When looking for plants for the garden, we want the decorative effect to be as long as possible, and the plants do not require many care treatments. It is therefore worth consideringlong-flowering perennialsAmong the huge number of interesting species you can findperennials blooming all summer and autumn , perfect for garden beds. Meet20 of the most interesting perennial long-flowering perennials !
Perennial long-flowering perennials - yarrow, seaside band, St. Nicholas, gailardia
1. Yarrow(Achillea millefolium) - a long-flowering perennial perennial that begins to bloom from April to October. It has deeply cut, dark green leaves and erect shoots ending with plate-shaped inflorescences of different color depending on the variety: red, white, pink, yellow, coral. Garden yarrow (i.e. decorative varieties of common yarrow) can grow up to 80 cm and the best plants are planted in the amount of 7 pieces per 1 m2.
2. Anderson's triple(Tradescantia andersoniana) - a tufted perennial of 90 cm high, with strongly leafy shoots. Its flowers are mostly blue, appearing from May to September, but unfortunately they close in cloudy weather. Thisperennial long-flowering perennialrequires fertile soil and looks great in flower beds in small groups, planted 7 pcs / 1m². Thrice requires pruning after flowering is complete.
3.Coastal loop(Armeria maritima) - a low, cushion-shaped perennial growing up to 10 cm with narrow, grassy leaves. The flowers are gathered in head-shaped inflorescences on slender peduncles, 20 cm high. It blooms white or pink from May to September. It is worth planting 11 perennials on 1m². The seaside sling is especially recommended for sunny rockeries with light soil.
Long-flowering perennials - coastal zone
4. Catnip Faassena(Nepeta faassenii) - long-flowering perennial with highly branched shoots up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are gray-green, lavender flowers appear from May to September. It has no special requirements, it tolerates moderate drought. It grows well in large groups, planted in an amount of 12 plants per square meter.
5. Willowleaf(Buphthalmum salicifolium) - creates branched shoots, growing up to 50 cm. Its flowers are yellow and appear from June to September. It looks great in naturalistic assumptions, planted in the amount of 7 pieces per 1 m².
Long-flowering perennials - willowleaf leaflet
6. Large-flowered slope(Coreopsis grandiflora) - a tufted perennial growing up to 80 cm. From June to October it forms yellow flower baskets, placed individually on the stalks. We plant 7 slopes per 1m² in the discount. Cultivars of thislong-flowering perennialhave single baskets with brown spots on the base of the petals.
7. Dotted carnation(Dianthus deltoides) - forms dense turf with small leaves and carmine red flowers from June to October. Carnation variety? Albiflorus? it has white flowers. This long-flowering perennial grows up to 15 cm in height. It has very small requirements, it is only worth planting it in a sunny position, so it will work well in a rock garden, in naturalistic plantings and for planting green roofs. It is worth planting 9 pieces per 1 m².dotted carnation.
Long-flowering perennials - dotted carnation
8. St. Nicholas' flat-leaved(Eryngium planum) - often grows in dry wasteland, growing up to 100 cm. Creates stiff, branched shoots. The flower heads are small, numerous, spherical, bluish and bloom all summer and fall, from June to September. It looks good when planted in the amount of 5 pcs. Per 1 m².
9. Grape tritoma(Kniphofia uvaria) - a magnificent and exotic perennial 100 cm high. It creates balanced leaves and dense clumps, from June to September inflorescence shoots, which are yellow at the bottom of the inflorescence, almost orange at the top, almost red. The tritome requires fertile soil and a sunny position. It is worth planting in a gravel garden or in small groups, on 1m² - 5 pieces.10. Chrysanthemum(Leucanthemum maximum) - a tufted long-flowering perennial with dark green leaves, growing up to 90 cm.The flower baskets are very large, appear from June to September, the lingual flowers are white and the center is yellow. Great pyrethrum requires a very fertile, moderately moist soil. It is recommended for planting in small beds, 7 pieces per 1m².
11. Evening primrose(Oenothera speciosa) - long-flowering perennial perennial forming underground stolons, growing up to 50 cm in height. Evening primrose has white flowers that turn pink as it fades, strongly fragrant. It looks good when planted in the amount of 9 pcs. 1 m2.
Perennial long-flowering perennials - virginian tube
12. Wirginijska(Physostegia virginiana) - has erect shoots growing up to 70 cm. Creates dark green leaves, flowers in dense spiky inflorescences, white to dark pink depending on the variety, appearing from June to September. This undemanding perennial can be used in flower beds and in planting areas between shrubs.It looks good when planted in the amount of 9 pcs. 1 m2.
13. Shining Rudbeckia(Rudbeckia nitida) - a magnificent perennial with stiff stems, growing up to 2m. It has bright green, shiny leaves, almost completely on the edges, toothed. Its flowers are ligulate and conical with green centers. It looks great on high beds, planted in the amount of 3 pieces per 1 m2.
Long-flowering perennials - yellow chamomile
14. Yellow chamomile(Anthemis tinctoria) - grows up to 60 cm, forming yellow baskets 2.5-3.5 cm in diameter, blooming all summer and autumn, from July to September. Suitable for use on flower meadows, planted in small groups of 9 pcs. Per 1 m2.
15. Echinacea purple(Echinacea purpurea) - Forms stiff, erect shoots 100 cm high, ending in flower baskets with a spiny, brown, pointed center and slightly dangling pink-purple ligers.It blooms from July to September, requires fertile, not too dry soil. For the right effect, plant 7 Echinacea per 1m².
16. Spotted Soot(Eutrochium maculatum) - a large, long-flowering perennial, growing up to 2 m. The stems are red-spotted or red-flecked. It creates flower baskets, pink in color from July to September. Spotted seedling requires a very moist soil, but alkaline. In flowerbeds, it is best to plant it in the amount of 3 pieces per 1m².
Long-flowering perennials - gailardia gailardia
17. Gailardia pulchella(Gaillardia pulchella) - a tufted perennial, 60 cm high, with large yellow-red flower baskets. It is short-lived, but cutting after the first flowering prolongs the life of the plant. It feels best in light and fertile soil, planted in the amount of 7 pieces per 1 m2.
18. Rough sunflower(Helianthus pauciflorus) - perennial growing up to 150 cm, blooms all summer and autumn, from July to October, yellow.Rough sunflower requires a very fertile soil. Water scarcity affects its flowering. It is perfect as a cut flower as it stays fresh in a vase for a long time. In flowerbeds, it is best to plant it in the amount of 5 pieces per 1m².
Long-flowering perennials - spike liater
19. Liatra spiky(Liatris spicata) - This long-flowering perennial has narrow, almost grassy leaves and grows up to 70 cm. It blooms purple from July to September, with flowers unfolding from the top of the shoot downwards. It feels best in fertile and moderately moist soil. Its cut inflorescences are very durable. Spiky liar looks best when planted in the amount of 12 pieces per 1m².
Scarlet lobelia
Fig. Barnes, Dr. Thomas G, Public Domain, wikidata.org
20. Scarlet Lobelia(Lobelia cardinalis) - a long-flowering perennial perennial with erect, poorly branched shoots 100 cm high.The stems are often flecked with red and the flowers appear from July to September, depending on the variety, they can be red or pink. Scarlet lobelia requires fertile, constantly moist soil. It feels best in water gardens, planted in the amount of 5 plants per 1 m2.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
