Vibrant Perennials and Annuals for Your Garden: Iberis, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Amaryllis, Snapdragon
Explore a stunning selection of perennials and annuals perfect for any garden. Iberis sempervirens, known for its white blooms in spring, makes an excellent ground cover and tolerates deer and drought. Dahlia offers a spectacular range of colors, blooming in early summer. The Gladiolus, part of the iris family, features large, one-sided flower spikes in vibrant hues. Amaryllis, ideal for indoor growth, blooms in just 7-10 weeks, while Snapdragon provides playful blooms in spring and fall. Discover how to incorporate these beautiful plants into your landscape!
Vibrant Perennials and Annuals for Your Garden: Iberis, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Amaryllis, Snapdragon
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IberissempervirensCandytuft • Herbaceous perennial • Height 6”-12” width 6” – 18” • Bloom white, April – May • Full sun • Suggested use, ground cover • Tolerates deer, rabbit and drought
Dahlia x hybridaDahlia • Tuberous, herbaceous perennial • Heavy leafed stems ranging from 12” tall to 6 – 7’ tall • Colors in all hues except blue • Usually unscented • Native to Mexico and Central America • Head flower blooms early summer
GladiolusSword Lily • Perennial bulbs in the Iris family, corm • Height 2’- 6’ • Flowers in variety of colors and contrasting markings • Large flower spike that is one sided • Each flower has 2 leathery, green bracts
Amaryllis belladonnaAmaryllis • Fleshy bulb • Grown in containers usually inside but could be done outside with the right temps • Easy to grow • Likes temps from 68 – 70 degrees • Blooms in 7-10 weeks from planting • Needs good light and a little heat. • Blooms in many colors • When done blooming continue to grow the foliage through the fall, then cut back to 2” and dig the bulb up and store it for the winter in 40-50 deg for a minimum of 6 weeks before planting again. • Used often for holiday flowers
Antirrhinum majusSnapdragon • They get their names from squeezing their flowers and you will see the jaws of the dragon close • Cool season annual blooming in the spring • Self seed in the landscape if not dead headed so they can return year after year. • Part Sun to Full Sun • Height 1’ – 8’, width 6” – 12” • Variety of colors, blooms 2nd time in fall • Makes great cut flowers
