A flowerbed of perennials - the advantages of perennial flowers, the layout and design of a flowerbed. Selection of plants, planting rules

Landscape design of the site has recently been given great importance. Each owner strives to make his territory not only useful, but also beautiful. If the functionality of dacha properties is largely provided by the beds, then the aesthetics are provided by the flower beds. It is beneficial not only to correctly arrange flower beds, but also to carefully plan the composition of the plantings. Often the choice falls on perennial flowers. It's convenient and practical.

Brief overview of the article

• Features of flower garden layout
• Development of a facility diagram
• Preparing the object
• Border design
• Benefits of planting perennials
• Creating a continuous flowering cycle
• Proper Neighborhood Observance
• Selecting the height of the components
• Low-growing specimens
• tall plants
• Basic principles of composition formation
• General recommendations for forming a flower garden
• Planning
• Photos of perennial flower beds

Features of flower garden layout

The correct approach to arranging a flower bed involves:

• location assessment;
• careful selection and coordination of plants;
• beautification of the surrounding space.

An effective scheme of actions is aimed at creating flower beds of continuous flowering. This means that you will have to spend minimal time on the object. The beautiful appearance of the element will remain throughout the entire season; there is no need to plant plants in a new period.

How to make a high flower bed correctly

Flower beds used in the design of a personal plot are formally divided into three types according to their structure:

• Adjacent, in this case, a high flower bed is adjacent to the walls of the house or is installed in close proximity to the facade of the building. Such a flower garden always has lush greenery, bright flowers and practically no back side of the structure;
• Tall flower beds and flower beds, united into semantic or thematic groups. Most often, these are several flower beds of different heights, connected together into a group by a single theme of landscape design;
• Freestanding flower beds. Almost always these are tall, sometimes vertical structures installed in the garden area to “revive” the landscape. These can be flower beds in the shape of a pyramid, a tower, or even a chaotic pile of huge boulders, on which high areas with flowers are formed.

With the advent of fashion for open fencing of plots, high flower beds began to be actively used as a decorative addition to an existing fence. In the simplest version, this can be several independent flower beds installed along the fence line.

For wooden fences, high flower beds with creeping plants are often used; in this case, the flowers entwine the details and turn into a hedge.

Groups and free-standing tall flower beds

This is the most difficult type of flower bed to arrange, since the walls have to be made of stone. Even if the masonry is relatively low, you still have to strengthen the surface of the soil area and level the flower bed box strictly along the horizon.

High flowerbed terraces are built in a similar way. In this case, the stone walls have to be secured with horizontal ties to the slope.

If you build tall flower beds with rubble masonry, you can include in the group, for example, a well or an extension in the form of a tower. This addition significantly improves the stability of the walls, and in some cases you can do without a foundation.

The simplest option is to make a high flowerbed-wicker. Inside such a flower garden there is a plastic container with soil in which the flowers grow, and the external design is provided by a fence of intertwined branches.

If the estate and buildings in the local area are decorated with wood, then it is quite reasonable to build a high flowerbed in the form of a rectangular flowerpot made of wooden beams.

In this case, there is no need to assemble the box directly from wood; it will be enough to use containers under the ground in which the flowers will grow, and sheathe the outer lining of the flower bed with a slatted or small-section beam.

High flower beds adjacent to the house

Adjacent flower beds are never made of brick and stone. A massive structure can have a bad effect on the foundation and interfere with the removal of excess moisture from the basement of the building. Therefore, the vast majority of high flower beds are wooden structures of a cascading or vertical type.

Sometimes a flower garden can be built from flowers planted in pots; you just need to properly fix them on an improvised high frame made of a pallet or wooden tub.

Vertical wall flower beds look very nice.

Tall flower beds from anything

Masters of landscape design claim that there are no objects in the country from which it is impossible to make a full-fledged high flower bed. The most common vertical type designs are shown in the diagram below.

For example, you can make a tall petunia flowerbed from an ordinary pipe and mesh; the design is lightweight, so it can be installed almost anywhere in a wooden house.

