Alan Titchmarsh Reveals the Ultimate Border Plant Every Garden Needs

Garden specialist Alan Titchmarsh, aged 75, shared his selection of the top five essential perennials on his YouTube series, Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh, stressing that these perennial plants are crucial for any garden. "backbone of any garden" .

He mentions that these loyal favorites will come back year after year with their striking leaves and flowers, provided they are well looked after.

To promote ideal development, Titchmarsh recommends positioning them correctly with appropriate soil conditions.

• Gardeners advised to include an element in birdbaths to maintain cleanliness of the water
• Weeds won't return following this straightforward technique from the gardener.

In his video, he pointed out several plants, with special emphasis on one specific variety: English Lavender 'Vera'.

Titchmarsh passionately suggested, "Every garden should have this Lavender. The leaves, which remain green throughout most of the year, have a scent reminiscent of menthol sweets and are quite effective at clearing your airways.

Praised for its attraction for bees and potent fragrance, English lavender flowers from July to September, beautifying spaces with shades of white, pale pink, or purple.

Titchmarsh recommended planting English lavender In vegetable patches or along garden edges where it can receive ample sunlight and thrive in well-draining soil, according to reports. the Express .

He additionally observed that the plant produces a charming low border , reaching approximately 18 inches tall, equivalent to around 45 centimeters, especially among certain low-growing types. Additionally, he recommended 'Hidcote' and 'Munstead' as top picks for amateur gardeners.

Mr Titchmarsh has showered admiration on Geranium 'Wargrave Pink', a vigorous plant he calls one of his "absolute favorites" of all time, asserting that it is a specimen he would never want to live without.

Reaching approximately 45cm in height, the plant is embellished with lovely bright pink flowers all summer long.

Perfect for classic cottage gardens, this plant offers great ground cover. Geraniums thrive in locations with full sun as well as those that are partly shaded and come in various colors.