THERE’S a bewildering choice of perennials to buy online and at the garden centre, so how do you choose the right ones for your garden? One way to select perennials is to choose plants that have staying power: this could mean they’re reliable, or flower for a long time or have foliage that creates an impact all through the year. This is especially important in a small space, where every plant needs to add value.
It’s also useful if you’re planting in containers. Combine a compact evergreen shrub, a trailing plant like ivy and a long-flowering perennial and you’ll have a mix that looks good for months.
Transform your garden
At this time of year, it’s exciting to think about plants that will transform your garden through summer. Instead of picking plants that look good for a month and then
