“for behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.”
Song of Solomon 2:11-12
Spring is around the corner, and you know what that means…FLOWERS! You may remember last year when we took you along with us as a landscaper established a garden space for us…it was a complete overhaul of our backyard! But just in case you weren’t a follower of the blog then, let me take you back. We started with ideas here and here, then progress of the landscaping job, and finally the big reveal! Of course we kept you updated as seasons changed too!
The job was completed around mid-June, and by this time annuals and perennials weren’t readily available! I am wanting to be prepared this year so I get the best selection! We planted limelight and vanilla strawberry hydrangeas that tolerate full sun and did great during our heat wave of last summer!
I have included some of my favorites that will survive our southern climate and will be great for cutting and bringing indoors!
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A sneak peek into our garden last summer!
The pairing of purple irises and hydrangeas makes me think of my maternal grandmother who could grow anything! Her irises were amazing!
The exotic variegated foliage of the canna lily in the foreground against the yellow-flowered black-eyed Susan provides color and texture!
Peonies (a favorite of mine), irises, lambs ear, dianthus, and salvia give an English garden feel against a beautiful white fence!
Foxgloves add drama and vibrant color!
Snapdragons add lovely colors to a cutting garden!
Our vanilla-strawberry hydrangeas turned out to be beautiful last year as they changed colors!
Echinacea “Rainbow Marcella” is a new cultivar that is durable and hardy as it blooms for months and is a magnet for butterflies!
Dahlias will bloom from mid-summer until frost…
…and are easy to grow with some varieties having dinner-plate size blooms!
A traditional style flower bed using a lot of color but grounded with a pop of white!
An energetic flower bed mixing perennials that will fill in after the gorgeous tulips begin to fade!
Our sunflowers had the happiest faces! I can’t wait to plant them again this year!
Flowers chosen in similar hues offer a soothing palette for the garden! The birdhouse adds whimsy and function!
Our garden is partially fenced and so far, we haven’t planted anything on the outside – I love this overgrown English cottage style!
The unlikely combination of chives and irises is really pretty! I wouldn’t have thought to pair them!
Asters are a tough perennial that we planted years ago and they attracted butterflies! Butch wants to plant them in our new space!
Salvia and lantana make a perfect pairing because they love hot, sunny spots and attract scores of butterflies!
A cottage garden of allium, tulips, and forget-me-nots!
Clematis makes a showy statement as it climbs!
A peony is one of the most beautiful blooms and heavenly scents!
We love our outdoor space and spend a lot of time out there during the warmer months! We will keep you updated with progress and would love to know what your favorite flowers to plant are!
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