Updated Varieties of Time-Honored Species: A Fresh Take on Grandma's Flowers!
New Blooms on Old-Fashioned Flowers* 1. Pinks and their Modern Offspring
It's time to shake things up with some fabulous, frilly friends - the old-school Dianthus plants, a.k.a. Pink demands our attention, not just for their timeless appeal but for their hip, new descendants.
These familiar darling flowers have been around for years, entertaining us with their pink, red, lavender, and white petals, all basking in the sun during the day or the gentle shade we offer during the harsh and scorching hours.
Want some fresh ideas to take your pinks game to the next level? Let's dive in!
🌺 'Testar' - a low-growing beauty, perfect for edgings or as a groundcover.🌸 'First Love' - with its enchanting color transition from white through pink to lavender, this exotic blossom is anything but ordinary and guarantees a divine fragrance to tantalize your senses. Plus, it's resistant to fungal infections that usually haunt pinks!
2. Captivating Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums - our ever-reliable, mouthwatering edible and trailing flower that first gained popularity in South and Central America, now makes growers' hearts race with new excitement! 🌹
Heirloom and modern cultivars beckon us with variety:
🌽 'Jewel' - showcasing double flowers🌠 'Moonlight' - with pale yellow blossoms, a dreamy 16 feet (4.8 m) spread for your trellis or hanging baskets🌼 'Troika': drape your home in diverse flower colors while your leaves dance with captivating variegation
3. Spirea: Still Worth Your Time
🌱 These sprightly Spirea shrubs remain an oldie but a goodie when it comes to perennial flowering shrubs. Their charm lies in their ease of cultivation, making them a crowd-pleaser for the gardening rookie as well as the expert.
New cultivars give us even more reasons to adore these shrubs:🌸 'Double Play' - imagine an endless parade of blossoms and outstanding autumn foliage🌼 'Pink Sparkler': its birch-like foliage accompanies dainty pink blooms🌹 'Little Spark' - for small spaces, bring in a splash of orange new growth and brilliant yellow leaves against deep pink blossoms
4. Rose of Sharon: Don't Sleep on This Classic
Don't let its reputation as an oldie fool you! 🌺 Rose of Sharon delivers ease of growth and a bevy of stunning flowers. With a close relation to hibiscus, this sizable shrub can bring joy to your garden for years to come.
Discover the unique 'Purple Pillar': standing tall at 16 feet (4.8 m) but maintaining graceful width of just 3 feet (0.9 m), this eye-catching purplish bloomer is perfect for those seeking a short-on-width plant variety!
5. Ageratum: Radiate in Blue with the New Trends
🌺 Ageratums, with their fluffy blooms, have captivated gardeners for years. Known for their true blue hue, these annuals attract butterflies as if they were built for it.
Enhance your garden with these popular and esteemed contemporary Ageratums:⚡ 'Monarch Magic': Low-growing lavender blossoms invite the monarchs to your paradise⚡ 'Hawaii' series - make your garden a riot of colors with these earlier-blooming, long-lasting flowers⚡ 'Blue Horizon' - enjoy longer stems for those splendid bouquets
6. Lady's Mantle: Modern Marvels
🌸 Lady's Mantle might have a reputation for being perfect for quaint hillside cottages, but that's no excuse to ignore these perennials! 🌺
🌼 'Thriller': compact your style with this yellow-green flowering plant🌸 'Gold Strike': a terrific groundcover option🌹 'Robusta': for larger spaces, bask in the splendor of tall stems and large leaves
7. Sweet Alyssum: Fresh and Hip
🌼 Sweet Alyssum earns its place in our gardens as a beloved annual that can twist and twirl, filling containers, edges, and borders with enchanting charm. These mounding beauties lure us in with their charming, sweet fragrance.
Revel in the contemporary cultivars that are sure to please:⚡ 'Clear Crystals' - amplified beauty with larger flowers and a powerhouse nose that will leave you speechless⚡ 'Snow Crystals': an award-winning variety that proves durability and longevity⚡ 'Snow Princess': designed for heat tolerance, giving you a fighting chance even in those scorching summers⚡ 'Easter Bonnet' and 'Aphrodite' series: stand out from the crowd with an earlier floral celebration in pastels, salmon, and deep red shades
- Embrace the charm of Spirea shrubs, a perennial favorite in home-and-garden landscapes, by incorporating new cultivars like 'Double Play' or 'Little Spark' to elevate your home-and-garden lifestyle with their mesmerizing blossoms and striking foliage.
- Beyond the classic, Ageratum's true blue blooms continue to captivate gardeners, especially with contemporary varieties such as 'Monarch Magic', 'Hawaii' series, and 'Blue Horizon' that offer a radiant display of colors, durability, and extended blooming periods, enriching your home-and-garden lifestyle with vibrant flora.
