Experienced gardeners for the most part prefer tall perennials. They do not need to be sown every spring; they are characterized by increased endurance and vitality. There are a huge number of varieties of tall perennial flowers that can become the basis of absolutely any composition. They can be planted on “alpine” hills, ordinary flower beds, and in the garden. Having planted tall Flowers You can get a beautiful hedge around the perimeter of the site. The use of tall blooming beauties is limited only by the imagination of the gardener. If you wish, you can choose tall perennials with any flower shape and color.
So, the names and descriptions of the most beautiful and sought-after tall flowers are given below. You can appreciate their stunning external qualities by viewing the photographs provided.
Peonies
Peonies can decorate any garden or flower bed. This bush flowering plant produces a lush head of beautiful massive buds and rich greenery. Peonies are great for cutting and making bouquets.
There are many varieties of peony, flowers which are painted not only in traditional pink, but also in burgundy and white. You can get acquainted with the most original varieties of this tall perennial in the article below.
Shirley Temple
Perhaps the most beautiful white peony. Its buds are especially lush, semi-double. The diameter of the bud exceeds 20 cm. The delicate flower exudes a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma. The peduncles of the Shirley Temple variety are very stable and durable. Their height exceeds 1 m, but gartering and installation of supports for the bush are not required. The flower variety is resistant to partial shade, It does not require special care. It can be grown on any soil, however, peony is very grateful for feeding, increasing the quantity and improving the quality of flowers.
In addition to the above variety, white flower color is characteristic of the following varieties: “Festiva Maxima”, “Top Brass”, “White Wings”, “Pecher”.
Charles White
"Charles White" is the only peony of its kind that has a cream color. Its upper petals are curled, brighter, and colored lemon-cream. The buds of the "Charles White" variety are very large, more than 20 cm in diameter. They are well suited for cutting and making bouquets. Flowers exude a pleasant, sweet aroma.
Peonies of this variety are quite tall, bush can reach 1.2 m. The plant is distinguished by its increased resistance to diseases and frost.
Sarah Bernhardt
The "Sarah Bernhardt" variety stands out among other pink peonies due to its particularly delicate flower color.Semi-double, large buds exude a very strong aroma that will attract the entire area. These perennial flowers, like other peony varieties, tall. The length of the peduncle exceeds 100 cm. However, thanks to the strong, stable stems, the bush holds its shape well and does not need support.
In addition to the “Sarah Bernhardt” variety, the varieties “Nymph” (has a cup-shaped bud with a yellow core), “Pink Hawaiian”, “Raspberry Sandae”, “Solange”, “Edens Parfum”, “Jadwiga” and some others will delight you with pink buds.
Red Charm
A very beautiful blood red peony. Its buds are semi-double and quite large. The plant is resistant to lack of light, prolonged frosts and diseases. The flowers are tall: the length of the peduncle exceeds 80 cm. Peonies of the “Red Charm” variety are excellent for making bouquets.
The varieties “Red Magic”, “Peter Brand” and some others can please with similar red flowers.
Sorbet
A tall flower whose bush exceeds 1 m. Its uniqueness lies in the combination of pink and cream colors. Such beautiful buds can surprise and delight even experienced gardeners. The buds of this variety have a wonderful delicate aroma. They can be used to make bouquets.
Peony is one of the most common tall perennials that can be found in almost every garden. It is undemanding in care, annually produces a huge number of beautiful buds, the color variety of which is very extensive. With the help of peonies you can decorate your lawn, flower bed, and front garden. The flowering period of these beautiful giants occurs in June-July. Preparing peonies for wintering involves cutting off the green mass and covering the plants with peat or mulch.It is recommended to feed flowering bushes once every 2 years. Plants should be replanted every 5-6 years. All the nuances associated with planting and growing peonies can be found in the video:
Phloxes
Phloxes Great for decorating flower beds. They can be planted in the center of the composition, along the perimeter of which there will be low growing flowers. This combination is excellent, since phloxes are not prone to flattening and keep their shape well.
There are a huge number of phloxes, the color of which varies from white to purple. You can see the most beautiful of them below.
Neon Jade
Excellent, tall phlox, the color of which combines white and green shades. This color is exotic for the culture and can surprise the most sophisticated gardeners. The height of the flowers of this variety reaches 70 cm. The plants are light-loving and have a negative attitude towards high soil moisture.
Peppermint Twist
An excellent phlox, the height of which exceeds 90 cm. Its especially bright flowers involuntarily attract the attention of every person passing by. The stunning sweet honey aroma enhances the attraction and beckons you to come closer.
The flower stalks of this plant are strong and stable. Phloxes do not require a garter. A large number of inflorescences are formed on each peduncle. The small flowers of this variety combine white and light red sectors.
Cyclamen
Phlox variety "Cyclamen" is distinguished by especially large flowers. They are painted bright red. On the surface of the petals there is a small raspberry-colored eye. Plant height exceeds 90 cm.
Blue ocean
You can create a pond on your site using phlox of the “Blue Sea” variety. This flower has a unique color that changes throughout the day: in bright sunlight, the flowers are purple-lilac; with sunset, the phloxes acquire a blue tint.
A bush of phlox variety “Blue Sea” can be seen above in the photo. It is quite durable and stable, not prone to flattening. The height of the perennial exceeds 70 cm.
In botany, there are about 100 different varieties of perennial phlox, it is not possible to describe each of them, but the most unique of them are listed above. It is not difficult to grow them; they are undemanding in terms of soil nutrition and regular watering. Many gardeners grow these tall perennials because they are able to delight with their beauty for a long time. Phlox blooms from June to August. Late varieties can surprise with their beauty until October. Plants are prepared for winter: cut and covered with insulating materials. Some other nuances associated with growing phlox are shown in the video:
Dahlias
Scientists have identified more than 50 thousand different varieties of dahlias. Among them there are low, medium and tall species. There are annual and perennial dahlias with different colors, shapes and flower size. Even experienced flower growers are not always able to understand such diversity, so we will try to highlight some varieties that are especially popular.
