We love the satisfaction of growing perennials from seed. Some people assume it might be tricky but there are many perennials that will come back year after year that are easy to raise from seed. Some will flower in the first year and even if you have to wait until next year for abundant blooms it will be well worth the wait. We have created a shortlist on our website of some of our easy to grow favourites and you can read a bit more on our latest news page.

All of the following should flower in the first year from an early sowing but for more first year flowering perennials you can click here.

Gaura lindheimeri, 'Emmeline Pink Bouquet'

Verbascum hybridum, 'Southern Charm'

Scabiosa caucasica, 'Perfection White'

Agastache cana, 'Heather Queen'
 

Penstemon barbatus, 'Twizzle Coral'   

Verbena bonariensis, 'Vanity'
 

Rudbeckia triloba, 'Prairie Glow'
 

Achillea ptarmica, 'The Pearl'