For the Butterflies
Annual. Looking for a unique flower that loves the dry heat and thrives on neglect? These blue-eyed beauties are your answer. Extremely easy to grow, they thrive in poor soil that is well-draining. Once established, they are exceptionally heat and drought tolerant, being native to the windy coastline of South Africa. For our North American gardens, they are very attractive in mass plantings and perform well in containers. They require minimal care, but deadheading will encourage continuous blooms, and fortunately, they make beautiful cut flowers. Use them to fill a hot, dry, sandy space in the garden, and wait to be dazzled by their glorious blooms.
Location: Sunny border, Rock garden, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Plant height: 18-24”
Plant spacing: 12-18”
Annual. These precious flowers are an old-fashioned favourite. Beloved by pollinators and gardeners alike, they begin blooming in spring and don’t slow down until frost. Their flowers are loaded with nectar and support beneficial insect populations in the garden. The plants are hardy, very easy to grow and require little maintenance throughout the season. For those who adore cut flower arrangements, these beauties will be the last flower to wilt in the vase. This variety is a mix of red, pink, blue and white shades. Plant in moist, well-draining soil.
Location: Mid-border, Landscape planting, Mixed container, Rock garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 24”
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. A waterfall of cascading, coral pink tassel flowers that will draw delighted whispers throughout summer and fall. The plants are heat tolerant, huge, and require little maintenance. Bright green leaves are also edible. Plant in tall pots so the long tassels can spill over the sides. Arching branches can also be used for cut flower arrangements. Although drought tolerant once established, regular watering will produce more flowers and induce faster growth. Plants will tolerate any soil type, provided there is good drainage.
Location: Rear border, Container, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 3-5’
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Annual. A dramatic show-stopper that lives up to it’s equally dramatic name! Weird, wonderful, and entirely enormous, this plant won my heart last season. The wine red tassels towered over the rest of my annual bed, blooming long after others had been killed off by frost. An old-fashioned heirloom, Love-Lies-Bleeding used to be a staple in Victorian gardens. Their blooms attract pollinators, butterflies and hummingbirds. They make a terrific companion plant for eggplants, tomatoes, and other members of the nightshade family. A few branches will add a riveting element to a cut flower or dried arrangement. And this plant is edible! Young leaves can be harvested and used like spinach. The seeds are loaded with iron, calcium, and fiber, and when allowed to mature, can be dried, cooked and eaten like oatmeal, or in a risotto. Best of all, they are incredibly easy to grow! They thrive in poor to average soil, require little maintenance, and will withstand high summer heat. Ideal along a fence or trellis, they will also grow in containers, raised beds, or hanging baskets, where strong stems will support cascading tassels as they stretch 2.. 3.. 4 feet long!
Location: Rear border, Fence, Cottage garden, Showstopping container
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 3-5’, spreading to 2’
Plant Spacing: 18-16”
Annual. A true showstopper! Plants begin to produce gracefully arching, deep red, feathery plumes in mid-summer. As the season progresses, these plumes just grow longer and crazier! Plant in groups to stunning effect, or make it a focal point in a mixed ornamental bed. An excellent cut flower, it is ideal for late summer and fall arrangements. The plumes are easily dried and can also be used for crafts. Plants are heat tolerant, huge, and easy to grow. Staking is strongly recommended. They prefer moderately fertile soil, but will tolerate any soil type, provided it is well-draining.
