earthen ball, they are seated on the planting holes, covered with earth, which is then lightly tamped to remove air pockets. The flowers planted in the garden are watered abundantly with warm water.

3.2 How to take care of the birchwood in the garden

The plant can be in the same place for more than 5 years and will only gain attractiveness. An adult bushes more than 5 years old will need a transplant. When growing in a garden, the bush loves abundant watering and loose soil, which easily allows water and air to pass to the root system. In order to retard the growth of weeds, the bases of the plants are mulched with peat, sawdust or hay.

For abundant and prolonged flowering of plants, it will be required for feeding for the season. 1 is carried out in the spring, with the formation of the first leaves, and the second is done before the formation of the first buds in the summer.

3.3 Shelter for the winter

When grown in the conditions of the Middle Lane, the steep does not require shelter for the winter and will easily transfer it. The first young shoots will appear on these plants quite late, in May.

7 reproduction

7.1 Growing from seeds

Bone sap is propagated by seeds, which are sown in March for seedlings. For seedlings, they take flower pots, arrange drainage in the form of expanded clay, broken brick or clay shards and fill them with loose, nutritious flower soil.

The soil is watered abundantly, and the seeds are sown, covering them with a layer of soil 7-10 mm thick. To create a greenhouse effect and maintain high air humidity, the seedlings are covered with a transparent film from above and left in a warm, illuminated place.

After 2 - 3 weeks after sowing, the first shoots appear, at which time the shelter can be completely removed.

Plants are dived into separate containers if sowing was carried out in seedling boxes. The best time for picketing is the period when each bush can boast of real 4 leaf blades.

The first buds will appear on plants grown from seeds after 3 years.

Seed propagation is quite easy and self-sown young plants can even be found under mature bushes when grown outdoors.

7.2 Cuttings

The steep can be propagated vegetatively or by cuttings. Half-ripe stem cuttings at the beginning of summer are separated from the main plants by a sharp sterilized garden tool - a pruner or a knife. Each cutting should have 3 leaf nodes.

The bases of the cuttings are powdered with powders containing plant growth hormones and immersed in loose soil consisting of peat and river sand 1 cm deep at a slight angle.

Within a month, signs of new growth can be noticed at the base of the cuttings - this will indicate that the first roots have appeared under the soil surface. In August, these plants can be transplanted into open ground.

7.3 division

Adult specimens can be propagated by division during transplantation. For the procedure, the plants are dug up and the root system is shaken off the ground.

The sites of the division are outlined, making sure that each division has its own root system and a well-developed aerial part.

Dividing an adult bone marrow is not an easy task, since the bases of the stems become thick and lignified with age, which means that you may even have to use an ax or a saw.

Planting, care and reproduction

The main advantage and convenience of all varieties of grayish-blue carnations is its simplicity and ease of care. The best results will be obtained by planting a perennial plant in spring or early summer in well-moisturized soil in direct sunlight. The optimum temperature for keeping cloves is about 15–20 ° C.

The carnation requires special care during the transplantation period. Spring is considered the best time to change location.

Sowing seeds should be at a depth of no more than 2 cm and at a sufficient distance from each other. So that other bushes do not interfere with the growth of the perennial, it is better to leave about 20 cm between them. To speed up the germination process, you can cover the planting site with glass or film.

Reproduction of carnations is possible in 2 ways:

• layering;
• reproduction of the bush.

Reproduction by layering is easier and does not require time. The extreme branches of the plant are covered with earth. For better growth, you can cut the leaves from a sprinkled branch. The best time for propagation by layering is early spring. For reproduction, a flowering bush is dug out, the roots are cut and the bush sits in a new place. At first, the plant will require abundant watering, and after 8-10 days it grows well in width.

Blue-gray carnation prefers light, slightly alkaline, not waterlogged soil. The plant has good frost resistance and does not require shelter from the winter cold in the middle lane.

The view is popular among amateur gardeners, since caring for it is very simple, and the results of flowering will delight the eye for a long time.

For all about caring for a blue carnation, see the next video.

Bonewood: growing and care in the open field

Under natural conditions, caring for the broomstick consists in feeding, watering, and loosening the soil. Pruning during the growing season is not practiced. Faded twigs die off themselves, they need to be removed in a timely manner.

