Low and long-flowering perennials are a real decoration of the garden. They are unpretentious to care for, have a bright color. The most famous of these plants are petunias. However, there are others, no less attractive.
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Ageratum
A flower that grows equally well both in the shade and in direct sunlight. It is thermophilic and does not tolerate even the lightest frost.
In early summer, the ageratum is decorated with lilac flowers collected in baskets. The leaves are dark green, fleshy, terry, triangular in shape. Cut flowers keep their fresh appearance for a long time.
Ageratum is suitable for decorating flower beds, borders and tree trunks, as it is a ground cover plant.
Balsam
The flowers of this plant are similar to petunia. Balsam is unpretentious, forms low bushes up to 15 cm. Looks great when planted in flowerpots.
There is a monochromatic color of scarlet, white and pink. As well as spotted and striped varieties. A large number of buds cover almost the entire bush. The leaves and trunk are fleshy with a bronze sheen.
Periwinkle
Evergreen unpretentious loach. During the flowering period, it is strewn with delicate sky-blue flowers, reaching a diameter of 5 cm. There are pink and white petals.
The plant is unpretentious, feels good on any soil. Doesn't need any special care. It grows both in the shade and in sunny areas. It needs abundant watering only during a period of severe drought.
To make the periwinkle thicker and more bushy, it is periodically pinched.
Eternal begonia
A short plant adorned with bright lilac, pink, red and white racemose flowers. There are regular and double-shaped petals. Fleshy emerald leaves can be seen among them.
Begonia is widely used in landscaping to create curbs, hedges that divide an area.
It is grown in seedlings. In June, it is planted in open ground. A site with light soil, neutral or slightly acidic soil is suitable. The planting is periodically weeded.
The plant is highly resistant to most diseases and is not attacked by insect pests.
For the winter, begonias are dug up and transplanted into flowerpots. They are removed to a dark, cool room until spring.
Dahlias dwarf
They belong to the Astrov family. Closer to autumn, they flare up with multi-colored, bright colors in a flower bed. They are unpretentious in care and responsive to minimal farming techniques. They are highly resistant to weather changes.
Dwarf dahlias reach a height of no more than 30 cm. They attract everyone's attention with their palette. Colors meet:
- scarlet;
- yellow;
- fuchsia;
- orange;
- purple;
- white.
They bloom magnificently on fertile soil with low acidity. Dahlias are sown in early May. Flowering is profuse and long - until late autumn.
Garden carnation
The rich color palette of carnations includes almost all shades, with the exception of blue. Flowers reach 4 cm in diameter and are most often collected in single inflorescences. Flowering is abundant and long - begins in June and lasts until the onset of frost.
The plant has a bright, rich aroma. It is widely used in landscape design. Carnation is used to decorate borders and flower beds, in mixed plantings.
Night violet
An unusual flower that opens its buds and fills the air with a sweet, rich aroma at nightfall.
The plant prefers moist soil and shaded areas of the garden.
It is highly resistant to most diseases and insect attacks. For the winter, the night violet is covered.
Dwarf roses
Miniature plants that are not inferior in beauty to other species. Lush, compact bushes. They reach a height of 25 cm. Great for decorating garden paths.
Shoots are densely covered with small thorns. The diameter of the flowers is small - up to 2 cm. Dwarf roses bloom in early summer and lasts until frost.
Roses are resistant to low temperatures. Without shelter, they can withstand up to -8 ° C.
The plant actively develops and blooms luxuriantly in well-lit loamy areas with neutral acidity. To improve the composition of the soil, compost and river sand are added before planting.
Frequent watering of roses is not needed, 1 time in 7 days is enough. Bushes respond well to spraying with warm water. To stimulate flowering, old, faded buds are removed.
Low-growing flowers will become a real decoration of the garden area. They are suitable for the formation of borders, cultivation in flower beds and flower beds.
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