Before planting you should soak the tubers of Anemone coronaria for a couple of hours. They will grow in any type of soil which is well-drained and like to be planted in a light spot in the garden. The summer flowering Anemone has a whole different look than the spring flowering family.
Crocosmia (also known as Montbretia) flowers have a warm, summery color. Orange and red make a summery combination which brightens up sunny spots in the garden even more. The flowers are also lovely to use as cut flowers in a bouquet.
These Zantedeschia (Calla lilies) are wonderfully elegant. White, yellow and pink are the most common colors for these extravagant flowers. They are usually planted in pots because of their decorative leaves, which may be green or green with speckles.
The flowers of Ismene or Hymenocallis are snow white in color. The large flowers show to full advantage in combination with perennial plants such as gypsophila, delphiniums and hosta.
Canna is a half-hardy summer rhizome. Most often used in pots and containers, they are enjoying a resurgence in popularity as a prime jumbo summer garden plant.
The number one rule for children in the garden is never eat anything unless an adult is supervising. While eating fruits and vegetables you've grown yourself is part of the joy of gardening, many common ornamental plants can make you quite sick if you eat them, some are very poisonous.
Lilium is the generic name for the lily family. Lilies are outstandingly suitable for planting in pots and in borders with perennial plants. Lilies come in a great variety of colors such as this lilac-pink Oriental. Planting in April means that we can enjoy the flowers as early as the summer months. Some species such as Lilium longiflorum and the Oriental lily have a delightful scent when in full bloom.
A micro climate is the local modification of the general climate that is imposed by the special configuration of a small area. It is influenced by topography, the ground surface and plant cover, and man-made forms. Knowledge of the micro climate can give important clues for changing the prevailing climate in a favorable way. An example is the micro climate produced by screening with tall evergreens to provide a windbreak or shade. Another is the difference in an environment on the south side of a building versus the north side. Lastly, the influence of planting next to a heated basement versus an isolated planting bed can affect the flowering date.
Summer-flowering bulbs should be planted when the soil temperature is approximately 13°C The best time for planting is May.
Each stem of Ranunculus bears several blooms. The foliage dies down in the summer. It is advisable to soak the corms (claws) for an hour before you plant them, or water well when planting.
