Planting the best perennial flowers for zones 6 can be a challenge. The flowers are often small, compact blooms that do very well in low-light conditions. They also are capable of growing up to three feet tall if they are properly maintained. If you are in search of the best perennials for your flower garden, follow these easy tips.

Choose Your Zones: Before you plant anything, you should first identify the zones of your home so you can choose the kind of plants that will thrive in that area. Then, you can plant the flowers that are known to grow best in that particular zone. Most perennials can also do well no matter what the zone is. However, there are some that cannot thrive in every zone. It pays to do some research first.

Choosing Your Floral Design: Perennial flowers do not only come in beautiful colors. You can also choose among the many different floral designs available in the market today. Some are even container-friendly and can easily be transferred from one place to another. You should consider your garden’s layout as well as its size before choosing your floral design. A flower garden is not just about planting flowers. It should also be about how you plant them and how you maintain them.

Consider Color: When planting a perennial flower garden, it is best to know what color will suit it best. This will help you choose the right shades for your perennial plants. Dark-colored perennials go well with light colored walls and floors. Perennials with white flowers look good on dark brick walls and stone floors. Meanwhile, a creamy-white perennial flower garden looks great on an indoor wall. Make sure to choose colors that will blend with the existing colors of your home’s interior.

Plant Size: A perennial flower garden requires proper space to grow properly. However, if you have a spacious house or patio, there’s no need to worry. Just make sure that your potted plants will get enough sunlight and enough water. If you have a small yard, it would be best to plant your potted plants on the ground.

Plant Type: There are several different kinds of flowers that can thrive in your climate. For instance, annuals need to be taken down in autumn and pruned in spring. The best choices for you would depend on your specific needs.

Annuals: Most perennials prefer a warm climate but some of them do well in cooler zones. Examples of annuals include Columbines, Sedum, and gladioli. These plants do not need much maintenance and can thrive even with minimal amounts of water. Make sure to remove their leaves after blooming. Perennial plants last all year round especially if they are placed in a sunny window.

Flower Garden: To make your flower garden look more natural, you can plant trees in your garden. However, you can’t plant the same kind of tree two or three times in your garden. It is best to plant hardy plants that can survive in your climate. Examples of hardy plants include Sweetbay, Hollyhock, Maple, and Juniper.

Shade Flowers: Even if you want to have flowers that bloom in the shade, you should plant shrubs and bushes that can tolerate shade. Examples of shade tolerant flowers include Black Eyed Susans, Dogtooth Willow, Foxglove, and Red Sister. Shrubs and bushes are perfect as ground covers as long as they can tolerate shade. Most perennials are great as ground covers.

Bush Flowers: Bush flowers are also great as ground covers. They do not bloom in the sun. Example of bush perennial are Stinging nettle, Dogbane, and Pansy.

Shade tolerant flower seeds: For shade-tolerant seeds, buy those that do not need much sunlight to germinate. You can choose from African violet, scarlet sage, blue star, and pink peony. After planting, just cover the seeds with mulch.

Planting Flowers: For the best results, plant your flower garden in the right zone. There are many websites on the Internet that provide detailed instructions for planting a flower garden in various zones. The United States National Parks Service has a complete guide that gives information on planting specific flower gardens. It is also important to consider planting time and light conditions.