Perennial Plants & Perennial Flowers

Best perennial plants for summer

We’ve picked out some of the best perennial plants for adding a splash of colour and a touch of something different to your outside space:

Which perennials are best for a small garden?

In a small garden, choose plants that won’t spread too far and will give you a long season of interest. Heuchera are perennial evergreens with lovely foliage and dainty flowers. And leucanthemum will flower for weeks if you keep deadheading.guide to growing perennial plants for planting and care tips.

Can you grow perennials in a container?

Many perennials are suitable for containers. Use them to make a display that can be rearranged as things come into flower. Climbers, such as clematis will need a plant support and a soil-based compost.

Which perennials are best for wildlife?

Single rather than double flowers are best for pollinators and it’s also important to choose a wide variety of plants so that you have flowers in every season. Pollinators particularly love lavender, nepeta, echinacea and achillea.