Unlocking the Beauty of Perennials: Insights from Our Perennial Performance Webinar
By Elspeth Briscoe •
If you're passionate about gardening and want to create a stunning, long-lasting garden, you're in the right place. Our recent Perennial Performance Webinar, hosted by our CEO, Elspeth, and featuring gardening experts Noel Kingsbury and Tom Stuart-Smith, was a deep dive into the world of perennials and the secrets to making them thrive.
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View courseAll Gardening coursesDuring the webinar, we covered a wide range of topics, including the lifespans and long-term performance of perennials. Noel Kingsbury and Tom Smith, two renowned experts in the field, shared their invaluable insights, making it a must-watch for all gardening enthusiasts.
To recap the event and give you a taste of what you missed (or to refresh your memory if you attended), here are some highlights:
Perennial Plant List
Our experts shared a list of perennial plants that can add beauty and charm to any garden:
- Hakonechloa macra
- Persicaria amplexicaule
- Anemone x hybrid 'Queen Charlotte', 'Pamina', 'September Charm'
- Actaea species
- Asarum europeum
- Convallaria majalis
- Perovskia varieties, including 'Blue Jean Baby'
- Echinacea pallida
- Amsonia orientalis
- A. hubrichtii
- A. illustris
- Aster tartaricus
- Aster umbellatus (Doellingeira umbellate)
- Vernonia lettermannii
- Vernonia 'Iron Butterfly'
- Hippophae rhamnoides
- Panicum alarm 'Sea Mist'
- Euphorbia seguieriana
- E. ceratocarpa
- Geranium sanguineum
- Lomelosia cretica
- Melica ciliata
- Lavatera 'Lilac Lady'
Each of these perennials offers unique characteristics and can contribute to the beauty and diversity of your garden. Noel and Tom discussed how to care for these plants, their ideal growing conditions, and how to design with them to create stunning garden landscapes.
Gardening Courses by Our Experts
In addition to the wealth of information shared during the webinar, we have exciting news for all gardening enthusiasts. Our courses, designed by our very own experts, Noel Kingsbury and Tom Smith, are designed to help you take your gardening skills to the next level.
Noel Kingsbury's Courses:
Tom Smith's Courses:
These courses are your gateway to unlocking the secrets of gardening and design from two renowned experts. Whether you're a novice gardener or looking to take your expertise to the next level, our courses have something for everyone.
Thank you for being part of our gardening community. We look forward to supporting you on your journey to becoming a skilled gardener and designer. Stay tuned for more exciting gardening insights and events in the future.
Happy gardening!
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