Perennials

[jo9919]

Very broad subject I know, but broadly speaking, when is the best time to buy and plant?

I've cleared a new bed in my front garden which I would like to plant with perennials but think it might be better to wait until spring?

Jo.

[jo9919]

[valmarg]

I really think you should decide what perennials you want.  Some can be 'right thugs', ie they will take over any plot, pretty as they may be.

valmarg

[Carol]

You can plant now and get the plants established before winter sets in.  Its either now or the spring, I plant perennials both times. 

;)

[GrannieAnnie]

Lately I've been attempting to start some with seeds. Sometimes they don't survive the winter out in the open, but it is an interesting process to watch. Last Fall I seeded lupines for the first time. A few survived (out of a whole seed packet) and gave me much excitement in the Spring.

[caroline7758]

I eould do it in September/October. If you wait until spring you'll be too busy getting your veg started!

[Baaaaaaaa]

If their shrubby perennials, plant now as caroline7758 says.

If herbaceous perennials, wait until spring as their cheaper.

[jo9919]

Thanks everyone.

Just got to do some reading up now. I don't want any that will take over as it's only a small space, but I want varying heights and lots of colour.

Any ideas?

Jo.

[caroline7758]

Hardy geraniums- there are loads of varieties, they are great for ground cover and you can divide them easily if they get too big.

Dicentra, anemones, sedum spectabile, penstemons....