Duet
Dahlias of the "Duet" variety are perennial, tall flowering plants, the buds of which are very bright and quite large. The height of the green bush of the “Duet” variety exceeds 1 m. The diameter of the flowers is at least 18 cm. They are formed on the main stems and side shoots of the plant. A special feature of the variety is the color of the flowers, which combines the main bright color of the petals with a delicate white tip.
Nallmark
Globular dahlias have always been particularly popular among gardeners. One of these varieties is “Nallmark”, the buds of which are colored blue or light purple. This variety is characterized by strong, durable peduncles that reliably hold a large number of dense flowers. The diameter of each Nallmark bud is 3-5 cm. These flowers are excellent for garden decoration and cut bouquets.
Dahlia
cactus dahlia, whose petals are like needles. The color of the buds of this variety may vary. So, in the above photo, yellow and red colors are amazingly combined. The size of the flowers of such a dahlia can vary from 4 to 20 cm, the height of the bushes from 1.5 to 2 m. The parameters of the plant and the abundance of flowering depend on the growing conditions. So, to get a beautiful, lushly flowering bush, you need to regularly feed and water the perennial plant.
Similar to the variety “Dahlia” is the perennial variety “Veritable”, a photo of which can be seen below.
Arabian night
The uniqueness of this variety lies in the dark red color of the flowers. In some cases, Arabian Night perennial flowers can be almost black.Their petals are slightly curled and pointed. Tall bushes are demanding of light, moisture, and feeding. They can decorate a vegetable garden, a garden, or a separate flower bed. The height of the plant exceeds 1 m. It must be tied up. The diameter of the buds of this dahlia variety exceeds 15 cm.
Tall, perennial dahlias can be a wonderful decoration for any yard, and what is especially pleasing is that there is no need to carefully care for the plants. So, having planted dahlias once, you can forget about them for several years, only admiring the wonderful flowers in the summer. Dahlias do not require regular watering or loosening of the soil. These wonderful plants bloom at the end of summer, until the onset of the first frost. As soon as the climate temperature drops below -50C, the bushes need to be cut. The roots can be pulled out of the soil, dried and stored. In regions that are not characterized by harsh winters, you can avoid digging up the roots of dahlias, covering them with a thick layer of peat and mulch. Geotextiles can also be used as insulation material.
With the onset of spring warmth, the artificial cover from the plants must be removed and the bulk fertile layer slightly raked. If the roots have been dug up for the winter, they should be planted in the soil in May.
Purple sapling
In addition to the well-known perennial flowers listed above, there are other beautiful representatives of the flora.Thus, among the tall, perennial flowering plants, it is worth highlighting “Purple Poskonnik”.
This tall plant blooms from July to August. The height of its bushes varies from 80 to 150 cm. It can be planted in the background of a flower bed in combination with low-growing plants or as an independent garden decoration. It can also be used to decorate ponds, fences and as a hedge. The tall flowers of the perennial "Purple Poskonnik" are pale pink. The stems of the plant are strong and hold their shape well. In the general landscape, the flowers look like a light, soft pink cap.
This rare perennial is propagated by cuttings or seeds. Planting of plants of this variety must be done in early spring. During the growing process, the flower is demanding of moisture, but at the same time it is not afraid of even the most severe frosts and does not require shelter for the winter.
Delphinium hybrid
Another type of rather rare perennial, tall, flowering plants. It includes more than 350 varieties, with different flower colors. This flower belongs to the ranunculaceae family. The height of its stems in some cases exceeds 2 m. The most beautiful representatives of “Delphinium hybrid” are shown below.
Delphinium Galahad
This variety can be called a beautiful tall giant, since the height of its lush white flowers can exceed 2 m. The diameter of the double inflorescences shown in the photo above can reach 7 cm. The shape of the inflorescences is cone-shaped, and the length is at least 80 cm. Such plants are of amazing scale and beauty for sure can become a real decoration of any garden.
Delphinium chinensis
Excellent, deep blue color is the hallmark of the variety.The stems of this perennial are quite tall, up to 80 cm. The flowers, collected in cone-shaped inflorescences, are quite large, due to which the variety has the second name “Delphinium grandiflora”. The plant pleases with its flowering in July-August. The culture is highly resistant to frost and does not require shelter for the winter.
It is worth noting that delphiniums, depending on the variety, can have different colors. At the same time, admirers of color diversity should prefer the “Garden Delphinium” variety, which will decorate the landscape with all shades of the rainbow.
Mallow
The flowers of the mallow family are quite common. Sometimes they can be found under the following names: rose stock, mallow, kalachik. There are more than 30 types of these flowers. Among them there are perennial varieties.
Musk mallow
A perennial flowering plant, the height of which reaches 1 m. The flowers of this variety are pale pink and exude a pleasant aroma. They tightly cover a long peduncle. The diameter of each delicate flower is 5 cm.
Mallow wrinkled
This variety of mallow is very tall: peduncles reach 2 m. The flowers are pale yellow in color, their diameter is approximately 3 cm. Plants can be planted to decorate fences, as well as to create various flower arrangements.
Conclusion
In stores you can find a huge number of different perennial tall flowers. So, in addition to the varieties given above, flowering plants such as Buzulnik, Volzhanka, Klopogon, Chemeritsa, Helenium and some others are popular.Among the wide variety of flowers, everyone can choose the necessary plants to realize their design ideas. Blue, yellow, pink, red flowers will delight you with their stunning appearance for many years, in gratitude for minimal care.
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