Why Choose Our Perennials?

Hardy Herbaceous Perennials (UK) play a key role within your garden, they add intense splashes of colour to a border with impressive displays of flowers through the Summer. This group of plants contains some of the most impressive flower types in the plant world. Flower types can range from towering spikes of intricate flowers such as Lupins or Fox Gloves right down to the fabulous small dainty flowers of Epimedium. Hardy Perennials are defined as plants that come back year after year and generally don't retain a growing stem, they usually overwinter themselves by dying back down to the root in October/November and then re-shoot in the Spring. Hardy Perennials can be Herbaceous (die back to the root in Winter), Evergreen (retain a clump of leaves over Winter) and Bulbous (die back to a bulb in Winter e.g. Montbretia, Zantedeschia etc.).

Perennials Care Guide

Caring for hardy herbaceous perennial plants in the UK involves understanding the local climate and soil conditions to ensure these plants thrive year after year. Firstly, choose a planting location that matches the plant's light requirements, as many perennials prefer full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. Soil preparation is key; enrich your garden soil with organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure to improve drainage and fertility, which is especially beneficial in the typically clay-heavy or sandy UK soils. Watering should be consistent, particularly during dry spells, but avoid over-watering as perennials can be susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions. Mulching around plants in late autumn with leaves or bark can help protect roots from frost, retain moisture, and suppress weeds. In terms of maintenance, deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming, while cutting back foliage in autumn or spring, depending on the species, helps tidy the garden and can stimulate vigorous new growth. Lastly, feeding with a slow-release fertiliser in early spring supports the plant's growth cycle. Remember, though hardy, perennials might still need protection from extreme cold or wet winters in some parts of the UK, so consider cloches or other protective covers if necessary. Regular division of perennials every few years will keep them healthy and prevent them from overcrowding, ensuring they continue to flourish in your garden.

Key Features:

• Hardy 
• Colourful flowers and foliage
• Prolonged Flowering periods especially with mixed plantings
• All shapes and sizes, perfect for small gardens in pots through to large borders
• Wide range of growth habits and situations, Shade-Full sun
• Drought tolerant through to moisture loving
• Great for pollinators