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The harsh climatic conditions of the Ural region are not an obstacle for flower growers. Despite the fact that many crops cannot withstand harsh winters, cold winds and a lack of sunlight, summer residents choose certain varieties for their plots. Many fear that perennial varieties will not survive the winter months, and new plants will have to be purchased in the spring. But the achievements of breeders have made it possible to grow perennials in the garden The Urals are quite real.
What parameters must be taken into account when choosing perennials for the gardens of the Urals? First, the plants must be able to withstand the freezing of the ground and the effects of cold on the flower buds. If the variety does not have these qualities, then preserving the perennial in the gardens of the Urals will be problematic. It is on this factor that the recommendation is based not to plant “fashionable” hybrids, but to purchase proven, zoned species of perennials. The decorative properties of such plants are not inferior to many elite varieties.
What is the advantage of perennials over annual plants grown in the Urals? Annuals, of course, have a richer palette of colors, but perennials stand out in many ways:
- long flowering;
- growing in one place without the need for replanting for three years;
- resistance to sudden frosts;
- unpretentiousness to agricultural technology measures;
- the possibility of propagating bushes without additional investments.
Perennials for the gardens of the Urals can be divided into:
- flowering time;
- plant height;
- type of foliage and root system.
In the Urals, as in other regions, gardeners successfully grow flowers of summer varieties, but frost-resistant perennials also delight the eye with their autumn blooms. If you choose from the most popular perennials, then it is worth stopping at the plants that were the very first to decorate the gardens and parks of the Urals - Siberian, but delicate primroses.
Primroses for harsh regions
The most popular and trusted residents of the Ural gardens:
Shots
As soon as the snow melts, Siberian snowdrops appear in the areas. They are called lumbago or dream grass.
The different colors of bells add a special decorative effect to flower beds and borders. They grow well on soils of different compositions, tolerate winter without additional shelter, and get along well with other bulbous plants that can withstand the conditions of the Urals. Therefore, group plantings of lumbago are formed together with crocuses, primroses and kandyk.
Kandyk Siberian
A very beautiful plant.
It is adored by bees and honey lovers Kandyk. And for cottage decorations in the Urals you can select varieties of perennial kandyk with different flowering periods in order to enjoy the beauty of the delicate plant longer.For example, the variety “White Tsar” blooms in early April, “White Fang” - at the end of the month. The beginning of May is the time of flowering of the Olga variety. They all differ in the color of flowers and leaves, which allows you to diversify the flower beds in the gardens and parks of the Urals. At night and in cold weather, the kandyk closes the flowers. As soon as the sun appears and warms the air, the petals open again. In warm springs, the flowering period is slightly shortened; in cool springs, kandyk blooms in the gardens of the Urals for two weeks.
The next representative of primroses that can withstand the climate characteristic of the Urals.
Muscari
With its help it is very good to decorate an alpine hill in a Ural park, a border or a colorful island on a country lawn. Purple, blue, white muscari inflorescences are ideally combined with other perennials of Siberia and the Urals.
Anemone
Her White flowers familiar to all residents of the Siberian region. It doesn’t take long to enjoy their flowering, but it is the anemone that will enrich the garden in the Urals with rich colors and a summer variety of flowering perennials.
Astra alpine
Small flowers that bloom during the spring-summer transition. Reminds me of a garden chamomile. The bushes are low and grow wider. Therefore, they are very popular as a flower bed frame for Ural gardens.
And when spring ends, a not too long, but wonderful summer begins in the Urals. A wide variety of perennials flourish in the plots. Let's talk about options for summer flowers for a Ural dacha.
Summer colors of the Ural gardens
Summer perennials in the Urals are quite hardy, but still require gardeners to fulfill certain conditions:
- timely and sufficient watering;
- plant nutrition and soil fertilization;
- weeding and loosening.
These points simply must be observed in the short Ural summer. Otherwise, the perennials will be weakened and may not even bloom. Among the honorable representatives of summer perennials in the Urals are varieties of irises.
Bearded irises
Very beautiful and delicate flowers. Many gardeners know these plants under the name “northern orchids.” They truly resemble luxurious tropical epiphytes. But their frost resistance allows you to transfer the beauty of the tropics to the Ural gardens. They bloom in early summer, and there are repeat-blooming varieties. By carefully selecting irises according to their flowering period, you can ensure that your flowerbed remains decorative until frost.
