Spring flowers are a delight. They stand out brightly in the black-and-white landscape of sleeping nature, striking with the tenderness and fragility of their petals. To bloom so early, primroses accumulate all the necessary substances in the fall. Snow cover and low temperatures cause them to hibernate. As soon as it gets warmer and the snow begins to melt, the flowers awaken. In the garden, it is imperative to equip a prefabricated spring flower bed of primroses. The brightness and variety of their colors amaze the imagination.
Spring flowers delight
The first spring flower blooms in late winter or early spring. This is an ornamental plant loved by many gardeners. Its flower, when closed, resembles a droplet or earring.
There are over 20 types of snowdrop. Most of them are odorless. V modern gardening snow-white snowdrop is widespread. Its various varieties differ in the size and shape of the flower.
Primroses look best in the garden in groups of 10-20 plants. Single flowers do not look so impressive. Immediately after a short flowering, snowdrops quickly fade, leaving no withered foliage and not deteriorating the decorative qualities of the flower garden.
Galanthus are unpretentious and resistant to adverse weather conditions. They can grow rapidly, filling free space in the forest or on the site.
Snowdrops should be planted from mid-June to November, when the bulbs are at rest. It's better for them to pick open areas... Snowdrops do not like heavy soils and excess moisture.
Tender forest
Delicate miniature woods (they can be called scillas) that appear in early spring are known to many. There are about 90 species of this plant. In the European part of Russia, 2 types of forest forests are most often found - Siberian and double-leaved. They are often called blue snowdrops. The woodlands grow so close to each other that they resemble a blue carpet from afar. The most early species appear on the surface of the earth in late February - early March.
Numerous varieties of Proleski are derived mainly from the Siberian Scylla. Varietal plants have a different color of flowers. Proleska Mishchenko in spring blooms with white bells with a bluish tint and a blue vein. Proleska Socialis is covered with small purple-green flowers. In the Peruvian redwood, the flowers look like stars and are collected in rounded brushes. They are painted in dark blue with a bluish tint.
The Spanish spit is often grown in the garden. It covers the area with a blue or purple carpet from April to May. Occasionally, pink and white bell-shaped flowers are found. The height of a flowering plant can reach 40-50 cm.
The woodlands are unpretentious. They are easily propagated by bulbs and seeds. It is enough to plant a group of primroses once in a sunny area to enjoy their flowering for many years without much hassle.
Primroses (video)
Gorgeous crocuses
The incredible beauty of crocuses is mesmerizing. There are about 80 types of these stunning flowers. Their petals differ in shape and color. There are plain crocuses (white, purple, purple, lilac, blue and creamy yellow) and two-color.
Plants reach a height of 8-15 cm. Gardeners successfully grow both wild flowers and artificially bred varieties and hybrids on their plots. Some varieties of flowers can have both blue and yellow petals.
Early flowers are divided into botanical and large-flowered. Botanical plants appear immediately after the snow melts between late February and early April, depending on the region and weather. They rarely grow taller than 10 cm and are distinguished by small buds. It is better to plant them in groups of several. The most popular botanical varieties are Blue pearl, Cream Beauty and Prins Claus.
The early spring flowers of Blue pearl have a blue-white coloration reminiscent of pearls. They appear very early. At Cream Beauty, the flowers are colored in an unusual creamy color. Their stigmas are orange. Prins Claus crocuses are considered the most beautiful representatives of the species. They have white petals with a bright purple center.
Large-flowered crocuses bloom 7-10 days after botanical, around mid-April. The most famous varieties of Dutch crocuses were obtained by crossing large-flowered species. Most often, gardeners plant the following varieties: Jeanna D`Ark, Pickwick, FlowerRecord.
Crocus Jeanna D`Ark was recognized as the best by florists. On its snow-white petals there are subtle light lilac strokes, which become dark purple closer to the base. Have large flower Pickwick varieties have unusual lavender veins on their petals. The FlowerRecord variety will surprise you with a rich purple shade of a massive flower. Ideal for decorating rock gardens.
The first spring flowers are best planted in sunny and well-heated areas. In the shade, the buds may not open. Almost all crocus species do not like acidic soils. Planting and replanting of bulbs is carried out from June to August. It is necessary to store the corms at a temperature of 17-20 ° C. They are planted before winter.
Gallery: spring flowers for the garden (25 photos)
Bright liverwort
In the European part of Russia, already at the beginning of April, you can find noble liverwort with azure-bluish or pink flowers. In the Far East, her relative, the Asiatic liverwort, is growing. The squat perennial blooms from April to May with white, pink or purple flowers.
Gardeners often plant liverworts on their plots. Primroses appear even before the snow melts. They bloom magnificently for 6 weeks and delight with the rich color of the petals. After the end of flowering, leaves begin to grow. Therefore, instead of a bright carpet, a green lawn appears on the flower bed.
There are about 10 types of liverwort that gave rise to different varieties... Among them there are exotic specimens. The Transylvanian liverwort has rounded leaves with forked tops. She has large flowers of blue or purple color. The Transylvanian liverwort blooms from late March to May.
In Japan, they are actively developing new varieties of liverwort. Japanese varieties are distinguished by a variety of leaf and petal shapes, as well as varying degrees of terry and many shades.
Since liverworts grow in the forest, it is better for them to choose an area with moisture-consuming soil in partial shade. Plants can be planted in spring or autumn. To create conditions close to natural for the flower, the soil must be mulched with fallen oak leaves, chips or spruce bark.
Beauty primrose
Primrose is one of the favorite primroses among gardeners. The origin of its second name (keys) is associated with ancient legend... The peoples of northern Europe believed that the keys that the goddess Freya opened in spring were in the form of primrose flowers.
The area of the plant covers Europe, Asia Minor, the Urals, the Caucasus and Iran. More than 500 species of primrose are known. Primrose loves wet and sunny places... It grows in meadows near streams, rivers and lakes. But on personal plot it is better for her to find a place in the shade fruit trees and shrubs. Primrose loves well-drained, loose and moisture-absorbing soils.
The high primrose is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and resistance to bad weather conditions. It blooms in April and blooms for 1.5 months. On a peduncle reaching a height of 30 cm, there are light yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm.
Many varieties and hybrids have been bred from tall primrose. Alba primroses will surprise you with their snow-white color and yellow throat. Primrose Colossea has crimson petals with a yellow throat. The dark blue color and yellow throat characterize the flowers of the Cerulea cultivar.
Small-toothed primrose has a spherical inflorescence. It rises on a long thick peduncle reaching a height of 70 cm. Even a young rosette of leaves with recently appeared buds looks elegant. Small-toothed primrose blooms in April and pleases with flowering for 30-45 days.
Plant seeds are planted in boxes immediately after harvest. Saplings are planted in open ground in spring or autumn in the second year of life.
Spring primroses (video)
Fragrant May lily of the valley
Delicate snow-white bells look touching and delight with a delicate aroma. The plant is widespread in the wild. Its range covers almost all of Europe. Lily of the valley is found in the Far East and North America. It blooms in May.
