What are the long flowering perennials for containers?
Some of the best varieties for growing in containers are achillea, agapanthus, allium, aquilegia, aster, Astrantia, bergenia, bellflowers, crocosmia, echinacea, geraniums and daylilies. They are great for adding colour and texture each summer. Some of the best varieties for growing in containers are achillea, agapanthus, allium, aquilegia, aster, Astrantia, bergenia, bellflowers, crocosmia, echinacea, geraniums and daylilies.Asters perform well as container plants and are also great additions to the fall garden, replacing declining annuals. Pansy, calendula, viola, statice, primrose, Dusty Miller and snapdragon thrive in cooler temperatures and contribute a large variety of color.
What are the best small perennials?
Small Perennials like Black Scallop Ajuga, Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower, and compact Dwarf Dianthus are top choices for container gardening. Their small size, long bloom time, and colorful foliage create a big visual impact in tight spots. Containers are the perfect home for colourful annuals and half-hardy perennials – both of which are sometimes called ‘patio plants’ or bedding. Most shrubs, roses, climbers, herbaceous perennials, grasses and even trees can be grown in containers.Small Perennials like Black Scallop Ajuga, Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower, and compact Dwarf Dianthus are top choices for container gardening. Their small size, long bloom time, and colorful foliage create a big visual impact in tight spots.