Perennials

Perennials are the rock stars of our garden borders, bringing us colourful flowers year after year. Plants that live longer than two years are known as perennials; their Latin name means “through the years.” They bloom generally in the spring, summer, or fall, with a few blooming in the winter, most have magnificent foliage as well. Herbaceous perennials are those that die back to the ground in the autumn and sprout in the spring. Some, on the other hand, are evergreen and keep their leaves throughout the year. Perennials come in a variety of sizes and shapes, ranging from low-growing plants for the front of a border to medium-sized plants for the middle, and giants a couple of metres tall for the back. They take swiftly to establish and expand, with most plants reaching full size in just a few growing seasons. Many perennials make great cut flowers, and the more compact species are ideal for container gardening. The blossoms on the majority of them are particularly attractive to pollinators. Choose the correct plant for the correct place while growing perennials for maximum effectiveness. Examine your site’s soil type and moisture retentiveness, as well as the amount of light or shade it receives and how exposed it is to the wind. There are perennial plants for every setting, and by matching their growing preferences to your site, you can ensure that they will survive for many years. For a long-lasting show, choose flowers that bloom at different times of the year and blend them with shrubs, ornamental grasses, and annuals.