Best New Perennial Varieties of 2014

Perennials are always the top pick for any gardener with their variety in size, shape and color. Learn more about the best new perennial varieties of 2014 in this Better Homes and Gardens video:

Gaura: This plant is often considered an annual by northern gardeners, but it really doesn’t matter because Sparkle White blooms its first year.

Cheery Cheesecake Hibiscus: A new winter hardy variety that survives as far north as Zone 4, its huge pale pink flowers are delicately etched in dark cherry. These plants can grow five feet tall and four feet wide.

Illumination Flame Digiplexis: Related to foxglove, this award-winning new hybrid develops stalks of large reddish-orange flowers with yellow throats. The plant’s only downside is that it is not hardy in northern climates.

Supreme Elegance Cornflower: Simply spectacular bold blooms, each flower has a deep red center surrounding by a rim of mauve pink petals.

Siesta Helenium: This compact variety of helenium grows just 18-20 inches tall, so it won’t flop over like other varieties. From June till September, the plants produces masses of deep red flowers with pretty yellow centers.

Silver Heart Brunnera: Hot dry conditions are no problem for this shade loving plant. Unlike other forms of brunnera, it has thick robust leaves that won’t wilt when summer temperature soar.

Whether it’s an ensemble in a flower bed or a standalone piece next to the patio, these perennials will complement any setting.