• Temperature and lighting. The plant is thermophilic and light-loving, although it can put up with a little shade.
• Watering. Evpatorium is a moisture-loving plant. In dry times, you need to water frequently.
• Spraying. It provides for the prevention of the appearance of harmful insects in the form of spraying the bushes with fungicides.
• Humidity. With all the disposition to moisture, care must be taken to prevent decay of the root system.
• Priming. A flower bush needs breathable soil, so it often needs to be loosened and mulched, but not deeply.
• Top dressing. The plant responds well to fertilization.The recommended scheme (3 times a season) gives the bush strength for growth and abundant flowering.

Photos and names of indoor aroid plants

Due to their spectacular appearance, many varieties of aroids are indoor plants that are loved by a multi-million army of amateur flower growers.

Among the many photos and names of indoor plants of the Aroid family, connoisseurs will certainly note anthurium with glossy dense bracts of all shades of purple, scarlet, pink, and now also white.

The sincere love of flower growers is enjoyed by a variety of varieties of spathiphyllums, differing in the size of the plants themselves and graceful white inflorescences.

Monsters, philodrendrons and large species of alocasia attract attention with extremely unusual foliage, however, to grow such crops, a florist will have to find a fairly spacious room, because large specimens can show true beauty. But small alocasia are quite appropriate both in a residential interior and in a public building.

Aglaonema does not have carved foliage and does not stand out for its bright flowering, but the palette of any artist will envy the colors of its heart-shaped foliage.

The same can be said about the leaves of such an indoor aroid plant as caladium.

In addition to multi-meter giants, and plants suitable for growing in indoor pots, there are real dwarfs in the family. For example, pistia is a plant that is in demand by hobbyists, with a rosette not exceeding 10-15 cm in diameter.

Syngonium is also a popular indoor culture. This is a fast-growing climbing plant from the aroid family, forming well-leafy shoots. The syngonium is interesting for the graceful shape of the foliage and its variegated color, which changes as the plant develops.

Speaking about the family, one cannot but recall Dieffenbachia, which has become a classic potting culture and has not left the collection of gardeners for many years. The appearance of variegated varieties, as in the photo, and the simple care of an indoor aroid plant, helps to maintain the popularity.

Rafidofora with medium-sized expressive foliage and long shoots that can climb practically sheer bare walls is not yet very well known to flower growers.

Most of the species intended and actively used in indoor floriculture, represented by many varieties and hybrids. But with such a wide variety, aroids in nature live in similar conditions, therefore, caring for them consists of close activities.

Planting Turkish carnations outdoors

Summer residents use two types of Turkish carnations: undersized, with a height of up to 15-20 cm and tall, reaching 60-80 cm. The size of the inflorescences of the plant ranges from 10 to 12 cm. The variety of colors of flowers exuding a delicate aroma is striking. There are all kinds of combinations of red, pink, white, burgundy shades. At the same time, the Turkish carnation is simple and terry. Some species delight with their repeated autumn flowering. The life span of such a carnation is 5-6 years.

Growing place

When properly planted and cared for, the Turkish carnation thrives even in partial shade. Light loamy soils with a slightly acidic or neutral reaction are most suitable for growing it. For these colors, in contrast to the hosts, we choose open, well-lit areas. Prepare the soil before planting Turkish carnation seeds. For a couple of weeks of a week before sowing seeds in open ground, we dig the soil to a depth of about 30 cm. We add compost and humus to it. After leveling the soil, cover it with plastic wrap. After 2 weeks, we start sowing seeds.

Planting seeds in the ground

We plant carnation seeds in open soil at the end of May or at the beginning of June (we look at the weather). Some summer residents sow seeds in the soil in the fall. But this method of growing flowers is not very effective, since wet seeds quickly die during frost.We sow the seeds in rows, seeding them to a depth of 1 cm. The width in the plantings between them is at least 15 cm. If we grow seedlings, then we sow the seeds in boxes with a nutrient substrate in March-April. We plant the grown seedlings of Turkish carnations in a flower bed in June.

After sowing, the soil is compacted and watered. We stretch a non-woven material over this place to cover crops. After 10-12 days, seedlings will appear. After 2 weeks, we dive them in cloudy weather or in the evening (so that the seedlings do not wither). In each row, the distance between the flowers should be at least 7 cm. The width of the row spacing is left the same - 15 cm. Over the plantings of the unpicked seedlings, we again stretch the non-woven material, which will protect young plants from sunburn.

