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Perennial (n) - existing for a long or indefinite time, continually recurring

Perennials, also known as herbaceous perennials or Herbaceous plants, live for a minimum of 2 years, often for many seasons. Perennials, grow and bloom over the spring and summer, and generally die back every autumn and winter, reappearing on the same rootstock the following spring. Some perennials keep their leaves all year round and offer attractive borders and ground-covers.

Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves with cream margins on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.

 

One of the most attractive grassy textured plants available. Fine evergreen soft golden yellow foliage that will make a superb edging plant. Easily grown in all soil conditions taking sun shade and extreme wet. Ideal for those trouble spots.

 

Gorgeous shrub with lacy dark foliage. New foliage emerges green and darkens to a dark purple/black colour. Upward curving spikes of white bottlebrush flowers, which are beautifully scented appear in summer. Prefers moist humus-rich soil conditions and requires a lot of water to grow. Plant in sun to part shade. Perennial.

 

Well this is one Muffin you can't eat but plant it in a semi-shaded spot and will reward you by making a carpet of foliage topped off with spikes of sky blue flowers in spring. Great ground-cover with rosettes of dark green foliage. Tolerant of light frost but not hot dry conditions. Evergreen.

It is important that Ajuga does not completely dry out in summer. This plant will tolerate morning sun but must have afternoon shade or dappled light to do really well.

 

Peruvian Lily - Inca Series. Bright and cheerful blooms appear from summer to autumn. Hardy and dwarf, with sturdy stems that require no staking. Long flowering and can be used as cut flowers. Spread by rhizomes and so will form large clumps.Bred to remain compact for maximum flower power. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial.

 

Dwarf Peruvian Lily. Bred for its compact habit and long flowering period - spring to autumn - this little perennial is definitely a top performer. Large blooms of warm glowing purple, dark green foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perennial.

If you are in to floral decoration the flowers of this Alstroemeria have exceptional vase life.

 

Bright red flowers with a flash of lemon. The best, non-invasive, ultra-dwarf flowering Peruvian Lily in the world. The blooms are larger with more intense colours. They are easily the best dwarf Alstroemerias, offering eight months of flowers that are ideal for cutting.

 

Peruvian Lily. Paradise border Series. Bred to be compact and uniform in habit while still providing maximum flower power. Bright orange-yellow blooms that will put on a show from summer to autumn. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.

 

Peruvian Lily. Inticancha Series. Bred to be compact and uniform in habit while still providing maximum flower power. Unusual shade of pink-purple blooms that will put on a show from summer to autumn. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.

 

Peruvian Lily- Inca Series. Variegated foliage with a hint of pink on the edges combines with the deep orange blooms to put on a dazzling display from summer to autumn. Bred to remain compact and well behaved in the garden. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil. Perennial. l