Sow Perennials This Fall for Next Year's Blooms
Frankfurt – October 28, 2026 -- Gardeners who want new perennials next year can start sowing in the coming weeks. Many perennial species are cold germinators: their seeds carry a built-in germination block that only several weeks of cold can lift. Sown in fall, the seeds spend winter in the soil and sprout from spring, depending on the species, according to Germany's Industrieverband Agrar (IVA).
Cold germinators fit sunny, shady and small spaces
The group includes perennials in a range of heights, flower colors and bloom times. Depending on the species, they pair with roses, grasses, bulbs or annual summer flowers. They suit sunny, partly shaded and shady spots, as well as small plots and planters. Combined with plants that bloom at other times, a bed stays attractive for many months.