Towards the end of summer, we plant seedlings in a permanent growing place. We maintain a distance between young plants of at least 20 cm. We regularly loosen the soil and remove weeds. In the first year, the Turkish carnation forms a bush, which next year will stretch up to 40 cm. This plant blooms in mid-July.

Types and varieties of catalpa with photos and names

Only a small number of catalpa species are cultivated by gardeners. They will be described below.

Common catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides), or bignonioid catalpa

In the wild, it can be found in North America, this species prefers to grow on river banks. The height of such a plant can reach 20 meters. The spreading crown has a wide-round shape. The color of the thin-lamellar bark is pale brown. In such a tree, the leaf plates of a pale green color deserve special attention; they look very similar to lilac foliage, but they are larger. Their length reaches 20 centimeters, and their width is up to 15 centimeters. Their front surface is bare, and the seamy side is pubescent along the veins. If you grind such a leaf, then you can smell a not very pleasant smell. The length of the fragrant white flowers is about 5 centimeters, they have two yellow stripes in the throat, and there is a brownish-red speck on the surface. They are part of loose pyramidal inflorescences, which reach 20 centimeters wide and 30 centimeters long. Duration of flowering is approximately 20 days. The fruit is a narrow, long (about 40 centimeters) pod-shaped box with small seeds inside. Cultivated since 1726. Decorative forms:

1. Aurea (gold). The color of the foliage is deep yellow.
2. Kene. Yellow leaf plates have green veins and a speck of dark color in the center.
3. Low (nana). This bush form has a spherical crown.

Catalpa speciosa, or beautiful catalpa

The homeland of this species is the eastern region of North America, such plants prefer to grow on the shores of rivers and lakes. The height of this spectacular tree does not exceed 30 meters, the shape of the crown is wide-pyramidal. On the surface of the slender trunk is a thin-lamellar gray bark. The front surface of the green glossy long-petioled leaf plates is smooth, they reach 30 centimeters in length and 15 centimeters in width. They grow somewhat earlier than other types of catalpa. There is a slight pubescence on the seamy surface of the leaves. The fragrant, cream-white flowers reach 7 centimeters in length and have a wavy edge, on their inner surface there are a pair of yellow stripes and brownish-purple dots. They are part of wide panicle inflorescences, the length of which varies from 15 to 20 centimeters. The fruit is a very long (about 0.56 m) capsule, which, after ripening, cracks into two leaves. It has been cultivated since 1800. The most popular decorative form is powdered or powdery: on the surface of the leaf plates there are a large number of white and cream spots.

Catalpa ovate (Catalpa ovata)

Originally from Central China.The height of such a tree is about 10 meters, but when grown in a garden, it rarely exceeds 3.5 meters. When cultivated in middle latitudes, such a catalpa often freezes over, therefore its height in this strip is no more than 150 centimeters. Fragrant cream-white flowers have a purple pharynx. They are part of panicles up to 25 centimeters long. The fruit is a long (about 0.45 m) pod-shaped box. This species is distinguished by its light-requiring, it also needs a nutritious and moist soil.

Catalpa fargesii

In nature, it can be found in Western China in warm forests. The height of such a deciduous tree does not exceed 20 meters. Opposite whole-edged simple leaf plates outwardly similar to lilac foliage, have a green color and ten-centimeter petioles. On their front surface there is not so dense pubescence in comparison with the purl. The length of purple-pink or pink flowers is about 35 mm, on the inner surface of the corolla there are specks of dark purple color. Paniculate inflorescences consist of 7-15 flowers. This species blooms 4 weeks earlier than other types of catalpa. Such a tree is highly decorative.

Catalpa hybrid (Catalpa hybrida), or spherical catalpa

This hybrid is created by crossing ovoid catalpa and common catalpa. Such a plant reaches a height of 16 meters and has a rounded crown. Large pale green leaf plates have pubescence on the underside. If you grind such a leaf, then you can smell a not very pleasant smell. Large, loose inflorescences consist of flowers reaching a length of 25 mm. This type is most popular in landscape design.