Make sure you achieve your best-ever flower colour and keep it going until the first frosts. Practical tips and easy-to-follow advice.
Late summer flowering perennial with pink and white flowers
COTTAGE GARDEN STYLE CONTRASTwith ornamental grass Combining roses with delicate grasses is a great way of creating a mixed border full of texture. The fine, delicate nature of ornamental grasses contrast wonderfully against the large colourful rose blooms and their denser, bushy foliage. The overall effect is gracef
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
Find Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia) in Billings, Montana (MT) at Canyon Creek Nursery
COTTAGE GARDEN STYLE CONTRASTwith ornamental grass Combining roses with delicate grasses is a great way of creating a mixed border full of texture. The fine, delicate nature of ornamental grasses contrast wonderfully against the large colourful rose blooms and their denser, bushy foliage. The overall effect is gracef
Cammassia Esculenta is also known as Indian Hyacinth. Try these attractive bulbous plants with their tapering inflorescences of pointy-petalled florets in mixed borders. They will not require lifting in zones 4-9, re-flowering reliably year after year. Cammassia Esculenta thrives in full sun and requires fairly well-draining soil. Height: 28 Inches Bulb size: 6/+ cm. • Easy Naturalizer • Deer Resistant How to grow Camassia bulbs? - Find all the information you need here.
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15 Stock Apricot Incana - Matthiola Seeds Annual Exquisitely elegant large fluffy blooms with rose pink and apricot, these clove like scented blossoms are an easy to grow plant that makes a big impact in any garden or as a cut flower. Cut flowers last 10 days in a vase with water. Height 75cm (30 inches tall) tall variety. Blooms May - August from late Spring to mid-Summer with flowering season lasting 4-6 weeks. Lightly cover seeds with soil as light is required Keep moist & in warm & light area until germination Germination 10 to 14 days 90 - 100 days growing time to bloom Plant out after risk of frost Full Sun Well drained soil Space 7 inches (15-18cm) apart We ship to the UK including Northern Ireland
Mullein needs a spot with full sun or partial shade and sandy or loamy soil that drains well. The roots are likely to rot in wet soil. A...
Stachys Hummelo has been named the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2019, thanks to its ease of care and late-summer bloom.
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Also known as Hattie's pincushion and Masterwort, Astrantias are summer-flowering perennials that thrive in mixed beds and borders. When Astrantia blooms, it
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Chase winter away with bulbs and perennials that promise early spring flowers. Look for pansies, trillium, hellebores, snowdrops, crocus, and more.
Echium vulgare (Viper's bugloss), late May.
We're so happy to have Lindy giving us a few tips on selecting and growing lovely flowers. I was lucky enough to witness her beautiful yard on Maple Lane in the flesh, so when Lindy talks about flowers, I listen! I don't consider myself an expert gardener, but I did train at the feet of my mother who is a master. Most of the pictures below come from my home on Maple Lane in Provo, Utah, which I moved from about a year ago. Lots of my neighbors would ask me, "Lindy, how do you get so much color in your yard?" Occasionally, if I was feeling chatty, I'd give them the long answer which involves good soil, regular watering, and plenty of sunlight. But usually, I just gave them the short answer, which is: "Plant annuals and Miracle-Gro them religiously. Trust me." And, it's true. That's really all it takes for your yard to stop traffic (foot or otherwise). Here are my top 10 favorite easy to grow flowers. These plants are all low maintenance and provide tons of eye-popping, sidewalk-stopping color throughout the growing season. 1. Petunias, Wave and Cascading I know the humble petunia is often thought of as old-fashioned and overdone, but they're popular for a reason; they're tough and stand up well to the dead-heat of summer. The key with petunias is to avoid the purple-red-white plantings exactly one foot a part amidst a vast expanse of soil. All plants look better and more natural when they are planted close together in clumps of three or five. As you can see below, I planted pink and magenta wave petunias all along the sidewalk leading up to my front door. Here they are in May. Small, but still colorful. By October, they've become monsters. Yep, these guys bloom for a good six months+ in Utah (and in Georgia, too). 2. Geraniums My grandma always planted red geraniums in pots. Red is a classic, but I love a mix of pink hues, too, as seen here in my window boxes. Geraniums also look great paired with cascading petunias. 3. Pansies I've planted "winter" pansies in both Utah and Georgia with great results. Put your pansies in the ground in the fall before first frost. As soon as the ground warms up in spring your pansies will start popping up and you'll be so very happy to see them. 4. Zinnias, Giant and Profusion I'm such a sucker for giant plants. These Belara Giants are amazing; they grow up to 4 feet tall--literally inches overnight. Profusion Zinnias are another staple in my yard. As their name suggests, they bloom profusely and can fill in a large expanse quickly. I love combining orange, white, and pink varieties with purple salvia. 5. Daisies You're probably already very familiar with the adorable daisy. The white petals surrounding a sunny yellow center make for such a happy combination. They also make great cut flowers, and if you get the right variety, they will "naturalize" (spread on their own). Oh, and did I mention these little darlings are perennials? That means you'll have many happy returns on your initial investment. 6. Coneflowers Purple and white coneflowers (also called echinacea) are fabulous for areas that get hot, all-day sun. 7. Rocket Snapdragons I pass this quaint little house (actually I think it might qualify as a mansion) every day. The white picket fence is a perfect backdrop (and lattice) for these rocket snaps which grow up to 3-4 feet tall. 8. Black-Eyed Susans My son use to call these "bumblebee flowers." They spread like crazy and some even consider them invasive. But they are always welcome in any yard of mine. 9. Sunflowers Is that Jack and the beanstalk? Nope. It's Lindy and her giant sunflower. I planted a few seeds in May and look at what I had by July. Magical, I tell you. 10. Dahlias These lovely ladies come in every size and color you can imagine. I love the plate-size varieties because they are just so dramatic. The best thing about dahlias? The more you cut the flowers off, the more they bloom. That's why I have a whole bucketful here waiting to be brought inside and put into vases. Happy Gardening, everyone! Gorgeous! Thanks, Lindy.
