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Planting perennials is a pretty straightforward process which varies little from plant to plant. Perennials can be planted during much of the year, but it is best to avoid planting during periods of extreme weather such as drought, waterlogging, or severe cold.

Is your plant suitable for the space you have in mind? Check what sort of soil the plant prefers and how much sun or shade it needs. You can improve the soil by adding well rotted organic matter, such as compost, which helps make light soils more water retentive and lightens heavier soils. If you soil is very poor, add fertilizer. Do all of these steps to prepare the soil for the planting hole.

Before removing the pot, water the plant well. You could also plunge the pot into water and allow to soak for 20 minutes to help release the plant. If the roots are tightly congested, the plan is pot bound: gently uncoil any roots circling the pot and spread them out. Check also that there are no weeds growing in the soil around on a plant. After planting, water regularly until the plant is well-established.

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