To flower pleased with the early spring until late autumn, it is necessary to be aware of the peculiarities of the plants. Flowerbed best split on the sun side portion with the flowering period. You can even pre-divided into zones: spring, summer and autumn. Very interesting solution is obtained from perennial flowers.
advantages of perennials
- The main thing that comes to mind - durability;
- They are easier to maintain and can grow even in partial shade;
- In such a bed funds invested seeds or seedlings once;
- Less deplete the soil.
Choosing flowers in season
It is advisable to plant mixed to flowering was carpeted, without bald spots. And if suddenly there will be gaps, then there can be planted annuals.
Spring
The first to bloom the most timid flowers: primroses, daisies, daffodils, pansies. Behind them bloom elegant early varieties of lupine, tulips and peonies. In late May, will be pleased with hyacinths.
Separately want to talk about the crocuses. He came to us from ancient times, the Greeks considered him a flower beautiful goddess of the dawn of Aurora, the symbol of the awakening of nature. This low-growing plants that look great on the perimeter of the compositions.
To his first flowering occurred in the spring, plant the next fall. They are resistant to drought and gratefully respond to mineral fertilizer. And there's a little secret: some varieties of crocuses bloom in autumn.
Summer
Of course, summer is the most "fruitful" for colors. It can be a composition of roses, amaranth, lilies, hibiscus, tsiny. As used undersized frame marigolds.
The most poetic flower - lily. It is found in heraldry, in the mythology of various peoples. Christians lily - a symbol of the Virgin. In breeding lilies are not demanding enough, but they need attention: time to remove the weeds and do not pour water plants.
Autumn
The finishing touch will be the composition of autumn plants: aster, sage, cloves and begonias. Almost to the freezing worth a decorative bow kraspedii and yarrow.
Astra, from Latin means "star." Its name justifies, because its flowers resemble bright stars. It is a flower Dev, dream symbol and talisman. Different varieties have features of cultivation that will ensure flowering asters from the first days of August to the first frost.