Impatiens provide loads of color with little effort in shady places in the garden. Most commonly, impatiens come in softer pastel shades, but some species come in warm colors like yellow, coral, and orange as well. Some varieties also offer double flowers that look almost like mini roses. With their quick growth habit, impatiens are […]
A great long-lasting color plant, Crossandra can bloom almost nonstop all year long in the right conditions. In tropical climates, these heat- and humidity-loving plants put on quite the show with their spikes of bright orange, yellow, salmon, or pink blooms. They can also make wonderful houseplants with their glossy, deep green foliage that looks
Irises are low-maintenance and easy to grow. Their flowers come almost every color and bloom times vary depending on the species. Some irises bloom in spring or summer, while others bloom in spring and again in fall.
If you are looking for a tough, shrub or small tree that attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds then a Vitex will suit your landscape. This versatile plant can be trained as a large shrub or small multi-trunked tree. Vitex grows best when planted in full sun and in a location that drains well. It will
Ivy geraniums are another popular variety of geranium. These plants have more of a trailing habit with segmented leaves like ivy. Overall, blooms of the geranium ivy are very similar to the zonal geranium. They have smaller bloom clusters flowers and are perfect for hanging baskets.
Angelonia is know as the summer snapdragon. It is a spectacular addition for continuous color in any garden. Angelonia stands up against summer’s heat and humidity. It is a hearty and colorful addition to any sunny spot.
The vinca vine is an evergreen vine with a slender trailing stem, that usually does not exceed a height of 8 to 30 inches. However, it is a fast growing plant that can spread quite rapidly over the ground in a short period of time. This is the reason why it is enlisted as an
Osteospermums, similar to snapdragons and pansies, are most often grown as cool-season annuals that pack a fragrant punch. Some varieties are hardy to Zones 10-11, but it’s best to grow them in mild climates. In many instances, the plants will take a break from blooming during the hot summer until cool nights resume in fall. Ideally,
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Aloha Lilies are great for containers and in landscapes. They have a very unique bloom that resembles pineapples. This tropical looking plant is great for a conversation piece near a patio area. The blooms are large flower spikes that tower above the foliage of the plant. They range in colors from white, pink and purple.
Veronica graces the garden with spires of flowers that bloom spring through fall. Veronica come in beautiful shades of blue, pink, purple, and white. Veronica is a flower that does great in full sun and is low maintenance. Plant this anywhere you need a bunch of showy blooms for the growing season. Depending on the