Get ready to be inspired! The next crop of new perennials is bursting with exciting possibilities for every gardener. The hardest part? Deciding which ones to add to your own garden. Watch for our top picks and discover the perfect new perennials to transform your landscape.
Crocosmia 'Peach Melba': A vibrant summer-blooming bulb with sword-like foliage. 'Peach Melba' produces arching sprays of peachy-orange flowers with a touch of red at the base of each petal, reminiscent of the classic dessert. Adds a tropical touch to borders and containers.
Delphinium 'Violets Are Blue': A classic cottage garden favorite. 'Violets Are Blue' boasts tall, elegant spires densely packed with semi-double, rich violet-blue flowers. Provides vertical interest and stunning color in borders.
Dicentra 'Hearts on Fire': A captivating twist on the traditional bleeding heart. 'Hearts on Fire' features deeply cut, almost fern-like foliage with a reddish-purple tinge. The heart-shaped flowers are a vibrant, fiery red, creating a dramatic display in spring.
Echinacea 'Coral Cranberry' & 'Knock 'em Red': These coneflowers offer vibrant color and attract pollinators. 'Coral Cranberry' displays unique, downward-sweeping petals in a vibrant coral-red hue. 'Knock 'em Red' is a bold selection with classic coneflower form and intense, true red flowers. Both are excellent for attracting bees and butterflies.
Epimedium 'Hugs and Kisses' & 'Woodland Elf': These low-growing, shade-loving plants are prized for their delicate, often bicolored flowers and attractive foliage. 'Hugs and Kisses' typically has pink and white flowers, while 'Woodland Elf' may have more varied coloration. Excellent ground cover for dry shade.
Festuca 'Perfect Edging': A fine-textured, evergreen ornamental grass ideal for creating clean, defined borders. 'Perfect Edging' forms a neat, compact mound of blue-green foliage, providing year-round interest and structure.
Heliopsis ATHENA GOLD™ & 'Rays for Days': These sunflower relatives offer long-lasting blooms and are great for attracting pollinators. ATHENA GOLD™ is known for its large, golden yellow flowers on strong stems. 'Rays for Days' offers a profusion of smaller, daisy-like yellow flowers, creating a bright and cheerful display.
Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused' & 'Sultry Night': These colorful, shade-loving perennials are prized for their interesting foliage. 'Glazed and Infused' typically has colorful leaves with a distinct veining pattern and a glossy sheen. 'Sultry Night' has dark, almost black, ruffled leaves. Both add vibrant color and texture to shady borders and containers.
Hibiscus 'Garnet Globes': A hardy hibiscus that produces large, showy flowers. 'Garnet Globes' features deep, rich garnet-red blooms with a prominent red eye. Creates a tropical feel in the garden.
Hosta 'Chance Encounter': Hostas are known for their shade tolerance and attractive foliage. 'Chance Encounter' likely has unique characteristics, perhaps in leaf color, shape, size, or variegation. Hostas are great for filling shady areas with texture and color. You'll need to check specific details for this variety as it's less common.
Mangave 'Aztec King', 'Moonglow', 'Purple People Eater', & 'Silver Fox': These succulent hybrids combine the architectural beauty of agave with the faster growth and less dangerous spines of manfreda. 'Aztec King' often has bold markings. 'Moonglow' may have a silvery or pale coloration. 'Purple People Eater' boasts deep purple or burgundy leaves. 'Silver Fox' displays striking silver or grey foliage. All add a dramatic, sculptural element to gardens and containers.
Nepeta 'Catwalk Queen' & 'Lemon Purrfection': Catmints are beloved for their fragrant foliage and long-blooming flowers that attract cats (and pollinators). 'Catwalk Queen' likely has a strong floral display. 'Lemon Purrfection' is known for its citrusy-scented leaves.
Panicum 'October Sky': A beautiful ornamental grass that adds movement and texture to the landscape. 'October Sky' is known for its upright growth habit and its foliage that turns a stunning reddish-orange in the fall.
Primula 'Spearmint', 'Violetta', & 'Watercolour Blue': These spring-blooming flowers offer vibrant color in a range of hues. 'Spearmint' likely has a fresh, green coloration. 'Violetta' displays rich violet flowers. 'Watercolour Blue' offers delicate blue blooms, often with a blended or painted appearance.
Rudbeckia 'Treasure Trove': A cheerful and long-blooming perennial. 'Treasure Trove' likely features golden yellow flowers with dark centers, typical of many Rudbeckia varieties. Great for attracting butterflies.
Spigelia 'Orange Slices': A unique and eye-catching perennial with tubular, bright orange flowers that appear in clusters. 'Orange Slices' adds a touch of the tropics to the garden and attracts hummingbirds.
Thalictrum 'Cotton Ball': A tall, elegant perennial with delicate, airy flowers. 'Cotton Ball' is aptly named for its fluffy, white, pom-pom-like blooms that appear on tall, slender stems. Adds a touch of whimsy to borders.
Vernonia 'Prairie Princess': A native perennial that offers late-season color and attracts pollinators. 'Prairie Princess' features clusters of vibrant purple or pink flowers atop tall stems. A great choice for naturalistic gardens.
Yucca 'Dragon Slayer': Yuccas are architectural succulents with sword-like leaves. 'Dragon Slayer' likely has dramatic foliage, perhaps with striking variegation or a unique shape. Adds a bold, sculptural element to dry gardens and containers.