Many gardeners willingly plant a wild plant on their backyard by digging it up in the forest. However, there are interesting decorative varieties of lily of the valley.
Albostriata looks unusual because of the thin, light longitudinal stripes on the foliage. White flowers are almost indistinguishable from wild ones. The Flore Plena plant has ordinary leaves and double bells. From a distance, the flowering Flore Plena lily of the valley resembles foam. Rosea flowers have a light purple-pink hue.
Forest primroses prefer shady corners of the garden and well-moisturized soil. They must be planted between September and October. A part of the rhizome of an adult plant with buds is transplanted. When planting, you need to make sure that the root does not bend. All sprouts must be sprinkled with earth.
Spring adonis
It is believed that the plant was named after the ancient Greek god Adonis. Bright yellow flowers appear on the surface of the earth in the first sunny days spring. Primrose grows on the outskirts of sparse birch forests and steppe slopes of the European part of Russia, Western Siberia and Crimea. It can often be found on the forb steppes of Donbass.
Every year the plant grows by several shoots, which are crowned with a single flower. The inflorescences of Adonis vernalis are a simple or slightly double basket with glossy petals. It has lush feathery foliage that covers the stem from root to flower. Spring adonis has been a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks since the end of the 17th century.
The most popular are fluffy and Amur species. Adonis fluffy begins to bloom in May. Its flowers are bright or pale yellow. Plant height reaches 30 cm. Amur Adonis enters the flowering period earlier. The first buds may appear in April. Large flowers of a bright yellow hue reach 5 cm in diameter. Amur adonis gave rise to many varieties.
The Benten variety blooms with snow-white flowers with a fringed edge. Dense double flowers of Pleniflora adonis have a greenish-yellow tint. If you plant the Ramosa variety, it will bloom in stunningly beautiful red-brown double flowers.
Spring Adonis loves well-lit places and light fertile soil. It can be planted in flower beds by filling small areas between groups of plants. Adonis grows well in close quarters and easily tolerates short-term drought. Sowing seeds is carried out in April or May after stratification. Plants bloom 3 or 4 years after planting.
Humble violet
For its delicate beauty and exquisite aroma, violets are loved and appreciated by many peoples of the world. Low-growing plants have been planted in the garden since ancient times. Their height does not exceed 10-15 cm. There are about 450 plant species.
As soon as the snow melts, the fragrant violet begins to bloom. She fills the garden with a delicate scent. Its flowers are colored deep purple. From the beginning of April to the end of May, the marsh violet will delight with its flowering. It is odorless and has a pleasant mauve, dark purple or white petals. The lower petal has dark purple streaks.
Spring primroses love shaded areas of the garden. They can be planted even in deep shade. Violets need a slightly acidic soil that is light in composition. You need to start planting in early March.
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In this article we will touch on the topic: spring flowers photos and names. Early flowers are the first harbingers of good weather. They appear with the first sun and are generally not afraid of frost. Despite their fragile appearance, they tolerate bad weather very well.
First flowers alphabetically
There are several types of primroses that grow even in frost. They are not whimsical and are perfect for growing in the garden: anemone, galanthus, marigold, crocus, lungwort, hellebore, daffodil, liverwort, scilla, violet, chowder.
The first spring flowers and their meaning for children
After a long and cold winter, the early flowers of primroses delight children with their appearance. They testify to the beginning of spring and warm the heart of any adult, but especially a gardener. There are many classes, let's take a look at each of them.
Galanthus or in common people - a snowdrop. This copy is on everyone's lips. Not afraid of frost.
Crocus or saffron. It has a bright color, germinates on warm days. Short growing season. Lasts only a week. Some varieties delight only in autumn.
Scylla, scrub or blue snowdrop. Appears after the snow melts and is not afraid of late frosts. Are blue or blue in color. Outwardly they look like snowdrops, however, they have nothing in common with each other.
Lungwort. Vegetation occurs from mid-spring to its end, it is distinguished by the appearance variegated leaves after the cessation of budding. Prefers loose and moist soil.
Narcissus. Perennial class. It has many subspecies. Blooms in March and continues until early summer.
Violet or viola. Fragrant perennials. The growing season begins in early spring. V southern regions can bloom again in autumn, and sometimes retains buds even in winter.
Anemone. In the common people it got the name - anemone, for the fact that the petals fall in the wind. It has different types that can bloom in spring, summer and autumn.
Corydalis. Low, does not exceed half a meter in length. Germinates in early spring. As soon as it stops blooming, all the leaves die off.
Kaluzhnitsa. It has a similarity to the peel, however, it also has a difference, which is that the marigold retains foliage until mid-autumn. Prefers swampy substrate.
The liverwort. Does not tolerate direct sunlight, therefore it grows in shaded areas. For this, in the common people it received the name - scaffold. Caps are bright blue.
Erantis. Appears in early March, is not afraid of frost and snow. Pleases gardeners with a bright yellow color.
Primrose. In nature, it has about half a thousand varieties, but only a few are cultivated. Appears in early spring; in some specimens, it may be repeated in autumn.
Adonis. Has a bright yellow color. Shown on warm days. Grows on loose, fertile soil. Prefers sunny flower beds.
Spring cleaner. Appears as soon as the snow melts. Prefers the sun, therefore good weather show hats, and in bad weather - close the buds.
Muscari. It is also popularly called mouse hyacinth. Perennial, propagated by bulbs. It has various shades from white to purple.
White flower. As the name implies, it is white in color. Budding occurs in April for thirty days.
Pushkinia. Propagated by bulbs. Pleases with its beauty in early spring. Does not exceed half a meter in height.
Chionodox. Also called the snow beauty. buds and leaves appear at the same time. It is pink, white and blue in color.
Iridodictium or reticulated iris. Fragrant and undersized class. Germinates in April. The length does not exceed ten centimeters. Prefers sunny beds, tolerates light shading well.
Hyacintoides. Keeps baskets for a long time, about three weeks. It looks like a spit, but differs from it in larger baskets.
Brunner or forget-me-not. A fairly large genus, it can be up to forty centimeters in height. Frost-resistant and unpretentious. It will perfectly take root in shady flower beds.
Tulip. It has many varieties. Wild ones appear in April.
Grouse. Received this name for the similarity in color with a bird. The most commonly used are the imperial and chess genders.
Bulbokodium. Also called a brandy. A very fragrant specimen. Does not have a stem, during the growing season forms up to four buds. The vegetation process continues for 14 days.
Spring Cleaner
Hyacintoides
Bulbocodium
Spring flowers in the garden
They will allow you to add colors to the garden after winter. Just imagine how the white and blue bushes will look amidst the still unmelted snow. Such specimens are quite unpretentious and frost-resistant and can even tolerate newly fallen snow. They are also not whimsical to the soil, but still prefer the one that allows moisture to pass through well. They love sunny places with light shade and often delight with their beauty until summer days.
