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My Indian Shots are taking off with this rain :)
John Ehrling Wow those look great!
Hi! I am a newbie and need tons of suggestions/ideas. I have a rectangular bed /16x10 ft. at my side porch. I want it to be a perinneal bed blooming as much as possible all year long. I like a mix of standard and unique plants not over 24 -30 inches high mixed with 5-20 inches high. I was hoping to find some ready to use plans to get ideas. Are there any available in this app? My favorite colors are pastels with brilliant orange and burgundy accent colors
Thanks for your thoughts
Dee
John Ehrling Hi Dee, I am not sure what growing zone you are in, so it can vary. But here are some plants and flowers worth looking into that fit what you're looking for.
Standard Plants (24 to 30 inches high):
Coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea): These beautiful, daisy-like flowers come in various colors and attract pollinators.
Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta): Vibrant yellow flowers with dark centers that bloom throughout summer and attract butterflies.
Daylilies (Hemerocallis): Available in many colors, daylilies have attractive blooms and are low-maintenance plants.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia): This drought-tolerant plant features silver-gray foliage and tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers.
Shasta Daisies (Leucanthemum x superbum): Classic white daisies with yellow centers that add a cheerful touch to any garden.
Unique Plants (5 to 20 inches high):
Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum): A low-growing herb with fragrant foliage and small pink, purple, or white flowers.
Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata): A ground cover plant that produces dense carpets of colorful flowers in spring.
Blue Star Creeper (Isotoma fluviatilis): A low-growing, spreading perennial with tiny star-shaped blue flowers.
Ajuga (Ajuga reptans): Known for its attractive foliage and spikes of blue, pink, or white flowers, Ajuga forms a dense ground cover.
Dwarf Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum): A compact fern with silvery fronds that add texture and color to the garden.
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My spring sojourn through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic has been a time of great beauty, wonder, and education. From delicate wildflowers to bold and bright flowering trees, these countries offered a stunning array of blooms, despite the wintery weather. Enjoy the photos, Wish you could smell the fragrances! https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/spring-sojourn
John Ehrling Beautiful! I hope you're enjoying your travels!
Do you feel the energy? Did you wake up one morning to witness most of the leaves on your deciduous trees unfurled? After our long, cold, rainy winter, the warmer weather you experience is a salve for your soul. Does your spirit soar when you say: “today is the day I will be digging in my garden?” https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/the-spirit-of-spring
John Ehrling Yum raddishes!