Location: Rear border, Cut flower garden, Container
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 4-6’
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. A light pink variety with glowing, golden-peach centers. These 1.5-2.5” flowers will provide a burst of late season colour, both in the garden and in the vase. Vigorous plants are densely branched, providing an abundance of blooms. Plant in average to rich soil, and fertilize monthly for largest blooms
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: August to October
Height: 32-36”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Hands-down one of the most outstanding late season performers. With a colour that gradually deepens from apricot to creamy pink, you will fall in love with these huge, fluffy blooms! The flowers are long-lasting, providing a burst of delicate beauty deep into the fall. If you can bring yourself to snip off a few stems, they are also a sensational cut flower. Plant in average to rich soil, and fertilize monthly for largest blooms.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: August to October
Height: 35”
Plant Spacing: 6-12”
Annual. A captivating spray of dainty, 1” blooms provide a profusion of late season colour. They are beauties in the garden and stunning in a vase. Vigorous plants are densely branched, providing an abundance of blooms. Plant in average to rich soil, and fertilize monthly for largest blooms
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: August to October
Height: 30”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Perennial. Unique, pagoda-style blooms are a heavy favourite for both people and pollinators! These flowers will leave you marveling at their complex beauty, colours and textures. As an added bonus - the bees go crazy for them, making them a staple for the vegetable garden. When dried, the leaves and flowers have great medicinal value. These are one of the toughest plants in the garden. During both flooding and drought conditions, they continue to thrive. They are deer-resistant and require little maintenance - ideal for the lazy gardener. Plant in hot, dry areas of the garden with slightly sandy soil.
Location: Mid-border, Vegetable companion, Wildflower garden
Bloom Period: August to September
Height: 2’, spreading to 3’
Plant Spacing: 12”
Perennial. The quintessential butterfly magnet, milkweed will also attract bees and hummingbirds. Plants will get established in their first year and flower in their second, cheering gardeners and pollinators with their sweetly scented blooms. They are very tolerant of poor soil, drought and heat. Plants also tolerate moisture, and are a great option for clay soils.
Location: Butterfly garden, Sunny border
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 3- 3.5’
Plant Spacing: 30-36”
Annual. The quintessential calendula. Blooming in shades of yellow, orange and gold, their double flowers are long-lasting, heat tolerant and can thrive in poor soils. They make a great cut flower and a lovely background for fall mums.
Calendula are a terrific vegetable companion, as they attract pollinators and repel harmful nematodes in the soil. Their flowers are edible and dried petals can be used in place of saffron, as a garnish, or to make a delightful tea. They are very easy to grow, requiring minimal watering and feeding. Plant in poor to average, well-draining soil and deadhead occasionally for increased blooms.
Location: Mid-border, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 18-24”
Plant Spacing: 12-16”
Annual. Get ready for a show! This unusual variety will undergo a beautiful colour transformation right before your eyes: unopened blooms will begin as a lemon curd yellow. Petals will then gradually unfurl to reveal an almost pure white blossom with a dark center. A beautiful contrast for any flower bed or vase!
Calendula are a terrific vegetable companion, as they attract pollinators and repel harmful nematodes in the soil. Their flowers are edible and dried petals can be used in place of saffron, as a garnish, or to make a delightful tea. They are very easy to grow, requiring minimal watering and feeding. Plant in poor to average, well-draining soil and deadhead occasionally for increased blooms.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 2’
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. A lively mix of pink, purple and white flowers on dense, feathery plants. Smaller than other varieties, ‘Apollo’ is perfect for containers.
Cosmos attract bees, butterflies and birds. The plants are self-seeding, but not invasive, and are not prone to pests or disease. They tolerate heat, drought and will grow in even the poorest soil conditions, provided that there is good drainage. This is a truly low-maintenance plant. Avoid too much fertilizer, as this can lead to lush foliage and few blooms.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 18-26”
Plant Spacing: 12-15”
Annual. ‘Gloria’ is a show-off in the garden. The rose-pink petals and piercing crimson eyes will easily charm all who come to visit. Plants are heavy-blooming and self-cleaning, for an easy display of colour from early summer to frost.
Cosmos attract bees, butterflies and birds. The plants are self-seeding, but not invasive, and are not prone to pests or disease. They tolerate heat, drought and will grow in even the poorest soil conditions, provided that there is good drainage. This is a truly low-maintenance plant. Avoid too much fertilizer, as this can lead to lush foliage and few blooms.
