By Bobcat12
I would like to buy some perennials that I can display in pots in my patio garden. What perrenial plants will be suitable for this. If I buy from garden centre will they flower this year?
2 Mar, 2016
Answers
Many alpines will grow happily in pots, and most of them are perennial.
I also find Dianthus - Pinks and Carnations, grow well in pots, but they like a lot of sun.
3 Mar, 2016
Its also as well to check the varieties you choose for time of flowering. Some have a short season but you'll porbably want some that flower for a long time? In a large pot you'd probably have room for both.
3 Mar, 2016
Yes alpines will grow happily in pots Hywel, at least some will, but if they are true alpines will need a lot of sun.
3 Mar, 2016
And whether they will flower this year depends on the age of the plant. Mature plants should flower this year, young ones may or may not.
4 Mar, 2016
Hi Bob and welcome to GoY, where do you live in the UK and how much sun and wind does your patio get, it makes a difference as to what perennials you can grow. Also what size of pots are we talking about here.
2 Mar, 2016