6 Long Blooming and Easy Care Spring Perennials

[@dianac7002]

Wow, I truly appreciate how you show the plants in all phases of the seasons. You're a fantastic teacher! Thank you!

[@keeptrying5962]

Agree 💯.

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you so much Diana! 😊 I love seeing plants in all seasons too, something we don’t get to see in plant catalogs! 🌸

[@GardenSanity]

@@keeptrying5962Thank you! 😊

[@Frozen518]

I just wanted to finally comment on this video, I went and grabbed three Paint the Town Magenta Dianthus (you convinced me!) this last spring and I am going to grab a million more. I garden in Zone 5b, Colorado. While I missed the spring flush of bloom (I got them later in the season), these little guys doubled in size and never. Stopped. Blooming. Not once. All the way into November. They didn't care about our dry summer. They didn't care about our odd, very very dry autumn this year. It's the end of January and they are perfect little low patches of blue-green. I cannot wait for their spring flush. Thank you so much for making this video and convincing me to grab some. Outstanding plant!!! They're also visited by little butterflies and moths and smell fantastic. Deadheading them has actually become one of my favorite things to do in the garden. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@DioSuonatore]

You’re my favorite garden KZbinr ❤

[@GardenSanity]

Why thank you! I think you just made my day! 🌸 😊

[@charlottebeavers4396]

I have pig squeak in my garden for over 30 years now, Love it. I have shared it with friends and family over the years. I now have 3 pots full again. I got this plant from my grandmother before she pasted. She was always sharing her plants with others. So that is why I share her love with others as she did.

[@GardenSanity]

I love that you got the plant from your grandmother, Charlotte! ❤️ My grandmother had a lovely cottage garden, and I thought it was so magical as a child. I wish I could chat about gardening with her now as an adult, but my mother assures me that my grandmother is looking down from heaven and enjoying our gardens. 😊 Do you have any secrets for dividing them successfully over the years? (I imagine you do!)

[@carolynmareck1182]

I added a Storm Cloud just last summer, and I can’t believe how gorgeous it is right now!!

[@GardenSanity]

Storm Cloud has quickly become one of my favorites! Glad you're enjoying it too Carolyn! I recently saw along the highway a business on a hill, and the entire hill was blooming with Amsonia -- not sure if it was the Storm Cloud variety, but it was stunning! 💙

[@keeptrying5962]

I just want to say that I love your style of presentation, delivery of info. I've only gotten to see a few of your vids (I ended up here recently), but your approach to this (education, inspiration) is just right. You don't waste our time. THANK YOU.

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you so much for your feedback - I really appreciate it! 😊 I try to make videos that I would want to watch, if that makes sense. So no random banter! 🤣 🌼

[@kristywhited8857]

I have always had a deer problem (WV Zone 6b), but only recently discovered rabbits in my yard as well. We are "wild and wonderful" so no surprise I've seen skunks, possum, and groundhogs too along with a zillion birds and just about as many squirrels. I'm so tired of spending money and time only to watch all my efforts be destroyed. I'm compiling a list of deer AND rabbit resistant plants. I am now considering what needs to be deleted from my garden and replaced with better options. In the mean time, some garden cloches are on order. LOL! Thank you for these recommendations! Perfect timing and very helpful!

[@kristywhited8857]

I abandoned all hope of hosta many years ago and replaced with Brunner Jack of Diamonds. For some reason all my plants kept getting horrible black spots all over them. They looked terrible. Abandoned those as well, but maybe should try again in a different location.

[@GardenSanity]

Hi Kristy -- yes, there's nothing like the double whammy of deer AND rabbits. 🤬 My parents have always had deer but now are getting more rabbits too, so I understand what you're dealing with. Garden cloches do help, so I'm glad you're getting some. It is frustrating, but once you find a plant the critters won't eat -- buy more of them! 🤞

[@GardenSanity]

Hmmmm.... perhaps a different spot would work for Brunnera. (And yes, Hosta are basically Deer Candy!) If you were getting black spots on the Brunnera, you can spray them with Neem Oil and see if that helps.

[@jolielutrario6930]

Thank you for this informative video. Love the Geum Tempo Rose and the Amsonia Storm Cloud perennials. I garden nearby in zone 7a in Lower Bucks Pennsylvania so these will probably perform as well for me💚

[@GardenSanity]

Waving to you from southern New Jersey! 👋 Yes, these two perennials will definitely do well for you! Glad you enjoyed the video. 💖

[@MariMari-vq8hl]

Love this list! 💚 Thank you for the helpful info; knew some of the plants you showed and learned about new ones - of course,‘I want them all

[@GardenSanity]

My pleasure Mari! 😊 That's how I am too: I want ALL the plants! 🤣

[@deshgouri]

Wow, it's crazy how much effort must have gone into making this video! Thanks a lot for your efforts and presenting so beautifully! I am in the Pacific Northwest zone 8b. I love my Sea Holly and Astilbe. Both these blooms seem to last for a very long time and look good through the winters with their dried flower stalks. Sea holly is evergreen in my zone.