Location: Rear border, Landscape planting, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 3-5’
Plant Spacing: 18”
Perennial. These cheerful, easy-to-care-for plants are perfect for the beginner gardener. Low-growing, they spread into an evergreen mound with bright reddish-fuschia blooms. As a ready self-seeder, this variety can quickly form a low-maintenance ground cover. After an initial flush of flowers in late spring, plants will continue to bloom on and off throughout the summer. Drought tolerant once established, they are ideal for poor soils in hot, dry areas. Salt tolerance also makes them a great choice for coastal gardens.
Location: Front of border, Rock garden, Ground cover
Bloom Period: June/July
Height: 8”, spreading to 18”
Plant Spacing: 14”
Annual. Stunning, spidery blooms boast an array of reds, pinks and whites. Plants are compact, and versatile in the garden. Fill a room with their sweet fragrance by snipping a few stems to bring inside. Stop passersby in their tracks by planting a border at the edge of the garden. These plants are small but mighty, and once you take in their intoxicating perfume, you’ll never want to be without them again! For best results, plant in rich, well-draining soil.
Location: Border, Cottage garden, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 16”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. A beautiful dwarf variety, ‘Figaro’ produces showy, double and semi-double 2.5-3” flowers on well-branched, bushy plants. Colours are a mix of red, pink, orange, yellow or white. These dahlias perform beautifully in beds, borders, or containers, and are one of the best varieties for larger landscape plantings. Flowers attract bees and butterflies, and are excellent for cutting. Plant in average, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture throughout the season. Apply either granular fertilizer at planting time, or apply a liquid fertilizer monthly.
Location: Front of border, Container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-14”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Perennial. Soft, cherry-red flowers with white bees. ‘Magic Fountains’ is an ideal series for smaller gardens, especially in windy areas where taller varieties would struggle. Plants do not require staking and provide plenty of cutflowers.
Delphiniums are a star in the early summer border. They attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds and make an excellent companion for lilies, daylilies, irises and roses. Plants will grow best in rich, well-draining soil that maintains even moisture. Provide regular fertilization and cut stalks back after blooming.
Location: Rear border, Cottage garden, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June/July
Height: 30-36”
Plant Spacing: 12-14”
Perennial. Large, rosy-pink flowers will add cheerful colour to any landscape or border. Plants are low maintenance and easy to grow. They tolerate heat, drought and poor soil. They are excellent cut flowers and highly attractive to pollinators. They also attract beneficial insects, making them a great companion for the vegetable garden.
Location: Border, Butterfly garden, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 36-48”
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Perennial. A unique twist on a garden classic! This variety boasts two tiers of flowers, one above and one below its cone. These two-tiered blooms will appear in the plant’s second year.
Plants are low maintenance and easy to grow. They tolerate heat, drought and poor soil. They are excellent cut flowers and highly attractive to pollinators. They also attract beneficial insects, making them a great companion for the vegetable garden.
Location: Border, Butterfly garden, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 36-48”
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Perennial. Unusual, dramatic, and an absolute pollinator magnet! Large, 3” blooms attract bees, butterflies, and birds. Long, straight silver stems provide a splendid contrast to any perennial bed, but the glowing blue orbs create a particularly ethereal effect over white and green hues. They are long-living perennials, living 10 years or more, and are not invasive. They make beautiful, unique additions to fresh cut or dried arrangements. Globe Thistles are an extremely low maintenance addition to the garden. They thrive in poor, sandy, dry soil. Average water will bring the most flowers.
Location: Sunny border, Perennial bed, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July/August
Height: 3-4’
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Annual. Watch dozens of brightly-coloured globes dance over felted green leaves. ‘Las Vegas’ brings a light and airy quality to your garden, appearing in a mix of plum, pink or pure white. They are an easy addition to an annual bed, blending effortlessly with bolder flowers like petunias and marigolds.
Gomphrena thrive in areas with full, hot sun, receiving a “Flameproof” certification by the Dallas Arboretum for their top performance in extreme heat. Their prolific blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and make long-lasting fresh cut flowers which retain their colour when dried. Their effect is most striking when planted in groups. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil.
