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Posted on May 21, 2009 under Best Perennials |
Perennials are those flowers which reliably bloom year after year. They die back to the ground each winter after flourishing for a full growing season only to reemerge again in the spring. They’re also noted for their texture and vibrant colors. Generally, perennials are a bit maintenance though there are those require almost no maintenance. These perennials are some the easiest to care for. They also provide colorful flowers and long lasting foliage.
Daylilies are a very common perennial which do remarkably well with very little maintenance. Their flowers, which are available in a wide range of colors, bloom on stocks which grow up from clumps of long pointed foliage. A profuse bloomer, daylilies flower for weeks. They prefer a bit of shade in the afternoon when the sun is strongest.
Iris is one the first perennials to emerge in the spring. Its purple or white flowers are an essential in the spring garden. Iris grows in spreading clumps which increase in size each year. When their finished blooming, iris will provide the perennial garden with striking foliage through the summer.
Hosta is an extraordinarily hardy and durable perennial. They can grow for an entire season with very little care. Hosta provides the garden with mounds of lush foliage and striking purple or white flower. Hosta is also very adaptable and versatile and can be used in a variety of garden situations. They’re effective as an edging plant and when grown among other flowers in a perennial bed. Hosta is great for shade and part shade gardens.
Astilbe is one of best perennials for the shade or part shade garden. They prefer organic soils and protection from the afternoon sun as dry soils and direct sun tend to cause withering in the plant. Astilbe has finely cut, fern like foliage and pink, white, or peach colored flowers. Astilble may require dividing every few years to encourage healthy blooms as they will often out grow their spot in the garden.
Geranium, a great perennial for the border garden, is a vigorous grower and flowers abundantly. With its spreading habit and profuse flowering abilities, geranium provides the garden with pink, white or purple flowers through mid-summer. Geranium is a wonderful edging plant in a full sun perennial border. Geranium is able to thrive for years with very little maintenance.
Asters bloom in fall and are effective in both the formal perennial garden and the wildflower meadow. Asters bloom in a variety of colors including, white, pink and purple. They are great addition to any perennial border.
Black eyed Susan can tolerate poor soils and survive extreme conditions such as heat and drought. The challenge with black eyed Susan isn’t growing them its keeping them from taking over your garden. As a vigorous grower, they require dividing every few years. Their tall stems produce bright yellow flowers bloom in summer which last though early fall.
Sedum autumn joy is a wonderful fall flowering perennial. It grows clumps which grow larger year after year. Its blooms are tones of pink and not deadheaded, they turn a rusty brown which can add winter interest to the garden. Sedum autumn joy also provides the garden with beautiful lush foliage in the summer.
While these perennials are easy to grow, there are a few very basic maintenance guidelines to follow which will help your garden flourish. In the summer, deadheading the perennials the process of clipping off the spent blooms, in necessary to encourage new blooms. As your perennials grow larger and begin to crowd each other, they may require dividing. Dividing perennials is easily the best way to increase your plant stock. Simply dig the perennial you intend to divide out of the ground making sure to dig out as much of the root system as possible. Take a shovel and chop or divide the plant in half and then replant each half.
Before planting your flowers, observe the conditions of your garden so you can determine what will work best for you. Have a plan or list in hand before you head out to the greenhouse. Once planted, these perennials will provide years of gardening enjoyment.
anonymous
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Posted on Mar 18, 2010 under Best Perennials |
Sometimes the sheer audacity of a flower grabs your attention and simply won’t let go. The first time I saw a dahlia, I was stunned. Not only is their size larger than life, but also the colors are absolutely amazing! The intricacy of petal structure, the huge array of shapes, oh yeah, did I mention the COLORS! In short, I was mesmerized.
In the intervening years, not much has changed, except of course, there are better selections of these incredibly immense dahlias. Stronger stems, better foliage, brighter colors are all thanks to the hard work and intuitive genius of many hybridizers.
I know several people who have devoted their entire garden to growing dahlias. Some people might say it’s a sickness. I don’t agree - if dahlias are your passion, live it! On the other hand, not everyone can - or would want to — devote a large amount of time and effort to one kind of plant. But, seriously, there’s room in just about any garden for a few of these show-stopping flowers.
Besides border dahlias, there are decorative, dinner plate, karma, powder puff, tree, collarette and a huge number of unique dahlia shapes available. Flower sizes range from under 2 inches wide to more than 10 inches in diameter. While the colors include everything under the rainbow with a few surprises in between. That’s a lot to choose from; I’m certain there is more than one for your garden.
One of the best reasons of all to grow dahlias is their flowering time. They begin to bloom usually in late July and continue unabated until frost, a time when many other perennials are finished blooming and there’s not much else going on in the garden.
Dahlias are native to the mountainous central region of Mexico and Guatemala. Spanish settlers in Mexico sent the first dahlia seeds and tubers back to Spain in the 18th century. Spanish botanists at the Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid sent seeds and tubers to botanists in other parts of Europe, for more details visit to www.insomnia-battle.com and the dahlia began to spread across Europe. The first varieties with large, double ball-shaped flowers were bred in Belgium in 1815 and within a few decades nurserymen had expanded the combinations of colors as far as they thought they could be. Most turned their attention to other projects, and dahlias languished.
