September is the perfect time to start planting these gorgeous perennial flowers which will blossom in spring and keep coming back to your garden year after year
These flowers are ideal for planting in September(Image: Getty)
While autumn is typically the season when nature starts to wither, experts say it’s actually the perfect time to plant certain flowers for spring blooms.
Despite September’s cooler weather, the soil is typically still warm from summer and there is usually a decent amount of rainfall, which helps keep soil moist and plants healthy and satiated. This means it’s a great time to sow many kinds of seeds in your garden – in particular, perennials.
Perennials are plants which continue to bloom year after year in spring and summer. This means that planting them in autumn can give them a headstart when it comes to blooming the following spring. According to Ideal Homes, here are seven perennials that you can start planting now.
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These delicate flowers bloom in early spring and are great at adding a pop of colour when your garden may look otherwise bare.
According to Ideal Homes, you should grow hellebores in “dappled shade and rich soil, with lots of organic matter added ahead of time.” Once they start growing, they don’t require too much maintenance, however you can fertilize them in spring to improve blooms. It’s also a good idea to prune them to control leaf spot.
Winter aconite
With their striking yellow blooms, these flowers also bloom early in the year. Ideal Homes suggests planting them in a sunny or lightly shaded spot.
Pasque flower
With its furry purple trumpet-shaped leaves, this flower will certainly make an unusual addition to your garden once it blossoms in spring. While native to Britain, pasque flowers are now considered a rare flower in the UK.
Daffodils
September is an ideal time to plant daffodils (Image: (Image: Getty))
One of springtime’s best-loved flowers, an ideal time to plant daffodils is actually in September. Ideal Homes advises: “Plant each bulb at three times the height of the bulb, usually between 4-6 inches [10-15 cm], with the pointed end upwards.”
Aliums
If you’re looking for a statuesque addition to your garden, then look no further than these elegant flowers, which can grow to almost two metres tall. Aliums typically bloom in late spring and come in pink, white and purple blossoms.
According to Ideal Homes, they’re best planted in a sunny patch with rich, well-draining soil.
Bleeding hearts
These gorgeous pink and white flowers look just like little heart-shaped penchants and are perfect for adding a magical touch to your garden. They thrive in shadier spots and don’t require much watering or feeding.
Coral bells
These delicate plants produce sweet pink blossoms in spring. According to Ideal Homes, they’re best placed in a semi-shaded area, though they will look their best if they receive four to six hours of sunlight.
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