What is the best border flower?
Salvia. Both annual salvias and perennial salvias are well worth including in a border garden because they are generally drought-tolerant, nearly immune to rabbits and deer, and very attractive to all kinds of pollinators. Though they come in several warm hues, many salvias are perfect for adding a splash of cool color . SALVIA (Salvia spp. Plants require warm sunny conditions and well-draining soil to thrive, and are drought tolerant once established. Read more about growing salvia. Color Spires® ‘Violet Riot’ salvia from Proven Winners, pictured.
What is the best low-growing perennial flower?
Miniature or dwarf cultivars of hostas and irises, or low-growing, creeping forms of plants like sedum and phlox, are perfect for the edges of flower beds. There are also plants with tall yet delicate flower stems (like coral bells) that work well in the front and don’t obscure the plants behind them. Hosta, Perennial Hostas are some of the most popular low-maintenance outdoor plants for landscaping. Although they’re known as shade-loving perennials, some cultivars can tolerate a few hours of sun (although most prefer cool morning sun and afternoon shade).
What flowers can still bloom in the winter?
Winter flowers bring vibrant life to cold seasons, with blooms like pansies, hellebores, snowdrops, and camellias defying frost and snow. There are many more interesting winter flowering plants including certain species of Arum, Asarum, Aspidistra, Cardamine, Phlox, Eranthis, Eupatorium, Ipheion, Iris, Narcissus, Nothoscordum, Oxalis, Pulmonaria, Ranunculus, Trillium, and Veronica.There are indeed plants that flower all year round. For example, my mother’s favorite flower to buy has always been the Gardenia, a fragrant shrub that produces white flowers all year round. Tropical Hibiscus is another lovely one.