Showing posts with label summer flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer flowers. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Flower of the Day ~ Southern Belle Echinacea



Southern Belle Echinacea




Double magenta cones top light pink petals from summer to fall..


Its prolific blooms make lovely cut flower bouquets.

 
Perfect for your sunny cottage garden.






Southern Belle Echinacea

 
Common Name: Coneflower

Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Fragrance: No

Deer Resistant: Yes

Exposure: Full sun

Blooms: June-October

Height: 30-36"

Spacing: 18-24"





The Lazy Gardener

recommends this for your carefree garden.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Flower of the Day ~ Hollyhock Halo Pink












Hollyhock Halo Pink


Tall stalks of two-tone pink flowers grace this perennial all summer.

May need staking as reaches for the sun.

Perfect for the back of a cottage garden.






Alcea rosea Halo Pink


Common Name: Hollyhock
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Fragrance: No
Deer Resistant: Yes
Exposure: Full sun
Blooms: June-August
Height: 5-6'
Spacing: 18-24"






The Lazy Gardener 

recommends this for your carefree garden.