Early wild
The wild bulbous classes are most commonly used in culture. They are best suited for transplanting and will thrive in any garden area and will not be a hassle to breed.
Spring early bulbous
Galanthus or in common people - a snowdrop. If you plant snowdrops in your garden, then you need to create the most similar conditions for its stay, that is, near shrubs and trees, which practically do not give shade in spring.
Know! Snowdrops have a very short vegetative period, therefore, after the cessation of budding, the entire aboveground part dies off.
In nature, it can reproduce using seeds that ants process.
Scylla, scrub or blue snowdrop. It is shown after the snow melts and is not afraid of late frosts. Are blue or blue in color. Outwardly they look like Galanthuses, however, they have nothing in common with each other. Not demanding to care, but loves loose and drained soil.
When planting on a site, it should be borne in mind that the culture grows very quickly and requires constant monitoring. Optimal conditions content will create conditions like in nature.
Muscari. It is also popularly called mouse hyacinth. Perennial genus, propagates with bulbs. It has various shades from white to purple.
Unpretentious specimen. It grows and multiplies rapidly. There are a huge number of classes that differ from each other in flowering time. They are frost-resistant and germinate in the second month of spring. To grow soap hyacinth on your site, you do not need to make any special efforts. Just place the fruit in the fall, in the chosen place, and that's it.
Remember! The muscari bulb grows very quickly and it will not be possible to dig it up completely, small children will still remain in the flower bed. Therefore, it is recommended to use deep containers or baskets for planting.
Erantis. Appears in early spring, is not afraid of frost and snow. Pleases gardeners with bright yellow shades. Does not tolerate both excess and lack of water. It must be planted in shady places, preferably under trees and shrubs, just like in nature. It is better to combine with other varieties of the first varieties, for example, with galanthus, body and net iris.
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Crocus or saffron. It has a bright color and is shown on warm days. Vegetation is short, only a week. Some varieties delight with colorful hats only in autumn.
Widely used for garden decoration. The bulbs are planted in the fall, using large baskets so that they are not spoiled by rodents. Also suitable for container breeding. Does not require an annual transplant. This is done if the overgrown bulb needs to be divided.
Iridodictium or reticulated iris. It grows in April. The length does not exceed ten centimeters. They tolerate light shading well. However, it is best to plant in a sunny area. Looks great in the garden with other bulbs. Vegetation takes place from late March to April.
Remember! The plant is an ephemeroid, that is, after flowering, the leaves die off.
Pushkinia. Outwardly it looks like a spill. However, it has delicate baskets. There are two types:
- scrub-like;
- hyacinthous.
Narcissus. Popular with gardeners. This is due to the ease of growing. These bulbs are dug up to dry every five years. And you do not need to worry about them, since they are poisonous and rodents will not touch them.
Tulips. They are considered the most popular. There are more than ten thousand varieties. Although the Netherlands is engaged in the export of tulips, Asia is the homeland. They begin to germinate only after exposure to cold.
Planted in a sunny area without drafts. Dislikes waterlogged soil. The substrate should be neutral, with a high fertility rate and loose. If the soil is heavy, humus, peat and sand are added to it.
Hyacinth. A favorite of any garden. Fragrant culture. Since April, it pleases with bright brushes of white, blue, pink, yellow and orange colors. Does not tolerate clay soil. Therefore, if the substrate is heavy, it is required to add peat soil or sand to it. It is thermophilic, does not tolerate drafts. One bulb can bear fruit for fifteen years.
Birdhouse. The vegetation process takes place in parallel with snowdrops and snowdrops. The little baskets look like stars and have six petals. There are African and Western classes. The first ones are grown only in greenhouses, the second ones perfectly tolerate the cold. In length they reach almost one and a half meters. They love loose soil and sunny places.
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Early potted flowers
In recent years, it has become very popular to grow potted garden plants. Primrose and bulbous varieties are best suited for this.
Know! In order to grow a plant from a bulb at home, it must be maintained for some time in the cold, this will contribute to the production of growth hormone.
Just imagine how a window sill with bright tulips and hyacinths will look like.
Primrose
It has a large number of subspecies. Each of which differs from each other not only in appearance, but also in the requirements for care. The homeland of this culture is Asia, specifically Tibet, the Himalayas and Western China. Only about thirty grows in the European part of the continent.
Usually, it is believed that primrose grows preferably in forest belts, but some have taken root in the mountains and meadows of the Alps, as well as on the banks of rivers. Less than half of all varieties are used in culture, and some are unable to survive even in our harsh conditions.
However, among the variety of classes, you can also find those that germinate after the snow melts. And if you choose the varieties correctly, then the flower bed, throughout the warm season, will be decorated with bright hats. The following types are used in Russian gardening:
- Spring. Early appearance, development period begins in April. The plant is short, not more than thirty centimeters in length. Predominantly yellow in color.
- Large-cup. The buds appear in late April and May. The hats are yellow and look like umbrellas. Doesn't exceed forty centimeters. Used in folk medicine.
- Toothed. The bush comes out about a meter in height. The buds are tied in April. Has purple hues.
- Stemless. The growing season begins at the same time as the first grade.
Julia. Low-growing plant. It happens no more than a meter. Has a pale purple-pink color. - Siberian. Vegetation begins in May. It has a violet-red color, less often white. Does not exceed half a meter.
- Ushkovaya. The buds are tied in May. They are distinguished by a wide variety of shades.
- Voronova. Small size, reaches no more than twenty centimeters.
- Japanese. Unusual variety. The growing season lasts from early summer to the end. The baskets are bright, forming tiers among themselves.
- Palassa. The buds are tied from May to June. Thirty centimeters high. The culture has a delicate yellow tint.
Breeding and caring for primroses
Propagated by seeds and cuttings. The first method is laborious, due to the fact that it has small fruits. And the germination of seeds does not last long, so it is better to sow immediately. But if it is customary to breed primrose with seeds, then they must be sown in early February.
Remember! The seeds must undergo stratification, that is, prolonged exposure to cold.
You can also try temperature buildup, which is considered the best way:
- To do this, during the day, the seeds must be placed in the cold, then in the heat at regular intervals. This will help some varieties to sprout.
- Then you can soak the seeds in special tool, provoke growth.
- Then, using a toothpick, sow each spot in a separate container. In this case, it is very convenient to use peat tablets.
- The final step is to cover the container with seeds with foil and place it on the windowsill. In the future, you will need to monitor the moisture content of the substrate.
- Germination of seedlings can take several months, so do not worry ahead of time.
Spring garden perennial flowers. Photo
There are several types:
- Lily of the valley. Loves moist soil. It is recommended not to keep next to other crops, as the roots are very developed. Loves shaded areas next to bushes and trees.
- Daisy. The growing season occurs in early May. It differs in that the plant retains its buds throughout the winter. Used as curb plants.
