What would be best to plant/plants this time of year?
Have a wander around and look in other gardens, parks etc. for things that are in flower now that you like. Daffodils, tulips, bluebells etc. Make a list, put it somewhere safe, and buy them in the autumn (mostly as bulbs) for next year. Maybe think about where you’ll plant them and leave space. (You can do the same thing at other times of year; if the garden is looking boring in e.g. October, see what looks good in the neighbours’ gardens and get it for next year.) The Plant Net app is good for identifying things you don’t know.
Right now, look for summer-flowering bulbs that you can plant. Alliums, lilies, etc
It’s a little bit early for summer-flowering bedding plants right now, but it’s not a bad time to order them. You can order good value plug plants.
Shrubs, e.g. roses, and other perennials, can also be planted now.
If I were you:
- Plant one or two roses.
- Plant a clematis or two if there is a wall for it to climb.
- Look out for shrubs that you like. Flowering currants are looking nice right now.
- Plant some hardy geraniums, e.g.”Roxanne”.
- Hardy fuchsia.
- Red Hot Poker.
- Lots of bulbs of every kind.
- Sprinkle some poppy seeds.
- If you have shady spots, hostas.
One supplier who keep sending me their catalogue is J Parker’s. They often have variety pack.
Good luck!
P.S. spreading a tonne of compost first might be a good idea; how is the soil?
