Table of contents
- perennial species
- perennials in winter
- Perennial flowering shrubs
- Low perennials (up to 30 centimeters)
- Medium-high perennials (30 to 60 centimeters)
- Tall perennials (60 to 100 centimeters)
Unlike annual flowers, perennials are perennials. They remain in one place for many years and play an important role in the design of rock gardens and flower beds. Native perennials are usually more robust than the high-bred annual flowering plants and more resistant to diseases and pests. Even frost does not bother most perennials. We present 15 hardy flowering perennials for your garden.
perennial species
Perennials are perennial, herbaceous plants. In contrast to bushes and shrubs, the above-ground parts of the plant do not lignify. Perennials form a new flower every year. Perennials include:
- bedding perennials
- groundcover perennials
- ferns
- grasses
Perennials are suitable for permanent planting in rock gardens, flower beds, pond edges and raised beds.
perennials in winter
Most varieties are hardy. Even the withered leaves do not have to be removed, they provide additional protection in freezing temperatures. In winter, the above-ground parts die off. They say the plants are retreating. They overwinter in tubers, bulbs or in offshoots of the shoot, the rhizomes.
Perennials form hibernation buds, from which new shoots occur again and again. Some species remain leafy green all winter.
Tip:
Even hardy perennials need moisture in winter. Water the plants again before the frost begins.
Perennial flowering shrubs
Gardens in which the colors of the bed plants and their growth heights are harmoniously coordinated have a very decorative effect. To make your choice easier, we have put together perennial flowers according to growth height, color and location.
Low perennials (up to 30 centimeters)
Blue rush lily(Sisyrinchium angustifolium)
- Flower color: blue to violet
- Growth height: 10 to 20 centimeters
- Flowering period: May to September
- Location: sunny
The blue rush lily is an extremely hardy summer bloomer. It survives the heat in summer and the frost in winter unscathed. It is evergreen and decorative even when not in bloom. The rush lily is very suitable for rock gardens and low border plantings. Her blue to purple star-shaped flowers look simply adorable.
Red heath carnation(Dianthus deltoides)
- Flower color: red
- Growth height: 10 to 15 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to August
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
The carmine flowering heather carnation is threatened with extinction in nature. It is on the Red List of Threatened Species. It is all the more important to keep this beautiful carnation in the garden. The heather carnation is ideal for rock gardens and low border plantings.
Yellow anemone(Anemone ranunculoides)
- Flower color: yellow
- Height: 15 to 20 centimeters
- Flowering time: April to May
- Location: partially shaded
The yellow anemone makes the hearts of garden lovers beat faster because it heralds the beginning of flowering in the garden. The low anemone makes a good figure as a bedding plant next to red tulips.
blanket flower(Gaillardia)
- Flower color: red, orange
- Growth height: 20 to 30 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to September
- Location: sunny
The blanket flower is also known as the parrot or painter's flower. It is very popular with hobby gardeners as a summer bloomer with large red flowers. It does not need winter protection and will easily come back next year. A regular cut stimulates the formation of new flowers.
Medium-high perennials (30 to 60 centimeters)
Fragrance Funkie(Hosta plantaginea)
- Flower color: white
- Growth height: 30 to 50 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to August
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
Scented hostas spread a pleasant scent during flowering. Some varieties with their decoratively patterned leaves are also very beautiful to look at when they are not in bloom. They are suitable for raised beds and for border planting. Other functions are:
- Dwarf hosta (Hosta minor), flower color: violet
- Blue-leaved Hosta (Hosta sieboldiana, var. Big Daddy), flower color: white
- Korea hosta (Hosta clausor), flower color: violet
summer daisy(leucanthemum)
- Flower color: white
- Growth height: 30 to 60 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to August
- Location: sunny
Marguerites are the classic perennials. The white, large-flowered summer daisy impresses with its magnificent flowers, which are extremely attractive to butterflies and insects. Other daisies are:
- Greenland daisy (Arctanthemum arcticum, var. roseum), flower color: pink
- Edelweiss marguerite (Leucanthemum maximum), flower color: white
- Red marguerite (Tanacetum coccineum), flower color: red
mountain knapweed(Centaurea montana)
- Flower color: blue
- Growth height: 30 to 40 centimeters
- Flowering period: May to June
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
The mountain knapweed is very similar to the cornflower. Both are related to each other. The mountain knapweed is absolutely hardy and will reliably come back next year without any further action on the part of the gardener. It is an important bee plant and is ideal for designing natural gardens.