- Hellebore. The name alone speaks for itself. The vegetative process takes place in cold weather. Not afraid of snow at all. Has many colors. The best place for growing is partial shade with moderate humidity. Propagated by seed or cuttings.
- Periwinkle. It is an evergreen plant. After the ground begins to thaw, new shoots grow, and in the middle of spring it crumbles into a blue carpet. In summer, propagates by cuttings. Prefers loose, moisture-permeable soil. The landing site should be shady.
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Primroses on a flower bed
First of all, for early copies it is necessary to find optimal place for growth. It should be a place with little shade, loose and fertile soil. You can choose a place in front of the entrance to the house or on the veranda. After the flowerbed is prepared, it is necessary to decide on the choice of bulbous plants, it can be: tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, muscari, quinodox, hazel grouses, scillas, iridodictiums.
As soon as the decision is made, it is required to choose specimens for decorating the flower bed that bloom with the arrival of heat: forget-me-nots, viola, daisies. There are varieties of viols that bloom in the fall. And in the end, perennial specimens are used for the base of the flower bed:
- pelargonium;
- day-lily;
- creeping phlox;
- primrose;
- sedum;
- cineraria;
- geychera.
Spring flowers for bouquets
Bulbous crops are best suited. They look great alone and in combination with each other. Best suited for bouquets:
- tulips;
- daffodils;
- hyacinths.
Early cultures are marvels. Especially those that grow in an inconceivable way in the middle of the snowy expanses. They may not exist for long, but it is these specimens that show all the power and beauty of our nature. Very often given on holidays and sold in the markets.
There are many tulips and hyacinths on sale that are made for home breeding. They look great on the windowsill in the apartment. That's all I wanted to tell on this topic.
With the first warm rays of the Sun, in the forest, on thawed patches, appear the very first spring flowers ... One of these spring primroses is a snowdrop.
Snowdrop is an amazing flower. At first, a person who meets him in the forest is even a little lost, because there is snow around, and here is such a spring miracle of nature. Snowdrop is not found everywhere, you can usually see how it blooms in February-March.
A snowdrop was previously thought to be like three drops of milk hanging down. From here comes its Latin name Galanthus, which means milky white flowers.
In Slavic legends, the snowdrop acts as a brave flower, which was the first to be afraid of the old woman of winter, who decided not to let spring fall on the ground. Plucking up courage, he blossomed, the Sun noticed him and decided to warm him and the whole Earth. This is how he is, a snowdrop, the very first spring flower in the forest .
Flowers are generally a joy, but the first flowers , and even in the spring after nature has been in a long hibernation, this is real magic. The earth is waking up, nature comes to life, here and there birdsong is heard, greenery appears and begins to bloom. What else the names of the first spring forest flowers can we remember?
Vesennik , overseas Eranthis (spring + flower), one of the very first spring flowers. It has bright yellow flowers and begins to bloom after the snow melts. It can withstand both spring frosts and snowfalls.
Anemone (another name for Anemone) is another of the primroses, found most often in the European part of Russia, Siberia, the Caucasus and the Far East. It spends most of its life underground, in the form of a rhizome. The future flower begins to develop even in winter, when it is under a layer of snow. By the shape of the petals, one can distinguish chamomile and poppy anemone.
The next first spring flower that I want to mention is coltsfoot ... The flower got its name because of the differences in the surface of the leaf. On the one hand, the leaf is soft and fluffy (mother), and on the other, hard (stepmother). It usually blooms in April-May. Widely distributed throughout Russia.
Some more spring forest primroses :
Liverwort - a bright blue flower that grows along the banks of rivers and lakes, on the slopes, forest edges. Blooms in April.
European hoof – evergreen, with small black flowers, blooms in late April.
Sleep grass - the second name is lumbago, blooms in early April.
Peter's cross - blooms in April.
Goose bow - blooms in late March - early April.
Lungwort - from March to May.
Here is everything that I managed to find about the very first spring flowers in the forest ... If you have any additions, then write, I will be glad!
Perennial flowers in the garden have clear advantages over annuals: you do not need to plant every year, they are highly decorative and, finally, by choosing the right plants, you can achieve not only perfection colors but also constant flowering in your garden with early spring until late autumn.
When drawing up a flower arrangement, in addition to the timing of flowering, one must also take into account the size of the plants, the structure and color of their inflorescences.
Did you know? Perennial garden flowers they are distinguished by growth - undersized (up to 50 cm), medium-sized (50 - 80 cm) and tall (from 80 cm and above); by type of roots - tuberous, rhizome, bulbous, bulbous.
Perennials blooming in spring
Spring flowers in the country belong to undersized ornamental plants, they do not bloom big flowers(more often have pastel colors). The timing and duration of flowering is highly dependent on weather conditions (early or late spring, warm or cold weather).
Adonis (lat. Adonis) - has about 45 species of annual and perennial plants. It has been actively used in park and garden art since the 17th century. Blooms in the second half of spring. Stems are simple or branched. The inflorescence is a simple basket. The flowers are bright yellow (sometimes red) with glossy petals, solitary (up to 8 outer tepals).
Winter-hardy plant, grows well in open, lighted places (slight darkening is allowed). The preferred soil is light, moist, with organic matter and lime. Adonis really does not like transplants (if necessary, transplant with a clod of earth).
In culture, adonis perennials are most often found:
- fluffy adonis (A. Villosa)- blooms in May, has pubescent stems, reaches a height of up to 30 cm;
- spring adonis (A. vernalis) or adonis- blooms in late April - early May, the only medicinal kind adonis (often used as a component of cardiac drugs);
- Amur adonis (A. Amurensis)- characterized by early flowering, bare stems, leaves with long petioles. Japanese breeders several hybrids were created (hinomoto - orange shades, benten - white petals, ramoza - brown and red, etc.).
Important! Adonis is listed in the Red Book and is protected by law. The roots of adonis are poisonous (should be considered when used alone in treatment). The toxicity protects the plant from pests.
Hyacinth
Oriental hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) served as the basis for more than 400 decorative varieties gacinths.
Hyacinths are bulbous; after flowering, the green stem dries up. Flowers on a thin peduncle are collected in the form of a brush. They are simple, double and multi-flowered.
Hyacinths prefer lighted, flat (with a slight slope), sheltered from the wind, with light fertile soils. The groundwater level is at least 50 cm.Although in the open ground hyacinths are practically not susceptible to pests and diseases, care should be constant (loosen the soil 2-3 times, 3 times, before flowering, during the formation of buds and upon completion of flowering - apply fertilizer , periodically water). 
Simple hyacinths vary in color and are divided into 6 groups:
- white("Argentina", "Carnegie", "Lʼinnosans", etc.);
- pink(Pink Pearl, Fondant, Anna Marie, etc.);
- red("General Pelissier", "La Victoire", etc.);
- blue("Miosotis", "Maria", "King Oze Blues", etc.);
- lilac / purple("Amethyst", "Bismarck", "Lord Balfour");
- yellow / orange("Yellow Hammer", "Orange Bowen").
