When space is limited, long-blooming perennials earn their place. Hazel Sillver presents the floriferous stalwarts to plant now for a non-stop show next year.
IF space is tight, a two-week flush of flowers simply won’t cut it. In the small garden plants have to work hard to earn their place, blooming reliably for several weeks – even months. Of course, a continuous summer show is provided by bedding plants like lobelia and tender pot plants like pelargoniums, but there are plenty of herbaceous perennials that can also fulfil that function in the border.
Now is the time to get many of these in the ground. Planted in autumn, their roots will establish during the colder months, allowing them to bloom madly come summer. So when purchasing perennials over the next few weeks, opt for the ones that deliver the best value for money via impressive flower power.
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters