Perennial Garden Plants

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Before discussing perennial garden plans, let's talk about what perennials are.
These are plants that come back year after year without replanting.
They do die back when the weather grows too cold thoug. Then as the weather warms in the spring they reemerge with new growth.
Many times perennial plantings are used just by themselves. These types of plants can be mixed with annuals for more variety and color in your garden.
Annuals have to be replanted every year so many choose to use the perennials more for this reason.
Perennials are woodier than the annuals are. These include shrubs, trees and some other types of plants. These add a certain structure to a garden or yard.
Many times perennials only bloom at certain times of the year, if they bloom, some perennials do not have flowers.
Steps to Follow
There are certain steps you should follow when creating your garden using perennial plants. With these you will be able to easily create successful plans.
What are these steps t? Check out the information below:

 

Perennial Garden Plants

Analyze Your Location: Is your location suitable for the perennials you are considering. The soil must have the right nutrients, sun or shade and proper drainage.
Choose Your Perennials: You do not need to buy your perennials now. What you do need is an idea of which ones you are going to plant to further plan your garden areas.
Mark off Garden Areas: This will need to be done if you are freshly breaking ground.
If you want a formal look make the areas very geometric in shape. A more casual look then curve the areas. You can make the areas in any shape you want for the effect you are going for.
Prepare the Soil: As with any garden prepare your soil. Look up the care instructions of each of the perennials. Be sure that any of the ones being planted in the same area need the same soil.
Use and add amendments to make it just what it needs to contain nutrient wise. Compost, manure, sand or other things are examples of these amendments.
Draw out Your Plans: Take and place the perennials on paper. This way you have a written set of perennial garden plans to help you in your efforts.
Buy the Perennials: Go to your local nursery and see if they have all the perennials you have chosen. Buy the ones you need. Many times you will need more than just one of a kind.
Planting Time: After you get your perennials home it is time to plant. Follow your plans so you place in the areas prepared for them. Mulch the areas after you have finished watering them in.
Perennial Garden Plans and Plant Ideas
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Below is a list of some of the perennials for you to choose from:
1. African Lily - This plant blooms in the middle to late summer, and the flowers are blue.
It can grow to a height of 2 to 3 feet. The African lily prefers moist, sandy, well-draining soil and full sun exposure. Its hardiness rating is zone 8.
2. Aster - This is a late-summer to autumn bloomer, with blue, white, violet or pink blooms. It can grow to be from 1 to 4 feet in height.
The aster prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. Hardiness rating is zones 5 to 8.
3. Hardy Begonia - This perennial blooms in pink in the summer to into the autumn.
The plant can reach a height of about 2 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, rich soil. Hardiness rating is zone 6 to 9.
4. Canna Lily - The canna lily blooms in the summer up until frost occurs. Its flowers can be yellow, orange, pink and red.
This plant prefers full sun and very fertile soil. It grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet. Hardiness rating is zones 8 to 10.
5. Delphinium - This plant blooms either in white, blue or violet during the summer season. It grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet.
The delphinium prefers full sun and alkaline, well-drained soil. Hardiness rating is zones 2 to 7.
6. Gerbera Daisy - This plant is a summer to frost bloomer. Its flowers are red, peach, pink or yellow flowers.
The gerbera daisy prefers full sun and a soil that drains well. Hardiness rating is zone 8.
These are just a small sampling of the plants that can be included in your perennial garden plans. Many more can be found.
Consult with the plant nursery near you to see which ones will thrive best in your area. Use the other information offered above to help you develop your plans in depth.