Discover the Timeless Beauty of Perennials
At Finchley Nurseries, we offer a wide selection of seasonal perennials that bring lasting beauty and colour to your garden. Perfect for borders, flowerbeds, and mixed planting schemes. Available for collection or delivery in Mill Hill and surrounding areas.
Introduction to Perennials
Perennials are plants that live for more than two years, offering enduring beauty to gardens as they return each season. Known for their resilience and variety, perennials are a staple for gardeners seeking lasting and low-maintenance floral displays.
Benefits of Growing Perennials
- Longevity: Once established, perennials return each year, reducing the need for replanting.
- Diversity: Available in a multitude of colours, shapes, and sizes to suit any garden design.
- Low Maintenance: Generally require less care than annuals, making them ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- Environmental Support: Many perennials attract pollinators, supporting local ecosystems.
Our range or Perennials
Sun-Loving Perennials (Best for bright, open spaces)
- Delphiniums (Delphinium spp.) – Striking blue and purple hues with tall spires.
- Lupins (Lupinus spp.) – Vibrant, spiky flowers that thrive in sunny conditions.
- Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia spp.) – Also known as black-eyed Susan's, these golden-yellow flowers bloom profusely in summer.
- Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.) – Daisy-like flowers that provide a long-lasting summer display.
- Salvia (Salvia spp.) – Aromatic foliage with vivid flowers, great for sunny borders
Shade-Tolerant Perennials (Perfect for woodland gardens and shady corners)
- Hostas (Hosta spp.) – Lush, variegated leaves that add texture and colour to shaded areas.
- Hellebores (Helleborus spp.) – Early bloomers that thrive in partial to full shade.
- Heuchera (Heuchera spp.) – Also called coral bells, they offer striking foliage in deep purples, greens, and silvers.
- Alchemilla (Alchemilla mollis) – Lady’s mantle, known for its soft, scalloped leaves and frothy lime-green flowers.
Seasonal Bloomers (Adding year-round interest to your garden)
Spring & Early Summer:
- Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) – Tall, bell-shaped flowers that bring vertical interest to spring borders.
- Hellebores (Helleborus spp.) – One of the first perennials to bloom in late winter to early spring.
Summer:
- Lupins (Lupinus spp.) – Produce spires of colourful flowers from late spring into early summer.
- Delphiniums (Delphinium spp.) – Provide a midsummer splash of blue, purple, or white.
- Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.) – Offers continuous blooms throughout summer.
- Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia spp.) – Late summer bloomers with golden-yellow petals.
Autumn & Late Season:
- Salvia (Salvia spp.) – Blooms persist into autumn, with some varieties extending into early winter.
- Alchemilla (Alchemilla mollis) – Holds its soft green flowers through late summer and early autumn.
Pollinator-Friendly Perennials (Great for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators)
- Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) – Bees love their tubular, nectar-rich flowers.
- Salvia (Salvia spp.) – A magnet for bees and butterflies.
- Lupins (Lupinus spp.) – Attracts pollinators with its vibrant, fragrant flowers.
- Delphiniums (Delphinium spp.) – Butterflies are particularly drawn to their bright hues.
- Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.) – Provides a valuable nectar source throughout summer.
- Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia spp.) – Supports late-season pollinators.