Yes, it’s only February but it’s time to plan your spring flower garden. So, which flowers are the best for those of us fortunate enough to live in Lawrenceville, GA? Luxury Landscape Supply recommends the following beauties to add color to your exterior landscaping. They are hardy and grow well in Georgia’s humid subtropical climate. Plus, you’ll be blown away by the colors they offer.
Zinnias
Let’s start with Z for zinnias. These annuals offer gardeners a never-ending array of bright colors that will draw passersby eyes to your front yard in awe. You can choose from pink to red to white and zinnias will bloom all summer long. Better yet, zinnias have sturdy stems that support fresh-cut flowers for as long as a week, which means you’ll enjoy the zinnias indoors as much as you do outdoors.
Cosmos
No, not the cocktail, but that does sound good. Many Georgians believe that cosmos add country charm to their gardens and we couldn’t agree more. These flowers are easy to grow, which makes them a good choice for those who question their green thumb abilities. Cosmos are drought-resistant, which also saves money on your water bill, and they come in vibrant light and dark pinks, gold, and white.
Daisies
There are two types of daisies that do particularly well in Georgia: shasta and gerbera. You’ll see shasta daisies growing along the road; they’re the pretty white daisies with yellow disk florets. Gerbera daisies come in all sorts of colors – white, yellow, coral, orange, pink, red… you name it – and both are hardy flowers that grow easily and last after being cut for the indoors. In fact, gerberas can last two weeks.
Roses
You can never go wrong with roses. Beautiful, fragrant, and colorful, many Georgians stick to this classic flower when they do their spring planting. The wonderful thing about roses is they last for years. The trick is to care for them properly and that’s not as hard as you think. If you’re looking for a wide variety of colors in your spring garden and indoor cut flowers, pick roses. They are tough despite their beauty.
Fillers and Foliage
Your garden is more than a green lawn, trees, and flowers. Add fillers and foliage to complement your flowers and mix things up a bit. Fillers that grow well in Georgia include alliums, baby’s breath, goldenrod, Queen Anne’s lace, and yarrow, which you can add to your indoor bouquets. Foliage to complement your garden include ferns and ivy, which you can run up your home to add a classic touch.
Luxury Landscape Supply in Lawrenceville, GA, has everything you need for your spring garden. Call us today at 770-285-0519 or stop by our Park Access Drive nursery.