Top 7 Perennials to Plant in April for Long-Lasting Colour
April is one of the most exciting times in the gardening calendar—days are longer, the soil is warming up, and everything feels full of potential. If you're looking to create a garden that comes back year after year, this is the perfect time to get your perennials in the ground. These hardy heroes will reward you with colour, texture, and life for seasons to come!
Here are our top 7 perennials to plant in April—all easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and bursting with personality:
1. Lupins (Lupinus spp.)
Tall, stately, and full of charm, lupins bring dramatic spires of colour to your borders. They love sunny spots and well-drained soil. Sow from seed or plant bare-root now for blooms in early summer.
🌸 Why we love them: Classic cottage garden feel, and bees adore them.
2. Echinacea (Coneflower)
Known for their daisy-like blooms and healing properties, echinacea are incredibly resilient. Once established, they’re drought-tolerant and bloom from mid-summer into autumn.
🌸 Why we love them: Low-maintenance and loved by pollinators.
3. Coreopsis (Tickseed)
Coreopsis is one of the longest flowering perennials—perfect for filling your borders with golden yellow or soft pink blooms. Great for beginners, they thrive in poor soil and full sun.
🌸 Why we love them: Non-stop colour and effortless cheer.
4. Geum
This spring-to-summer bloomer brings pops of fiery orange, yellow, or red to the front of borders. Geums are compact, reliable, and perfect for small gardens.
🌸 Why we love them: Bright colours and long flowering period.
5. Salvia nemorosa
With its rich blue or purple flower spikes, Salvia adds bold contrast to your planting scheme. Cut back after the first flush of flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
🌸 Why we love them: Stunning colour and aromatic foliage.
6. Verbena bonariensis
Tall, airy stems topped with clusters of purple flowers—verbena brings height and movement to borders. It self-seeds gently, creating a naturalistic feel.
🌸 Why we love them: Perfect for wild-style planting and pollinator heaven.
7. Delphinium
A true statement plant, delphiniums are famous for their sky-high blooms in blue, purple, or white. Stake them early and keep them well-fed for a real showstopper.
🌸 Why we love them: Towering spikes for a wow-factor display.