Many summer residents love to decorate their backyard with beautiful perennial plants, in spring and summer they delight with their abundant flowering. But so that the joy of such flowers does not pass in one year, in the autumn period they must be properly cared for. Today I will tell you how to properly create favorable conditions for perennial flowers and share my personal experience.
Some plants are really very picky and can overwinter without additional efforts of the summer resident. They may not always need shelter or mulching, but for some they should still try. Next, we will consider in more detail our actions for the main species of perennials.
What to do for aquilegia in the fall
This plant is quite winter-hardy, no additional insulation is required. When the plant withers, we simply cut off its shoots. Leave the hemp about 5 cm high. We mulch with leaves.
Astilba care in autumn
Astilba care will depend on the age of the plant. Young plants do not need additional shelter. It will be enough for them to cut off the shoots and mulch with peat or humus, with a layer of about 5 cm. When a plant more than 5 years old grows on your site, then in addition to pruning and mulching, you will also need make an additional cover of dry leaves, and cover it on top with non-woven material - spunbond and polyethylene film.
Perennial aster with the arrival of cold weather
Caring for such plants is quite simple. As soon as you notice wilting of this flower, prune it at the root. Dry leaves will need to cover the base of the bush. If you notice weak plants, then you can cover them with spruce branches. This will help them survive the cold.
We send geyher for the winter
This wonderful plant will hibernate with its leaves. As a rule, only peduncles are removed from him. The main care of such a plant will take place in two stages. First, mulch the soil with peat, humus or sphagnum. But when frosts are established in your region, you can cover the leaves with spruce branches.
Delphinium in autumn
This plant is very resistant to frost. However, only on condition that there is a thick layer of snow. Therefore, if you are not sure about your winters, or rather the amount of snow that will fall, it is better to create additional conditions for wintering with your own hands. Namely, you will need to cut the flower stalks, leave the stumps about 15 cm high and mulch the roots. Please note that you will need to lubricate the slices with clay. Do not be lazy to do this, otherwise water may get there, and the plant will simply die. The delphinium itself is recommended to be covered with spruce branches.
Preparing the dicenter for winter
This is a very delicate and whimsical plant. It is necessary to take care of his wintering in advance, so as not to "break his tender heart." As soon as you notice that the plant has faded, began to fade, cut off its shoots. Next, you need peat to cover the base of the bush, but then you can cover it with spunbond.
Is it worth covering irises for the winter
There are more than one type of iris. If we are talking about ordinary Siberian irises, or, as they are also called, irises, then additional care, except for cutting off the shoots, is not required. They are able to survive even frosty winters. When we talk about various varietal species, then they should be mulched with dry leaves or peat. It is also necessary to ensure that no water gets on the roots during the thaw.
If you grow lavender outdoors
Lavender is a very thermophilic plant that is difficult to cope with the cold and is not always able to survive the cold Russian winters. Only English lavender can cope with this task, which should be mulched and covered with a thick layer of spruce branches. However, even this concern may not be enough for her. Therefore, it is advised to transplant the plants into pots and remove them for the winter indoors.
Daylily care in autumn
Daylilies, with additional care, tolerate winters quite steadily. When the plant has faded, cut off its leaves and inflorescences, cover the bases with peat. In severe frosts, it is better to make another shelter from spruce branches, and cover it with snow from above.
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