{"id":5516,"date":"2022-08-08T14:53:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T18:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/?p=5516"},"modified":"2022-08-08T16:13:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T20:13:29","slug":"lost-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/lost-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5517,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"

I am missing flowers (both literally and emotionally).<\/p>

How can I work for a plant nursery and have zero blooms in my yard in the middle of summer? (Maybe because I work for a plant nursery?) I get so excited at the beginning of the season with all the pretty things coming in that I take them all home and plant them. Tulips and Daffodils, Hellebores, creeping phlox\u2019s, Dicentra. Stunning. And then what happens? After the blooms fade and the ephemerals die back, I end up with a lot of green. And then\u2026 nursery life goes into full swing and by the time I get to slow down and catch my breath, it is mid-summer.<\/p><\/div>

\"Rudbeckia<\/span>

Rudbeckia Goldsturm<\/p><\/div>

Where is my color? I need plants. Taking a walk through our perennial lot I notice all the plants that are in full sun with beautiful flowers. I want that! Easy choices are the Rudbeckias. Echinaceas, and Hemerocallis. But what are some less obvious selections? My flower beds have some time in the shade, so in order to get the best show of color, I need varieties that can handle both. So, on my walk, I took a few notes.<\/p><\/div>

\"Rozanne<\/span>

Geranium Rozanne<\/p><\/div>

Geraniums are a good choice. Full sun or part shade, \u201cRozanne\u201d can be a good rambler. I need to fill in some space and I know she\u2019s about 20\u201d tall by 28\u201d spread. Very low maintenance and long-lasting blooms throughout the whole season can guarantee a nice show of color through these dog days of summer.<\/p><\/div>

\"Astilbe<\/span>

Astilbe chinensis Vision in Red<\/p><\/div>

Astilbe\u2019s have always been one of my favorites and we offer a wide array of sizes and color. I\u2019m a big fan of their fluffy, showy flowers. Although we have them in full sun, Astilbe\u2019s actually prefer a bit of shade to cool them down after a long hot day.<\/p><\/div>

\"Chelone<\/span>

Chelone Hot Lips<\/p><\/div>

Our Chelone \u201cHot Lips\u201d are just about to pop. 2\u2019-3\u2019 feet high and a 1\u2019 spread, these are great to add a backdrop or color to a dull corner. These will be perfect for this time of year! They can grow in drought conditions until established or they can grow in bog or rain gardens. They are low maintenance and will handle the full sun or partial shade.<\/p><\/div>

\"Heuchera<\/span>

Heuchera Midnight Rose<\/p><\/div>

Heucheras, I think, are going to be a staple. With many varieties to choose from, they are a great, easy way to tie any color combination into the landscape. Different heights and sizes will be perfect to tuck in around the taller plants. And again, heucheras prefer part shade, can handle sun, like it a little dry. Perfect for my needs!<\/p>

There is a theme here- low maintenance and lots of color!<\/p><\/div>

\"Lamium<\/span>

Lamium Orchid Frost<\/p><\/div>

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And finally, ground cover! Of course, some of that \u201cgreen\u201d in my yard are weeds. Since I really don\u2019t have a lot of time to throw down mulch every year in the spring I\u2019m going to have to plant something. We have lots of choices here at Christensen\u2019s, however, I have found that Lamium is a great choice for spreading. Vigorous but not invasive, the two-toned foliage is striking and can fill in quickly throughout the season. If I was just looking for a colorful addition, I'd go with 'Orchid Frost'. But, I\u2019m thinking the 'White Nancy' may be a great addition to brighten up and throw some definition into the mix.<\/p>

I now have a few choices. But there are so many more! Seriously, it\u2019s like choosing a paint color. I know if I took another walk through the perennial lot or into the Hosta House I will have a whole new set of plant varieties, colors, and textures to take home and play with! The choices are plentiful!<\/p><\/div>

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