Moving more toward perennial/herbaceous planting

Hi FC,

Michaelmas Daisys are true perennials. They come under two names..... Aster novae angliae and Aater novi belgii.. They're clump forming and spread nicely without being rampant.

 

Hi Shiney,

You must mean " Evergreens " are much less time consuming than herbaceous, as herbaceous are perennials.

 

Or annuals rather than "evergreens"? Hardy perennials, be they herbaceous or evergreen, are much less time consuming than annuals.

 

If you go for the Alyogyne Huegelii, the cheapest would possibly be on Ebay as it is an unusual plant that could be difficult to find in garden centers. It's fast growing. I've planted mine in a sunny spot but sheltered from east/(north) cold winds to make sure it survives the winter.

 

Just been to our local GC , had a wander around the plant section. I saw some lovely pots of Agapanthus - they also had a lovely price tag on them.
You can buy a "collection", at a more reasonable price . These are supplied "First Grade Loose Root" . Is this dry root supply in November ? Would I plant them up in pots in the GH until planting out in spring ?

http://www.jparkers.co.uk/11-agapanthus-collection

 

These would be dormant bare root plants, probably grown abroad (if delivered before November and after March)

http://www.jparkers.co.uk/loose-root-supplied

Some more info below about that plant, African Lily. Overall, not that hardy, best with protection in winter, full sun for best flower colour. It may be worth getting an email from J Parker about the planting instructions so that you'll have a guarantee on that.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/how-to-grow/how-to-grow-agapanthus/

 

@PrunusB95 , thanks for the Telegraph article , really helpful. So deciduous Agapanthus it is then

 

I've been watching it as well, and agree. Its certainly opened my eyes to a few plants that could work here. Well done not only to @fat controller for starting the thread, but all those that have answered. I'm sure many members are going to learn from it.

 

To get more bang for your space consider a bulbous and tuberous bed. Check out my Iris photos, Fritilary photos, and random bulbous and tuberous photos. There are also some gardenworthy Galdioli, the best being (IMO) Acidanthera murieliae.................


Allium sicilum/bulgaricum is getting easier to find...............

 

This is a good one: grew it for the first time this year. It has a new name though: Nectaroscordum Siculum, aka Honey Lily.