I admit it: I completely underestimated the effort. In my idea I saw a flowering oasis, a bed that turns into a sea of colors every year - without doing much.
The reality? Pouring, now and desperate googling took more time than the actual enjoyment.
At some point I had enough of sophisticated plants that wanted to be constantly cared for and started to look around for robust, easy -care alternatives. And that was the best decision!
Domestic wild perennials enrich the garden
The solution: domestic wild trees. They are not only hardy and adapted to our climate, but also a paradise for bees, butterflies and other useful insects.
And the best? Once planted, you hardly need attention. Perfect for everyone who loves your garden but have no desire for permanent inserts with the watering can.
Here are five wild perennials that are absolutely suitable for beginners - and yoursTransformed into a green oasis of wellbeing without much effort, attract bees, butterflies and other beneficials.
1. SHARBE: The indestructible
If there is a plant that really survives every location, it is the yarrow. It grows on meadows, on the side of the road and even between paving stones - a sign that it can also cope in your garden.
Her little flowerolds bloom from June to September and attract butterflies, bees and bumblebees. In addition to the classic white or pink varieties, you also get perennials in bright yellow, purple, blood red or apricot. Beautiful and a feast for Brummer.
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Why the Wildstaude is perfect for beginners:
- Hardly needs any water
- Survives heat and drought
- Increases by itself
📍Location:Sunny, dry soil
2. Muschus-Malve: The romantic
Do you want a plant that almost turns your bed into a fragrant flower meadow? Then the musk malve is perfect. Your delicate pink flowers not only look beautiful, but are also an important source of food for wild bees.
And best of all: she sows herself - you only have to plant her once and can look forward to her flowers every year. In contrast to other Malve varieties, the domestic musk malve is spurned by snails.
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Why the Wildstaude is perfect for beginners:
- Grows almost everywhere
- Of course, without being invasive
- Blooms all summer
📍Location:Sunny to partially shaded, loose floor
3. Wiesen sage: The bee bar
Once you see how many insects frolic around the full violet flowers of the meadow sage, you will understand why it should not be missing in any garden.
This domestic perennial is not only a real eye -catcher, but also a more easy -care alternative to. It tolerates dryness, blooms from May to July and can easily survive cold winter.
Why the Wildstaude is perfect for beginners:
- Needs to be watered
- Durable and hardy
- Lures bees, bumblebees and butterflies
📍Location:Sunny, permeable soil
4. Storch beak: the permanent bloomer
You don't feel like having bare spots in the bed after every flowering period? Then you need the stork beak that is available in pink, purple or white.
The robust perennial grows quickly, blooms from May to September and holds back so subtly that it looks good in every garden style. In addition, the domestic perennial is weatherproof and undemanding, so you have to take care of almost nothing.
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Why the Wildstaude is perfect for beginners:
- Blooms for months
- Complete with sun and partial shade
- Ideal for easy -care beds
📍Location:Sunny to partially shaded, normal garden floor
5. Himmel ladder (Jakob leader): The blue beauty
If you are looking for a perennial that gives your garden a natural, wild elegance, the sky ladder is just the right thing. Her sky blue flowers grow on long, filigree stems and ensure a romantic, almost enchanted look.
In nature it has become very rare in Germany, all the better when you bring it into the garden as a native perennial.
Why she is perfect for beginners:
- Easy to care and hardy
- Also grows in partially shaded areas
- Lures bees and butterflies
- Fits perfectly in natural gardens
📍Location:Sunny to partially shaded, moist, nutrient -rich soil
Conclusion: a garden that (almost) maintains itself on its own
If you have noticed - like me - that gardeners costs more time and effort than expected, domestic wild perennials are the rescue. They are robust, hardly need care and can be easily integrated into every bed.
With these five perennials you can transform your garden into a flowering, insect -friendly oasis - and do not have to be in constant use with the watering can. Sounds good? Then go to the garden shovel!
