Growing plants can be an expensive hobby, and the more we fail to grow, the more disappointed we can become with our gardens.

While it's good to be challenged, sometimes it's also essential that we have enough indestructible plants in our gardens.

Although all plants need water, food and the right conditions, some plants are far more hardy than others.

Of course, some are reluctant to thrive. However, there are some plants that, regardless of the occasional oversight when it comes to watering, pruning or feeding, will grow despite us rather than because of us.

Morris Hankinson, director of Hopes Grove Nurseries, has come to the rescue for those who struggle with their gardening skills by revealing some “indestructible” and “impossible to kill garden plants”.

These resilient blooms are perfect for those looking to add a splash of colour to their gardens with minimal effort before spring and summer roll in.

1. Flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII)

A sturdy choice for any garden, the flowering currant is a deciduous shrub that boasts beautiful deep crimson flowers and fragrant mid to deep green leaves.

Morris describes this plant as “a great, easy to grow” option for spring that's often not given the attention it deserves.

He explains: “Ribes will never get out of hand, they are easy to trim with a simple tidy up after flowering and easy to care for. You get a show of flowers the first spring after planting.”

2. Forsythia (Forsythia spectabilis)

Forsythia is a beloved deciduous shrub that signals spring’s arrival, with branches bursting into bright golden-yellow blooms as early as March. When the flowers wither, they’re replaced by vivid green leaves that take on a reddish hue before shedding in the autumn.

Morris hailed it as a “completely bulletproof spring flowering shrub” that flourishes with vibrant yellow flowers come March. He mentioned: “They establish willingly from bare root plants that cost little more than coppers or from larger potted plants.”

Plus, he assured that forsythia is “truly low maintenance”, needing little more than a trim after flowering to keep it in order, “they will grow and thrive just about anywhere”.

3. Deutzia

Due to its profuse blooming and adaptable nature, deutzia ranks highly among gardeners' favourites. The plant expert pointed out that these “tough, hardy, and easy to grow” deciduous shrubs are “drought resistant” and virtually “need hardly any maintenance”.

Belonging to the hydrangea family, deutzias bear abundant clusters of small flowers. Unlike hydrangeas, though, deutzia blossoms show more variation, from elongated, gently drooping petals to bell-shaped or open ones.

Expanding further, Morris added: “Grown for their delicate star-shaped flowers that cover the shrubs in June they are great for bridging the gap between spring and summer flowering plants and shrubs.”