Our Favorite New 2018 Perennials

A new season of planting is here, and with it, brand new perennial varieties to ooh and ahh over.Whether you have lots of sun, lots of shade, or a little bit of both, this new selection has something for every gardener.Note:This is by no means an exhaustive list of our new perennials for 2018; stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!Curious about the difference between annuals and perennials? Our video breaks it down for you here.

Acanthus ‘Whitewater’

Shade alert! This new variety of Acanthus will brighten up those areas of your yard with its bold leaves. And check out the pink and cream flower stalks:

Photos: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.More reasons we love this new perennial:

• This particular variety was bred for more vigor, hardiness, and heat and humidity tolerance
• The color contrast of the deeply cut white margins in the leaves with the soft pink color of the flower stalks

Light needs: Part Shade, Full ShadeBloom Time(s): June, July

Agastache ‘Kudos Mandarin’ and 'Kudos Coral'

The breeding of this new perennial has increased the range of conditions that orange Agastache thrive in. And, it's sweetly scented and blooms all summer. 

Photos: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.[/caption]More reasons we love this new perennial:

• Cheery, bright colored plumes that last and last
• This plant has a “neat as a pin” appearance for many months

Light needs: Full Sun

‍Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, SeptemberAstilbe 'Purple Rain' (RIP, Prince)Another shade alert!

This new Astilbe variety is another healthy, vigorous performer. Check out the fluffy plumes of lavender and the elegant, lacy green leaves!

Photo: Danny Pleasant Gardens More reasons we love this new perennial:

• Great as a border
• Excellent for cutting
• Also great in mixed containers

Light needs: Part Shade, Full Shade

‍Bloom Time(s): Mid-Summer, Late Summer 

Coreopsis 'Uptick'™ Yellow and Red

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Photos: Darwin Perennials[/caption]Coreopsis already has a great reputation, but this new 'Uptick' Series is a tidy, compact new breed that has larger flowers and blooms most of the summer.More reasons we love this new perennial:

• Low-maintenance, disease resistant
• Beginning gardener? Great starter plant
• Long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long

Light needs: Sun

‍Bloom Time(s): Early Spring, Late Summer, Late Spring, Summer, Spring, Autumn

Dianthus 'American Pie'™ Series

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Photos: Plant Haven International, Inc.[/caption]This new 'American Pie' Series of Dianthus features spectacular new color combinations. Also, the blooms are big and fragrant!

Dianthus 'Key Lime Pie'

Dianthus 'Georgia Peach'

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More reasons we love this new perennial:

• Great for cut flower bouquets
• Repeat blooming
• Ideal for pots and containers, garden borders

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Dianthus 'Bumbleberry Pie'[/caption]

Light needs: Full sun

‍Bloom Time(s): Spring, Summer, Fall

Come visit us at any of our locations and let us help you pick out some new pretties. Good luck in the garden!P.S. Don't forget, we have our entire 2018 Perennial List on our website for easy garden planning.Note: Plant inventory varies from store to store. Please call for specific availability.