Mar 21, 2015 | Love This!
Type of Plant: A large growing shrub for sun or part-shade that’s hardy in zones 5 to 9. Why I love this: ‘Arnold Promise’ is a vigorous, easy care shrub that flowers while the snow is still on the ground. The plant naturally grows into a graceful vase-like shape. In...
Mar 14, 2015 | Love This!
Name: Pericallis × hybrid aka florist’s Cineraria Type of Plant: A cool weather, lift-your-heart plant that’s a short-term houseplant or annual for most of the country (can be perennial in zones 9 to 11) Why I love this: These brilliantly colored daisy flowers...
Feb 28, 2015 | Love This!
Name: Strobilanthes dyerianus aka Persian shield Type of Plant: An annual for brilliant foliage color in most of the country, although hardy if you live in a zone 10 or 11. Why I love this: Persian Shield is a plant with iridescent, purple foliage. Native to Burma,...
Feb 21, 2015 | Love This!
Name: Polyanthus primrose, aka Primula x polyantha. Type of Plant: This sweet spring flowering plant is most commonly sold as an indoor plant at the time of year when everyone is desperate for signs of spring. From garden centers to supermarkets, you can find...
Feb 20, 2015 | Love This!
This photo was taken at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. It highlights, once again, that we can come away with ideas for our own yards and gardens when we go to spring flower shows. The take-away idea here is how we can create instant, charming outdoor...