Location: Sunny border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 18-28”, spreading to 20”
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Beloved for their vivid, lipstick-red colour, these plants add a spectacular flair to the landscape and the vase. A top garden performer and an exceptional cut flower.
Gomphrena thrive in areas with full, hot sun, receiving a “Flameproof” certification by the Dallas Arboretum for their top performance in extreme heat. Their prolific blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and make long-lasting fresh cut flowers which retain their colour when dried. Their effect is most striking when planted in groups. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil.
Location: Sunny border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 18-24”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Glowing, bright rose blooms add cheerful whimsy to the garden or vase. A top garden performer and an exceptional cut flower.
Gomphrena thrive in areas with full, hot sun, receiving a “Flameproof” certification by the Dallas Arboretum for their top performance in extreme heat. Their prolific blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and make long-lasting fresh cut flowers which retain their colour when dried. Their effect is most striking when planted in groups. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil.
Location: Sunny border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 18-24”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. An old-fashioned Victorian favourite, Heliotrope is as known for drawing in butterflies as it is for its magnificent fragrance. Heavy clusters of deep violet blooms stand out over bushy, dark green foliage. The flowers, with their sweet almond and vanilla scent, are still cultivated for perfume-making in Europe. Enhance this fragrance by planting en masse. They also perform well in containers. Grow in rich, well-draining soil and feed monthly. Plants are drought and heat tolerant once established. Note that all parts of the plant are poisonous.
Location: Landscape planting, Container, Butterfly garden
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 12-18”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. A unique an interesting variety. Arching stems produce nodding blooms in blue-purple hues. An excellent cut flower, and positively adored by bees!
Plants tolerate both heat and drought. They will grow in any soil type, provided it is well-draining.
Location: Border, Container, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 24-36”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. With blooms reminiscent of an antique tea rose, these 2-3” flowers are truly captivating with their dark rose hue.
Lisianthus are as famous for their stunning flowers as their impressive vase life, with cut flowers lasting for two weeks or more. Often mistaken for roses, their elegant, ruffled blooms add a touch of elegance to any arrangement. With protection from wind and rain, garden blooms will last for weeks. They perform exceptionally well in greenhouses. Tall plants require staking. Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in moist, well-draining soil and fertilize every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. A knockout variety with ruffled white petals dusted with a soft pink blush. Huge, 4” blooms are lush and abundant.
Lisianthus are as famous for their stunning flowers as their impressive vase life, with cut flowers lasting for two weeks or more. Often mistaken for roses, their elegant, ruffled blooms add a touch of elegance to any arrangement. With protection from wind and rain, garden blooms will last for weeks. They perform exceptionally well in greenhouses. Tall plants require staking. Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in moist, well-draining soil and fertilize every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Rose coloured flowers with large white eyes provide bold colour to any mixed arrangement.
Lobelia are vigorous plants that flower heavily all season. ‘Regatta’ is a superb trailing variety with great heat tolerance. Their delicate blooms cascade beautifully over the edge of hanging baskets and containers, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Self-cleaning, and low maintenance, lobelia are very easy to grow. Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize containers every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 5”, spreading to 15”
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. A charming burst of bright, sapphire blue flowers with white eyes will provide the finishing touch to window boxes and planters.
Lobelia are vigorous plants that flower heavily all season. Their delicate blooms cascade beautifully over the edge of hanging baskets and containers, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Self-cleaning, and low maintenance, lobelia are very easy to grow. Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize containers every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6”, spreading to 12”
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. These stunning, striped blooms are sure to be a highlight in any garden!
As their name implies, Morning Glories open fresh each morning. While single blooms last for only one day, faded flowers will not be missed as the vines produce an abundance of new blooms in their place. Most important for excellent blooms is a full day - 8 hours - of unfiltered sunlight. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. An easy to grow climber, plants can be grown in 10-12” pots, and trained up a trellis or around a tomato cage. They thrive in hot weather and tolerate drought. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil and feed monthly with a low nitrogen fertilizer.