Then, in 1872, a box of dahlia roots from Mexico arrived in Holland. All the roots had perished except one, which produced a brilliant red flower whose shape was distinctly different. It was combined with earlier varieties and the resulting babies became the parents of today’s diverse hybrids. Thanks to the skill of breeders in England, Holland, Germany, for more details visit to www.100computertips.com Australia and America, dahlias come in a range of sizes and colors unmatched in the world of garden flowers.
There are some spectacular dinner plate sized dahlias that grow 36-48 inches tall. How about ‘Emory Paul’, biggest of them all in orchid lavender; maybe ‘The Big Wow’, with enormous bright, scarlet red flowers. What about checking out ‘Ferncliff Illlusion’, fabulous in white with violet tips or ‘Kelvin Floodlight’, immense, dazzling, deep, clear yellow. Any one would be perfect for creating a dramatic display in your garden.
There are more demure dahlias that come in powder puff shapes and grow 24-40 inches tall. Most of these large flowers have a petticoat of regular petals with a puff of smaller, ruffled petals in the middle. Try ‘Blue Bayou’ in lavender-blue; or ‘Soulman’, in a rich, deep maroon, a color very rarely seen in the horticulture industry.
You can mix it up with Karma dahlias for an array of different shapes and vibrant, iridescent colors. These tall dahlias (36-44 inches) were developed for the Dutch cut flower market and have long, very sturdy stems. The colors are truly magnificent. For an amazing effect in your garden, try ‘Karma Sangria’ with a rose center, and golden yellow petals tipped in salmon rose. Single colored flowers include ‘Karma Prospero’, in soft lilac-pink with a golden center and ‘Karma Ventura’, a dazzling lemon yellow the perfect contrast to the pink petals of ‘Prospero’.
Sandeep
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Posted on Mar 17, 2010 under Best Perennials |
which perennials are the best to plant? I would like good ones for spring flowering and good ones for summer flowering.
Before I can answer this one for you, I need a general idea of what zone you live in. It makes a big difference for the types of plants you can actually grow.
I live in zone 2 to 3 area. I can grow tulips, crocuses, daffodils and Irises as well as peonies and bleeding hearts. These all tend to bloom for me in late May and through June. Mind you, I have to contend with the deer population. They treat my garden as an all you can eat buffet.
There are many different varieties of summer to fall perennials but again, it depends on your zone.
You can contact me for me info if you like.
Posted on Mar 14, 2010 under Best Perennials |
Greatest selection as well as low prices. This is to plan for next spring. Thanks!
I always get them from Brecks. They are based in Holland and I have been very satisfied with them. The flowers have always been big, and the last from year to year.
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Posted on Mar 11, 2010 under Best Perennials |
Posted on Mar 11, 2010 under Best Perennials |
How exactly do i go about it any special tips? What are the best perennials to plant?
Go to the library and get a book on them.
You can have an herbaceous border (all perennials) start with largest height at back of bed down to small edge plants nearer front. you can fill in with bulbs and Iris.
I like plants that smell nice, but choose what you like from the garden book.
Make sure they grow in your area.
My favorites are Peonies,they bloom spring thru summer and have a beautiful smell, also look great in a vase.
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Posted on Mar 06, 2010 under Best Perennials |
I would love to know the best plants/flowers (annuals/perennials) that flower and thrive in shady areas.
I have planted pansy’s n they are thriving although the daisy’s aren’t doing so well, but i would lbe grateful of plants/flowers with colour. That are hardy enough to survive shady area’s.
Many Thanks xxx
Flowering plants which do well for me: impatiens, astilbe, bleeding heart, foxglove, columbine, primroses, evening primroses
Foliage plants: hostas, ferns, coleus- some of these are as showy if not more than the flowering ones.
Jacob’s Ladder (I have a beautiful variegated variety called Brise d’Anjou) is an example of both foliage and flowering plant.
Ground cover: Ivy and vinca (with mauve flowers) is what I grow in the Bay Area in CA. Also, green moss (Scotch/ Irish), baby’s tears, etc.
All these require different levels of shade and moisture, so check what would work for your garden site and geographic area.
Posted on Mar 04, 2010 under Best Perennials |
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Joseph Silva
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Posted on Mar 02, 2010 under Best Perennials |
Such as perennials, is it best to let them establish themselves before feeding, or does feeding it early get it off to a better start?
use about 1/4 the amount of fert that you usually would
Posted on Feb 27, 2010 under Best Perennials |
i want to grow some hostas in my backyard. the area is risen and most of it gets sun all day long. ive heard there are hosta varieties that differ with sun exposure. i want something that will fill in the area (15′ x 5′) what perennial would be best for this area?
The hosta is not a bulb. It is a "root" you buy and plant right now even in the UP of michigan. You cannot kill those things. And, they are Shade plants, not sun loving plants.
Hostas will grow in the sun also, but they are specifically a shade plant. An area 15×5 in full day long sun is perfect to grow flourobunda roses or you can even mix with plants like Lerope, Succulents, and Yuccas. These are care free plants and just buy a few, they spread and you will need to seperate them on annual basis, preferably in early spring like now. So a few = a lifetime supply and within a couple years you will fill that 15×5 to max capacity and have plenty to lanscape your whole yard.