Did you know? For more than 16 years, the selection of the only black hyacinth variety - Midnight Mystique lasted. For the first time new variety was introduced in 2005 by Thompson Morgan.
Among the terry hyacinths, the most famous are Prince Arthur, Madame Sophie, Grootvorst, Edison, Sun Flower, etc .; from multi-flowered - "Pink Pink Festival", "White White Festival", "Blue Blue Festival").
Crocus
Crocuses (Crocus) - undersized perennials, blooming in spring and in autumn (varieties of saffron crocus species and beautiful crocus), corms (about 80 species), with basal leaves. Spring crocus (C. Vernus) is one of the progenitors of cultivated varieties. WITH late XIX century bred more than 50 decorative varieties. These plants are good honey plants. Bloom in March-April. Crocus has been known to mankind for thousands of years, because it is from it that the most expensive seasoning is obtained - saffron. 
Crocuses love a lot of sun, light fertile soil. The plant is not afraid of the wind. It looks most decorative in groups from several dozen to hundreds of flowers.
Important! Until the leaves of the crocus wither completely, they cannot be cut (or mowed), since thanks to them the roots accumulate nutrients for the next season.
Among the most popular varieties are lilac-white “Vangard”, purple “Purpureus grandiflorus”, soft lilac “Ruby Giant”, yellow “Queen of Blues”, white “Jeanne d'Arc”, etc.
Narcissus (Narcissus) - from the Greek "narke" - "intoxicating smell." A bulbous plant of the Amaryllis family, which includes more than 40 species, hundreds of varieties and hybrids.
All daffodils have straight pedicels without leaves, large erect (drooping) one- or two-colored flowers. Leaves are thin basal. Bloom in March-April. 
Did you know? Persians were the first to cultivate daffodils. In Persian lyrics, the daffodil personified the eyes of the beloved. In ancient Greek mythology, there is a myth about the origin of the flower - the young man Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection and died of unrequited love. At the place of his death, the beautiful flowers of death blossomed. Daffodils in ancient Rome awarded the winners.
The classification of daffodils is quite complex and they can be:
- tubular- named because of the tube-shaped bell. They grow in height from 15 to 45 cm ("Mount Hood", "King Alfred", "Lilliputian", etc. (colors are white, yellow-white, yellow);
- large-crowned- the pendant is about a third of the length of the petals. Height - 60 cm ("Salome", "Carlton", etc. (yellow, two-tone with an orange crown and white colors);
- finely crowned- a small donut has the shape of a cup. Height - up to 45 cm. It blooms in May. Two-tone color, orange crown (Barrett Browning).
- terry- there is no tube, the leaves near the flower garden are arranged in several circles ("Acropolis", "Tahiti", "Rip van Winkle", etc.);
- triandrus- the name comes from the narcissus Triandus. The inflorescences consist of several drooping flowers. Height - 30 cm (Liberty Bells, Ice Wings, Havera);
- jonquil-shaped- from the narcissist Jonquil. Bloom from April. Have thin leaves, delicate flowers in brushes. Height - 20-30 cm. Famous varieties - "Belle Song", "Baby Moon", etc.
- tacetous- 4-6 flowers grow on one peduncle. Height - 45 cm. Easily tolerate temperature changes. Known - "Grand Solee d'Or", "Geranium", "Gregford" and others.
- poetic- traditional colors, bloom later than all daffodils. Height - 50 cm. Known - "Red Rome", "Aktay", "Sarchedon" and others.
- split-crown- hybrid form with a red crown and tricolor colors. Height - 50 cm (Pink Wonder, Valdrom, Cassata, Orangerie);
- new varieties, first of all, these are orchid daffodils - a crown with deep cuts has bent lobes.
Tulip
Tulip (Tulipa) is a bulbous herb. The bulb has a flat bottom and a sharp top. The stem has 12 oval leaves. The height of the stem can reach from 15 to 70 cm. The flower consists of six petals. Pigmentation - one color, mixed or two colors.
Tulips are perennial flowers for summer cottages that love sunny areas (no drafts), neutral fertile soils and moisture.Tulips are distinguished by flowering time:
- early flowering(begin to bloom in March) - simple tulips (popular varieties - "Duke van Toll" (red with a border), "Candy Prince" (purple) and double (double flowers diameter - from 8 to 10 cm. Popular varieties - "Monte Carlo "(Yellow)," Abba "(red, blooms for 15 days, the smallest of tulips, reaching a height of only 10 cm);
- medium flowering(April-early May) - Grocery tulips Triumph ("Blenda Flame"; Darwin hybrids ("Blushing Apeldoorn" orange shades);
Additionally, there are three more classes:
- Kaufman(bloom in March, height up to 32 cm, goblet, monochrome and two-color);
- Foster(has large flowers (18 cm) on short stems, blooming in early April);
- Greig(with patterns of dark red color on the leaves).
Important! After the end of the flowering period, when the stemsdry up andturn yellow by 2/3 of the part, it is advisable to dig the tulip bulbs. They are dried, treated with a fungicide and stored in dry and ventilated rooms at temperatures from +17 to +20° C... In this case, the flowers will be healthy and strong.
Perennials blooming all summer
Perennials blooming all summer long are the largest group of light-loving flower species, distinguished by a variety of varieties and a duration of flowering.
Pansies (50 species) are perennial plants with abundant flowering. Height - 15-30 cm, flowers of a wide variety of colors. The two most famous types of pansies are called Viola tricolor and Víola wittrokiana, which has larger flowers.
The flower loves sunlight, moist loam. Needs frequent replenishment (superphosphate). You can extend the flowering time by removing the seed pods.There are the following varieties:
- small-flowered(3-4 cm) ("Snow Maiden", "Blue Boy", "Little Red Riding Hood");
- large-flowered(up to 6 cm) ("Winter Sun", "Heavenly Queen", "Ice King", "Jupiter");
- gigantic(7-8 cm), represented by the varieties "Blue", "White", "Golden yellow".
Did you know? In the Middle Ages, they believed: in order to achieve love forever, it was enough to lubricate the eyelids of a sleeping person with the juice of this plant and wait for his awakening. In Europe, lovers gave each other pansies when parting. In England, with the help of this flower, shy young men explained their feelings: you just had to sendsweetheartflower with its own name.
Astilbe (Astilbe) is a perennial herb, among all species (about 30) of which only 10 are cultivated. Flowering begins in June-July. Stems are straight (height from 8 to 200 cm), basal leaves are green or red-green (for winter outer part plants die off). It blooms with panicle inflorescences with small flowers(colors - pink, white, red, lilac).
