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In the last article, we examined what unpretentious bulbs can be planted in a flower bed so that it is pleasing to the eye and does not require special care. But bulbous ones mostly bloom in spring or late autumn. In the summer? Will the flowerbed really be empty? Not at all
After all, there are charming perennials, and biennial plants, and annuals that do not require special care. In this article, we will talk about perennials. Let's start with aquilegia.
Aquilegia
Graceful beauty, decoration of the site even at a time when it is not blooming. Its delicate leaves, sometimes with a slightly burgundy color, are very beautiful in themselves. And when this unpretentious flower releases buds, it is impossible to stop looking at it. Most importantly, depending on the variety, aquilegia grows from 20 to 80 centimeters. And that makes the flower very versatile! It can be used in the center of a flower bed, an aquilegia border can be planted, or it can be placed in a rockery.
This flower is planted in open ground in April-May. In the event that you only decided in the summer on the desired parameters of the future flower, seedlings can be planted in September. The main thing is that there is enough time for the rooting of the flower. Therefore, if you live in the northern part of the country, then do not risk it and plant an aquilegia in the spring. It takes root well in sunny, semi-shady and shady places. It is very desirable that the soil in the aquilegia flowerbed is constantly moistened. It blooms all summer, from June (and sometimes from May) to August-September. After flowering, it is advisable to remove the faded peduncles. If this is not done, then aquilegia will begin to multiply by self-seeding. On the one hand, this is good, the flower bed will be denser, brighter, the nose of the other side - all hybrids that have grown from seeds will not retain the characteristics of the variety.
Geranium
This beauty is known to everyone, it takes root well both at home and in a flower bed, does not require maintenance, it perfectly tolerates a short-term drought, does not wither in the heat, is not attacked by harmful insects, in addition, it is practically not susceptible to disease. At the same time, it actively blooms almost all summer and part of autumn. In general, a dream, not a flower.
It is planted in open ground in April-May, the exact time of planting depends on the specific temperature conditions of your area of residence, the air temperature when landing on a flower bed should not fall below 17-18 degrees. It is undemanding to the soil, but it is advisable to avoid very arid places. It grows well both in partial shade and in the sun, therefore it is suitable for planting in any flower bed. Geranium blooms, both wild (forest and field) and cultivated from May to September. The height of this flower depends on the variety and sometimes reaches 1 meter in height. Therefore, when decorating a flower bed, carefully study the features of the species that you plan to plant, and based on this information, determine the place of the flower.
Astilba
This plant is simply amazing. No matter how many varieties I see, they are all very beautiful. Moreover, both during the period of active flowering and during the period without flowers. Thin, delicate greenery will perfectly decorate any flower bed, any yard and personal plot. Unlike geraniums, astilba is a little more demanding.
Astilba can be planted on a flower bed in late spring or early autumn. But if you plan to plant in the fall, then plant in September, no later than. Choose a place in partial shade, with moist soil, astilba does not like drying out of the earth. Astilba blooms all summer, from June to September. The height of this plant ranges from 20 centimeters to 120 centimeters. By the way, the height depends on the variety. In addition, the color and structure of the inflorescence, as well as their size, depends on the variety. Inflorescences are loose, and can be densely stuffed, drooping or paniculate, large and not very.
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