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Flowerbed of continuous flowering
Of course, every garden owner wants to be able to admire its beauty throughout the year. But even in the summer period one has to face problems, because the flowering period of some plants planted on flower beds does not differ in duration. After flowering, plants sharply reduce their decorative effect. It is for this reason that the issue of creating flower beds of continuous flowering becomes relevant. Decorative flower beds of this type, with a competent approach to arrangement and care, allow you to enjoy fragrant bright flowers from early spring to late autumn.
Content:
- How to make a flowerbed of continuous flowering with your own hands video
- About the dimensions of the beds of continuous flowering
- Scheme of a flower bed of continuous flowering video
- What flowers can be chosen for flower beds of continuous flowering video
- What plants are not recommended to be planted
- Some useful tips
- Examples of continuous flowering flower beds with schemes video
How to make a flowerbed of continuous flowering with your own hands
For an inexperienced gardener, such a question may seem too complicated, however, experience shows that in order to successfully resolve the issue, you will need to familiarize yourself with some quite accessible information:
- find out the exact flowering period of plants,
- pick varieties that will bloom one after another throughout the summer,
- plant them in such a way that at any time the flower bed is evenly covered with flowering plants.
It seems to do it all is not very difficult.
But one very important point should be taken into account: the selected flowers must meet the following set of requirements:
- have the same preference for lighting,
- soil of the same composition and acidity should be suitable for their cultivation,
- they should have similar preferences for the frequency and intensity of irrigation.
Based on this, it is recommended to use exclusively plants with the same care requirements for continuous flowering mixborders.
Of course, plants for such a flower garden will require careful selection, but even if you can find 5-6 suitable species, it will be possible to create a fairly attractive and original mixborder.
Since it is impossible to calculate the period of active flowering of plants with perfect accuracy, in order to brighten up the moment of withering of some buds and the opening of others, it is recommended to plant a small amount of deciduous plants, decorative enough to brighten the flowering decline period, between flowering plants.
In more detail about the flower beds of continuous flowering and the municipalities of their production - in the video:
About the dimensions of the beds of continuous flowering
A very important point in the layout of beds of continuous flowering is the ability to allocate a sufficiently large space for planting. After all, in order for flowering plants to be on the flower bed at any time, planting a considerable number of different species will be required. Naturally, it simply will not be possible to fit everything on a small platform.
In addition, large spots of color have a more attractive appearance. Planting single plants will not give that effect. The composition will look fragmented, small spots-accents will distract and annoy.
If the plot is tiny and there is no way to break up a large flower garden, experts recommend creating several small seasonal flower gardens, but you will need to arrange them in such a way that the garden looks attractive at any time.
Scheme of a flower bed of continuous flowering
It will be much easier to turn an idea into reality if you first draft a project - i.e. outline the plan on paper, with an exact indication of plant species and their location in the area allocated for the flowerbed.
If the area for planting flowers is large enough, then it is recommended to adhere to the following rules. In the central part, it is better to arrange taller plants, here you can also plant decorative plants, they will not please bloom, but they will serve as an attractive background for the opening flowers. They should be arranged more or less evenly on the territory of the flower garden - each of these plants should be surrounded by flowering bouquets.
Closer to the edges of the flower beds should be planted undersized plants. Near the curb, planting of creeping varieties is allowed. Provided that the flower beds are located on the lawn or lawn, they will help to hide the transition line and add naturalness to the picture of the landscape garden.
Flowers of beds of continuous flowering should also be combined with each other in shades. It should also provide for the presence of bright spots that will attract special attention and serve as color accents in the composition being created. They will allow to give charm to even the simplest flowerbed in terms of layout.
If one or two sides of the flowerbed will be adjacent to the fence or wall, then tall crops should be planted closer to them. On spaces closer to the edges of the mixborder, smaller plants should be planted.
It is recommended that plants with the same flowering periods be combined into groups, rather than planting them throughout the flower bed, thus avoiding the fragmentation of the composition. Usually, in the plan of the flowerbed, there are several seasonal groups that seamlessly replace each other.
With this in mind, we can assume that free planning is ideal. the nature of the flower bed should not be regular. If the landscape garden is planned according to the principle of straight lines and has strict geometry, it is recommended that you do not squeeze a flower bed of continuous flowering into rigid frames, but do without creating seasonal flower beds of a suitable shape and style.
Tips from an expert, perhaps they will help you avoid typical mistakes when choosing plants for flower beds:
What flowers can be chosen for flower beds of continuous flowering
The choice of colors is carried out starting from the general decision of a landscape garden - the flowerbed should ideally fit into it. You can use annuals and perennial crops. The best option is a flower bed of perennials, which are supplemented each year with colorful annuals with a long flowering period. Ornate foliage and cereal crops will add originality to flower beds.
Tips from an experienced gardener, perennials blooming throughout the summer - ideal for flower beds:
spring flower bed
Usually the selection of colors is carried out in accordance with seasonal compositions. Since the flowering period begins in spring, the spring composition should be considered first. Bulbous plants are usually blooming, their advantage is that some of them do not need an annual transplant.
