Perennials made easy - how to choose and grow the best plants for your borders
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
- Tips and advice on choosing and growing perennials from Rosy Hardy of Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants, one of the UK's foremost perennial plant nurseries. If you plant the right perennials, you'll have more flowers for less work!
Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants: www.hardysplants.co.uk/
Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants on CZcams / hardyscottagegarden
0:00 Welcome (note: we are standing in a patch of nettles, because Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants is wildlife-friendly and uses spare patches of land - the nettles are 'food for butterflies'.)
0:53 Allium 'Mount Everest' and Anchusa 'Loddon Royal'
1:18 What is a perennial?
1:50 Why are perennials important?
2:20 How hardy are perennials and what do we mean by 'hardy perennials'?
3:07 Can you cover the soil with mulch, compost or landscape fabric? Will the perennials be able to grow through it?
4:17 When and how should you divide perennials?
5:15 Which perennials bloom the longest?
5:54 Which perennials like shade?
6:24 The low growing pale green plant on the left is Uvularia perfoliatum, recommended as a good shade-loving plant
6:32 The low white flowers are Maiathemum, another good recommendation for shade
6:52 Which perennials grow best in pots?
7:53 Which perennials are deer-resistant, rabbit resistant or slug-resistant?
9:19 Salvia caradonna 'Pink Inspiration' (upright pink flower)
9:31 What are the best perennials for wildlife or pollinators?
9:33 Allium Mount Everest and Anchusa Loddon Royal
10:00 Viola 'Avril Lawson'
10:35 Angelica archangelica
11.25 How do you protect perennials from slugs and snails?
12:12 How to partner plants when planning a border
12:34 The blue plants are Anchusa 'Loddon Royal'
12:48 The big bronze leaves are Rodgersia podophylla.
12:52 The white flowers are Veronica 'Tissington White'
13:53 Rodgersia podophylla with Hosta 'Purple Heart'
16:47 Doronicum 'Harpur Crewe' (yellow daisy-like flower ) and Zizia aurea
17:00 Red leaves are Rheum palmatum Atropurpureum
17:09 Digitalis (Foxgloves) Suttons Apricot
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The interviewee is wonderfully passionate about plants, and I love how she expresses them. ❤
9:30 On the topic of bees. One thing to consider is that a bee will leave the hive and then gather as much pollun as it can, BUT only from one type of flower per trip! That means that it will focus on flowers high in nectar where there is an abundance of them. In other words, if you want to benefit bees it's not enough to plant a single lonely flower, you need a good amount of one type in order to provide a benefit for bees.
So, yes, you need biodiversity, don't plant just one flower in your garden, but also you need a good amount per flower
Interesting information thank you
I knew I would love this video even from the thumbnail and it did not disappoint. Thank you for another very educational video.
Hardy? Could she have any better name to own a perennial plant nursery? A lovely and informational interview, thank you! I have lots of garden space but only one perfect full sun bed and I tend to jumble all sorts in there. This is showing me that I need to be more deliberate and selective. It’s a bit of a mishmash at the moment. But dynamic and beautiful nonetheless 🙃
I agree. I thought the same about her name!!😂
Thank you so much for interviewing Rosy Hardy, a lady who knows her stuff. I found the whole interview so interesting, the time just flew past and I was bowled over by her use of bold broad leaved perennials with vertical or frothy ones. What an eye catching border. I would love to visit her nursery!
I never knew those details about double flowers. Or what double flowers even were. Wonderful information. I’m saving this video to watch it as a refresher.
Incredible knowledge! No wonder they are Chelsea Gold winners! A joy to watch! Thank you!
My God this was thorough! I especially loved looking at the plants in the border at the end. I learned to us yellow in shady areas and that there is something called ornamental rubarb. Thank you
This is a gem of a video!...
So much information about perennials to file away for future reference and to share with friends.
Tqtq so much for sharing..💖💝💐
Thanks so much to Rosy Hardy for her excellent talk.👍🥇
The questions and answers were packed with valuable plant information, design and knowledge may be applied to similar gardening zones . I Thank you Alexandra and Rosy ! 🇨🇦
I love your videos! So happy I found you, I've learned so much so quickly!
This was by far one of the most informative and comprehensive video I’ve seen about perennials! Thank you for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Just looking back at it again. The opening shot of the lupines and allium and various other white flowers in the background is just marvelous.
Thank you, sorry for late reply!
@@TheMiddlesizedGarden Oh, that's fine. Your number of subscribers is skyrocketing! And you got a lot of comments even when you had far few subscribers. Don't expect you to answer everything. But...you do answer a lot, don't you!
You always have such interesting guests!
Brilliant post, Alexandra! She is such a treasure trove of information, and presents it so succinctly. And your questions were spot on. And now I am itching to go plant my perennial seedlings! Cheers ☺️
Nice interview. I could listen to her all day. Thank you!
I really loved this episode!
I could easily watch many more of the same genre.
Lovely plantings!
So interesting and informative. I love perennials so as I start my new garden I will listen to this over and over. Thank you.
Wonderful tips..stay well
Love your videos so in formative...always getting ideas from the professionals.I also gets to see the array of these beautiful gardens in the UK. Real classic videos. Cant wait to see your next postings
What a fantastic video
Hi Sarah
Thank you for your compact garden-videos full of beauty, tips and tricks! HUGS from Holland, the Hague
Thank you!
Very clear and covered lots of the questions that I would like to have asked. Thank you
I agree. I always think she asks the best questions. !
Always so happy to see a new Middle Sized Garden video. I echo Hardy’s. Truly the best deer discourager is a great fence.
Great show. Thanks for sharing.