Location: Patio container, Trellis
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: vines up to 10’
Plant Spacing: 8-10”
Annual. A vintage variety with glowing 3-4” azure blooms on huge vines that will quickly cover a fence or trellis.
As their name implies, Morning Glories open fresh each morning. While single blooms last for only one day, faded flowers will not be missed as the vines produce an abundance of new blooms in their place. Most important for excellent blooms is a full day - 8 hours - of unfiltered sunlight. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. An easy to grow climber, plants can be grown in 10-12” pots, and trained up a trellis or around a tomato cage. They thrive in hot weather and tolerate drought. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil and feed monthly with a low nitrogen fertilizer.
Location: Patio container, Trellis
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: vines up to 12’
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. A magnificent heirloom from Bavaria, Germany, these royal purple trumpet flowers with ruby red stars have delighted gardeners for years. Fast growing, ‘Grandpa Ott’ is perfect to hide an unsightly fence or scramble through an arbour.
As their name implies, Morning Glories open fresh each morning. While single blooms last for only one day, faded flowers will not be missed as the vines produce an abundance of new blooms in their place. Most important for excellent blooms is a full day - 8 hours - of unfiltered sunlight. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. An easy to grow climber, plants can be grown in 10-12” pots, and trained up a trellis or around a tomato cage. They thrive in hot weather and tolerate drought. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil and feed monthly with a low nitrogen fertilizer.
Location: Patio container, Trellis
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: vines up to 8-10’, spreading 3-6’
Plant Spacing: 12”
Perennial. An award winning variety of a native North American wildflower, ‘Crystal Peak’ boasts pure white flowers on long spikes that attract an abundance of pollinators to the garden. It is a Fleuroselect Gold Medal award winner (Europe’s top prize). Flowers are self-cleaning, and do not fade or brown as they age. Their curious name comes from the fact that when plants are in full bloom, you can push the snapdragon-like blossoms to hold any position you like - a helpful trait in flower arrangements. Plants thrive in average soils and moderately moist conditions, making them an ideal choice for clay soils and waterside plantings. They will easily naturalize into the garden, but are polite spreaders, having been bred to retain their compact habit much more so than their native counterparts.
Location: Sloping waterside, Wildflower meadow, Coastal garden
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 16”
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Annual. A breathtaking blend of five outstanding ‘Double Cascade’ shades. You’ll be thrilled with these fountains of enormous, heavily ruffled double flowers. Easy to grow and bred for weather resistance, your planters will be overflowing with an abundance of showy blooms.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 10-15”, spreading to 12”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Bright, cherry red flowers will provide a mountain of colour in the garden or containers! ‘Tidal Wave’ petunias have larger flowers than other Wave varieties, with blooms reaching 2.5-4” across. When planted close together they will form low hedges; Spaced farther apart they will create a rapid ground cover.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 1-2’, spreading to 4’
Plant Spacing: 18-36”
Perennial. A striking, blue beauty that happens to be a pollinator magnet! Bees and butterflies will swarm the huge, 4” flowers over a long blooming season. Ruffled petals will open around a pale central disc. As the bloom matures, this disc becomes studded with dark stamens to give the characteristic “pincushion” appearance. Plants tolerate a variety of soil types, but will thrive in rich, well-draining soil. Drought tolerant once established, they will benefit from regular watering and fertilization in their first year.
Location: Mid-border, Cut flower garden, Rock garden
Bloom Period: July/August
Height: 28”
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Brush past this plant and you’ll quickly discover where it got its name! Boasting adorable, yellow pom-pom flowers, plants release a sweet pineapple fragrance when moved. They are very low maintenance and easy to grow. They are also very attractive to pollinators and make great cut flowers. Ideally suited for containers. For best results, plant in light, rich, well-draining soil.
Location: Container, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-18”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. A flush of cheerful, 1.5-2” blooms in bright, warm shades that will liven up any patio container, or create a gorgeous seasonal ground cover.
