Perennials

Perennials are plants that come back year after year, which makes them a solid investment for any garden. Unlike annuals that need replanting each season, perennials establish themselves, grow bigger, and put on better displays over time.

We stock perennial varieties suited to Melbourne’s climate, including tough performers like salvias, lavender, Japanese anemones, and agapanthus. Perennials form the backbone of a well-planned garden bed, providing reliable colour and structure with less ongoing effort than annuals.

The beauty of perennials is that they reward patience. Most take a year or two to hit their stride, but once established, they fill out and flower more generously each season. Many can also be divided every few years to create more plants for free.

Most perennials prefer a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Plant them in autumn or spring, feed with a balanced fertiliser at the start of the growing season, and cut back spent flower stems to encourage a second flush of blooms.

Melbourne’s climate suits a wide range of perennials. Our cool winters give deciduous perennials the rest period they need, while warm summers bring out the best in Mediterranean species like lavender and salvia.

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Our team can help you plan a perennial garden bed that provides colour and interest across multiple seasons. Tell us about your garden’s conditions and we’ll suggest a mix that will work well together.

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  • Blood Leaf Plant

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Perennials

Did You Know?

Perennials are the backbone of low-maintenance gardens. Here are a few useful things to know:

  • The old gardening saying about perennials is true: “First year they sleep, second year they creep, third year they leap.” Perennials spend their first year establishing roots, start filling out in the second, and hit full stride from the third year onwards. Be patient with new plantings.
  • Many perennials can be divided to create new plants for free. Agapanthus, daylilies, and ornamental grasses can all be dug up and split every 3u20134 years. This keeps the parent plant healthy and gives you new plants to fill gaps or share with neighbours.
  • Lavender thrives in Melbourne’s drier summers. It’s one of the most reliable perennials for our climate, handling full sun, poor soil, and dry conditions. The key to long-lived lavender is good drainage u2013 it hates wet feet, especially in winter.

From Our Garden Guide

Perennials

Perennials are a rewarding long-term investment in your garden. Our team is always happy to help you choose the right varieties. Check out our Garden Guide for more tips on perennial care and garden planning.