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easy-care perennials
As fun as it is to pick out new plants and watch them grow, there is no need to start over each year. When you garden with easy-care perennials, you can enjoy your plants year after year with a little care, explains Alfred Palomares, vice president of merchandising at 1-800-Flowers. When planning a perennial garden, first consider the climate and location.
“If you want to make perennials for your outdoor space, whether you have a garden or want to do container gardening, you really want to make sure that you think about the environment that you have,” says Palomares. “You want to take into account how much light you have in your room, whether you are getting a lot of sunlight or being in a more shady environment. This is really important to understand when planning the plant you will choose to go into your garden.”
Next, you need to think about the floor and spacing. Figuring out whether to plant your perennials directly in the ground or in pots can help figure out how many to buy. If your plant needs a specific type of soil that is very different from what you have naturally, deciding to pot your perennials can be an easy solution.
“You also want to think about how big these perennials will get over time, and what space you have and whether this works in your favor,” he says. “Because when you talk about low-maintenance systems, you want to make sure that you plan ahead so that the desired effect is achieved.”
Lastly, you want to consider when your plants will bloom. If you only plant daffodils they are super pretty until they wither in May and you have a bare garden for the rest of the year. Planning your garden in this sense is called “staging,” explains Palomares. Remember, you can always add annuals (plants that you will need to replant every year) to your perennials if you need an extra color that will last in the warmer months.
8 easy-care perennials that come back year after year
Lavender – $ 40.00
“One of my favorites is the lavender plant. This is a great plant, it’s a fragrant plant, ”says Palomares. “It has beautiful flowers when it shows up in season. You can really find these in beautiful temperate climates in the United States. That requires more sun, and you really want that well-drained soil. You want to make sure you have the right environment for it. “
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Daffodils – $ 15.00
“Something like a daffodil, which is really one of those early signs of spring. If you plant these bulbs in the fall, these are a great plant to see at the start of the season, just as the seasons turn from winter to spring, ”says Palomares. You can buy five and get five lightbulbs to get this gorgeous dandelion mix for $ 15.
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Azaleas – $ 34.00
Azaleas are a fantastic easy-care plant that comes in a variety of blooming colors, whether it’s white, pink, or red. “Sometimes you see yellow flowers there too,” says Palomares. “Azaleas thrive in beautiful, cool, humid climates and bloom in late spring and early summer. And they’ve been blooming for a while, so I think this is a really easy plant that will give you that great pop of color you might want. It’s also one that you can plant in a container as well. You may need to trim back a bit to make sure it is the correct size. But you can do that very well, regardless of whether you do it in the ground or in a container. “
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Tulips – $ 13.00
“Tulips – a great, simple, low-maintenance bulb that, as long as you plant it at the right time, will get the first pop of color, which will bloom first in your garden and then you progress in some of your other perennials,” says Palomares. Buy eight Amber Glow Tulip bulbs for $ 13 and plant them in the fall.
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Peonies – $ 22.00
“Again, peonies are just those really big, just gorgeous blooms that you’ll get out of your perennial plants, and they come in great colors – white, red, coral, purple,” says Palomares. “These are plants that will dormant in winter, but if you plant them they will thrive. They can get up to six feet tall, so these are some of the ones you’ll want to plan for in advance. You want to make sure you have this space to support the peonies. “Peonies thrive in areas with cold winters. So be sure to take this into account. Buy these 5 pack of peony bulbs and plant them after the first frost.
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Lilac – $ 60.00
“Lilacs are also known for their very fragrant flowers. It’s a beautiful perennial, ”he says. “You’ll see this in many different shades of purple, lavender, and blue.” Lilacs bloom in spring.
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Black-eyed Susans – $ 45.00
“Other favorites are the black-eyed Susans, a really bright, happy plant,” says Palomares. “It’s really one of those things that attracts all of these pollinating insects and bees and butterflies and all of these great things.” Buy this 3-pack of 2.5 liters of yellow, black-eyed susan plants.
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Hostas – $ 29.00
“Hostas are probably one of the easiest perennials to handle. They love partial shade so this is perfect for those areas if you are more north facing and don’t have a lot of sun in your garden, ”says Palomares. “They can get very big, provided you have the right space and take care of them. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Hostas are a great perennial. Even when you have full sun, there is always a place in your garden that isn’t all of the sun – this is one of those great plants for that space. And they will spread. So you put them in the ground. This is one that offers the opportunity to give you additional plants year after year as the root system continues to grow. “Buy this pack of four hosta plants.
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