sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height8”-36” hardiness zones3-9 Linaria is a great annual addition to the garden. It produces lots ofbright flowers that resemble tiny snapdragons. These flowers come in a wide array of different colors. The plants are small and delicate, with spray...
This bushy shade annual produces trumpet-shaped flowers in bold colors such as deep blues, pinks, and yellow. It has the habit of mounding, filling out containers or small areas, and then will begin to trail out of planters or hanging baskets. ...
Exposure: Part shadeHeight: 12″ to 18″Width: 12″ to 18″ There are many different varieties of blue blooming salvias that you can grow in containers, but ‘Victoria Blue’ is my favorite. It has deep blue flowers along 8″ spikes that really attracts attention, both in the border ...
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Sun Exposure:Full sun to partial shade Soil Needs:Sandy, silt, loamy soil Petunia The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Gardeners think ofpetunias(Petunia x hybrida)as a bedding mainstay, and the flowers bloom best in cool temperatures. The Wave series has become especially popular and if you don'...
Pot-grown azaleas need lots of water in the hot months. The buds will drop off if they experience drought, and that means no flowers! This is because azaleas form their buds at the end of the growing season, ready for the following spring. ...
There are three main types of annual flowers, hardy, half-hardy and tender. Hardy Annuals - These are plants that will handle the cold. They can be planted in the fall or spring. It is best to plant them before the last frost if you are planting in the spring. Hardy annuals are ...
Flowers:fuzzyflowers,eachflowerover1/2inchindiameter;inclusters;shadesof blue,lavenderblue,lilac,white,pink Height:6to12inches Exposure:sunorpartshade Tender Transplant Notes:excellentedgingplant Recommendedcultivars:‘BlueDanube’,‘BlueHorizon’,‘Hawaii’series ...
success with annuals1. Planting and spacing:Plant transplants closely so they fill in quickly. Usually, the tag will say to plant 8 to 12 inches apart, so pick 8 inches for a great show of flowers more quickly. I actually take a ruler into the garden, or measure off the spacing with...
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