The favorite scheme of many summer residents is to make tall flower beds from old car wheels; you can create a rather beautiful and original pyramid.

The old pipe, after modification, can be used for a vertical flower bed for petunias.

Development of a facility diagram

The choice of flower garden design depends on many factors. The following nuances are taken into account:

1. Personal preferences. Some people like a round flowerbed in their country house, others are crazy about vertical objects or mixborders.
2. Dedicated area. Space can be the main limiter.
3. Plants to be planted. The appearance and preferred growing conditions of the plantings are taken into account.

The flower garden can be made carpet, figured, multi-tiered. Each variation requires special attention.

Flowerbed shape and size

The size of the flower bed, as well as its decorative contents, is chosen based on personal preferences. In order not to spoil the overall appearance of the site and not to destroy living plants, some design factors should be taken into account. It is necessary to provide for free space on the estate, the number, and location of buildings.

They also pay attention to the location of the house. If it is located in the center of the yard, all its windows overlook personal territory, it would be logical to make a beautiful flowering flowerbed of any fancy shape in front of them. Paths and driveways are decorated with narrow flower beds of small, climbing plants.

Flower beds of regular geometric shape look better on a flat, well-groomed lawn. You can emphasize the boundaries of round, square, rectangular flower beds with the help of fences and low fences. Arched, abstract planting is carried out in the form of combinations of several varieties and groups of plants. For example, large spherical bushes surrounded by several rings of bright flowers.

Before selecting plants, even for the simplest flower garden, it is necessary to develop a detailed diagram.

Preparing the object

After selecting the design of the perennial flower bed, markings and soil preparation are carried out. The soil in the area of ​​the object is pre-loosened. The territory is divided into segments using strings on pegs.

After this, they dig a hole in the ground, which will serve as a landing trench. Drainage is placed at the bottom. In wet areas, you can additionally protect the surface using a film that is placed along the lower edge of the pit.

Proper care of the mixborder

It should be taken into account that you cannot dig up a ready-made mixborder. Therefore, preparing the soil for a flower garden is of paramount importance. For example, an English-style mixborder requires a nutritious, slightly acidic bud with sufficient moisture. To avoid having to water the mixborder too often, it is recommended to place it in a slightly shaded place.

Before starting work, you need to dig up the selected area, carefully select all foreign objects and plant debris, and feed the soil in accordance with the preferences of the selected perennials. Planted perennials will not be able to immediately fill the entire flowerbed. The empty spaces between them will be masked by flower pots, which are removed when the main plants grow. If everything is done correctly, perennials will not require much attention in the future.

Border design

A flowerbed of perennials in the country looks good with a border. Stones, bricks or other suitable material are laid along the contour of the object. It will be cheaper to use pieces of plastic, rubber or waste elements.

Some variations require the presence of a flowerpot or other initially limited container.

At what distance should plants be planted in tapeworm plantings?

If a single plant or a compact group of one species grows on a site, this is a solitary planting. It is quite easy to implement, the main thing is that there is enough space in the country. After all, the main goal is to have a good view from all sides in order to enjoy the beauty of the perennial.

An excellent tapeworm would be a short tree, a neat bush or a lush herbaceous perennial. Rhododendron feels great alone, so it will decorate a small lawn or lawn. Magnolia , forsythia , and chaenomeles will also do without neighbors .

The distance between the tapeworm and the viewing point should be equal to 2-3 plant heights, otherwise the decorative effect is lost.

You can also plant several heuchera , as shown, for example, in this diagram. The plants grow well, so leave at least 0.6 m between bushes for development. This composition will not lose its decorative effect for 6-7 years.

Benefits of planting perennials

Perennial flowers for a flower bed will not delight you with continuous flowering, but with the correct selection of different specimens, you can achieve an ideal sequence. The choice in favor of regular type plants is also justified by the following advantages:

• do not require annual planting;
• are resistant to adverse weather conditions;
• do not require complex care.

