14 Perennials You Can Plant Right Now & Advice On When To Avoid Autumn Planting

Plant list & growing zones:
Veronica gentianoides ‘Dark Form’ Zones 4-8
Geranium phaeum ‘Samobor’ Zones 4-8
Geranium phaeum ‘Album’ Zones 4-8
Geranium phaeum ‘Misty Samobor’ Zones 4-8
Brunnera ‘Emerald Mist’ Zones 3-8
Helleborus ‘Illumi Lime’ Zones 4-9
Epimedium davidii Zones 5-8
Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Alba’ Zones 4-8
Galium odoratum Zones 4-8
Aquilegia ‘Hensol Harebell’ Zones 3-8
Saxifraga umbrosa Zones 4-9
Geum ‘Bremner’s Apricot’ Zones 5-7
Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’ Zones 5-8
Baptisia ‘Vanilla Cream’ Zones 4-9
In this video, Rosy Hardy from Rosy Hardy Gardening shares tips on how to plant spring-flowering perennials in autumn, focusing on container-grown plants. She explains that planting in late autumn, particularly from mid-October to November, is ideal for most gardens, as the soil is still warm and moist. However, she advises caution if your garden has heavy clay soil, stays wet throughout winter, or is located in a frost pocket where the ground stays frozen for extended periods.
Rosy emphasizes the importance of understanding your garden's conditions before planting. She highlights hardy geraniums as excellent choices for autumn planting, praising their versatility in different soil conditions and their ability to thrive in both shady and sunny spots. She also discusses the benefits of planting other perennials like hellebores and Brunnera for early spring blooms, providing insights into their care, growth habits, and the best locations for planting them.
For those looking to add a splash of color to their spring garden, Rosy suggests considering perennials like geums and saxifrages. She also touches on the ease of dividing and replanting existing garden plants during autumn. Whether you have a shady or sunny garden, Rosy's recommendations will help ensure your plants establish strong roots over winter, leading to a beautiful spring display.

[@RosyHardyGardening]

Sorry about the audio issues in the video. Plant list with growing zones is in the description :) Also some of these are available at my plant shop: www.hardysplants.co.uk/ (UK Mainland only | Limited stock available)

[@lindab1458]

Dangerous! We’re off to a couple of nurseries this afternoon 🤭 Thanks Rosy x

[@GardeningandMyDailyLife]

Hello bạn chia sẻ kinh nghiệm về trồng hoa rất hữu ích ,cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ kinh nghiệm với mọi người cùng nhau học hỏi .

[@susanvonrauensteinbreuls6058]

Thank you Rosy

[@margaretsims4344]

Great video Rosie. I’m off to see what I can divide right now. also I have some potted perennials ready to plant.

[@cathysinor4743]

Thank you, Rosy. ❤

[@tartytube]

Im off to the nursery!

[@debbiemason1509]

Thank you so much, I really love hardy geraniums, I do have rabbits nibbling them unfortunately, but it does not stop me adding to my collection

[@jannguyen9907]

really great advice, thank you!

[@CK-wn1ik]

Thank you, Rosie, for another informative planting video. It was particularly useful as some borders in my garden matches the conditions you mentioned, heavy clay and water log

[@JohnandNancyTselepis]

Sensible,valuable tips once again. Many thks.,Rosie. 🌻

[@sofiesteenberger6806]

Hi Rosy. Love your videos! Just wanted to let you know that there is a problem your video when you describe the geraniums and have a close up. I think you forgot to turn the sound off, and you end uo talking over yourself. But no big problem. The info in the video is great!

[@RosyHardyGardening]

Hi yes, error in the editing it seems, the audio was left on for some of the broll. Apologies

[@annakozlowski4837]

Zone 5 across the pond thinks you are the best at info.Thank You so much we had our first frost winter around the corner planning and journaling for the spring🎉Thanks Rosie❤ where did you get your cup/ mug love it😊

[@CristinaNogueiraAlves]

I’m in zone 10 Mediterranean climate in Portugal so, for me, starting my seeds in autumn is they way to go.

[@wendymitchell4004]

Hi Rosy have recently planted a phaem geranium Wendy's blush it's in sun in the morning and shade later in the day ..should I move it to a more shady spot ??

[@rosyhardy18]

It should be fine in that situation

[@helenyoung8012]

Mine has morning sun and goes into shade early pm and it is thriving. From the SW Uk. I garden on shillet bed rock.

[@CatSalsaOz]

I have a question about the definitions of ‘full Sun’ and ‘partial shade’ etc. Part of my garden is in a dip/hollow surrounded by tall deciduous trees. In spring, when the trees are yet to fill out into full leaf, and summer, where the sun is high above the trees, many of the beds in this area receive approx. 6-8 hrs of sun. However, they become far shadier in autumn as the sun fails to get above the trees. Some beds no longer receive direct sun from September until all the leaves have fallen and the winter has set in. Are these beds still considered ‘full sun’? How do changing levels of direct-sun throughout the season affect what I should try to grow in these spots? Garden is in northern hemisphere, eastern Denmark. Sandy soil.

[@rosyhardy18]

@@CatSalsaOz I fully understand what you are asking. The time that plants are growing and flowering is the important part for f consideration for light and shade. Autumn and winter it makes no difference. I hope that helps