Proven Winners® Perennials for Lasting Garden Color

Proven Winners® perennials are a smart choice for gardeners who want dependable plants that return year after year. Proven Winners® varieties are trialed for strong garden performance before earning the brand name, helping you choose plants with confidence.

At Garden Crossings, you’ll find Proven Winners® perennial plants for sunny borders, shaded spaces, containers, mass plantings, and more. The collection includes options with colorful blooms, interesting foliage, pollinator appeal, and a wide range of bloom times.

Clusters of vibrant magenta flowers with white-tipped petals and yellow centers are surrounded by small yellow buds and green foliage.
Shadowland® 'Wheee!' Hosta is a ruffled shade perennial with variegated leaves—light green edges and dark green centers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Cluster of green ruffled hostas, including Shadowland® 'Wheee!' Hosta with its tightly curled leaves, growing in mulched soil against a backdrop of evergreen shrubs - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Shadowland® 'Wheee!' Hosta

$19.99
$19.99

Shadowland® 'Coast To Coast' Hosta features large, bright green, textured leaves and pale purple flowers on stalks. Several ID labels are tucked among the foliage with pine needles covering the ground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Shadowland® 'Coast To Coast' Hosta features large, bright green leaves with deep veins that grow in clusters, offering an attractive choice for shade gardens among other lush foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Coast To Coast' Hosta

$21.99
$21.99

Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta, a large hosta with broad, ribbed green leaves, stands among other leafy plants and ferns in a lush shade garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta impresses with its giant, textured leaves and pale purple flowers, thriving in shade gardens among leafy plants and pine needles for a stunning landscape accent - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Empress Wu' Hosta

$33.99
$33.99

Shadowland® 'Gigantosaurus' Hosta, a giant with broad green leaves edged in yellow, thrives in shade near a wooden lattice fence, surrounded by lush greenery and dappled sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Shadowland® 'Gigantosaurus' Hosta shows off its oversized green leaves with yellow edges in a shady garden spot near a wooden lattice fence, with soil and small plant markers visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Gigantosaurus' Hosta

$20.99
$20.99
Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' Hosta features large, textured green leaves and pale, drooping flowers in a shaded garden bed with pink daylilies. A plant label with information sits in front of this shade-loving perennial - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' Hosta features large, variegated green and yellow leaves and tall stalks of pale purple flowers, making it a standout accent for shade gardens - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Hudson Bay' Hosta

$19.99
$19.99

Shadowland® 'Humungosaurus' Hosta features oversized, bright green leaves and pale purple flowers, making this shade perennial a standout among ornamental grasses and other hosta varieties in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A person's hand wearing a black ring rests on the large, deeply veined leaf of Shadowland® 'Humungosaurus' Hosta, surrounded by lush shade perennials in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Humungosaurus' Hosta

$18.99
$18.99
Top-down view of Shadowland® 'Lone Star' Hosta features large green leaves with yellow edges, some brown spots, and pronounced veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of lush green Shadowland® 'Lone Star' Hosta leaves shows prominent veins and yellow edges. This Proven Winners perennial forms dense, vibrant foliage with broad, slightly wavy leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Lone Star' Hosta

$19.99
$19.99
Shadowland® 'Sound of Music' Hosta features large, broad leaves with yellow centers and wavy edges. Topped by clusters of pale lavender, bell-shaped flowers, this variegated hosta makes a striking addition to any shade garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A black baseball cap with a white D logo rests on large, green Shadowland® 'Sound of Music' Hosta leaves covered in water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Sound of Music' Hosta

$19.99
$19.99
A large Shadowland® 'Wu-La-La' Hosta is a giant shade perennial with broad blue-green leaves edged in yellow, thriving among leafy plants in a garden bed mulched with pine straw - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Shadowland® 'Wu-La-La' Hosta, a giant shade perennial, features large ribbed green leaves in a mulched garden bed with surrounding greenery and dappled sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Wu-La-La' Hosta

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox features a dense cluster of vibrant blooms atop green stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox forms a dense mat of small, five-petaled purple and light pink flowers, creating a vibrant groundcover amid green and occasional brown leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Spring Bling® 'Pink Sparkles' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of numerous vibrant Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox flowers, each with five petals, densely clustered together to create a lush and colorful floral display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox forms a dense mat of small, vibrant purple five-petaled flowers above green foliage, creating a colorful, carpet-like effect in spring - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Spring Bling® 'Rose Quartz' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox showcases clusters of vibrant pink, five-petaled blooms with yellow centers, forming a dense floral display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of vibrant purple-pink Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox blooms on a low mound, creating an eye-catching, drought-tolerant perennial display in garden beds with soil and grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Spring Bling® 'Ruby Riot' Hybrid Creeping Phlox

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of bright yellow and orange Summer Breeze Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) flowers with dark streaks bloom among green leaves in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Clusters of Summer Breeze Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) bloom in yellow and orange amid green foliage, with red flowers in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Summer Breeze Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$21.99
$21.99
Summer Heat Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) features bright red blooms with yellow and black-speckled centers on green leafy stems, creating a vibrant and colorful perennial flower display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Summer Heat Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) features bright red flowers with yellow centers blooming in lush clusters among green leaves, with a grassy lawn visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summer Heat Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$21.99
$21.99