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you for your feedback! 😊 Yes, it is a lot of effort and I do everything myself, so each video takes a bit of time. However, I love helping fellow gardeners and sharing my love of gardening! 😀 I’m envious of your Astilbe: mine used to bloom for not even 2 weeks, and the dried stalks were crumbling by the Fall season. I always wanted the long bloom time plus Winter interest with them. (I replaced them a few years ago with Hellebores.) I finally planted my first Sea Holly last year, and am looking forward to watching it mature over time! I thought it didn’t survive, but actually found it “live” in a previous video! 🤣

[@deshgouri]

Oh, I really wish you get to enjoy your Sea Holly blooms this year. They look so exotic.... like they must have come from the sea bed or something! 😅 something so special about blue flowers!

[@GardenSanity]

@deshgouri Yes I’m really looking forward to them, and I think I’m going to purchase more for a new drought-tolerant bed I’m working on. 😀 And yes, I love blue flowers too, in all shades! So unique! 💙

[@annakasikkink7489]

I have an amsonia hubrichtii that I'm enjoying. It's getting bigger every year but only one stem bloomed this year. I hope I get more blooms as it matures. Just added geum rose this spring and loving it so far. Such dainty blooms.

[@GardenSanity]

You're growing two of my favorites! I hope you get more flowers next year on your Amsonia - they are worth the wait! And yes, dainty is the perfect word to describe the flowers of Geum Tempo Rose! Love it! 🌸

[@JoyfulJerseyGardening]

Your videos are always so informative!! Love the pictures throughout each season. I have Georgia Peach Pie Dianthus that I planted 2 Falls ago. I got exactly ONE bloom last year, as the rabbits kept chewing them down 😂. This year I was smart and put up a makeshift fence around them. They are absolutely covered in blooms!! I expect them to open up in the next week or so. Cannot wait! I too planted Jack of Diamonds last year and enjoyed my first Spring with them this year. I actually only planted them for the leaves, but was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed their beautiful Spring color. Thank you for another great video!

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you so much Allison! ❤️ Those darn rabbits - but I'm so glad you outsmarted them and will enjoy the Peach Pie flowers this year! Prior to planting Jack of Diamonds, I had always thought of Brunnera as more of a nice green plant for the garden like you! So I also have really enjoyed the blue flowers. When the flowers first began, very tiny and low to the ground - my tall husband wasn't impressed. I had to show him what they looked like much taller and fuller a few weeks later! 🤣

[@debwatts2035]

Such a truly helpful informative video. X

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you so much Deb - I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💖

[@nancykastell4303]

Love your presentation style - so informative that I subscribed right away! I garden in zone 9a in California and struggle with deer - will be trying out several of your suggestions. Thank you

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you so much Nancy! 😊 Deer can be so destructive. While no plant is deer-proof, at least some are deer-resistant which is better than nothing. I struggle with rabbits, and get concerned whenever I don’t see them. They’re hiding and plotting what to eat next. 🤣

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Your vlogs are beautifully presented and so thoughtful. Thank you for wonderful content!

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you so much Blake - your feedback means a lot! 🌸 😊

[@maryferguson6586]

I just bought two tempo rose geums, I have yet to plant them. Your detailed information is so helpful. I also bought two “pig squeak” this Spring. I’m trying to increase the variety of perennials in my flower beds. Last summer I planted two Hardy Geraniums after watching your video praising them. They are wonderful. Thank you for your inspiration and knowledge.

[@GardenSanity]

Hi Mary! You will love the Geums. This year there will be some flowers, but next Spring you will have flowers just like I showed here! 🌸 So glad you’re enjoying the Geraniums too! I love sharing perennials that I know will do well for others! 💙😊

[@daphmahowell7836]

Love your youtube videos, here in Kentucky at one time we were consider zone 6 now 7 but i still by for zone 6 , you have the most peaceful sounding voice ,

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you Daphma - I really appreciate it! 😊 Yes it seems like many of us had our zones change. I've always been on the cusp between 7A and 7B, and that still seems to be the case, so I just go with Zone 7 and make it easy! 😀

