Gaillardiaalso referred to as blanket flower, is acommon perennial flowerseen around the world.Blanket flowers love the warm weather, and can tolerate heat and frequent periods of drought. Bees and other pollinators love them, and they can add quite a color contrast in your landscape orwildflowe...
Calendula prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. It does need regular watering to flower its best. This is not the right plant if you’re building a drought-tolerant garden. Plant early in spring because this cool weather plant will slow down flower production during the heat of su...
This compact zinnia grows quickly and has single flowers. It is heat, humidity and drought tolerant. Photo courtesy of All America Selections. Zinnia elegans‘Queeny Lime Orange’ Zones: Annual Height/Spread: 18 to 24 inches tall, 6 to 12 inches wide Exposure: Full sun Bloom Time: Summer...
Now that I’ve found out I can grow teeny, tiny seeds that look like dust, I am growing all of them I can. Of course, for things like coleus, begonia, and petunias, I am finding the benefits of using pellleted seeds. I am even trying calceolaria. Talk about dust. You want to p...
You wouldn’t guess by its looks, but this fiery red phlox is an extremely heat-, humidity- and drought-resistant annual that grows best in similar conditions as succulents thanks to its southern native roots. Its mounding foliage becomes completely blanketed in glowing true red flowers starting...
of forms — zinnias can have single, double or semi-double rows of petals that give them a voluptuous clustered look. They grow naturally in the Southern United States through South America with a large concentration in central Mexico. This makes them very drought, heat and humidity resistant....
They are a southern gardener’s salvation, thriving even in the sopping-wet humidity and searing heat of our summers. Other container plants look wilted even the same day you water them, but never Maverick. It’s compact, well-branched, large-flowered, and thoroughly agreeable to weather extr...
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There are a few factors that influence the longevity of the blooms, including temperature, humidity and how well the plant is cared for. Consistent and appropriate watering, along with adequate light and temperature control, are crucial for maximizing bloom duration. ...
covetedshades of bluefrom wispy powder puff blue to robust violet and purple. Delphiniums do well in areas with cool or mild summers in zones 3 to 7. They need rich soil, staking, and regular moisture. Delphiniums are extremely cold hardy, but they will not grow well in high humidity ...