A close-up of Summerific® 'All Eyes On Me' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large pink perennial blooms with delicate petals, dark pink veins, a deep red center, yellow stamen, and is surrounded by green leaves and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large pink Summerific® 'All Eyes On Me' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) bloom with a deep red center and white stamen stands out among green leaves in sunlight, with a dark surface and grass visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'All Eyes On Me' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$18.99
$18.99

A large Summerific® 'Ballet Slippers' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) with white petals edged in light pink and a deep red center blooms among green leaves in an outdoor garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Summerific® 'Ballet Slippers' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features white petals with light pink edges and a deep red center, creating a stunning perennial display among green leaves in the summer garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Ballet Slippers' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of a vibrant pink Summerific® 'Berry Awesome' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower with a deep red center, surrounded by green leaves and buds in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large, vibrant pink Summerific® 'Berry Awesome' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) blooms with deep red centers stand out among lush green leaves and several unopened buds, highlighting this beautiful perennial variety - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Berry Awesome' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of the Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) in full bloom, showcasing vibrant pink petals with a deep red center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large pink Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower with a deep red center and prominent stamen blooms among green leaves and buds, bringing vibrant charm to any garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Candy Crush' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of Summerific® 'Cherry Choco Latte' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) shows a large pale pink bloom with a deep red center, delicate veining, green foliage, and flower buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large Summerific® 'Cherry Choco Latte' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large pink and white blooms with deep red centers, set against dark green leaves and buds for striking garden appeal - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Cherry Choco Latte' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$19.99
$19.99

The Summerific® 'Coconut Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large, pale yellow flowers with a red center and yellow stamen, accented by green leaves and buds, showcasing the beauty of this striking perennial - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Summerific® 'Coconut Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) buds and partially open blooms with delicate pink veins, surrounded by dark green and purple-tinged foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Summerific® 'Coconut Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$19.99
$19.99

A large white bloom of Summerific® 'Cookies and Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) with ruffled petals and a pale yellow center stands out against dark green and purple foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large white Summerific® 'Cookies and Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower with a yellow stamen blooms amid dark green, purple-tinged leaves in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Cookies and Cream' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$19.99
$19.99

A large pink Summerific® 'Edge of Night' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) flower features delicate veins, a yellow central stamen, and is set against dramatic black hibiscus foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large Summerific® 'Edge of Night' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) blooms with red centers stand out against burgundy-green, almost black foliage and buds in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Summerific® 'Edge of Night' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of a Summerific® 'Evening Rose' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features vibrant pink blooms with striking yellow stamens, set against green and purple-tinged foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Summerific® 'Evening Rose' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large, vibrant pink blooms and deep green leaves, thriving in garden beds bordered by grass and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Summerific® 'Evening Rose' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$19.99
$19.99

The Summerific® 'French Vanilla' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) displays large, pale yellow blooms with deep red centers and bold yellow stamens, set among green leaves and buds, flowering outdoors with other perennials against a soft-focus background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A hand holds a large, pale yellow Summerific® 'French Vanilla' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus), its vibrant red and white center standing out among green leaves in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'French Vanilla' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$21.99
$21.99

Pale lavender ornamental onion flowers blooming as Proven Winners® perennials

Choosing Proven Winners® Perennial Flowers

When selecting Proven Winners® perennial flowers, start with the conditions in your garden. Check the plant’s hardiness zone, sunlight requirements, moisture needs, mature size, and bloom season before deciding where it belongs.

Combining plants with different bloom times can help keep your garden colorful from spring through fall. You can also browse our perennials by bloom time to plan a more continuous display.

If pollinators are part of your garden goals, the live collection includes many varieties identified as bee-, butterfly-, or hummingbird-friendly.

Red yarrow flowers blooming in a Proven Winners® perennial garden

Shop Proven Winners® Perennials Online

Garden Crossings makes it easy to compare perennial varieties by growing zone, light exposure, bloom time, water needs, and garden use before ordering. You can shop online for shipping throughout the contiguous US or choose local pickup at our Zeeland, MI garden center.

Looking for more from the brand? Explore our broader Proven Winners® plant collection, including annuals, perennials, and Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrubs.

If you’re searching for a Proven Winners® sale, check Garden Crossings’ current plants on sale for available promotions and discounted selections.

FAQs

They are perennial plants sold under the Proven Winners® brand after being evaluated for garden performance. Unlike annuals, perennials return for multiple growing seasons when planted within their recommended hardiness zones.

Yes, when the plant is hardy in your growing zone and receives appropriate care. Many herbaceous perennials die back above ground in winter and produce fresh growth the following spring.

Depending on the variety, they can work in borders, containers, mass plantings, ground covers, specimen plantings, and other landscape areas. Always match the individual plant to your garden’s light, moisture, and space conditions.