Wednesday, May 23, 2012

FLOWERS THAT GROW IN THE FLAGSTAFF AREA


ZINNIA OF THE Asteraceae FAMILY,  IS AN ANNUAL PLANT THAT NEEDS FULL SUN AND GROWS TO BE 18 INCHES.
Plant zinnias in mixed plantings with other summer-blooming annuals, or place small groups of zinnias among perennials. They are at home in cottage gardens and children's gardens, and they are often grown in cutting gardens. Cut the stems before the flower is completely open. Zinnia flowers also attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

SNAPDRAGONS ARE AN ANNUAL PLANT THAT NEEDS FULL OR PART SUN AND GROWS TO BE 30 INCHES HIGH.  THIS IS A FUN PLANT TO GROW FOR CHILDREN.
DUE TO WEATHER CHANGES IN FLAGSTAFF, THERE MAY BE TIMES WHEN THESE YOUNG PLANTS MAY NEED TO BE COVERED TO PREVENT FROST DAMAGE.

IF YOU PREFER TO HAVE HANGING BASKETS IN YOUR AREA TO DECORATE, WE HAVE THESE SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU.


THE BEGONIA IS AN ANNUAL PLANT THAT CAN GROW IN PARTIAL SHADE.  Use wax begonias in containers and as edgings, as miniature temporary hedges, or in shade gardens to add summer-long color. They make a great filler over daffodils and other spring bulbs. Tuberous begonias can be grown in containers or with other shade plants, such as impatiens, browallias, and lobelias. In the ground, they are lovely combined with ferns and other shade-loving perennials. Keep them set back from walkways, as the stems are brittle and easily broken.

Petunia, Razzle Dazzle Hybrid Mixed IS AN ANNUAL PLANT THAT GROWS IN FULL SUN AND Petunias make beautiful edging plants and also can be combined with other summer-blooming annuals in mixed plantings. They are superb in containers of all sizes and types, either alone or combined with other flowers. Their flowers attract both hummingbirds and moths.

Starting your flower garden now will give you a colorful area for the 4th of July.

1 comment:

  1. HELLO I M FROM REUNION ISLAND, AN FRENCH ISLAND (INDIAN OCEAN)

    I D LIKE TO MEET NICE PEOPLE WITH NICE PlANTS

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