Altai mountains(Bergenia cordifolia)
- Flower color: red, pink
- Growth height: 30 to 50 centimeters
- Flowering time: April to May
- Location: sunny to shady
The bergenia, also called saxifrage, fits into every garden. The Altai bergenia is considered one of the first known species. Due to its large, red-veined, leathery leaves, it is also very decorative when not in bloom. Other Bergenia are:
- Bergenia snow queen, flower color: white
- Small Bergenia Baby Doll, flower color: light pink
Soft woman's coat(Alchemilla mollis)
- Flower color: yellow
- Height: 40 to 50 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to July
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
Lady's mantle is a popular garden plant. Rose lovers in particular are reluctant to do without the uncomplicated perennial plant, because lady's mantle is the perfect partner for bed roses. The soft lady's mantle with its hairy, velvety leaves also adorns the bed outside of the flowering period.
Tip:
A significant pruning after flowering can lead to a second flowering of the lady's mantle.
Tall perennials (60 to 100 centimeters)
splendor pier(Astilbe arendsii)
- Flower color: white
- Growth height: 60 to 70 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to July
- Location: shady to semi-shady
The white-flowered Astilbe arendsii, also known as 'bridal veil', is a wonderful flowering perennial for shady areas. With their feathery flower spikes, which consist of countless star-shaped mini flowers, they cut a fine figure both on the bed and in the vase. Other astilbes are:
- Lance Spire (Astilbe chinensis, var. taquetii), flower color: pink
- Dwarf Wood Spiers (Astilbe chinensis, var. pumila) Flower color: pink
A notice:
All astilbes need nutrient-rich soil, lots of moisture and don't tolerate the sun!
yarrow(Achillea filipendulina)
- Flower color: light yellow
- Height: 60 to 80 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to September
- Location: sunny
The garden yarrow has large, decorative flowers. It looks great on the raised bed in combination with blue flowers such as lilies or lavender. It is suitable as a cut flower and can be dried well. Bees love this plant.
garden lupins(lupinus)
- Flower color: red, pink
- Growth height: 60 to 80 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to August
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
Lupins are very hardy bedding plants. They thrive in sun or shade, are not demanding on the soil, are hardy and perennial. There are hardly any flowers that are easier to care for. Lupins are suitable as cut flowers and last a long time in the vase. Did you know that lupins owe their name to the Latin word "lupus" for "wolf"? This origin gave the lupine the nickname "wolf bean".
peony(Paeonia lactiflora)
- Flower colors: red, pink, white
- Growth height: 60 to 90 centimeters
- Flowering period: May to June
- Location: sunny
No cottage garden without peonies! The magnificent bushy bedding plants with their ball-shaped flowers already inspire with their blossoming in May. Plants should be cut in autumn. They are perennial and can be divided after a few years. Other peonies are:
- Asian noble peony (Paeonia lactiflora, var. Bowl of Beauty), flower color pink-cream
- Peony (Päonia lactoflora, var. Bella Rosa), flower color: soft pink
Blue bellflower(Campanula persicifolia)
- Flower color: blue
- Growth height: 80 to 90 centimeters
- Flowering period: May to July
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
Bluebells are among the favorite flowers in German gardens. The summer bloomers are excellent in group plantings and in combination with roses. Their bright blue bells can be seen from afar on the tall stems. Other bluebells are:
- Carpathian bellflower (Campanula carpatica), flower color: blue
- Dwarf bellflower (Campanula cochleariifolia), flower color: white
flame flower(Phlox paniculata)
- Flower color: red, pink
- Growth height: 80 to 100 centimeters
- Flowering period: June to September
- Location: sunny
Flame flowers cannot be missing in a flower garden. They bloom all summer long, their flowers give off a pleasant fragrance and are ideal for the vase. If you cut back your phlox after it has bloomed in autumn, you will be rewarded with a new bloom in the coming year. More flame flowers:
- Wood phlox (Phlox divaricata, var. laphamii), flower color: pale blue
- Big-leaf phlox (Phlox amplifolia, var. menehaha), flower color: pink-violet
Tip:
Perennials are ideal for cultivation in raised beds. Ensure good drainage and a nutrient-rich substrate.
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