|
How To Add Rich Color To Your Garden With Blue Perennial
Flowers
Blue flowers are some
of the most striking plants around and can add a rich
splash of color to any garden. Plant them in a cluster
of all blue or mix them in with other flowers for a
rainbow of color.
When planting flowers, it is important
to remember to follow the instructions on the tag for
the plant. Always buy plants that will thrive in the
conditions in which you intend to grow them. A plant
that loves sun won't do well in a shady area and you
will only be disappointed with the results.
When planning your garden, be aware
of the bloom time of the flowers. Planting perennials
with different bloom times near each other will insure
a garden that has blooms all season long. Remember also
to plan for the height of the plants, putting the taller
ones in the back.
Below is a list of favorite blue flowering
plants that you might want to consider for your garden:
Polemonuim, Blue Pearl - A compact plant
with deep sky blue flowers that grows to 10". It
blooms in late spring to early summer. Plant in partial
shade and in well drained soil.
Blue Sea Holly - This dramatic plant
has a lavender blue cone like flower with long spiked
petals. It grows to 30" and is a favorite for dried
flower arrangements. Plant in full sun - blooms in mid
to late summer.
Delphinium, Butterfly Blue - Bright
blue delicate flowers adorn this plant that blooms in
early to mid summer. It reaches 10" tall and prefers
a sunny location with rich moist soil.
Campanula, Blue Carpet - Bright blue
to lilac colored flowers bloom for weeks in the middle
of summer. This low growing perennial grows to 4"
and prefers full sun with well drained soil.
Penstemon, Blue Buckle - This plant
has tubular shaped blooms in blue to purple and flowers
in mid summer to early fall. It grows to 15" and
likes well drained soil with full or partial sun.
Hydrangea, Nikko Blue - Gigantic clumps
of blue flowers adorn this shrub for most of the summer.
In the fall, the flowers turn a golden color. This plant
is a new variety that prefers rich soil but will grow
in shade, partial sun or full sun.
Vinca - Medium blue flowers and glossy
green leaves form a carpet that grows to about 6"
tall and blooms in mid spring. This plant will grow
in most soil conditions, in the shade or sun.
Ajuga, Bronze Beauty - This short bushy
plant has spikes of blue flowers that grows quickly.
Great as a ground cover or in raised beds. It blooms
in spring and prefers a shady area.
Scabiosa, Butterfly Blue - A bushy perennial
with lavender blue flowers that bloom from June to October.
This plant likes full sun and attracts butterflies and
hummingbirds.
Verbena, Babylon Blue - Blue purple
flowers petals adorn this plant that blooms in early
spring. Great for window boxes and planters.
1howto.com
--------------------------------------------------
Please
Share Your Tips with Us
|
