Most perennials prefer autumn as the planting time. This article tells you why this is the case, how you should proceed when planting and what exceptions there are.

Before planting, it is usually worth loosening the garden soil

Autumn is the ideal time to plant perennials

Most of the perennials want autumn planting. Between September and Novemember is the perfect time. The reasons for this are, on the one hand, that above-ground growth has already been completed at this time and, on the other hand, the all-important fact that the roots can still grow in the warm soil.

In short, perennials usually find the best conditions in autumn to prepare well for spring. It is important that the temperatures remain pleasantly mild for as long as possible and that precipitation falls regularly.

When not to plant in the fall?

There are also exceptions: Perennials that are sensitive to frost should be planted in spring. And: Perennials that you want to cultivate in pots can be planted all year round without hesitation.

Planting perennials in autumn - step-by-step instructions

  1. Prepare the bed in which you want to plant the perennials intensively. Improve the floor. This must be free of roots and weeds. In addition, it must be thoroughly loosened up. A mulch or fertilizer application is useful.
  2. If you are not planting perennials for the first time, but want to replant your stock, now is the time to carefully dig up the plants and divide them if necessary.
  3. Transplant the perennials from their original pot or border to their new home as soon as possible. They should only stay without soil for a short time.
  4. Plant the perennials. Be careful not to damage the sensitive roots.
  5. Water the perennials thoroughly - it is best to muddy them.

Note: Make sure you always plant your perennials at the right distance from each other.

tips

Cover the freshly planted perennials with some mulch (€239.00) or compost to counteract annoying weeds right from the start. However, you should not use grass, otherwise there is a risk of mold growth (rot). Incidentally, mulching reduces evaporation - the soil stays moist longer, which is very beneficial for plant growth.

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