Such plants are easy to plant and divide. A beautiful flowerbed with minimal intervention is guaranteed for a long time.

Popular design for flower beds

The photo of do-it-yourself flower beds clearly shows that they can be made from:

Old things. This could be an old tank, bathtub, sink, toilet, shoes. You just need to paint them in rich, cheerful shades.

Car tires. It’s easy to make an unusual, beautiful flower bed out of them - you just need to cut off the side of the tire. You need to fill the resulting container with soil and plant plants in it.

Antique-style wheelbarrows and carts. Such flower beds add a rural ambiance to the setting.

Bicycle. This composition looks very interesting.

Out-of-fashion furniture. By combining flowers and individual pieces of furniture, you can create a real masterpiece of landscape craftsmanship. Such compositions look very original and stylish.

Use your imagination, don’t be afraid to experiment, and you can create not just a flowerbed, but a work of art that will become the source of your pride and the envy of your neighbors.

Creating a continuous flowering cycle

When making a flower bed of flowering perennials, it is important to take care of the correct change in the order of budding of plants. With the right approach to the selection of components, it is easy to ensure continuity of the flowering cycle.

Varieties are selected in such a way that the flowering sequence is observed one after another. It is not difficult to find seedlings that will provide gradation from May to October.

The best flower bed combinations

Plants are selected based on the size and location of the flower garden (shade, sun, partial shade). For continuous flowering, the timing of budding is taken into account. I will give diagrams of flower beds that are easy to create with your own hands.

Option 1. Simple flower garden

Triangular flowerbed for a sunny place
Explanations for the diagram:

No. on the diagram	Name	Flowering month
1	Phlox paniculata purple	VII
2	Astilbe pink-flowering. With regular watering, fertilizing, and loosening, flowering lasts one and a half months	VI - VIII
3	Day-lily. Any variety can be used. For a composition with warm shades, it is recommended to plant a purple-silver variety. When organic matter is added, daylilies bloom actively and for a long time.	VI - VII
4	Heuchera. Under favorable conditions (light fertilized soil), flowering lasts 2-2.5 months	V - VII
5	Geranium is magnificent . Before and after flowering it gives a volume of greenery, successfully contrasting with narrow-leaved daylily and openwork heuchera	VII - VIII

A voluminous composition with a small number of “participants”. The most unpretentious light-loving plants were selected for planting. Presence of sunlight for at least 5 hours. The minimum flower bed size is 1x2 m.

Option 2. Complex flower bed

Flower garden for partial shade and sunny areas
Explanations for the diagram:

No. on the diagram	Name	Flowering month
1	Pleniflora, popularly called mallow or hollyhock	VIII - IX
2	Tenpetalled sunflower	VIII - X
3	Iceland poppy with long budding	V - X
4	St. John's wort, odorless (Hidcote)	VI-IX
5	Lobelia blood red or Cardinal	VII - X
6	Catnip Nepeta	V - X
7	Bluebell Camprinia lilac-blue	VI - IX
8	Catananche Cupid	V - IX
9	Gravilat Feuerbal	V - VII
10	Sedum Matrona	VI - VIII
11	Heuchera rosea Miracle	VI - VIII

The presented composition contains 11 perennials. The quantity can be reduced, some types can be replaced. Estimated coverage area is 1.5–2.3 (2.7) m.

Proper Neighborhood Observance

When combining different plants at close range, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the specimens, which can have both positive and negative aspects. The following types of “hostility” are known:

• roses with carnations, mignonette;
• lilies with tulips;
• lilies of the valley with peonies and violets.

Despite the negative interaction, some flowers are able to “help” their neighbors. Marigolds, nasturtium, petunia, and phlox have these features.

At what distance should perennials be planted on an alpine hill?

Have you decided to build an alpine slide at your dacha? To do this, it is important to select in advance the green crops that will decorate the rock garden. For example, junipers will look attractive - rocky and horizontal , thuja , boxwood , which are placed at a distance of at least 0.7-1 m from each other. Don't plant too close to allow them to thrive, and be sure to leave room for paths.

