Fall Perennial Gardening

Perennial gardening kicks into high gear in the fall of each year. The perfect time for renovating that perennial garden is after the first frost of the year. As the foliage of perennial plants die and dry up one can dig and divide most perennial plants that have overgrown an area or have started to decline from being overcrowded. The foliage can be cut back and the roots can be dug up, cut into sections, replanted in a bigger area or given to friends.

Now is also the perfect time to add perennials to these beds. Areas that were sparse or had little color can be filled in this time of year. Jolly Lane Greenhouse has perennials that would fill in these areas. Hosta are great, durable, carefree plants all spring and summer into fall. They are perfect for the shaded or partially shaded areas. Daylillies are another perennial we currently have available. Daylillies are an extremely tough and disease resistant plant. Three exceptional varieties currently available are 'Strawberry Candy', 'Pardon Me', 'Stella de Oro', and 'Happy Returns'. These daylillies are all long blooming varieties and add color to the perennial bed all summer and fall long.

Perennials with outstanding fall color: Aster, Anemone, Boltonia, Amsonia, Geranium, Tiarella, Bergenia, Chrysanthemum, Echinops, Euonymous, Heuchera, Sedum, Nepeta, Sempervivum, Fallopia, Ornamental Grasses, Aconitum, Sweet Autumn Clematis, Leadwort, Eupatorium, Helenium, Helianthus, Thalictrum, Tricyrtis, Engleman Ivy, Woodbine Perennials.

Best transplanted in the fall: Hosta, Peonies, Daylilies, Delphinium & Spring Blooming Bulbs.