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

Wonderful video and, because you are an enabler, I have all but the verge is because for some weird reason I really don’t like it 😂. The orange geum is outstanding and, all of my divisions are now flowering so it worked!!! Thank You Laura and hope to see another video soon!!! 🙏🌸🌸

[@GardenSanity]

Thanks Chris! Always happy to enable…I mean encourage gardeners with more fun plants! 😀 What is “the verge” because I’m thinking it’s a typo… 🤣 ❤️

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

@@GardenSanity lol I didn’t even read before I sent it!! 🤣🤣🤣 I meant the bergenia!! 😂😂😂

[@GardenSanity]

@chrismarchetti-olson6632 I’m laughing so hard, because I couldn’t figure out what plant name you meant. 🤣 I’m glad your divisions were successful - and that you finally can enjoy Spring after all of that snow! 🌸🌼🧡

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

@@GardenSanity i laughed too because I could picture you thinking…… the what??? And now we both laugh 😂😂😂😂!! On my Instagram I only put birds for now but soon it will be garden videos and I’m really excited!!!

[@GardenSanity]

I love birds - we have a Mourning Dove couple I call Myrtle and Harold that waddle around together in the front yard. ❤️ And then there’s a Robin we named Creepy Steve because he stares at us all the time and is very large. 🤣

[@sammysworld5485]

Hi Laura. This was such a fun watch!❤ I have geum tempo rose & dianthus growing in pots. They do beautifully well. Happy you got Brunnera Jack of Diamonds. I grow both Jack of Diamonds & Jack Frost. They look identical except JOD leaf is broader. You’ve got some wonderful plants. You should try ‘Amethyst Dream’ Bachelor’s Button. This exotic perennial blooms mid Spring into Summer. 🪴

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you! 😊 I bet the Geum and Dianthus look great in pots - and it seems like you've also been enjoying some wonderful plants. 👍 Thanks for the suggestion of Amethyst Dream -- looks like a wonderful perennial! 💜

[@Carl-iw9sy]

We currently have the Paint the Town Magenta dianthus, Jack of Diamonds brunnera and the Storm Cloud all doing good after planting them last year. Thanks for the info!

[@GardenSanity]

So glad they're all doing well and returned nicely for you! And they are all great choices, I might add! 😉 🧡

[@promiserodriguez7553]

They’re all beautiful plants and flowers. Thanks for sharing. Happy gardening.

[@GardenSanity]

My pleasure, Promise! Happy gardening! 🌼

[@ieeshamroczek6583]

Love your video. I have the jack and queen brunera L ove. Love Love this plant. It's make babies too

[@GardenSanity]

Thank you Leesha! 😊 Do you see a difference between Jack and Queen? Just curious, as Jack is my first Brunnera! I'm so happy to hear they will make babies. 🤞 I already bought and planted another one. It's still blooming over one month later and those blue flowers are so pretty! 💙

[@dilkycorteling2586]

Thank you... yes i have the last one planted ladt year... all others are new to me ... i live in Prince edward island canada and hard to get the proven winner varieties..

[@GardenSanity]

You're most welcome! I know that Proven Winners (from their main website provenwinners.com) has begun shipping to Canada this year, so that may be something to look into. I hope you can find some for your own garden! 🌸

[@Jpatmeadowbrook]

Thanks from Robbinsville, NJ

[@GardenSanity]

You're most welcome! 🌸 Happy gardening!

[@willaerley7140]

I’d like to try Geum this year. As usual, I’ve been moving plants all about. I would’ve done it sooner, but I don’t mark where or what they are. 😅

[@GardenSanity]

You joke Will, but somehow I think you figure out pretty quick where AND what they are! 😀

[@Plants.and.cats5]

Can brunnera be divided easily like a hosta? I have I giant brunnera that I love but it’s getting way too big for its spot. I want to divide it and spread it around my garden but I’m afraid it one divide well.

[@GardenSanity]

Yes you can! Dig it up and you can divide into sections with a garden spade/trowel -- or -- you might be able to gently pull apart sections with your gloved hands. How fun to get more plants for free! 😃 (By the way: Plants and Cats are two of my favorite things! We have 2 cats and one zillion plants!)

[@Plants.and.cats5]

@@GardenSanity Haha same! I’m up to 5 cats and slowly growing my plant obsession… I mean collection! 😂

[@candacebell1626]

Can you plant these flowers in hamilton ontario?

[@GardenSanity]

Hi Candace, I believe Hamilton, Ontario is in Hardiness Zone 6b according to Google. So if you know your hardiness zone, then you can look at the information I provided in the video on the hardiness zones for each plant to see if it will grow well for you. I hope this helps and that you can enjoy some of these perennials! 💖