The composition will be complemented by barberry and bladderwort , between which you need to leave a distance of at least 0.5 m. Next to the conifers, place cinquefoil with bright yellow flowers and awl-shaped phlox . And in the foreground are low-growing crops: juvenilia , shadow saxifrage , etc. You can leave very little space between them to create the effect of a flower carpet. For some varieties, the distance can be increased so as not to replant the plants every year.

Low-growing specimens

Beautiful flowering plants with a height of up to 40 cm include:

• Aquilegia;
• Balsam;
• Carpathian bell;
• Dwarf aster.

All these options are not demanding on lighting and prefer abundant watering. At the same time, plants do not need a scrupulous choice of soil type and do without frequent fertilizing. This unpretentiousness is convenient for those who do not expect to spend a lot of time caring for the flowerbed.

Basic rules and recommendations for creating flower beds

When organizing a flower garden with your own hands, you should adhere to certain rules so as not to end up with a chaotic planting. Creating flower arrangements is a real art. You can avoid common mistakes if you listen to the recommendations of landscape designers.

Choosing a planting site and soil

The choice of location is influenced by the size and shape of the flower bed. It should be clearly visible and not interfere with passage, passage, or walking of animals. The best place is the front part of the garden, the entrance to the courtyard. Flower beds near the terrace and pool look great. In a well-lit area, even the most primitive plantings will look impressive.

All plants in a flower garden should have the same soil requirements. Fertile soil will be successful for all specimens. It must be fed with mineral and organic fertilizers. Perennials do not require replanting and careful care compared to annuals.

Plants that are well adapted to the region of planting will quickly take root.

Drawing up a plan and color scheme of plants

Planning a flower bed begins with drawing a diagram. First of all, we decide on the design. On paper, you need to indicate the planting zones, the expected number of plants, and their type. If necessary, the location, design features and size of decorative elements should be taken into account.

You can combine a variety of colors in a flowerbed. It is better not to make it too contrasting, with sharp transitions. Monochrome flower beds look beautiful - pink in summer, yellow in autumn. Combinations of two adjacent shades look advantageous - blue and purple, red and orange. Multi-colored mixborders are planted according to special patterns, with a choice of dominant and complementary tones.

Correct height distribution

When creating a composition, the height of the stems and bushiness are of great importance. The longest perennials are placed in the center or in the background if they will not create a shadow for the rest of the plantings. For edging, low-growing flowers (up to 20 cm) are used. There is room in the middle for those of average height.

The center can also be occupied by dwarf trees and low-growing coniferous shrubs. Their height should not exceed a third of the diameter of the flower bed. For flowers of the same height, a flowerbed in the shape of a flat pyramid is suitable. Bulbous plants that bloom early are best planted in the center so that their fading flowers are hidden behind the greenery of perennials.

Seasonality/flowering time

Plants for a flower bed are chosen depending on the expected effect. For simple flower beds, it is better if they are varieties with the same flowering period. In this case, the carefully thought-out pattern will not be disrupted. For constant color the range of species must be very large. The integrity of the composition can be achieved by planting flowers in groups, regardless of the size of the buds.

In a small flowerbed, it is better to place plants that smoothly change colors and decorate the area in a certain season. When grouping, you should take into account the growth rate and the size of each finished specimen. Species that grow too quickly will have to be contained.

tall plants

Interesting options with a height of up to 80 cm are:

• Gladioli;
• Geranium;
• Astilbe;
• Delphinium;
• Daisies.

The choice depends on the level of illumination of the area. Chamomiles prefer an abundance of light, Delphinium and Geranium are unpretentious, and Gladioli and Astilbe love shade. Optimal specimens are determined individually.

Basic principles of composition formation

From the photo of perennial flower beds it is clear that when planning a facility, the following must be taken into account:

1. Temperature gradient of the color range of buds. Choose a cold or warm palette.
2. Saturation of shades. It is advisable to alternate bright colors with neutral ones.
3. Variety of palettes. Excessive diversity looks tasteless. Small flower beds seem even smaller due to the abundance of colors.

