Is lavender a perennial?
Yes, lavender typically comes back every year in suitable climates. Lavender is a perennial plant, which means it regrows each spring if it’s grown in the appropriate USDA hardiness zones (typically 5 to 9). Quick Facts — Drought-Tolerant Companion Plants for Lavender Companion plants that share its drought tolerance—like yarrow, sedum, coneflowers, cosmos, santolina, thyme, and red hot poker—help build low-water, pollinator-friendly, and pest-resilient planting schemes.The best companion plants for lavender are sun-loving plants that don’t require a large amount of water. For that reason, it’s best to avoid thirsty plants like ferns, hostas, and hydrangeas. Shade-loving plants like violets and impatiens will also not thrive in the same areas as lavender.To keep lavender alive in winter, you need to protect it from the cold by adding a layer of mulch around the base of the plant, reducing watering to minimal or stopping watering altogether, and adding a cover for extreme snow events or long periods of temperatures below freezing.
Are geraniums perennials?
True Hardy Geraniums, also known as Cranesbill Geraniums, are eye-catching perennials that come back every year and are considered to be low-maintenance plants. Most Hardy Geranium plants thrive in the shade and work well with various soil types. Rozanne® Cranesbill. Known as the Geranium of the Millennium, Rozanne® cranesbill can bloom for over 3 months, filling your garden with flowers all season long. The 2008 perennial of the year, Rozanne has long been proven to keep your garden flowering for as long as possible.
What is the best time to plant perennial flowers?
Technically, you can plant perennials any time your soil is workable. Practically, the best times to plant perennials are spring or fall. These seasons allow plants to get settled and grow new roots before summer’s hot, dry weather arrives. Planting in summer is okay, but you’ll need to water frequently. Perennials may also be available as bare root specimens during the dormant season between November and March. From early June onwards we would always recommend buying perennials in 2 litre pots.