Have you ever been to a place where it is filled with beautiful flowers? If not, take a moment and imagine yourself in an environment surrounded by beautiful flowers. The air is so fresh; butterflies are also everywhere. You can even hear the sound of birds eating from the petals. These kinds of views will give you a magical feeling like you are in a sci-fi movie.
But did you know that you can actually plant flowers that will last for how many years in your home? Yes, you’ve read it right. You can turn this imagination into reality. If you start planting today, then you can enjoy the moment with your flowers in the Summertime. With that in mind, here are the Perennial flowers you can grow at home.
Siberian Iris
Iris Sibirica, also known as Siberian Iris, is one of the best perennial flowers you can plant at home. The Iris has green grass-like leaves and a tall stem that can grow up to 25 – 80 cm long and 0.4 – 0.6 cm wide. When planting this at home, it’s a good idea to choose different colors to make your garden colorful and stress-free.
Moreover, this perennial flower is low in maintenance. Before planting it, it only requires the soil to be organically rich. Humus would fit perfectly. There are also sites on the internet that maintains an excellent list of perennial flowers and how to grow them at home; it would be best to visit those sites and ask for assistance from them.
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan, is a family member of the Sunflower. This perennial flower can grow up to 30 – 100 cm long and 30 – 45 cm wide. Your house will be a center of attraction when these flowers grow. Why? Because its flowers are big, bright, and are golden-yellow, which surely become a head-turner for people passing by.
Before planting it, ensure to moisten the soil and put organic fertilizers like chicken manure or humus. The best time to plant this is in Summertime, and it will only take 2 – 3 weeks for the seeds to germinate. It’s a good idea to plant it in the area of your home where the sunlight directly hits it. Black-eyed Susan needs to be exposed to sunlight for 6 – 8 hrs a day.
Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly known as Balloon flower, can grow up to 60 cm tall by 30 cm wide. It is called a Balloon flower because of its flower buds, which look like a balloon before fully opening. It’s a good idea to plant this at home because it is one of the easiest perennial flowers to propagate.
When the bloom dies, you’ll see a pod at the end of the stem. Pluck it out and put it in a container or paper bag then break it. You’ll see hundreds of seeds that you can plant again. It would be best to plant it in Springtime. When planting it, ensure that only a partial shade of the sunlight will hit the plant.
Clematis
Traveler’s joy, commonly known as Clematis is one of the most popular perennial flowers you can plant at home. Many people chose this because it has a fragrant smell. You can also create a mass profusion of blooms in a wall you choose and plant the Clematis from there. Clematis can grow up to 12 ft, and the sunlight should directly hit it.
If planning to plant it in a garden, it’s a good idea to put fences where they can grow because Clematis will take advantage of anything that is vertical in your garden. If you plant it near a tree, the Clematis will serve as the tree’s design, wrapping the trunk perfectly when they grow.
Blazing Star
You may hear of it as Prairie gayfeather or the Liatris Spicata. Blazing Star should be present in your home. From its name, it will surely bring good luck and positive vibes to your home. The advantage of planting Blazing Star is you can plant it in a pot. With that said, you can easily move it from place to place. It’s also a good idea to put it in your window.
A blazing star can grow up to 45 cm. Its common color is purple, but there are other colors like white and pink depending on the cultivars. Ensure that the color you choose will suit your house’s design or the area as to where you will put it. It’s also a good idea that if you put it in a pot, you’ll put at least 70% soil and 30% organic fertilizer.
Takeaway
With the pandemic still going on, it would be best to take advantage of the situation and start planting at home. Whether for fun or a hobby, we do not just satisfy ourselves but also help nature and the type of environment we live in. Above are the best perennial flowers you can grow at home. Start planting today, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance later.
