Perennials - Must Haves
In designing with plants, it is the perennials that ensure that there is constant change, and that there is always an element of surprise or interest in the garden.
Getting to know the dormant and flowering periods of the plants is essential to achieving the right balance in the design, so that as one perennial goes to sleep, another awakens.
Perennials, perhaps more than any other group of plants, are available in a huge range of colours, forms, textures and fragrances in both foliage and flower. There are perennials suitable for almost every area of the garden: from full sun to full shade, in large gardens or small beds and to suit every mood or style. Popular perennial plants include Penstemon, Gaura, Canna, Dahlias, Salvias, Lupins, Columbines, Lilies, Delphiniums and Hellebores - oh! the list is endless.
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A perennial plant (Latin per, "through", annum, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years, unlike an Annual which grows, sets seed, gayly disperses it and then dies - all in a single season. Perennial plants are divided into two large groups: those that are woody and those that are herbaceous. They can be short-lived (only a few years) or they can be long-lived, and can vary in size from only a few millimeters to over 10 meters tall. They include a wide assortment of plant groups from Ferns to the highly diverse flowering plants like Orchids and Ornamental Grasses.
Perennials typically grow structures that allow them to adapt to living from one year to the next. These structures include bulbs, tubers, woody crowns, rhizomes plus others. They might have specialized stems or crowns that allow them to survive periods of dormancy over cold or dry seasons during the year. Many perennials have adapted to survive under extreme environmental conditions: some can survive hot dry conditions, or cold temperatures. These plants tend to invest a lot of resource into their adaptations and often do not flower and set seed until after a few years of growth.
Many perennials produce relatively large seeds, which can have an advantage as they produce larger seedlings after germination that can better compete with other plants or more quickly develop leaves, ensuring their survival.
In warmer climates, perennials grow continuously. In seasonal climates, their growth is limited to the growing season. For example, in temperate regions a perennial plant may grow and bloom during the warm part of the year, with the foliage dying back in the winter. These plants are deciduous perennials. Regrowth is from existing stem tissue. In some species, perennials retain their foliage all year round; these are evergreen perennials. Come in and take a look around. We've always got something pretty, perky and persuasive in the perennial line.
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PAGE 1 aka Peruvian Lily Inca Series Inca Series. Adorable, showy deep orange blooms with a yellow throat appear from summer to autumn. Bred to remain compact and well behaved in the garden and for maximum flower power. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR. Alstroemeria Holland Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Peruvian Lily Inca Series Inca Series. Adorable, showy white to apricot/coral blooms appear from summer to autumn. Looking just like a beautiful sunset. Bred to remain compact and well behaved in the garden and for maximum flower power. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR. Alstroemeria Husky Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Peruvian lily Summer Paradise series Summer Paradise alstroemeria are selected for a more compact and tidier habit. Summer Red features strong upright stems of red blooms that will last well in a vase. The flowers and foliage are strong and erect. Easy care, prefers full sun and good drainage. Can be cut off at ground level if untidy. Alstroemeria Summer Red Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $36.99 aka Aster Great for late summer, early autumn colour. Lady in blue has double showy rich blue flowers which are good for cutting.. Happiest in a sunny position with soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial. Aster Lady In Blue Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Aster This late summer, early autumn flowering perennial has pretty ruby red daisy like flowers. Easily grown in a sunny position and looks awesome planted in a perennial border or any garden planting. Perennial
Aster Royal Ruby Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Bluebeard Bluebeard. Dark Knight has gorgeous fragrant deep purple flowers that appear at the end of Summer. This variety is more upright and densely branched than other Bluebeards. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.
Caryopteris Dark Knight Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 A beautiful Dahlia with blooms of deep crimson with an attractive, pale collar of central petals. Flowers from early summer right to the first frosts. Perfect for pot or container on the patio or as a flowering feature piece in the garden. A shorter grower with sturdy stems. Deciduous. Dahlia Dream Weaver Current Stock Height: 30/45 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 aka Dahlia Another beautiful dahlia from Dr Keith Hammet. Dark green foliage. From summer through to autumn stems of bright red blooms with a ring of light pink petals around the central zone appear. Plant in a sunny spot with protection from harsh frost. Perennial. PVR DAH022.
Dahlia Dreamcatcher Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 aka Dahlia A stunning dahlia with electric pink cactus type flowers on dark foliage the flowers will appears from November through the summer until the first frost. Prefers full sun position and well drained soil. Remove dead head to encourage new flowering. Slug bait required. Dahlia Electro Pink Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $21.99 aka Dahlia Another stunner from Dr Keith Hammet. Striking deep mahogany to black filagree foliage. From summer through to autumn stems of single pink and white striped blooms with a dark central zone complete the picture. Plant in a sunny spot with protection from harsh frost. Perennial. PVR.
Dahlia Mystic Dreamer Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 aka Dahlia Fabulous, filigree foliage in deep mahogany black topped off with stems of vibrant, fire-red blooms from summer through to autumn. Simply stunning in full flower. Plant in a sunny spot in nice rich soil with protection from harsh frost. Perennial. PVR DAH020.
Dahlia Mystic Enchantment Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 aka Dahlia Strong stems of luminous yellow blooms will dazzle and delight you from summer to autumn. Set against deep mahogany black filigree foliage this Dahlia is simply stunning full flower. Happiest in the sun with rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Perennial. PVR DAH015.
Dahlia Mystic Illusion Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 1.5L ? $21.99 Mystic Wizard features rich, magenta jewel-tone flowers on glossy mahogany-black divided foliage. Plant in the sun and dead-head to encourage re-bloom. Perennial. PVR. Dahlia Mystic Wizard Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 Bred by Keith Hammet, Dahlia Mystic aka "Velvet" Wonder has single, deep red velvet-like flowers and deep purplish black foliage. Plant in a sunny spot in nice rich soil with protection from harsh frost. Dead head regularly to ensure maximum flower power. Perennial. PVR DAH023.
Dahlia Mystic Wonder Current Stock Height: 30/35 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pincushion flowers. These are loved by Red Admiral Butterflies. Perfect for mass planting in the perennial border. Happy in sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. Perennial. Scabiosa Vivid Imagination Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 PAGE 1
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Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 35cm x 35cm
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 35cm x 35cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 35cm x 50cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
PVR: DAH022
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x cm
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
PVR: DAH017
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 60cm
This Dr Keith Hammett bred Dahlia is AKA Dark Side of the Sun. Dead head regularly to ensure maximum flower power.
PVR: DAH020
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 60cm
Bred in NZ by Dr Keith Hammett these tall growing Dahlias are a great addition to the garden. With regular dead heading they just keep on producing more and more flowers. Winter dormant.
PVR: DAH015
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
PVR: DAH023
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): cm x cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 25cm
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