Immensely inspiring and informative ! Your guest made everything so easy to understand! I suspect many of us are keeping an eye on our watches to make sure we get to our local garden centers as soon as they open today ! Many thanks for ALL you do to help each of us with our garden questions ! Your #1 fan from the USA !
Excellent video! Great tips about combining plants presented in a clear, concise manner. Stunning gardens.
Hi Susan
This was a great video! She has a natural gift for teaching, doesn't she. I feel as if I just took a whole course in a matter of minutes. Thanks very much for all the helpful information.
I watched this video for the second time- so much useful information!
Thank you
Fantastic speaker and teacher
Alex has a good speaking voice and is a good presenter.
Amazing Information about variety of plants best maintained. Thanks for sharing.
I've seen bees going into double-flowered roses (and there were plenty of alternative singles of many varieties around) so while it may not be ideal, it certainly doesn't appear to be off limits. :)
Wonderful episode!!!
Thank You! What a treat to hear all that knowledge, and see the beautiful examples!
Wow. What a great video. Beautiful images, and so informative. So often gardening videos don't explain terms, so this was great. I wish I'd had access to this especially when I was starting out--defining terms like perennial, herbaceous, etc. is so helpful for the beginner. So many wonderful plants!!
Best video you've done so far imo
Great video!
What a wonderful and helpful episode! Thank you!
Beautifully done. So inspiring
Magnificent video. Rosy is so interesting to listen to and her enthusiasm and knowledge is inspirational. Great questions that meant I've learned so much from watching. Many thanks for all your excellent videos. They are addictive!
Thank you!
Loved this and answered many questions for me! Thank you so much
As always, informative and outstanding job.
Excellent video x. Thanks Ladies x
Great information! Great presentation! Beautiful garden.
A really excellent post. Thank you so much, Alexandra and Rosy! :))
Awesome knowledge about different pollinators. Really cool!
What a great video! Thank you. Rosy Hardy is so knowledgeable.
WONDERFUL video, I've already watched it multiple times. So much great information. Thank you!
Fantastic video! Inspiring and so informative. Thanks.
Brilliant video! Thank you very much, Alexandra!
Amazing plant composition.
Excellent video! Lot's of valuable information👍🏼
Great information, and I appreciate your natural gardening practices.
Great speaker! I like the way you mix in the “experts” on your channel. I’m sure you could have told us all that but the mix of people makes your channel so interesting as well as being informative
Brilliant video, so inspiring and informative - Thank you
Wonderful !
This is a really useful video, I keep referring back to it, thank you Alexandra👌✨
Enjoyed!
Love your channel Alexandra, so much information and helpful hints. I have already learnt so much from you!! Love the guests you have also, real experts!! Thanks x
Thank you so much!
Beautiful ❤️ garden 💐💐 Nd useful tipsss
very helpful advice.I whipped out everything last year for new plants, work got busy, and now I just have weeds growing lol 😂
I don’t think you are alone in that! Lots of pandemic gardeners in the same boat 😁
SO much great information! One of the best videos of the channel - Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this!
Packed with info!==thank you!
Enjoyed the lecture and presentation of plants!
Thank you!
So informative! Thank you!!
Excellent! Her border is living quilt-color and texture-contrast and harmony. Delightful!
Great interview, so thorough without getting bogged down
Thank you!
Wonderful showgarden. Thank you for sharing it . Interesting colors together. And so well explaned. Great Video Alexandra! 👍 have a wonderful Weekend 🙋🏼♀️
Glad you liked it!
Fabulous explanations, what variety! Would love to come to England for a garden tour. Thank you very much.
Excellent! Lots of information. Very helpful.
Glad to hear that!
Fantastic video Alexandra thank you so much, your guest was really concise and clear and was incredibly informative !
Thank you!
Wonderful 💖 💖 💖
Excellent info
I just found your channel but DANG! I'm obsessed!!!!!!!! I've been binge watching all your videos! Thank you so much 💛💛💛
Thank you!
Brilliant video ...... thank you
You my dear are a treasure!! You have the cutest accent and I just love hearing you talk. You are just adorable altogether everything lol
Thank you!
Just wonderful! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Found this tour really interesting, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Really helpful. Thank you both.
Thanks from France ! 🙂
Thank you for another informative video!! Your knowledge, guests, gardens and soothing voice are my go-to channel daily❤️❤️. Boston, MA
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing.
What an informative site. Keep up the good work. Thank you
Thank you!
Great information. Thank you. This lady’s knowledge is a treasure. She communicates in an understandable manner.😊
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video! Much appreciated
Good educational, thank you
Really well explained!
I really enjoyed this video and learned a lot. Thank you.
Hi
Nicely explained....I never knew what herbaceous meant
Very informative! Thank you so much for including the US zones!
You're all much more aware of your climate than we are, I think, very few of us even think about what 'zone' we're in, and it's so important for plants.
@@TheMiddlesizedGarden We have a much wider variety of growing conditions here! I live in the southeast and summers here are brutal on plants- only the strong survive!
Just found this channel. Great stuff. Thanks!
Very interesting content. Thank you
Hi Berna
Thank you. You all the best questions!
Thank you too!
As the lady below said...brilliant post, clear precise and packed with followable detail and inspiration from this expert gardner thanks Alexandra for interviewing her and allowing us all to benefit from her wisdom.
Thank you!
genius! thanks!
Thank you, so much useful information.
You are welcome!
Fantastic - thank you!
Great colab
So helpful, love your channel x
Thank you so much!
I found this very beautiful and helpful, thank you. Saludos de México 💚🤍❤️
Glad it was helpful!
I think I would have had Rosy standing infront of some of her beautiful plants rather than the woods and fields as it reminds us of her business and we can spot plants we might want to buy. We could see more of the plants she sells. Maybe you could interview Rosy again Alexandra? She has so much knowledge to share.