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Post by Doreen on Jul 7, 2007 9:34:02 GMT -5
sharing what was shared with me... these flowers are not for all regions of course.
Perennials for Summer and Fall Q.Which perennial will flower throughout this summer and into fall? A. Remember that perennials don't look their best the first season, plus you'll need to plant a variety, not just one. Having said that, planting several of these will bridge the gaps:
Daylilies. Choose a variety of early-, mid- and late-season bloomers to give you blooms from June to fall.
Coneflower. This tough perennial blooms throughout July and August. Breeders have come out with a wide range of colors, from white to orange to rose to raspberry red.
Leadwort or plumbago. The flowers keep going from late summer to early fall, and the foliage turns a bronzy red at the end of the season.
Salvia. The perennial salvias offer a lot of options for blooms throughout summer and all the way up to first frost.
Hardy geranium. Also called cranesbill, this perennial has an unusually long flowering period — all summer until fall. (USDA Zones 5 to 7.) Start with one-gallon plants, choosing plants with plenty of healthy, lush foliage and avoiding those that have already started blooming. Give them the conditions they need (shade or sun, moist or dry), then be patient. The first year you'll probably get only a few flowers, the next year many more, and the third year, you'll be astounded at the color you've created!
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Post by deejay on Aug 12, 2007 9:31:23 GMT -5
Thanks Doreen. I am having to start from scratch again. There are so many ugly hostas, in the sun, they are ugly. Day lilies everywhere, just one kind, but they do bloom a long time. I am trying to dig up most of those things. I have a few things planted, but was a little late for them to do well.
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Post by basha on Aug 13, 2007 15:13:28 GMT -5
i dislike hasta's also donna!! i planted so much last year, alot in the wrong places, and have to m ove them also. thanks doreen for the tips.
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