Find The Rocket Ligularia (Ligularia 'The Rocket') in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (MN) at Gertens (Rayflower)
Produces lashing of summer flowers
Meer over het borderpakket kattenkruid Met zijn blauwpaarse bloei en grijsgroen behaard blad is kattenkruid een bijzonder mooie verschijning. Een bijkomend voordeel is dat je lang van de bloei kan genieten; van juni tot en met september blijven de bloemen zichtbaar. Daarnaast heeft kattenkruid een enorme aantrekkingskracht, want niet alleen vlinders en bijen komen in grote aantallen op de plant af, maar ook katten zijn er dol op. Als dierenliefhebber kun je eigenlijk niet zonder een mooie strook kattenkruid in je tuin. Dit pakket bevat twintig keer kattenkruid en bedekt een oppervlakte van drie vierkante meter. De voordelen van kattenkruid Trekt vlinders, bijen en katten aan; Winterhard; Weinig onderhoud nodig; De nadelen van kattenkruid Niet wintergroen. Zo plant je dit borderpakket aan Kattenkruid staat het liefst op een zonnige plek. Om ervoor te zorgen dat de planten goed aanslaan, kun je ze het beste meteen uitplanten. Dompel de kluit nog even in lauw water als deze droog is. Daarna verdeel je de planten volgens het beplantingsplan dat we meeleveren bij je pakket. Met een spade of plantschep maak je een gat en woel je de grond goed los. Haal de planten uit de pot en zet ze op de juiste diepte; de bovenkant van de plant plaats je gelijk aan het niveau van de grond. Let erop dat de planten niet te diep komen te staan. Druk de aarde stevig aan en geef de planten voldoende water. Tips voor het onderhoud van dit borderpakket Deze border vraagt weinig tot geen onderhoud. Na de eerste nachtvorst kun je de afgestorven delen van de planten eventueel wegknippen. De plantjes hebben geen bijzondere behoeftes op het gebied van bewatering; een of twee keer per week bewateren is vaak voldoende. Bij droog weer kun je eventueel wat vaker water geven. Om er zeker van te zijn dat de planten gezond blijven, kun je ze één keer per jaar tuinplantenvoeding geven. Levering Borderpakket kattenkruid is het hele jaar door leverbaar. We sturen de planten in speciale ademende dozen naar je toe, zo blijft het pakket onderweg mooi en gezond. Bij Garmundo zorgen we namelijk goed voor onze planten, ook tijdens hun reis naar jouw tuin!
Visit our website to get added to our email list for special promotions, information on new products coming, and more: Gardeningtreasures.com This listing is for a package of 100 Scabiosa Fata Morgana seeds. Aka Pincushion flower. Aka Scabiosa stellata. Aka Scabiosa atropurpurea. Aka Mourning bride. Hardy Annual. May perennialize in mild zones. Prefers full sun. Outstanding, long blooming plants are great for a cutting garden, in containers, borders or mass plantings. Can be used in arrangements fresh or dried. 1 1/2"-2 1/2" soft creamy apricot blooms. Soil temps of 65°-70° required for germination. Once established plants are fairly hardy and can grow in cooler temps down to 55° For direct seeding sow after your regions average last frost date. Light can aid in germination so cover lightly with top soil. Scabiosa seeds can be treated as cool flowers if you are familiar with that method. Can be started indoors up to 4-6 weeks before your regions last frost date. Very lightly cover with soil and gently mist to keep moist or bottom water to ensure the seed is not disrupted. Plant height 24"-36" Spacing 9"-15" apart Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any planting or growing questions. *** Notice to buyers. With all seed purchases it is assumed that the buyer does some research and applies due diligence to provide the correct germination/growing environment possible. We do not send specific growing instructions with every order (to keep costs down and guarantee free shipping) We are most definitely here to answer questions you might have to help you be successful. Just message us! And if something did not go well please reach out to us!
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Dark and light unite perfectly in the new Wine & Spirits™ Weigela. The creamy white flowers are perfectly set against the matte, dark purple foliage. As an easy new favorite, it’s a vigorous grower; quickly filling in the middle of the border or a mid-height hedge. Wine & Spirits™ Weigela is an easy pair with other elegant, purple foliage flowering shrubs and perennials. 3-5 feet tall and wide at maturity Grow in zones 4-8 Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily) Care: Prefers well-drained soils but is fairly adaptable to other soil types. It is best to prune immediately after flowering if desired. Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Shipping Info: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $75 1-gallon shrubs are 6-24 inches tall at shipment Quart shrubs are 5-8 inches tall at shipment Varies on the season and plant Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
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A riot of colours and textures – and alive with butterflies, birdsong and the buzzing of insects – the County Wicklow garden of Irish artist TJ Maher is unconventional, informal and a testament to his passion and respect for nature
