Perennträdgårdar

Perennträdgårdar, often translated as perennial gardens, are garden designs centered around perennial plants. These plants live for more than two years and typically bloom annually, returning each spring. Unlike annuals which complete their life cycle in one season, or biennials that take two years, perennials form the backbone of a perennträdgård, providing consistent structure and seasonal color. The concept emphasizes a planting style that creates a lush, naturalistic feel with layered textures and a succession of blooms throughout the growing season.

The design of a perennträdgård often involves careful selection of plants with diverse flowering times, heights, and foliage characteristics to ensure visual interest from spring through autumn. This approach aims to minimize the need for annual replanting and reduces maintenance compared to gardens reliant on annuals. Perennial gardens can be found in various styles, from formal arrangements to more informal, wilder settings. They are valued for their ecological benefits, providing habitat and food sources for pollinators and other beneficial insects. The long-lived nature of perennial plants also contributes to soil stability and reduces erosion.