Snapdragons, cyclamen and ornamental kale will spruce up the garden when fall...
After an intense summer, the cooler temperatures of autumn will be a welcome treat. The weather will lure us outdoors as it's time for a changing of the guard in the garden. Annuals for fall, winter and early spring display tend to be heat and drought intolerant, so water well to establish strong plants.are old-school garden flowers. In fact, they date back to the Roman Empire. Now, they come in various sizes, from dwarf to rocket snapdragons that can grow over 2 feet tall.
Here's a fun fact at your next social event: Bumblebees pollinate snapdragons more than any other insect. So, if you are looking to support native bees, grow these flowers fall through spring.have entirely too much charm for one little plant. Bright blooms of pink, white, fuchsia and violet stand above contrasting heart-shaped leaves of frosty green. They are found around every corner at the holidays, but these cool-season perennial tubers are more than just disposable holiday plants.
Cool temps and full sun preference means they are perfect for our winters. Plant just below the soil, but no deeper, and water only when dry, otherwise rot will set in. Size ranges from 6 to 16 inches tall. Despite the beauty, all parts of the plant are toxic to animals.and are only grown late fall into spring. Flowering kale has frilly or serrated edges, while flowering cabbage leaves are smooth or wavy. Both are technically ornamental kale, since true cabbage forms a head.
Deep and light shades of purple, red, white or green draw us in, but the tight rosette centers and showy texture is the sell. If the colors seem to intensify with colder weather, it is not your imagination. They brighten with cold and frost. Plant in full sun or light shade in the landscape, as a border or dramatic low-growing displays . Arrange with other seasonals of contrasting color, height and texture for patio or balcony containers. They are easy to maintain once established.
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