It is spring primroses that are considered the most delicate and beautiful. The spring composition may include:
- different colors of primrose,
- errantis and Corydalis,
- brunner and Anemone
- liverwort and hellebore,
- amazingly exquisite daisies, distinguished by the duration of flowering,
- bright pansies,
- crocuses and blueberries
- pleasing with the brightness of large flowers tulips and spreading the amazing aroma of daffodils.
Flowering of these plants begins in the earliest spring and lasts about a month.
Following them, in May begin to bloom:
- late varieties of tulips,
- swimsuits and doronikums,
- bright yellow forsythia bushes,
- irises and veronica,
- lupine and catchment, i.e. aquilegia.
During the same month, the flowering of hyacinths, imperial grouse, and sweet pea is gradually gaining strength.
Specifying the exact timing of flowering does not make much sense, they vary depending on the area of \u200b\u200bthe site and partly on the conditions, i.e. light and soil moisture. But the flowering order of primroses will be the same for both the southern and northern regions.
It should be borne in mind that some plants have varieties with an early and later flowering period; planting of different varieties will help maintain the flower garden in perfect condition for a long period.
For example, various varieties of astilbe in the middle zone bloom throughout June-August, phlox from the second half of June until frost, garden geranium from May to September. In addition, proper care will allow you to get repeated flowering, in early autumn, of such picturesque cultures as delphinium and lupine.
flowerbed blooming in summer
With the onset of summer, the assortment of flowering plants increases dramatically, it will be difficult to list them all, it makes sense to dwell on those varieties that are suitable for planting on beds of continuous flowering.
It:
- phlox and astilbe,
- leucanthemum, Lilies and Loosestrife,
- daylilies, rudbeckia, bluehead.
Particularly popular are bells, perennial and biennial and different varieties of carnations, especially Turkish. Stonecrop is often used as ground cover crops, the flowering of which also occurs in the summer.
An excellent addition to the flower beds are annuals, on any site you can resort to planting:
- lobelia and allisum,
- zinnias and marigolds,
- snapdragon, left-handed and esholtius,
- petunias, purslane and asters of summer varieties.
Of tall plants, we can recommend decorative sunflower and corn, amaranth. Attractive in terms of unpretentiousness in care will be extremely bright calendula and nasturtium.
From biennial crops, digitalis and tall mallow should also be noted. Continuing this list is easy if you look at the list of your favorite summer flowering plants.
features of the autumn flowerbed
Among the beautifully blooming plants in the autumn, I would like to name asters and chrysanthemums, colchicum and gelenium. A tall stonecrop will nicely complement them, like a decorative cabbage can be used as a border plant, it will delight the eye even with the onset of frost, with the onset of cold weather its leaves will become especially bright.
A remontant rose can please the autumn bloom - naturally, subject to quality care. To prolong the flowering of begonias, delphinium, ageratum will help the timely removal of all wilted flowers.
Cereals growing on the flower garden are of particular value in the fall: frosts are not afraid of them, even the loss of the first snow will not lead to the loss of their attractiveness.
For greater brightness of the autumn flower garden, sage, coreopsis, and decorative onions can be planted on it in advance.
What plants are not recommended to be planted
Although gladioluses and perennial dahlias look very attractive to plant them on the beds of continuous flowering is not recommended. These plants are thermophilic, require annual digging. Moreover, they will need to be removed from the soil before the freezing begins. Although other plants in this period will still continue to bloom. Gladioli are best planted separately, in a flowering state they look amazing.
Planting of these plants will also be problematic - it is required to transfer them to the open ground after the threat of night cooling disappears. During this period, bulbous perennials will bloom in full swing. Without disturbing the harmony and beauty of the flowerbed, landing work will fail. If dahlias really like - you can give preference to annual varieties.
Some useful tips
Before you start creating a flowerbed, it is recommended that you decide whether the flowerbed is open for viewing from all sides or whether you can admire it from one side. Depending on this, the location of tall plants will be determined - they should not be in the foreground and block small flowers.
Since the flower bed will be quite large in area and wide, it will be necessary to plan in advance the presence of paths and grounds on its territory - they will be required for caring for plants and will simplify the irrigation process. To make the tracks look attractive, it is recommended to sprinkle with mulch, in particular, mulch from wood bark or wood chips looks quite attractive.
If you want to create a flowerbed of continuous flowering from perennials, then to ensure flowering in the first year you will need to choose the most suitable area for plants - well-lit by the sun throughout the day, with well-warming soil. The best landing place for such a mixborder would be a strip along a blank fence. In addition, coniferous shrubs planted along the fence can be used as a background.
If the flower garden will be located on the shaded area of \u200b\u200bthe garden, then plants for it should be selected exclusively shade-tolerant.
Examples of continuous flowering flower beds with schemes
Examples of flower beds are very simple and quite complex, with diagrams and a detailed description of plants, even with photographs of each of them, you can find quite a few on the net.
Using the recommendations of experienced gardeners and specialists, serious mistakes can be avoided, this moment is especially important for beginning gardeners, because lack of experience can lead to failures, in terms of flowering period, combination of shades of flowers, there may also be difficulties with care.
Complex and simple schemes for flower beds - on video:
