If you have a lot of space in your flower garden, then you probably want to grow some hardy perennial flowers. These are the flowers that can live for many years and stay thriving even after all the other plants in your garden have died. Some of the most common hardy perennials are irises, daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, lilies, lily of the valley, and freesias. If you want to know more about the different types of hardy perennials that you can plant in your flower garden, then read on.
Daffodils and tulips are one of the easiest perennials to maintain. They bloom almost all year around and their leaves never go to seed. They are also very easy flowers to care for. Just pluck them every few weeks and you’ll have fine-looking blooms all year round. This is also a great type of flower to plant if you want something with a gentle fragrance or one that is fragrant to boot.
The daffodil is another one of the most common hardy perennial flowers to plant in a flower garden. It’s best to plant the tiny flowers right after spring. As the flowers develop, they will produce tiny white flowers that look just like real daffodils. They won’t last as long as some of the other hardy perennials that you could try, but they will be very beautiful.
You can always plant flowers into your flower garden in the fall as well. Many perennials such as daisies, sweet pea and colts will bloom again the next year as the weather becomes colder. Just cover them up and let them take in the fall foliage. Flowers that are planted in the fall will get there all year growth boost from a strong sun during the winter. They will bloom brightly and last through the coldest of winter months.
Do you know what tulips and dahlias are hardy flowers? These flowers are actually annuals, but you can grow them as perennials over the summer. They come in many varieties, but the popular types are the blue, purple, yellow and gold. The tulips and dahlias that are good to start planting in your flower garden right after the first frost in November. Keep them in an area away from shrubs and bushes, as they will spread rapidly in the heat. In early spring you can remove them from the area and plant new bulbs in their place.
Of course we can’t forget the favorite roses and gladiolus that are so easy to grow. These flowers are hardy, but some species can actually live only one year on the flower. The Pansy Daisy is one of these, and it only blooms for one year, usually in the late summer. Other varieties, like the Calla lily, live for two years.
If you have ever noticed that some perennial plants don’t come up when you prune them? This is due to the root system holding onto the underground stems and not allowing the flower to shoot up. That’s why, if you see this happening to your favorite perennial plants, don’t pull them unless they’re going to die. Pruning them helps keep them alive, and keeps them looking their best. Make sure to remove all the flower buds and leaves.
So, next time you are talking to a landscaper about your flowers, be sure to bring up the subject of hardy perennials. They will definitely make an interesting conversation piece, especially if you are showing them off at your next gardening party. Who knows, you may be able to talk your way into a job with a landscaping company because you love gardening so much!