Curly lily (saranka)
Very successful flowers for summer decoration of Ural flower beds and parks.
The arrangement of the petals resembles an oriental turban. Is the wild form lilies, common not only in home floriculture, but also in meadows and forests of the Urals. Therefore, problems with growing locusts usually do not arise. At the present time, Ural flower growers have a large selection of bred varieties of similar lilies - martagon hybrids.
Pennsylvania lily
Some gardeners prefer species plants to decorate their plots. In this case, the Pennsylvania lily is an excellent choice.
Large, brightly colored flowers delight the eye throughout the summer. Red or orange islands of Pennsylvania lily in the flowerbeds of the Urals look very picturesque.
Decorative onion
Not only colorful, but also a useful perennial. Frost resistance and ease of care make it very popular among gardeners in the Ural region. The inflorescences look like luxurious bouquets of lilac, white, lilac or violet colors.In addition to its decorative function, it also serves as an edible plant in the garden.
Hydrangea paniculata
Sometimes gardeners do not limit themselves to unpretentious proven varieties. For many, the beauty of the Ural flower bed is important, even if it is troublesome. On a site in the Urals zone, paniculate and tree hydrangeas are grown.
They amaze with the luxury of their inflorescences and withstand wintering in the Ural soil.
And, of course, the queen of the garden also grows in the flower arrangements of Ural gardeners.
Climbing rose
It can not only decorate a certain area, but also decorate an unsightly area of the garden. In the Urals, the perennial climbing rose continues to bloom during the first half of summer, but its beautiful bush retains its freshness until the end of the season.
Clematis
Among the latest “discoveries” of Ural gardeners are perennial ornamental clematis vines.
It is small-flowered species that feel good in the gardens of the Urals. Most suitable:
- Princes. Siberian and alpine clematis, in particular, varieties with a blue tint of flowers.
- Tangut clematis. Used by gardeners in the Urals for landscaping gazebos, pergolas, fences and fences.
The list of perennials for fall is much shorter. Frosts come early in the Urals and many plants are not able to withstand their effects. But still, the autumn flower beds of Ural flower growers are never empty.
Autumn palette for the Ural gardens
The most common types of asters to bloom during this period in the Urals.
Perennial asters
The culture is winter-hardy and can withstand snow and frost. Even if the onset of winter occurred while the aster was blooming, it will calmly survive the cold season. Next year it will delight you again with its colors.
Korean chrysanthemum
The second type of perennials for autumn is Korean chrysanthemums. Not all varieties can be grown in gardens and parks of the Urals, but small-flowered species are more resistant. The only requirement of these flowers in the Urals is winter shelter.
To choose suitable flowers for a flower bed, it is good to use the presented photos of perennials. This will make the task of selecting plants easier and will help you create a beautiful composition in the Ural flowerbed.
Although the listed plants can withstand cold weather, it is necessary to take measures to preserve perennials in the conditions of the Urals.
Plant protection in winter
These measures are necessary if you know that the perennial may suffer from winter frosts.
Main stages:
- Preparatory. Chrysanthemums and roses are pruned in Ural flower beds. Then you need to remove leaves, shoots and damaged parts of the plant. If you have clematis and climbing roses growing on your site, do not prune them. Carefully remove from supports and lay on the ground. Remove all damaged or diseased areas and faded inflorescences.
- Shelter for the winter. First, cover the root collar. This is very important for perennials of the Urals. Then all parts of the plant are protected. For this purpose, covering materials are used - lutrasil, agrofibre or spunbond. The first layer is to cover the perennial. Then they install the frame and repeat the covering with a second layer. For the conditions of the Ural region, this is necessary to create a layer between the perennial and the frosty air. Dried foliage of tree species, which does not readily decompose, is placed in this opening. For example, oak. If covering material is expensive for you, replace it with spruce branches in the first layer and a cardboard box in the second. Between them are oak foliage.
Gardeners in the Urals value perennials that can withstand harsh climates. Therefore, the listed types are very popular and in demand.
