Final week I described the hardy new flowers that may be planted exterior as early as April 1. This week’s flowers are extra tender to frost and shouldn’t be planted exterior till early Might. Though nasturtium seed is commonly sown instantly exterior in early April with expectation that crops will emerge in Might.
Zinnia Zydeco Hearth has giant 21/2- to 3-inch vibrant, fiery orange, double flowers on 18- to 22-inch crops. Vigorous crops bloom from early summer season till first frost. Bigger flowers on sturdier stems than the comparisons. Very appropriate for minimize flower bouquets. Resistance to powdery mildew which is the first foe of zinnias. Wants deadheading for finest look. Out there from seed or began crops.
Marigold Mango Tango dances via the backyard strutting its stuff: a surprising, super-saturated flower of yellow and crimson. Vigorous 6- to 8-inch crops with uniform, considerable flowers blooming from early summer season till frost. This dwarf French marigold is appropriate for border or mattress planting and can be utilized in containers. Out there as seed or began crops.
Dahlia Black Forest Ruby has an abundance of 3-inch ruby crimson flowers with hanging black foliage. Sturdy 20- to 27-inch crops don’t flop open and are illness free all season lengthy. The knee-high stature supplies stems appropriate for chopping. Might be grown in beds or bigger containers. Deadheading supplies the perfect look. Out there from seed or began crops.
Three totally different colours within the nasturtium Child collection have all received All-America awards in the identical yr. The Child collection is thought for being a petite-flowered, mounding selection with wholesome, darkish foliage. Superb for containers and small house gardens. Their compact behavior means much less “flower flopping” with blooms remaining upright all through the season.
Nasturtium Child Gold has uniformly compact crops with intense golden yellow flowers. The golden yellow colour contrasts fantastically with the darkish inexperienced foliage
Nasturtium Child Yellow additionally has uniformly compact crops with mild, lemon yellow flowers. The darkish inexperienced foliage additionally units off these lighter yellow flowers.
Nasturtium child Crimson matches its sister varieties with uniformly compact crops with darkish inexperienced foliage. It has wealthy, scarlet crimson flowers.
Mix these three varieties with the earlier All-America award successful Child Rose and you’ve got a pleasant combination. Bear in mind, each nasturtium flowers and leaves are edible. Add some to your summer season salads.