Perennials

What are perennials? Unlike annual bedding plants, Perennials regrow every year.

Herbaceous perennials are plants which are used to fill in the spaces between shrubs and trees in a border. These plants are either evergreen or deciduous and used for their attractive foliage or flowers. Perennials cost more than bedding plants but as they regrow each year, you are sure to get your money’s worth out of them.

Perennials for shade with flowers

We have a section specifically dedicated to perennials for shade

Perennial plants for shade

We have wide range of perennial plants for the shade can be found at the Secret Garden centre all year round. Visiting the Secret Garden centre at various times of the year to choose perennials. Some perennials will be easy for us to stock in the spring, but they may be unavailable at other times. So, visiting regularly will ensure that your shady border has yearlong interest. In the autumn you can typically find a good selection of deciduous perennials such as Anemones, Astrantia, Actea simplex, perennial cyclamen, Hosta’s, Geraniums and Ferns.

  • Perennials Geranium with purple flowers

    Geranium pheum 'Sambor. Unlike other geraniums, Pheum 'Sambor' grows profusley in the shade. Herbaceous perennial plants.

  • Perennials. Astrantia with maroon flowers

    Astrantia major can grow in most situations but copes very well in the shade. Herbaceous perennial plants.

  • Perennials. Anemone with white flowers.

    Anemone 'Honrine Jobert' is one of our favourite perennials for shade. Herbaceous perennial plants.

  • Perennials. Hosta with yellow and green leaves.

    We sell a wide range of Hostas thoughout the year.Herbaceous perennial plants.

  • Perennials ferns with green leaves

    Perennials. ferns for a shady border or pots. Herbaceous perennial plants.

  • Perennials. ferns with green leaves.

    Ferns work well in pots and can be mixed with other shade loving perennial plants. Herbaceous perennial plants.

Evergreen Perennials For The Shade

Evergreen perennial plants will keep their leaves all through the winter. Most evergreen perennial plants are low maintenance and require little more than watering through the summer. Many are grown for their attractive foliage, and the flowers can be secondary to this. Choosing an evergreen perennial which will complement or contrast with existing plants is crutial in a good garden design. Many of these perennials will grow well in heavy soil of south east london.

  • Perennials for shade with evergreen leaves

    Pachysandra is a great evergreen perennial for ground cover. Evergreen perennial plants.

  • Evergreen perennials for shade with pink flowers

    Bergenia

  • Evergreen perennials for shade with black leaves

    Ophiopogon are often called black grass. They contrast and complement most other plants.

  • Evergreen perennials plant with blue flowers

    Vinca

  • Evergreen perennials plant with red leaves

    Heucheras

  • Evergreen perennnials plant for the shade with lime green leaves

    Heuchera 'Lime marmelade' can be grown in shady borders or in pots. Evergreen perennial plants.

  • Evergreen perennials plant for ground cover

    Meulenbeckia

  • Evergreen perennials hellebore with white flowers

    An evergreen perennial which is much loved in the border or pots for some winter cheer. Evergreen perennial plants.

  • Hellebores for autumn in the garden

Perennials For The Sun

A vast range of plants for a sunny spot can be found at the Secret Garden centre all year round. Visiting the Secret Garden centre at various times of the year to choose perennials. Some will be easy for us to stock in the spring but they may be unavailable at other times. So visiting regularly will ensure that your shady border has yearlong interest. In the autumn you can typically find a good selection of ssters, salvias, alpines, grasses, agastaches, euphorbias, knifiofias and much more.

Pond Plants

An extensive range of pond plants can be found from around May until August. The Secret Garden curate the selection of pond plants ideal for creating a wildlife pond in the gardens of south London. We try to stock as many native pond plants as possible and we, as well as our pond plant grower make sure to avoid any unwanted invasive types. Usually we have a selection of wildlife pond plants ideal for completely submerging into the pond, Marginal pond plants which just want their ‘feet’ in the water, Water lilies, Oxygentors and Floating plants.

Need some more help with building your pond? Check out what the RHS say- https://www.rhs.org.uk/ponds/wildlife-ponds

Now you have your pond and plants you will need to add some perennials around the pond to marry it with the rest of the garden. Check out our perennials – https://www.thesecretgardencentre.co.uk/bedding-plants/