Loves shady places, fertile and loose soil, frequent watering.Popular varieties of astilba:
- hybrid astilba "Arends"(A. x arendsii) - blooms from July to August, reaches a height of 60-100 cm, and is distinguished by a thin stem with serrated leaves. The color of Astilba inflorescences differs depending on the varieties - "Bresingham Beauty" (pink), "Fire" (red), "Germany" (white), "Federsi" (soft pink), etc .;
- David(A. Davadii) - blooms in early July, red flowers;
- Thunberg(A. Thunbergii) - blooms in early July, pink-red flowers;
- japanese(A. Japonica) - flowering in May-June, height 3–40 cm, white and pink flowers. On its basis, up to a dozen other varieties have been bred (Montgomery, Koblenz, Lara, etc. with flowering in June-July);
- chinese(A. Chinensis) - bloom in July-August, flowers are lilac, white, pink.
Astrantia (Astrāntia), starfish - perennial shrub flowers. The greatest popularity in culture was gained by the large country (A. major). Differs in unpretentiousness, grows on any soil (than better soil- the lush bush). It blooms all summer, being at the same time a good honey plant. Winter and cold hardy. Withstands drought. Doesn't need transplants. Resistant to diseases and pests.
The most popular varieties:- Hudspan Blood(blooms in May - August, height 75-80 cm, likes a light shade);
- "Moulin rouge"(blooms in cherry blossom from June to August (in the shade, the color fades).
Armeria - blooms from May to September, height from 15 to 60 cm, numerous basal leaves form curtains (pillows), has a smooth straight stem. It blooms in inflorescences of small flowers (red, pink, white and purple). It tolerates drought well, while being a cold-hardy plant that does not like too much water.
Popular types:- armeria seaside(A. Maritima) - height - 20 cm, purple inflorescences ("Dusseldorf Stolz", "Bloodstone", "Rosa Compact");
- Alpine armeria(A. Alpina) - height - 10 cm. Blossoms in June ("Alba", "Rosa", "Laushana");
- armeria pseudo-armeria(Armeria pseudarmeria) - grows with rosettes of leaves, spherical inflorescences, small white flowers. Famous varieties - "Joystick White", "Bis Ruby").
English roses - first obtained by crossing old varieties of roses ( Damask, French, Bourbon) with hybrid tea at the end of the twentieth century.
The shape of the flowers - a cup-shaped, strong pink aroma, a variety of shades, resistance to diseases - were to the taste of gardeners. Flowers of English roses in the garden are long-blooming. Flowering begins very early and continues until the frost itself. They differ in size (undersized, medium, tall), bush (climbing, outstretched), etc. There is also a large varietal variety - white, cream, apricot, copper, red, raspberry, yellow and other varieties:- "Abraham Derby Austin"(apricot rose with a 10 cm flower);
- Suzanne Williams Ellis (White Rose with the smell of rose oil);
- "William Shakespeare"(dense red rose, characterized by long flowering);
- Charlotte ( the flower is densely double, resembling real gold in color. Has a tea rose scent).
Cornflowers (Centauréa) are herbaceous, medium-sized perennials(there are about 500 varieties). Among the features of these plants are erect stems, leaves located in regular order, inflorescences - in the form of a basket. Cornflowers love the sun, while acting as frost-resistant plants. They bloom from June to September with pink, blue, white, red and purple flowers. Perennial cornflowers are undemanding, practically do not get sick. They live up to 7-10 years.
The most popular types of cornflowers:- meadow(C. Jacea) - blooms from July to frost, flowers - bright purple inflorescences (up to 4 cm in diameter), straight purple shoots, height - 30-80 cm;
- whitewashed(C. Dealbata) - blooms until September, having a bright pink flowers, ornamental leaves, stems are straight and branched. Refers to cold-resistant plants. Famous varieties: "John Curtis", "Stembergie";
- mountain(C. Montana) - blooms in July-September with blue-violet flowers, height up to 60 cm ("Alba", "Rose", "Grandiflora").
Gladiolus, a sword (from the Latin Gladius - sword) is a bulbous perennial... Gladioli love fertile soil with good drainage and sufficient sunlight. Height - from 30 cm to 1.5 m. The inflorescence of 15-22 flowers is located on the stem. According to the flowering time, gladioli are divided into early, middle and late. The most popular are varieties of hybrid gladiolus (G. hybridus hort): they are larger, more varied in color, the number of flowers reaches 32. Flowering - up to 25 days.Gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata) - tumbleweed or "Loving lime". Shrub plant, blooms in paniculate inflorescences of small white / pink flowers. It takes on a spherical shape. Possesses high level cold resistance. Lanceolate leaves. The height of the stems is up to 120 cm. Represented by Bristol Fairy species (double inflorescences); Pink Star; "Flamingo", etc.
Cinquefoil (Dasiphora), Kuril tea, mighty, etc. (there are 500 species). Flowering occurs in late summer - early autumn. The bush reaches a height of 50 - 150 cm. It has a high cold resistance.
The most popular varieties of Potentilla:- Friedrichsen's Potentilla(D. Friederichsenii) - hybrid ("mixture" of Kuril tea and Daurian Potentilla);
- Abotswood- height 75 cm, white flowers;
- Katherine Duques- height 1.5 m, yellow flowers;
- "Tangerine"- height 60 cm, bronze color of flowers.
Large-flowered flax (Linum grandiflorum) - herbaceous, unpretentious plant who loves light very much. It can be called frost-resistant and not demanding in terms of planting and maintenance, as it grows on any soil (but without stagnant water). Flax blooms from June to September, height 35-60 cm. The plant has thin stems, red or blue flowers with 5 petals (3.5 cm), narrow leaves. Flowers wither by the end of the day, new ones bloom in the morning. The only negative is that the plant is annual, although it is sometimes grown as a perennial.
Bellflower (Campanula) is a perennial herb (there are about 300 species). Inflorescences in the form of a brush or panicle, the shape of the flower is a bell. Colors - purple, blue, white, pink, light blue. Bells love the sun and cannot stand stagnant water. They prefer light soils, loams.
The most popular types of bells:- bell middle(blooms in white, blue, pink and blue flowers, winter-hardy variety);
- bell "Portenschlag"(flowers of a purple hue, on the shoot - up to 5 flowers, frost-resistant variety);
- bell Pozharsky(small flowers of lilac, blue, pink flowers, cold-resistant variety).
Clematis (Clematis) - shrubs, semi-shrubs, vines (more than 300 species in total). They prefer the sun, do not like shade and partial shade, drafts, wet lowlands. They are divided into groups based on the formation of flowers:
- on last year's shoots (flowering occurs in late May - early June). Popular varieties "Alpina" and "Makropetala";
- on current and last year's shoots. The first wave of flowering in early summer, the second (main) - in the middle of summer. The most famous varieties of "Lanuginoza" (flowers of white and blue), "Patens", etc.
- on current shoots. It blooms from July until the frost itself (varieties "Zhakmana", "Vititsella", "Integrifolia", etc.).
Oak sage, forest (Salvia nemorosa, Salvia sylvestris) is a herbaceous perennial plant. The stem has lanceolate wrinkled leaves, blooms in late June with spike-shaped inflorescences, has a strong aroma.
