Long-flowering perennials
Attractive, long-flowering species are recommended primarily for small gardens with a limited area.
Almond spurge Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae flaunts its beautiful foliage all year round.In April and May, bright green flowers float above the leaves, effectively illuminating the semi-shaded bed.Groundcover perennial reaches a height of 40 cm and spreads easily. We can easily keep it in check, without much effort pulling unnecessary shoots straight from the ground.
Rough sunflower 'Venus' Heliopsis scabra develops its large yellow flowers on stems up to 140 cm long. Flowering lasts from early July to August. Perennial has long been very popular because it looks nice both in a flowerbed and in a vase. It is worth supporting long sunflower shoots so that they do not break.
Perennial Calamintha nepeta is valued for its long flowering period from July to October.Perennial, approx. 30 cm high, is a good partner for roses, it is not very demanding and smells nice.Faded shoots should be cut quickly, because the generation of scattered seeds is not very attractive.
Perennials blooming with intense colors
Perennials with strongly colored flowers help to create extremely effective arrangements.
Catnip 'Walker's Low' Nepeta has long, slender inflorescences in an intense shade of purple.The flowers develop from June to August and harmonize with roses, algae and tall ornamental garlic The shoots of 'Walker's Low' do not turn out like in other varieties, but grow loose, stiff, erect. The plant is perfect for the border of a sunny bed.
Dotted Bellflower 'Sarastro' Campanula punctata is distinguished by its thumb-length dark blue flowers.The bold cutting of the shoots immediately after the main flowering period in June and July favors the flower re-development at the end of summer.Viable perennial about 60 cm high, grows very well both in sunny and semi-shaded places. Works best in natural arrangements.
Macedonian scabies Knautia macedonica reaches a height of about 60 cm and fits perfectly with erect stem perennials, such as spikelet and mullein.From June to September, its loosely scattered dark red flowers weave among the shoots of the neighbors' bedding.The charming perennial feels great both in a sunny and semi-shaded bed.
Bold arrangements on larger flower beds
Extensive, large-area rebates are rare in relatively small home gardens. However, where possible, consider large arrangements with only a few perennials, e.g. those shown below.
Candlestick 'Brunette' Cimicifuga simplex is a wonderful perennial with decorative leaves for lightly shaded beds.From spring to autumn, leaves are purple in color and perfectly contrast with the yellow or blue flowers of other perennials.White, candle-shaped inflorescences develop in autumn. The shoots of the variety reach a height of about 120 cm.
Dzielżan 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' Helenium is one of the most beautiful novelties among perennials. Flowers with petals in several shades of orange are ideally suited to the golden days of high summer.On a sunny bed, this variety begins to bloom in mid-June and develops its last flowers at the end of October. Dzielżan with stable, stiff stems easily reaches a height of 130 cm.
Driakiew 'Stäfa' Scabiosa caucasica develops new, beautifully shaped blue flowers throughout the summer. The variety reaches a height of about 70 cm and is perfect for places in front of taller perennials with sunny colors, such as the 'Credo' yarrow with sulfur-yellow inflorescences. Even a single flower of this modest perennial looks impressive in a vase when cut.
