Looking to keep the vibrant colours going in your garden throughout fall/autumn? This article will introduce you to ten of the best autumn flowering perennials. Just a note on terminology: As an English gardener, I naturally use the word ‘autumn’ instead of ‘fall’. So, I hope that my US readers will forgive me and in …
Agapanthus, also known as the African lily or Lily of the Nile, is a stunning perennial that brings a touch of elegance to any garden. With its striking clusters of blue or white flowers on tall, sturdy stems, Agapanthus makes a dramatic focal point in borders, containers, or as a standalone feature. Agapanthus flowers were …
Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ is a tremendous perennial that brings a vibrant splash of golden yellow to any garden for a long period over the summer months. This hardy plant boasts daisy-like flowers with dark brown centres that attract both gardeners and pollinators alike. Rudbeckia Goldsturm is always a mainstay in my garden. It is reliable bloomer …
Helenium, commonly known as sneezeweed, is a herbaceous perennial that brings vibrant colour to late summer and autumn gardens. With daisy-like flowers in warm shades of yellow, orange, and red, these easy-care plants create a dazzling display attracting butterflies and pollinators. Helenium can be grown in borders, cottage gardens, or even in containers. They pair …
Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as purple coneflower, is a stunning perennial that adds vibrant colour and unique structure to any garden. Echinacea is an easy to care for perennial that has medicinal properties as well as good looks. This beautiful plant features large, daisy-like flowers with spiky, cone-shaped centres surrounded by drooping petals, typically in …
It is essential to select from the best heat tolerant dahlias if you are growing dahlias somewhere like Florida or other Southern States of the USA, or if you are even trying to grow dahlias in a tropical climate. The same applies if you are growing dahlias in parts of Australia. I lived there for …
Dahlia Islander is a large, striking, heat tolerant dahlia featuring mid to dark pink flowers, with apricot tones. If you’re looking for a way to make a statement in your garden, consider introducing this showstopper into your collection. With its massive 8-10 inch flowers Dahlia Islander is sure to capture the attention of your visitors. …
Dahlia Ivanetti is a beautiful dahlia featuring dark maroon or magenta flowers that brings a rich depth of colour to your garden. Ivanetti is a mini ball dahlia, which means it has round, tightly-packed petals in a spherical or slightly flattened shape. The ray florets are arranged spirally and are rounded at the tips. This …