Perennials for sunny locations still look dewy even in high summer temperatures. Selected species and varieties combine this floral masterpiece with an extra long flowering period. Browse through a selection of opulent, long-lasting beautiful flowers for the sunny perennial border. Our planting plan shows how you can conjure up a floral summer fairy tale on a 2 square meter bed.
Sonnenbraut and Delphinium are a great team in the perennial bed
Top 5 most beautiful perennials for sunny locations
When other ornamental plants languish under the hot sun, the following perennials show their best side. The following overview introduces you to the top 5 sun worshipers:
| Perennials for the sun bed | botanical name | heyday | flower color | growth height | special feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large-flowered girl's eye | Coreopsis grandiflora | June to October | golden yellow | 35 to 45 cm | Variety "Early Sunrise" with semi-double flowers |
| delphinium | Delphinium Belladonna hybrid 'Atlantis' | June to July, second flowering in October | deep blue | 70 to 80 cm | poisonous |
| sun bride | Helenium | July until the first frost | sunny yellow with a dark eye | 130 to 160 cm | The "smoky topaz" variety is particularly stable |
| Peasant Peony | Paeonia officinalis | May and June | in various colors | 50 to 80 cm | densely filled flowers need support |
| sedum | Sedum Telephium hybrids | July/August to October | numerous shades | 40 to 50 cm | The "Karfunkelstein" variety is particularly long-lived, stable and blooming |
Planting plan for a small sun bed
The following planting plan shows how you can conjure up a picturesque eye-catcher from 9 plants on a 2 square meter bed area that also retains its charm in winter:
- 1 bush mallow "Barnsley" (Lavatera x olbia) as a backdrop plant
- 1 verbena (Verbena bonariensis) next to the bush mallow as a background
- 1 Queenseye (Coreopsis verticillata) in the centre
- 1 ornamental sage (Salvia nemorosa) as a contrast enhancer flanking the girl's eye
- 1 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) as a second source of contrast in front of the girl's eye
- 1 Magnificent Candle (Gaura lindheimeri) stands out between sage and lavender
- 1 feather bristle grass (Pennisetum) as a transition to the front row of beds
- 1 cushion aster (Aster dumosus) and
- 1 candytufts (Iberis sempervirens) form the foreground
The different growth forms and decorative inflorescences create a varied appearance. With filigree seed heads and evergreen foliage, the ornamental grass sets decorative accents in winter when its hoarfrost shimmers in the sun.
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The summery blossom fairy tale in the sunny perennial border is only perfect with the right accessories. A beach chair that harmonises perfectly with almost any garden style provides the right flair. True to style with the classic striped pattern, the lounge chair invites you to relax after you have finished gardening.