2021 Floral Landscape
This is a re-post from last year but with spring here, it has me thinking of different ways of planting this year. I thought I’d put this post out again for those of you who are looking for planting ideas especially if you want a colorful yard and links to where I purchased my plants and flowers. My goal was to bring in the hummingbirds and butterflies and I’m proud to say I made it happen! We had the most adorable baby hummingbird and it’s momma last year and many different butterflies. I recently found a great article on what color of flowers to plant depending on what birds you want to have in your yard! If you are interested, let me know in the comments and I’ll put a post together for you.
I had so much fun last year working out in the yard, I documented our shed revamp and floral design! Check out 2021 Floral Landscape (Part 2) post!
Happy Monday everyone! I couldn’t wait to share this post because it’s bright and cheerful and that was the outdoor look I was going for this year! Here is my 2021 Floral Landscape and backyard bliss with colors blooming from spring to fall! When we bought our house, we were fortunate to have the landscape done around the house but I was also blessed with almost an acre of great space to do what I wanted with. So I set out to do something every year and build on my ideas for a lush yard. If you have ever done any landscape, it’s both full-filling and expensive. If you are not hiring a landscape expert, it’s best to plan out your projects. Any questions about gardening, visit www.BloomIQ.com for more help!
- Attracts butterflies
- Deer resistant
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Blooms in easy to mid summer and repeats in the fall
- Plant in well-drained soil
- Full sun
- Reaches height of 10-12”
- Perennial – which means that it comes up every year
- Hand water until established
- Striking purple flower spikes
- Makes an outstanding cut flower, fresh or dried
- Great for a mixed perennial garden
- Brilliant foliage
- Stunning in mixed containers
- Won’t overtake other flowers
- Plant in full sun 12” apart
- Stands 6” tall
- Trails 12”
- Plant in full sun
- Water 2-3 times per week until established (I water every night because I combined Cannova Rose, Sweet Potato Vine, and Sundenia together)
- Abundant flowers on compact, vigorous plants
- Very versatile
- Gives a tropical feel to borders, beds, or containers on patios, decks, and porches
- Grows 30 – 48” tall
- Space 7 – 10” apart
- Attracts butterflies
- Full sun
- Great for hanging baskets or pots
- Pot with plant climber
- Flowers spring to fall
- Offer the large flowers consumers love in mandevillas but nova compact manageable plant
- Use in patio plant, hanging plant, conservatory plant, bedding plant, balcony plant
- Water regularly
- Keep soil slightly moist
- Fertilize: To generate new growth and profusion of flowers in spring and summer, use a controlled release fertilizer
I love hearing from all of you and do my best to respond to each and every one of you. I always enjoy your comments, feedback, and suggestions so keep them coming! If I’ve posted a recipe (for our human and our furry friends) and you try it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @twoadorablelabs and use #twoadorablelabs.
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It’s so pretty and colorful and cheerful a great place to have your coffee and tea and play with the dogs 🙂
Thank you so much! We have been spending so much time this year on our back patio and our side porch. We even cooked breakfast on our new griddle grill. The yard is blooming! I can’t wait to share more pictures on Wednesday. And yes, we are enjoying our Puppy Paws Coffee Company tea and coffee! Everyone needs to order the Rottweiler…our favorite!
So pretty! I am always looking for deer resistant plants for Innsbrook. We have so many trees, so a lot of shaded areas.y
Thank you! We have deer in our neighborhood as well so I’m always reading up on deer resistant plants. The Sylvia’s have not disappointed! You can also plant Day Lillies. They bloom a gorgeous yellow flower, mound up, are good ground cover, and are hearty. They also work in shaded and full sun. I’ll be including those on my blog post on Wednesday.
Love, love, love the flowers! I didn’t know you were so good with flower design and informative with their names and all. I’m impressed Bobbi jo! Looking forward to see your new bird bath and what else is in store. ????????❤️
Awh thank you so much! I really enjoy working out in the yard. My goal is to create a landscape that comes to life in the spring and blooms through fall.
All your pictures are so pretty but I especially love that you caught a bumble bee on one of your plants!! ???? ????❤
Thank you. I know…isn’t that awesome! He was so cute :-).