Bright red flowers attract the eye. This property is used in different situations. At the same time, we must not forget that flower beds rarely serve as the basis for landscape design.

Recommended planting patterns

Beginner gardeners are better off practicing in a small area with good lighting. It is important not only to choose the right varieties, but also to correctly distribute the plants in the flower garden. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the size of the buds, inflorescences, the shape of the petals and leaves, the height of the stems and bushiness. In order for the composition to look as natural as possible, it is necessary to strictly follow the layout when planting according to the chosen scheme.

Simple planting scheme

To create the composition, unpretentious, hardy perennials are used. The flowerbed can be round, square, triangular. The following plants are used:

1. The first planted in the center is paniculate phlox, purple and pink. You can do this in the fall or spring. Blooms all summer and September.
2. Pink astilbe is planted in front of it. It begins to bloom a little earlier than phlox and ends in August;
3. The daylily is placed on the same line with the astilbe. Planting is carried out in spring in well-drained soil.
4. Heuchera is used for edging. Its silvery leaves will highlight a flower garden at any time of the year. Blooms in May, earlier than all collected species;
5. You can make accents with the help of magnificent geranium bushes. Light flowers appear in mid-summer and remain until the end of the season.

Flowerbed of plants blooming in the first year

1. The tallest hollyhock roses are planted in the background. You can use one variety or plant single plants of several colors. They will bloom in mid-summer;
2. At the same level, the place is prepared for sunflowers. It grows quickly, so you should provide more space for it. Blooms in August until cold weather;
3. Spanish poppy will be an excellent addition to a long-flowering flower bed. The first buds appear in May;
4. St. John's wort is placed on the midline. It will catch the blooms of early species in June;
5. For lobelia cardinalis, make room in the center. Thanks to the original leaves and bright flowering, it always remains attractive;
6. The first lavender catnip flowers appear in May;
7. The lower level is planted with bells. Already in June they will create a dense blue carpet;
8. The beautiful blue baskets of Catananche “Blue Cupid” can be admired all summer long;
9. The blue color of the lower part of the flowerbed dilutes the perennial gravel;
10. The largest inflorescences of the sedum “Matrona” linger in the flowerbed the longest;
11. Unusual leaves and flowers of Heuchera "Miracle" - a spectacular decor for a flower garden in the middle of summer.

Flowerbed in shades of pink and red

1. Variable knotweed is placed in the center. White flowers appear on a large shrub in midsummer;
2. Monarda hybrid attracts not only its stunning pink color, but also exudes a refined aroma;
3. The purple leaves and red small flowers of astrantia look great as an edging;
4. The opposite side of the flower bed is decorated with Saxifraga pachyfolia. The first inflorescences appear in May;
5. The bright composition is successfully complemented by the “Dragon” phlox. A place is allocated for him in the center;
6. Heuchera, with deep red leaves, bursts with color in June;
7. The lush geranium “Compactum” adds bright red tones to the flower garden;
8. The riot of colors is diluted by the soft pink flowers of the sedum “Matrona”;
9. Loddon Anna bells fill the garden with a subtle aroma.

General recommendations for forming a flower garden

To achieve a well-balanced flower bed, it is important to consider the following:

• flowering period;
• plant height;
• care requirements.

Plants with different life cycles can be combined together. The main thing is that the components are combined externally, according to the characteristics of the content. This will ensure the harmony of the object.

Particular attention is paid to the height and shape of the components. Some plants stretch upward or grow very wide. This is taken into account when drawing up the neighborhood.

The principle of succession of flowering is no less important. It is recommended to alternate seasonal specimens, selecting not only the dimensions and color, but also the budding period.