Loves sunlight, light fertile soil. Doesn't like a lot of moisture. Possesses high frost and drought resistance.
Important! Forest sage can be made to bloom all summer and even in September by cutting off all young shoots after the first wave of flowering..
Sage varieties vary in size:- undersized and medium-sized varieties ("Markus" - height 25 cm with blue flowers; "Plumosa" - up to 40 cm, lavender color; "Pink Queen" - up to 60 cm, with pink flowers, etc.);
- tall - up to 80 cm ("Amethyst" - pink-purple flowers; "Adrian" - white flowers; "Caradonna" - black stem with dark purple flowers).
Perennials blooming in autumn
In late summer - early autumn, flowering begins, which continues until the first frost, beautiful late perennials for summer cottages - aconites, anemones, chrysanthemums, etc.
Aconite Arendsii (Aconitum arendsii) - perennial plants, the result of interspecific crossing. They begin to bloom in mid-summer with white, blue and two-tone flowers.The height reaches 100 cm. They are highly frost-resistant.
Did you know? The poisonous properties of aconite have been known since ancient times - poison for arrows was made from the plant, and also poisonedenemiesdrinking water. According to legend, the conqueror Timur died of poisoning with aconite (his skullcap was soaked with poison).
Autumn Anemone is a plant native to Japan and China. Height reaches 1.5 m, leaves are large, dark green. Flowering begins in September - blooms double or simple flowers(6 cm diameter) shades of white, pink, cream and red.
Japanese anemones love bright light, light and fertile soil, good watering.Important! Anemone juice tastes bitter and irritates the skin and mucous membranes.
Most known species and hybrid varieties:- Hubei anemone(with light pink flowers);
- anemone hybrid("Honorin Jobert", "Profsion", "Queen Charlotte").
Autumn crocus (wintering)
Colchicum (Colchicum autumnale) is a herbaceous perennial (there are 65 species) that looks like a crocus. Flowering - September-October (up to three weeks). The flowers are in the shape of a glass (up to 7 cm in diameter), a pleasant aroma. Depending on the variety, they can be simple or terry. Colors - white, pink, purple and possibly with different shades. Leaves are absent during the flowering period (their height is 30-40 cm), the stem of the flower is 8-20 cm. Loves sandy soils, grows equally well in the shade and in the sun. No watering required.
Roseum Plenum with delicate pink flowers is especially popular.Vernonia is a perennial of the Astrov family (1000 species). Garden culture - shaggy vernonia (Vernonia crinita). The stems of this plant are erect with large oval leaves. Flowering occurs in August - September, and the inflorescences are represented by panicles of purple flowers. Loves the sun, moist fertile soil.
Sedum
Sedum, sedum (Sedum) is a perennial plant of the Tolstyankov family (there are about 600 species in total). It blooms in small flowers in fluffy inflorescences. Color - pink, yellow, red, blue, etc.
Sedum like large sunny areas, light partial shade. They are unpretentious to soils and grow well both on stony and sandy soils, as well as on more fertile ones. They belong to drought-resistant species.
There are three groups of stonecrop - undersized, medium-sized (flowering at the end of summer) and tall - blooming in autumn (hardy stonecrop, prominent stonecrop and telephium stonecrop or "hare cabbage").Nerine is a bulbous perennial plant (30 species) of the Amaryl family. It blooms in early or mid-autumn. The height of the stems reaches 50 cm, and the plant itself blooms in red, white, pink or orange flowers in umbrella-shaped inflorescences (often called a spider lily).
Popular varieties:
- Nerine "Bowden"- the most cold-resistant form. It blooms in mid-autumn with an umbrella inflorescence (12 flowers each);
- nerine twisty- has beautiful white and pink flowers, collected in inflorescences and presented in the form of bells.
Tricyrtis, a garden orchid, is a perennial plant in the Liliaceae family. It blooms from late summer and can continue to bloom until frost. The flowers are pink with crimson spots, gathered in bunches.
The plant loves forest soils, with a fairly large amount of humus and peat.Did you know? One of the names of tricyrtis is "toad lily", given because of the use of the sap of the plant to bait edible toads in the Philippines.
The most popular varieties:- tricirtis short-haired(80 cm tall, with white flowers and crimson spots on them, the most cold-resistant variety);
- broadleaf tricyrtis(60 cm tall, green-white flowers).
Chrysanthemum
There are over 650 varieties of garden chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum). Autumn chrysanthemums are very different from each other: inflorescences can be simple, semi-double, double, colored in different shades of red, pink, yellow, white. Autumn varieties are able to withstand even the first frost. Depending on the timing of flowering, the following plants of this group can be distinguished:
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Even the most magnificent bouquets do not leave such an impression as primroses shyly emerging from under the snow, signaling the end of winter. These delicate plants begin to please the eye the very first, therefore they are perceived especially brightly. The most famous of them are snowdrops, but the first spring flowers, photos and names of which are well known to many gardeners and owners of summer cottages, are far from limited to them.
Early spring flowers
In some regions, the first early flowering plants bloom their petals at the end of winter, but the main period in which they delight the eye with their delicate buds falls on April and May. Such representatives of flora as snowdrop, forest, hellebore and erantis bloom in late February or early March, when the last snow has not yet melted, and the sun is barely warming. Others, such as lungwort, bloom in April-May with the onset of the first fine days.
When it comes to flowers in March, the first thing that comes to mind is the snowdrop. Even a child knows this plant with delicate bell flowers. white... Another name for a snowdrop is galanthus. It is a perennial plant that most time exists underground and only for a short (no more than a month) breeding period blooms on the surface. After that, the aerial part dies off, but the snowdrop itself continues to live and blooms again the next year.
In total, there are 18 varieties of flowers in the world, 12 of which grow on the territory the former USSR... In addition, there are two natural hybrids of these plants. ... By modern classification, there are such types:
Another early spring flower with a telling name is hellebore. In the south, it opens its buds at the end of February, but in Europe it most often begins to bloom for Easter, because there it is sometimes called the "Rose of Christ". Like the snowdrop, it is a perennial bulbous plant that lives underground most of the time. It can bloom under the snow and calmly endure frosts down to -6 ° C.
The hellebores come in a variety of colors.: burgundy, peach, yellowish green, pink, white, red. Hybrids with a bright purple color with a greenish tint are especially popular with gardeners.
Another March plant that is not afraid of late snowfalls is the spring plant, also known as erantis. It has bright, sunny golden flowers that stand out strongly against the background. white snow through which they often sprout together with bronze-green leaves. Often it is erantis that blooms first in the spring, ahead of even snowdrops.
These plants bloom for two weeks. It is best to plant them in groups in combination with other bulbous perennials - so their small single flowers will look much more spectacular. In nature, the spring plant grows under trees or shrubs, which shed their leaves for the winter, fertilizing and enriching the land. It prefers to grow in partial shade on moist soil and does not tolerate drought or stagnant water.
