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Title: Basics of Perennial Gardening


1
Basics of Perennial Gardening
  • Wyandotte County
  • Kansas State Research Extension

2
Perennial Gardening
  • Perennial
  • Are plants that grow for more than one growing
    season
  • The foliage dies during the winter, although the
    roots remain alive to produce a new plant that
    flowers the next year
  • Biennials require 2 growing seasons to complete
    their life cycle Year 1 they are vegetative
    Year 2 they produce flowers, set seed die.

3
Perennial Garden Preparation
  • Site Selection
  • Well drained soil
  • Sun exposure
  • - full sun (six hours of sun)
  • - part sun (four to six hours sun)
  • - shade (no direct sunlight)
  • - part shade (less than four hours of sun)
  • Soil texture Wyandotte County Clay?
  • Special features - accents (fountains, patio,
    bench etc)

4
Perennial Garden Preparation
  • Prepare the soil
  • Soil test
  • Start with a clean bed remove weeds before
    planting
  • Organic matter incorporate to at least six to
    eight inches
  • Edging beds steel, rubber, stone, or natural
    materials

5
When and What to Plant
  • Select the right plants for the right place -
    plant hardiness Zones 5 6
  • - sun exposure - water requirements -
    plant height/width - bloom period and color
  • Plant as early as possible
  • Use larger plants - gallon size or larger will
    give faster results
  • Space appropriately

6
Perennials for Kansas
  • Creeping or Moss Phlox (phlox subulata)
  • Garden or Chinese Peony (paeonia lactiflora)
  • Bearded or German Iris (Iris germanica)
  • Coral Bells (Heuchera sanguinea)
  • Tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata)
  • Blanket Flower (Gaillardia grandiflora)
  • Yarrow (Achillea spp)
  • Daylily (Hemerocallis spp)
  • Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum maximum)
  • Summer or Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

7
Planting
  • Dig a hole the same depth as container
  • Remove plants from the container
  • Butterfly or separate the root ball
  • Place the plant in the hole and lightly pack the
    soil around the plant with the same soil that was
    removed from the hole
  • Water gently and slowly

8
Watering
  • Water thoroughly and frequently during
    establishment (3-4 weeks)
  • Water deeply, weekly to maintain adequate
    moisture (1/wk)

9
Fertilizing
  • Incorporate a slow release fertilizer at the time
    of planting
  • Top dress with slow release at planting
  • Liquid feed more labor intensive must do every
    two weeks
  • Fertilize established perennials in the spring
    and fall (after dormant)

10
Weed Control - Preemergent
  • Treflan - sold as Preen, Miracle Grow Weed
    Preventer and Monteray Vegetable and Ornamental
    Weeder
  • Dacthal - sold as Gordons Garden Weed Preventer
    Granuals
  • Re-apply every 3 months
  • Bed must be weed free before application (only
    prevents weeds)

11
Mulch
  • Organic (wood chips, pine needles, etc.) mulches
    are preferred no fabric is placed underneath
    the mulch
  • Bio-degrade in one year
  • Can be tilled in for organic matter
  • Benefits
  • - Prevents soil temperature fluctuation
  • - Conserves moisture
  • - Weed inhibitor
  • - Erosion control

12
Perennial Maintenance
  • Many perennials spend their first season
    establishing a strong root system and then begin
    maximum flower production in their second and
    third years.
  • Deadheading removing faded flowers to maintain
    plant vigor
  • Each fall, cut back spent plants, and mulch to
    prevent alternate freezing and thawing over
    winter months
  • Divide and replant many species on a 3-4 year
    cycle (iris, hosta, etc.)

13
Pest Control
  • Monitor plants for insects and diseases
  • Treat as appropriate for the pest
  • Best prevention is a healthy plant

14
Ag Hall of Fame Gardens
15
Ag Hall of Fame Gardens
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