Tips for designing and choosing plants

To plan a beautiful corner flower garden, you need to know the order of combining plants according to color, growth, and flowering period. The requirements of crops for care and growing conditions are taken into account. A few tips from experienced gardeners will help decorate your garden plot:

1. Heads of any colors follow the movement of the sun. However, some do this intensively, while others not so much. If the corner place for the flower bed is located with the front part facing north, it is better to choose the second option from the flowers. Marigolds, irises, and delphinium are suitable.
2. When a flower bed is located in the corner of a picket fence, it is visible into the yard and onto the street. Here we need a choice. Flowers are selected so that they delight the owners or passers-by.
3. If the bed is sown with seeds instead of seedlings, a good gap is left between groups of plants. In June the flower garden will still be empty, but by mid-July it will be overgrown. Dense plantings will have to be broken through and aggressive crops fought.
4. During planning and drawing up the diagram, the height of each flower is taken into account. Data can be found on the seed packaging. If some plants are densely planted, you can try to replant them.
5. Flowers left for seeds are marked in advance by tying a ribbon or any tag. This must be done during flowering, otherwise it will be difficult to find them later.
6. Caring for plantings involves the procedure of removing faded inflorescences. In addition to preserving the decorative appearance of the flower bed, the flowering period of crops increases.
7. It is undesirable to create large groups from one variety. When the flowers fade, an unsightly spot of dry stems forms in their place.
8. There are flowers that bloom only at night, in the afternoon or in clear weather. This property is important to consider when drawing up a diagram.

The tips will help you create a general idea of ​​the design. The owner will have to decide most of the remaining nuances on his own.

In the video, a selection of shade-tolerant plants:

Planning

A carefully planned flowerbed will leave the most pleasant impressions. Together you can combine flowers of different types, as well as shrubs, conifers, and various decor.

Follow the following sequence:

• Assess the similarity of care requirements. Moisture-loving and drought-resistant, light-loving and shade-tolerant specimens cannot be planted in close proximity.
• The presence of aggressor plants that have a detrimental effect on the life of other species is excluded.
• Perform a schematic arrangement. The type depends on the nature of the flower bed and the selected plants.

Only after these steps do they begin to form the appearance of the composition. They work with a color scheme and the arrangement of components along the contour.

Seeing a landscaped area from the window without making any serious effort is the dream of any summer resident. Landscape design consists of many actions, the most important of which will be the design of flower beds.

Rules for the design of tall flower beds

The higher the structure, the more problems there are with its construction and flower maintenance. It’s not enough to simply install a high flower bed on a raised frame along the fence with your own hands; this is a simple matter; most often the problem is solved by a terraced arrangement of flower beds. In addition to this, at a minimum, you will need to provide some additional conditions:

• Free access to flowers and plants, regardless of what tier of the structure the plantings are located on;
• Choose with your own hands the layout of a raised flower bed, the arrangement of flowers, so as to prevent mutual darkening, and when watering, the water would be distributed as evenly as possible in the soil mixture;
• The frame of the building should not deform or become limp from the wet soil mixture after watering or rain.

Of the entire list, the most difficult and important, oddly enough, is ensuring uniform lighting for all plants planted in the flowerbed. If possible, the most light-loving tall flowers for a flower garden are planted in the central or upper part of the structure, while plants less sensitive to the lack of sunlight can be placed in the lower tiers of the structure.

Tall plants can radically change the landscape of a site

For the upper tier, it is recommended to plant flowers at a level of 70-80 cm, the lower tier should not be lower than 40-45 cm. If the flowerbed is planned to be planted along the fence, then it makes sense to make a high wooden trellis as a flower bed or an impromptu multi-tiered staircase-terrace.

Flower garden turning into fencing design Advice! The best option is considered to be a round or polygonal flowerbed design located in the garden area, evenly distanced from trees with a lush crown, shrubs and buildings.

In this case, the flower bed will be well lit, and if the design is planned correctly, the high flower bed will be a real decoration for the yard. In other cases, the composition, shape and height of the tiers are chosen based on the conditions of the planting location and the selected materials used in the construction of fencing and terraces.

Photos of perennial flower beds