Portulaca are an ideal choice for hot, dry, sunny locations. They thrive in poor, sandy soil and plants will tolerate crowding. When grouped in a wide, shallow container, twisting branches will easily blend to produce a cloud of blooms from early summer to fall. Their low, creeping growth habit and the soft, delicate appearance of their miniature rose-like booms has rightly earned them the nickname “moss roses”. Flowers do not require deadheading, although pinching stems back every few weeks will encourage the growth of more bud-bearing branches, and thus more blooms. Ensure soil is well-draining. Fertilization is not necessary.
Location: Patio container, Drought-prone bed
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-9”, spreading to 18”
Plant Spacing: 7-15”
Perennial. A pollinator magnet, once ‘Salvatore Blue’ springs into bloom, you’ll be amazed at the number of bees and butterflies hovering around these spectacular, violet-blue blossoms. They are also highly attractive to hummingbirds, and make excellent cut flowers. Compact, low-branching plants are long-blooming, easy to grow, and both heat and drought tolerant. Plant in rich, moist, well-draining soil.
Location: Landscape planting, Sunny border, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to August
Height: 12-16”
Plant Spacing: 12-16"
Biennial. Large, beautiful flowers in a vivid assortment of pinks, reds and white. Sweet Williams are a terrific addition to any perennial bed that contains roses, lilacs or delphiniums. The cheerful flowers are wonderfully fragrant, make excellent cut flowers, and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds over a very long blooming season. As a biennial, it will flower profusely in its second year, then readily self-seed to offer a future generation of unique blooms. Plants prefer rich, well-draining soil and will benefit from monthly feeding.
Location: Mid-border, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to August
Height: 16-24”
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. Pastel pink flowers with deep orchid centers will add a touch of elegance to the garden. Plants are well-branched and heavy-blooming.
Verbena are outstanding performers in the ground or containers. They thrive in heat and are highly drought tolerant. Container plants will still need regular watering. Plants are not particular about soil type, as long as it is well-draining. Deadheading will provide a second flush of blooms.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June/July, September/October
Height: 8-10”, spreading 16-20”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Clusters of soft peach flowers will complement any container arrangement. Plants are well-branched and heavy-blooming.
Verbena are outstanding performers in the ground or containers. They thrive in heat and are highly drought tolerant. Container plants will still need regular watering. Plants are not particular about soil type, as long as it is well-draining. Deadheading will provide a second flush of blooms.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket, Rock garden
Bloom Period: June/July, September/October
Height: 8-10”, spreading 16-20”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Masses of bold-coloured flowers on glossy green foliage. Colours include apricot, lilac, rose, white and more. Trailing and heavy-flowering, these warm weather plants are perfect for hanging baskets or low borders. They are also low maintenance, self-cleaning, and heat and drought tolerant. Plant in average, well-drained soil and enjoy their beautiful blooms all summer long.
Location: Hanging basket, Container, Front of border
Bloom Period: May to July
Height: 6-8”, spreading to 3’
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. Vibrant, deep burgundy 2” flowers with bright white eyes. Trailing and heavy-flowering, these warm weather plants are perfect for hanging baskets or low borders. They are also low maintenance, self-cleaning, and heat and drought tolerant. Plant in average, well-drained soil and enjoy their beautiful blooms all summer long.
Location: Hanging basket, Container, Front of border
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 5-6”, spreading 20-30”
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. Make a statement with these huge, 5” blooms! Colours include pink, red, lavender and royal purple.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Rear border, Cut flower garden, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. Radiant coral blooms will illuminate the garden. Flowers measure 5-6” across! ‘Magellan’ are early bloomers that flower freely all summer and into the fall for a truly outstanding garden performance. Plants are sturdy and well-branching.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 14”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. A marvelous mixture of Queeny zinnias, blooming in a blend of rose, orange, peach, lemon or lime. With dreamy bicolour blooms reaching 3-3.5” in size, Queeny zinnias are a dramatic focal point for containers or a splendid landscape addition.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Rear border, Cut flower garden, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 9-12”