1. Phlox
Phlox comes in different varieties which are chosen according to the flowering period. If you combine them, you get a beautiful flower bed for many weeks. Some varieties remain very small, this is the case of phlox douglasii which only measures ten centimeters maximum. It likes areas bathed in sunlight. It presents pretty flowers of lavender blue color a little past since May. They can take on different colors depending on the species.
2. The dwarf carnation
It is a pretty perennial plant which is used in perfumery and in the pharmacological sector. These dwarf carnations are blooming in the rockeries, but also in flowerbeds and have pretty, very bright, bright pink flowers. The inflorescences can be grouped or solitary, with fringed, bearded or serrated petals. Some are very fragrant. On the other hand, he likes very sunny areas. The carnation can be grown in a pot provided you water it regularly and enrich it with fertilizer so that it remains flowering.
3. Lychnid
The lychnid is also called cockle and it is very simple to cultivate. Some varieties, such as Viscaria alpinia, do not exceed 15 cm in height. It likes the sun, but it can also flourish in partial shade. This plant is covered with red flowers very delicate which attract foraging insects. Its purplish pink adds a little original note. This perennial tolerates drought and sunlight very well. It still prefers light, stony and drained soils. It is generally planted during the fall.
4. Yarrow
Yarrow is a perennial plant perfectly suited to rock gardens and is native to Greece. His flowers are white or yellow and large in size. They have an umbel shape. You plant it in a sunny place so that it can flourish fully. It has very finely cut gray foliage. Undemanding, it thrives in both poor and dry and rich soils. This honey plant is very robust. It requires little care and attention. It is also resistant to very low temperatures (-25°C).
5. Houttuynia
This small plant offers a compact tuft-shaped habit and a heart-shaped and pointed foliage. If you live north of the Loire, place it in a sunny area, in more southern regions, it tolerates partial shade. It has leaves evoking a heart which gives off a scent of coriander.
Of the bracted flowers appear in spring. They are white and stand out well. It survives perfectly well in humid and shady places. However, it tends to spread very quickly. It is a very good ground cover that likes very difficult corners.
6. Mauritanian blue bindweed
This bindweed has a major advantage since it produces flowers for six months and continuously. We love the flowers with their very refined shape, but also their pretty green foliage. She is planted both in clumps or rock gardens and it covers the walls located to the south. Its generous flowering of beautiful blue tending to lavender perfectly decorates your garden. It appreciates sunny exposures and tolerates all types of soil, whether humid or dry.
7. Lily of the valley to plant 2 claws
Lily of the valley to plant is known for its intoxicating scentbut also for its very delicate white flowers who appear between April and May. It is perennial and can last for many years. You replant it wherever you want as soon as flowering is finished. It is best to feed the soil with potting soil mixed with garden soil and separate the claws once the flowers have faded. It likes clean soil, so roots and weeds must be removed.
8. The scabious
It is a perennial that offers a very natural look and a rustic appearance to your garden. It is found in the French meadows where it grows wild. It gives lots of flowers and attracts butterflies. It presents different varieties, one of which comes from Japan and is still quite difficult to find in France. It offers beautiful pompom-shaped flowers that oscillate between mauve and pink.
Its flowering period extends from spring to autumn. The Kudo Pink scabious is grown on low borders, in pots or containers, also in beds or in rockeries. It likes draining soils and hates excess humidity, it is hardy and perfectly resistant to drought.
9. Lisbeth summer heather
This variety of heather offers early flowering since it begins in July and extends until the fall. It offers flower buds which do not change over time and which remain intact for many months. Since they do not open and are not pollinated, they keep the same appearance. They are insensitive to bad weather and present a lavender or lilac shade which can sometimes turn purple.
Its dark gray green foliage contrasts with these shades. It withstands low temperatures down to -20°C quite easily. It likes fresh, well-drained, acidic and light soils, as well as sunny or partial shade locations. It is best to water them during the summer to maintain beautiful flowering and to prune them once they have finished.
10. The Georgia Blue Speedwell
This perennial is particularly appreciated if you want to carpet your floors. We love its beautiful green foliage which changes with the seasons, but also for its very delicate little blue flowers of a lovely shade. It flowers profusely, giving a very pretty color to your garden. It spreads very quickly and it thrives in flowerbeds as well as in rock gardens, which is an asset for all gardeners. It is also very decorative when grown in a container or pot.