At the end of March, a flower such as a scrub or scilla wakes up.... The most famous Siberian variety - it was she who was nicknamed the blue snowdrop. It adorns fields and forests with a bright blue "lake" of flowers not only in Siberia, but throughout Eastern Europe, in some parts of Western Asia and North America, as well as in the Caucasus. Its varieties grown in gardens and summer cottages are far from being limited to blue - they are purple, snow-white and even light pink.
A little later, in April, when the snow has already melted, no less beautiful plants bloom, which are also classified as spring flowering. April flowers are more varied than March flowers- in addition to late snowdrops and woodlands, they include the following species:
One of the most unpretentious species is muscari, aka mouse hyacinth or viper onion. The inflorescences of this plant consist of many small bell flowers and are shaped like bunches of grapes. Their most common color is blue, but there are white, blue, purple and two-tone varieties. Especially beautiful are the Armenian muscari with azure flowers decorated with a white border, as well as the delicate pink Japanese variety.
These plants multiply very quickly, so getting rid of them will be very problematic if you once planted an adder onions in the area.
When you want to experiment with these flowers in garden design, it is better to plant their bulbs in pots or flower beds. Muscari do not bloom for long, like most primroses: only 2-3 weeks, after which the aerial part of the flower dies off.
Other beautiful variety early spring flowers - crocuses... Their buds can be found in February under the snow, but it is in April that most of the species and hybrids of these plants bloom. They bloom even shorter than most relatives: only 5-7 days. A very beautiful variety of these primroses in the Crimea. Photos and names of various plants on this peninsula are given in many reference books: more than a hundred species of early flowering plants grow on it, including the folded snowdrop found only there.
One of the most recognizable garden plants that bloom in early spring is primrose. There are many (over 550) varieties and varieties of this small flower, only a few of which are grown in decorative purposes... Those that wake up in early spring include species such as primrose and common primrose, and some of these plants re-bloom in the fall.
Representatives of the spring flora are also noteworthy. blooming petals from April to May, one of which is lungwort. At the beginning of its flowering, a surprisingly beautiful phenomenon can be observed: in one inflorescence, dark blue and pinkish buds are combined. This is due to the fact that the young flowers of this plant are pink in color, which changes to blue over time. Exists beautiful legend, according to which the blue buds are the flowers of Adam, and the pink ones are of Eve, while the whole plant symbolizes the unity of opposites.
Another flower associated with the famous legend is the daffodil. The character of ancient Greek mythology bearing the name of this plant was distinguished by narcissism, vanity, pride and selfishness, which ultimately ruined him, and at the place of death, according to legend, this flower first grew. Despite such symbolism, the daffodil is an unpretentious plant, which develops well even on sandy or clay soil and blooms longer in the shade than in the sun. In its various varieties, the stem height ranges from 5 cm to 0.5 m, and the most common bud colors are yellow and white.
Even at the end of April, an anemone blooms, nicknamed the anemone for its sensitivity to even the weakest breath of air. It does not bloom for long, only 2-3 weeks. Depending on the species, there are a variety of colors of these colors: white, pale blue, yellow, red with white, violet-pink. Especially beautiful is the crown anemone with bright, large flowers, as if descended from a fairy-tale picture. But since in nature this type of plant grows in warm regions, in the garden it will need special care for the winter.
Most primroses are bulbous ephemeroids. To the question of which herbaceous plant blooms first, the answer comes as early as May: this is a mother-and-stepmother. The Latin name for this species (Tussilágo) literally means "to banish cough" - since ancient times, people have valued it for its medicinal properties. It is a discreet perennial plant. yellow color that looks like an ordinary dandelion. It is remarkable in that the flowers appear on it before the leaves, which grow back after the end of flowering and fruiting.
Other May flowers are also noteworthy.... Their list includes many well-known species, including the following plants:
A plant like a tulip is familiar to almost everyone. Its decorative versions are widely used by gardeners around the world, but there is also a wild forest tulip, which blooms much earlier than its domesticated counterparts. In total, there are about a hundred varieties of this flower.
Grown varieties of tulips come in a wide variety of shapes and colors: terry, fringed, lily-like, all shades of yellow, orange, red and pink, greenish, white, covered with variegated patterns - and this is not a complete list.
Other well-known garden plants that bloom in late spring are peonies. They are appreciated by summer residents not only for their flowers, but also for their beautiful lush leaves, and in some varieties, even decorative fruits. Peony varieties differ in color, color tone, flower structure, height, size, flowering duration. There are also about 20 wild representatives of these plants, including the Wittmann peony and the duck peony.
Plants growing by themselves are far from being as bright and lush as the varieties bred by man, but they are not devoid of their special beauty. Less remarkable outwardly May flowers include, for example, spring adonis - a representative of the buttercup family with several stems and large golden-yellow flowers.
It grows in the Crimea, the Urals and Western Siberia; it is also very rare in Germany and Switzerland, where it is protected as an endangered species. Various parts of this plant are widely used in medicine, but you should be very careful with it - like many buttercups, adonis is poisonous.
Another plant in May is the dicentra, which is also called "broken heart". And for a reason - her numerous pink flowers are really very similar to hearts. This plant grows up to 80 cm tall, is quite light-requiring, but it can grow in the shade - then the flowering will last longer, but it will begin later and the buds will not be so lush. It usually opens its buds from early May to mid-June, after which it falls asleep, but sometimes it blooms again from August to September. Due to its fragile roots located close to the surface of the earth, special care must be taken when replanting the plant.
Due to their unpretentiousness, beautiful and delicate primroses, photos, names and descriptions of which are found in many gardening reference books, have become popular in the design of personal and summer cottages. Due to their short flowering period, several species can be planted in one place at once and enjoy different compositions of these flowers, most of which are not very noticeable singly.
Since the first flowers are mostly ephemeroids, after flowering, you can immediately plant one-year-old flowers to replace them - the underground bulbs will have enough watering and fertilizers that new plants receive. Different species can grow in one place without transplanting from 4-5 to 10 years. These plants reproduce in two ways: by dividing the bulb and by seeds, while the specimens grown from the seeds will begin to bloom only after 3-4 years. Some types require special care before the onset of cold weather, and others, such as iridodictium, need to be dug out for the whole summer.
Most often, in plantings in one area, several varieties of primroses are combined or varieties of the same species, different in color, are used. These representatives of flora look especially beautiful in the design of alpine slides and rockeries, where the contrast between fragile, delicate flowers and strict stones stands out, but good decoration they will also serve for a regular lawn.
In a meadow, a flower bed or a summer cottage, primroses never cease to please the eye, enlivening the snowy landscape while the rest of nature is still sleeping. These beautiful representatives of flora have rightfully won the hearts of many gardeners and simply nature lovers, because they are not only beautiful in appearance, but also mark the end of winter, which will inevitably be followed by spring, and with it the warmth so necessary for all living things.