Planting perennials now will give you colour and variety all year round (Image: Getty Images)
are a popular choice among gardeners thanks to the stunning variety, brilliant colours and ability to thrive year after year.
Unlike annuals, which complete their life cycle in 12 months, perennials return year after year, providing constant structure and beautiful to our .
Better still, there are plenty of perennials to suit different conditions, whether you have sunny spots for salvias, shady areas for hostas, or dry spaces perfect for succulents.
According to the Royal Horticultural Society, early spring is an ideal time to plant perennials, especially those that are .
Planting during this period allows the plants to establish their root systems before the onset of spring, leading to more robust growth and flowering in the seasons to come.
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Early March is the perfect time to plant perennials (Image: Getty Images)
The secret key to perfect perennials is knowing exactly where to plant them.
While it’s tempting to plant everything close together for a full, lush look straight away, it’s important to give your plants space to grow.
For a natural, seamless look with no visible soil, you can plant slightly closer than the maximum spread. For example, if a plant’s spread is 60cm (2ft), spacing them about 50cm (18in) apart works well.
While closer planting can work in the short term, overcrowded plants compete for light and water, which can affect their health.
But which ones to choose? These top 20 perennials will provide a stunning display of colour and life, giving your outdoor space breathtaking views throughout the seasons.
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Perennials add colour and character to outdoor spaces (Image: Getty)
Top 20 perennials to plant in the spring
- Phlox Alexandra
- Daylily Stella D’oro
- Eight Weeks of Daffodils
- Achillea Sparkling Contrast
- Echinacea Pretty Parasols
- Coreopsis Moonbeam
- Sedum Autumn Joy
- Nepeta Junior Walker
- Red Hot Poker Uvaria
- Hellebores Double Ellen Red
- Aster Marie Ballard
- Geranium Versicolor
- Dutch Iris Pink Panther
- Calla Lily Morning Sun
- Tulip Jumbo Cherry
- Italian Anemone Mistral Fucsia
- Persicaria Fat Domino
- Columbine Winky Red and White
- Eupatorium Chocolate
- Gladiolus Milka