100 Perfect Plants. A Simple Plan for Your Dream Garden

If you're new to gardening, turning up at a garden centre or looking online can be a completely bewildering experience. There are thousands of plants for sale. Where do you start?

100 Perfect Plants is a stunning collection of garden plants handpicked by National Trust Head Gardener Simon Akeroyd for their beauty and foolproof growability . From glorious peonies and exotic passionflowers to the spectacular sorbus and evergreen mahonia, each plant has made the top 100 because it's widely available, easy to grow and suitable for a variety of conditions. Even a complete beginner will be able to cultivate a garden to be proud of.

Organised by season for a garden packed with colour, drama and surprises all year round, 100 Perfect Plants includes expert advice on seed sowing, winter pruning and bulb planting, as well as tips on how to plan your borders and care for each plant.