A gardener has shared five low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennials that can handle dry conditions – ideal if you want to spruce up your garden but don’t have lots of free time for plant care
A gardener has shared five low-maintenance plants ideal for busy garden enthusiasts (stock image)(Image: Maryviolet via Getty Images)
A gardening expert has revealed five long-lasting plants that will flourish in your garden with minimal effort required. As the summer season progresses, those fortunate enough to have a garden are eager to spend more time outdoors – and enhancing its appearance often becomes a priority.
Many gardening enthusiasts seek out professionals for expert advice and recommendations on how to maximise their outdoor areas. One such pro is Ben, a gardener who shares plant-related content online under the username Garden With Ben.
In a recent TikTok clip, the gardening specialist posted footage showcasing five plants perfect for those who might be too busy to dedicate substantial time to maintaining flowers. In the caption accompanying the video, Ben penned: “These 5 perennial plants don’t care if you forget to water them.
“They actually prefer drier soils and require very little fuss and maintenance. Of course when young, you will need to keep on top of things, but overall they can handle a lot! Which do you have?”
In text overlaid across the footage, Ben said: “5 perennials that don’t care if you forget to water”.
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The gardening expert then listed the following flowers:
Verbena bonariensis – known for its tall stems and incredibly long flowering period, it typically lasts from June until September and often even through to October. According to online gardening brand Crocus, this plant is a “vital late-season food source for garden wildlife”. It adds: “Their nectar-rich flowers are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, sustaining these important insects well into autumn.”Nepeta (also known as ‘Walker’s Low’ and Six Hills Giant) – this vibrant plant offers a medley of strong violet to lilac-blue flowers from early summer to autumn. It’s a popular choice to plant along paths and walkways due to the strong yet enjoyable aroma it releases after it’s been brushed. Crocus explains: “This long-blooming plant is a valuable ground cover, particularly in cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators”. It also “thrives in well-drained soil and full sun” and will be “drought-tolerant once established”.Salvia (Caradonna, Bumblesky, Pink Beauty) – another striking plant in violet and purple hues, salvia is beloved not only for its beauty but for its lengthy flowering period. It typically lasts from early summer until the frost of winter sets in. It’s an ideal choice for busy people as it requires “minimal maintenance beyond regular deadheading to prolong flowering”. Crocus notes it’s “ideal for adding vibrant colour and texture to coastal, dry, or traditional garden settings”.Echinops – this plant is instantly recognisable thanks to its round, almost fluffy-looking spherical flower heads, which come in rich shades of purples and blues. Echinops adds texture and dimension to gardens, breaking up sightlines and adding depth. They can grow up to three feet tall and are “a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies”. Echinops also “works well as a cut or dried flower”.English lavender (Hidcote, Munstead) – Crocus describes lavandula angustifolia, also known as “Hidcote” as a “compact and exceptionally beautiful cultivar of English lavender”. Another lilac flower, it “promises years of sensory delight with relatively low maintenance.”
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