This very useful evergreen for mixed borders and rockeries has many
varieties. Most kinds do best incool, alkaline areas. Heights vary from 5-60
cm with flower colors from pink to red and white.
All bloom in summer and need full or partial sun to bloom freely. In acidic soil, add lime to make it more alkaline. Propagate pinks from seed, cuttings or by root divisions. Use latter method in early spring. Set new plants 10-30 cm a part depending on mature height. Most Beautiful gift baskets philippines can purchase through philippinesflowersdelivery
Rudbeckia (coneflower, gloriosa, daisy, marmalade daisy)
Rudbeckia can grow 40-75 cm tall. Plant flowers from midsummer until first frost. They need at least partial sun but grow in any average soil. Close relatives are black or brown eyed Susan’s. Treat as an annuals in warmer climates. Sow seed in spring in transplant in clumps 30 cm apart. Fertilize when buds develop.
Stokesia (Stoke’s Aster)
A herbaceous perennials which is hardy everywhere and valuable as a mid-summer into autumn bloomer in the perennials border. Heights range 30-35 cm. Flowers are light blue or white, blooming throughout warm months and can measure over 10 cm in diameter.
They need sun and good drainage, but otherwise stokesia are undemanding. Plant in early spring or autumn, spacing 15 cm apart.
Verbena
Several varieties of this evergreen perennials are often grown as an annual in warmer climates. An excellent rockery plant, it grows 15-30 cm tall with many flower colors. Needs full sun and good drainage; will tolerate most soils. Sow seeds in beds or direct from spring to autumn, spaced 30 cm apart. Keep soil moist. Grows well without fertilizing. Trim after flowering.
Veronica (speedwell)
Herbaceous plant with rosettes of pointed leaves and mauve, blue or pink flowers during spring and summer. Grows to 30 cm. Veronicas need half to full sun, light soil, plenty of water and good drainage.
Yucca (Adam Needle)
These bulky plants for impressive balls of sword like foliage up to 90 cm high. They prefer a sunny, hot, dry locations. Yuccas put on a spectacular show, sending up bloom spikes as high as 1.8 m with half the length covered by creamy white, bell shaped flowers. With good drainage, you can grow yuccas easily.
Yucca filamentous Bright edge, one of the newer verities, carries a band of gold edging on deep green, spiky leaves.
Annuals and biennials
Fairy primrose, Iceland poppy, marigold, Mexican aster, pansy.
All bloom in summer and need full or partial sun to bloom freely. In acidic soil, add lime to make it more alkaline. Propagate pinks from seed, cuttings or by root divisions. Use latter method in early spring. Set new plants 10-30 cm a part depending on mature height. Most Beautiful gift baskets philippines can purchase through philippinesflowersdelivery
Rudbeckia (coneflower, gloriosa, daisy, marmalade daisy)
Rudbeckia can grow 40-75 cm tall. Plant flowers from midsummer until first frost. They need at least partial sun but grow in any average soil. Close relatives are black or brown eyed Susan’s. Treat as an annuals in warmer climates. Sow seed in spring in transplant in clumps 30 cm apart. Fertilize when buds develop.
Stokesia (Stoke’s Aster)
A herbaceous perennials which is hardy everywhere and valuable as a mid-summer into autumn bloomer in the perennials border. Heights range 30-35 cm. Flowers are light blue or white, blooming throughout warm months and can measure over 10 cm in diameter.
They need sun and good drainage, but otherwise stokesia are undemanding. Plant in early spring or autumn, spacing 15 cm apart.
Verbena
Several varieties of this evergreen perennials are often grown as an annual in warmer climates. An excellent rockery plant, it grows 15-30 cm tall with many flower colors. Needs full sun and good drainage; will tolerate most soils. Sow seeds in beds or direct from spring to autumn, spaced 30 cm apart. Keep soil moist. Grows well without fertilizing. Trim after flowering.
Veronica (speedwell)
Herbaceous plant with rosettes of pointed leaves and mauve, blue or pink flowers during spring and summer. Grows to 30 cm. Veronicas need half to full sun, light soil, plenty of water and good drainage.
Yucca (Adam Needle)
These bulky plants for impressive balls of sword like foliage up to 90 cm high. They prefer a sunny, hot, dry locations. Yuccas put on a spectacular show, sending up bloom spikes as high as 1.8 m with half the length covered by creamy white, bell shaped flowers. With good drainage, you can grow yuccas easily.
Yucca filamentous Bright edge, one of the newer verities, carries a band of gold edging on deep green, spiky leaves.
Annuals and biennials
Fairy primrose, Iceland poppy, marigold, Mexican aster, pansy.
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