Adding annual and tropical plants to a framework of hardy trees and perennials is one of my favorite ways to get creative and add pops of color in summer, when I’m in the garden the most. I intentionally leave openings for tender annuals that boast impressive floral displays or colorful f...
Most modern hybrids of primroses prefer a mixture of morning sun and afternoon shade to protect them from the hottest part of the day. However, there are plenty of species that do best in full shade or full sun. P. vulgaris, for instance, can handle full sun as long as they receive p...
Surprisingly, many types of flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs are at their best during the coldest time of the year, bringing color and interest to the garden when you need it most. Some flowers, such as snowdrops, will even poke their heads through a blanket of snow....
Although cannas are herbaceous perennials in tropical climates, they can be grown as annuals almost anywhere as long as you give them ample sunlight and moisture. Cannas also come in a wide range of sizes, from container-friendly dwarf varieties to 6-foot-tall giants....
Columbines are easy-to-grow perennials that need little care. Light Most columbine flowers grow best in partial shade, but some will do fine in full sun. Check which type you're growing for the correct amount of light it needs. Partial sun is 4 to 6 hours of direct sun, both morning ...