The most beautiful types of flowers are those that come back every year! If you’re a flower gardener and want to make the most of everything perennials have to offer, here are some of the best options. Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, beautiful perennial flowers grow in every region.
The flowers that bloom from the roots each spring are called “perennial” flowers. Some of the best perennials for the garden include peonies, daylilies, coneflowers, and hollyhocks. The exact type of blooms each spring depends on your region. In general, perennials are long-lived and easy-care no matter where they are grown.
1. Peony (Paeonia)
Peonies don’t just come back every year—they’ve been coming back every spring for decades. They are one of the most popular perennial flowers, and it’s easy to see why. Although the flowering period is short, the scenery is spectacular. You can also plant different varieties of peonies to extend the season a bit.
Peonies are very long-lived, living for at least 20 years, and individual plants can usually live for more than 50 years. They tolerate cold well and can survive winters as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit. They require relatively little maintenance, and because of their longevity, you can count on them to survive on their own.
2. Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Daylilies are undoubtedly one of the most popular flowers in perennial gardens. They exhibit brighter colors than most other perennial flowers and bloom for several months (usually June through September). Daylilies are also very compact plants, so they are perfect for any plot where you want more color.
Because of its popularity, daylilies are bred to come in a variety of shapes and colors, with flowers ranging from yellow and white to pink and purple. Their different species also offer a variety of shapes, from trumpet to reflexed petals.
3. Hollyhock (Alcea)
Hollyhock is a short-lived perennial plant. The most notable feature of a mature hollyhock is its height. Gardeners love these plants not only for their durability, but also because they add an extra dimension to the garden, turning flowers that visitors see a few feet below eye level into blooms that exceed 2 meters in height.
4. Columbine (Aquilegia)
Columbine is another classic perennial for cottage gardens. One of the great things about columbine blooms is not only that it lasts year after year, but the appearance of columbine changes throughout the year.
Another great benefit of this flow of flowers is that your columbine will attract hummingbirds and add more life and color to your garden. They grow quickly and live about four years.
5. Lantana
It is a tropical evergreen shrub that produces white, yellow, orange, pink, and red clumps. This shrub likes well-drained soil and does well in warm climates.
6. Adenium
Oleander, also commonly known as desert rose, is a beautiful flowering plant ideal for bonsai gardens. You can grow her indoors and outdoors in plastic pots to enjoy her buds year-round.
7. Bougainvillea
Tick seed is another popular perennial grown in part for its tolerance to different soil types and long flowering period. Blooms begin in early summer and continue into fall, making coreopsis an excellent addition to spring and summer flowers.
8. Bleeding heart (Dicentra)
Another favorite perennial in gardens is the bleeding heart. These plants are popular for the special shape of the petals, which hang from the flower stalks and look like hearts.
They can last 5 to 7 years or more. The deep green of the plant combined with the pink petals and drooping foliage means Bleeding Heart creates a woodland look perfect for the type of garden you want.
