Perennials for pots are an extremely popular type of flowering plant. Most perennials are known as annuals, which means that they can be used year around and also to help landscaping your garden. However, there are some specific types of plants that are considered true perennials, meaning that you plant them once and they will last a lifetime. Here is what you can expect from these beautiful plants.
* Bushes. This is probably the most popular of the various types of perennials for pots. They are full sun perennials that are great if you want to provide color in your flowerbeds, or if you just want to add a touch of color to your garden all year long. Bushes will bloom all throughout the year, and you can place them in your flowerbeds, along pathways or even on the side of your home. You can even plant them in containers if you do not have enough room in your flowerbeds.
* Flowering Plants. Perennial flowers and shrubs can be planted almost anywhere you have space, and they will be there throughout the year. Some of the more popular perennial plants include hydrangeas, ground ivy, hostas and asparagus. They do require much less care than some of the other types of annuals, and in fact, can be grown successfully without the need for any additional supplies such as soil or fertilizer.
* Flowering Seasonals. Flowering seasons are perennial plants that you plant in late winter through early spring, and then allow them to bloom throughout the season before planting more flowers. These plants include bells, crocus, phlox, lupine, iris, irises, petunia, Rosa blonde and witch hazel.
* Decorative. Many people like the look of perennials for pots because of their ability to add color and interest to the landscaping. Some popular options are annuals, which are used often as biennials and look great throughout the year, and perennials, which add interest and color as the season progresses. You can use these plants to accent your decorative landscape by placing them in pots, hanging baskets or any other container.
Most perennials for pots require full maturity within two years. However, some perennials may bloom longer, but they do not reach full bloom until as long as four years after planting. To determine whether a plant is in full bloom, you should examine the foliage. If the foliage appears green and full, the plant is in full bloom. If it appears grey with brown markings on the foliage or if the leaves appear to die, the plant is in partial bloom.
Perennials are available in a wide range of sizes. Small perennials grow quickly and can be used in borders or to fill in large spaces. Larger perennials can take two to three years before they begin to flower. As an alternative to small to large perennials, large shrubs and trees can be planted as biennials in pots and give your landscape instant attention. Biennials include evergreens, flowering perennials, shrubs and even trees. Many times these larger plants flower in the late winter and early spring, blooming into spring flowers as the growing season lengthens.
One plant that requires full attention is the Hawaiian coral bells, which bloom continuously throughout the year. This tropical plant will withstand temperatures of -40 degrees Fahrenheit and will remain green during all seasons. In containers, these plants are very easy to grow and have a wide variety of uses. They can be placed in shallow containers, in raised containers or even placed in borders. As they bloom, these plants will create an attractive display and will catch the eye of anyone passing by.