Many white-flowering perennials make outdoor spaces look elegant and sophisticated, creating depth and brightening shaded areas. They can be harmonized in combination with colorful flowers in the flower bed, or staged as soloists next to hedge plants and green ground cover plants. In the article we will tell you which design options are available and which perennials have the most beautiful snow-white flowers. Create your own oasis of calm where the white plants relax the eyes, calm the senses and make even the shaded garden shine.
The most beautiful perennials with white flowers
Korea scent snowball
With its maximum height of 1.7 meters, the Korean scented viburnum is one of the low, compact perennial species that cuts a fine figure even in the allotment garden. The plant belongs to the “Viburnum” genus. In contrast to other viburnum varieties, it has white-pink flowers and - as the name suggests - a pleasant scent scattered outdoors. The flowering period begins in April and ends in June. In summer, the shrub with its spherical growth forms the perfect background forFlowers and ornamental grasses, from September it will come to the fore again and automatically attract attention with its orange-colored leaves. Extremely easy to care for, the snowball thrives best in sunny and partially shaded locations protected from wind. It has difficulty withstanding waterlogging, but it can easily withstand heat and sun.
The common lilac
The common lilac (Latin: syringa vulgaris) belongs to the Syringa plant genus. Its open in late springsnow-white flowersand its pleasant scent attracts birds, butterflies and bees to the garden. The ornamental shrub loves sunny locations and dry, clay soil. If the hobby gardener meets his requirements, it grows very quickly and can reach a maximum height of 5 meters. It is also hardy and has a spreading habit - which is why it is often used as a windbreak, especially in the Mediterranean garden.
Ornamental shrubs – the Japanese lavender heather
Still known as the “shadow bell”, the Japanese lavender heather belongs to the genus of heather herbs and is found naturally in the Japanese forests. The dwarf shrub therefore loves partially shaded, wind-protected locations, ideally directly under a tall tree. A humus-rich, loosened and moderately moist soil offers the best conditions for plant growth. The flowering period begins in March when the weather is good; the white, bell-shaped flowers form attractive panicles that decorate the perennials over the next two months.
Choose white-flowering perennials such as pipe bush
The pipe bush is an extremely undemanding plant from the hydrangea family. Its attractive, slightly overhanging crown is the reason why the perennial is traditionally displayed next to the terrace or along the garden path. Still known as fragrant jasmine, the shrub is particularly widespread in Italy and the Mediterranean region. It loves nutrient-rich soil that is fertilized in spring and cannot tolerate waterlogging well. The sunny, south-facing garden offers the best conditions for its rapid growth. The white flowers open at the beginning of May.
Ornamental shrubs in the garden – rhododendron
Rhododendrons fascinate with their attractive flowers and narrow green leaves, with their voluminous growth and wide range of flower colors. No wonder that the white-flowering perennials are among the most importantOrnamental shrubs in the gardenbelong. The demanding plants can only tolerate evenly moist soil, grow and bloom in shade and partial shade, best under conifers. They should also be planted at a certain distance from other perennials with strong roots - and are therefore best staged as soloists.
Ground cover and ornamental shrubs with white flowers – Deutzia
Deutzia belong to the hydrangea family and particularly delight hobby gardeners with their upright growth, a medium height of up to 2 meters and their splendor of white flowers. The summer-flowering plant, like rhododendrons, has difficulty with direct neighbors and is therefore planted at a distance of at least 1 meter from other woody plants, deciduous trees and ornamental grasses. Originating from Asia, the Deutzia feels very comfortable in Germany as long as it is planted in a sunny location. As far as soil is concerned, it is quite demanding - the calcareous, moist soil offers the best conditions for its rapid spread. Otherwise it is quite easy to care for - the shrub tolerates pruning, but pruning is not necessary due to its slow growth.
White flowering perennials – roses
Roses are considered absolute classics - the snow-white flowers give the shrub an elegant look. But planting and caring for roses is not an easy task - the laborious gardening and the often disappointing end result are the reasons why the flowering plant has been forgotten in recent years. The good news – because the rose is so common, there are now also easy-care varieties – for example “Iceberg”.
Other variants like thisChoose spar bush
A spar shrub adds the finishing touches to the Mediterranean garden. The plant proves to be an absolute all-round talent: it grows easily on both humus-rich and calcareous soils, is extremely easy to care for, winter-hardy and does not need pruning. The only thing the hobby gardener has to pay attention to when planting is the location - it should be in the sun. In the first year, the spar bush is watered regularly and fertilized once in the spring. From the second year onwards, the soil should only be checked regularly - if it is damp, then further care measures are unnecessary.
Perennial options like hydrangeas
Hydrangeas become an eye-catcher in every garden - they bloom at the beginning of summer and the large flowers last until autumn. The bushes are quite tall and take up a lot of outdoor space - which is why they are more suitable for larger garden areas. Depending on the variety you choose, the hydrangeas can change color depending on the pH of the soil.
White-flowering perennials add an elegant touch to the outdoor area. Whether the sophisticated roses and hydrangeas, the classics like lilacs or exotic ones like the viburnum - the possibilities are simply endless. Get inspired and create an elegant front garden with white shrubs.
