We picked 9 perennials whose flowering lasts a particularly long time. The blooms of some of them are exceptionally durable even with the weather.
Long-blooming perennials form the backbone of the garden’s flowering plants. They are flavored by flowers with a short star moment, such as bulbous flowers and peonies. The flowering is also complemented by annual summer flowers.
Check out these perennial options if you want long-lasting floral glory in your garden.
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Long blooming perennials
Herttavuoren shield (Bergenia cordifolia) blooms in May-June and in the coolness of the spring summer the flowers remain on the plant for a long time. The growing place can be almost anything, from sun to shade. Growth is lush in humus-rich soil. The 30–50 cm leaves turn red in autumn and remain until spring, when they turn green.
Big star tube (Astrantia major) blooms almost throughout the summer, from June to August. You should take into account that the 30-80 cm high flowers are heavily seeded. The place of growth can be from sun to shade. The soil should be rich in humus but permeable.
Little Heart of Summer (Dicentra formosa) is a low-growing, 20–30 cm high, profusely flowered species. It thrives in sun and partial shade, even in shady places. Flowering starts in June and lasts until autumn. A favorite of cemeteries for its certainty.
Great sage (Salvia x sylvestris) The 40–60 cm tall flowers are very durable. The flowering time is in July-August. Glorious sage thrives in a sunny place, even in the heat. The soil of the growing place must be permeable and limed. Resistant varieties include ‘Blauhügel’ and ‘Caradona’.
Pohjanrantakkukka (A bottle of willow) thrives in sun and partial shade in humus-rich, moist soil. The 60-100 centimeter tall flowers that appear in July-September are long-lived. The beach flower is suitable for stormwater areas, as it tolerates drying out. Also a popular species as a butterfly plant.
Rose Mallow (Malva alcea) is a durable shrub-like species that grows 80–150 cm high. The traditional plant blooms in July-September. The growing place must be sunny and permeable to soil, it can even be dry. Lime-loving plant that also likes nutrient-rich soil.
autumn mark (Phlox paniculata) is one of the favorites of home gardens. The species that blooms in July-September thrives in the sun, in permeable soil. Although it thrives in the sun, its superficial root system is sensitive to drying out – so water as needed. Colors and heights vary, growth height is 40–120 centimeters. Known here since the 18th century.
Tarjajalogangervon (Astilbe Arendsii group) sturdy flowers grow 40–100 centimeters high, depending on the variety. Growth is best in partial shade, as the species does not like drying out. Seedlings should be watered in a sunny location. The flowers of noble oleanders last a long time from July-August to autumn.
Barnacle Hat (Aconite x stoerkianum) is an old-fashioned perennial known since the 17th century, which is common even today. It thrives in sunny and semi-shady growing places, in humus-rich and nutrient-rich soil. The 80–150 cm high flowers open in July-September.
It is used as a source in the story JuhanojaS., OrrainenK., Rag, E., Bank, J. & I swim, J.: Finnish perennials in green areas. Association of Plant Growers 2023.
Source: kotiliesi.fi
