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Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower - Gaillardia  Blanket flower is the perfect choice when you’re craving warmth. This radiant wildflower with an extended blooming season will light up your garden with a kaleidoscope of glowing colors. How Did Blanket Flowers Get Their Name?  Multiple legends surround the name. The simplest indicates that it comes from these flowers' tendency to blanket the ground with vibrant blooms quickly.  Another suggests that the name comes from how thriving patches of these flowers are reminiscent of brightly patterned Native American blankets. One story links the inspiration for the flower’s name to the gorgeous blooms that repeatedly appeared on the grave of a talented Native American weaver famous for creating richly hued blankets. Bloom Colors of the Vibrant Perennial They are available in an array of hot colors. Yellows, oranges, peaches, reds, maroons, and burgundies are common. The flowers are intensely colored and framed by silver-green foliage that’s slightly hairy. With blanket flowers, the color is vivid and long-lasting. These plants bloom repeatedly throughout the summer and into the fall. What Do Blanket Flowers Look Like? With so many species of this plant, there’s lots of variety. Generally, these flowers have daisy-like flowers that feature multiple rays around a central disc. These rays can be in a single or double layer. There may be flat or trumpet-shaped petals.  Some flowerheads offer a single, vibrant hue. Others boast bands of colors, resulting in a striking ombre effect. This sun-loving perennial sends up stems with a single bloom measuring between two and four inches. The plants typically reach heights of 12 to 18 inches, but they can grow up to 36 inches tall. When To Plant Blanket flowers are a wonderful way to add more color to any space, and their blooms last well in gardens and vases. They are heat—and drought-tolerant and withstand deer, rabbits, and groundhogs while attracting bees, butterflies, and birds. Their ability to blanket the ground with a carpet of color makes them a popular choice for borders, roadside plantings, and ground covers. They also thrive in rock gardens, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens.

Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose: Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose is recognized for their tall stems adorned with bright yellow, four-petaled flowers that typically bloom in the afternoon, contrasted by lance-shaped, green leaves. It is a delightful and beneficial plant with numerous advantages when landscaping. This herbaceous perennial is native to North and South America and has become famous for gardeners due to its striking blooms, versatility, and ecological contributions. Oenothera biennis is a lovely and prolific North American flower that greatly benefits pollinators in gardens and the wild. Natural Habitat Of Evening Primrose Native to North America, Oenothera biennis is naturalized across the United States. This biennial wildflower grows along forest edges and clearings and can also be found in prairies, marshes, pastures, old mines, railroads, roadsides, and other open, disturbed areas. It is one of the few native plants that bloom into late fall. Oenothera biennis features clusters of four-petaled, bowl-shaped, two-inch-wide yellow blooms that blossom at the top of the stems. The heart-shaped petals surround eight yellow stamens and a cross-shaped stigma. The plant grows three to five feet tall. Its stiff, purple central stalk is covered in oblong olive-, light-, or medium-green leaves that also form a rosette at the plant's base. Evening Primrose Has A Wonderful Aroma  Oenothera biennis is a late-season biennial plant that produces abundant fragrant, lemon-scented blooms from July through October. Its blossoms open in the afternoon, after the sun sets, and close up again in the morning after sunrise. In the garden, this plant will fit right into a cottage or wildflower garden and add color and texture to borders and flower beds. It can also add beauty to meadows and naturalized areas. This quick-growing flower is best planted in late fall. It will bloom in its second year and self-seed unless it's pruned back at the end of its blooming cycle. Attract Night Pollinators With This Perennial  Suppose you want to attract pollinators to your garden, plant Oenothera biennis. Night-flying moths are the plant's chief pollinators, and when the flowers stay open on cloudy mornings, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are likely to stop by. Birds will feast on the seeds, and small mammals will nibble on its roots and leaves. Add Rustic Color With it If you're looking for an easy way to add rustic color to your landscape and attract more bees, birds, and butterflies, be sure to plant it in your garden. These bright, fragrant plants will bring you joy during the late summer months. Where does it grow best The recommended environmental conditions are rich, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, full-sun to part-shade location. What Is An Interesting Fact About it These flowering plants produce bright yellow flowers that open at night when moths pollinate them. Does it multiply Yes, it reproduces well through propagation from seeds through self-sowing. Once it has seeded itself, it can self-propagate quite easily, so you get these great colored patches of flowers year after year. How long does it take for it to germinate Seeds of this plant take between 10-30 days to germinate when the appropriate environmental conditions are provided. What Happens To it After Flowering Evening Primrose seed pods appear after flowering and can be collected or allowed to shed on the ground to self-sow. Most of the plants tend to wither away, but they drop seeds, which sprout out when the next season comes in.

Showy Pink Primrose

Showy Pink Primrose - Oenothera speciosa The Showy Pink Primrose is a unique garden perennial treasure. The plant's blooms start opening up and displaying in the afternoon. This makes it a highly sought-after and prized plant that many homeowners want in their flowering beds and gardens. Showy Pink Primrose Is a Favorite Perennial also commonly referred to as the evening type, pink ladies' is a perennial flower known for its delicate rosey hues and finely textured petals. If you are looking to add some soft color to your garden, this is an excellent flower to plant. Details of the Showy Pink Primrose Plant It adds a soft elegance to outdoor spaces. The middle of the pedals are typically white but gradually turn into a coral rosey towards the edges of the petals. Occasionally, the color can intensify to a dark. From afar, petals' white and rosey colors can look almost purplish. They develop long throats and stamens stretching from the flower's center. The buds nod to give the flower a lazy, practically laidback appeal. The central part of the flower, starting at the stamen, has a contrasting yellow coloration. Still, these colors are never jostling busily for position. Instead, the pastel profile of the tinges complements each other very well. In a garden, the plant works well against dark green backdrops or as accent pieces to flowers with brighter colors. It typically grows upright and can reach heights of two feet off the soil line. Occasionally, the plant can sprawl out to provide more ground coverage. Each flower produces four solitary petals joined at the plant's axils. They are finely textured with wavy edges, reminiscent of fine paper mache. The petals are very dainty, keeping with the frilly, playful theme of the understated colors. Don't get the wrong impression, though. The plant is quite hardy, even as the petals look tender. The plant produces a sturdy stem with stout, lance-shaped green leaves. The plant leaves can grow to about 4 inches long. In the autumn, you may notice that some green leaves tan reddish. The flowers themselves can reach about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. Advantages of This Perennial Aside from their soft elegance, they can be put to advantageous use in your outdoor areas.  This flower is sometimes called an evening flower because it blooms at night in most Northern climates. Around dusk, it emits a floral fragrance that is as irresistible to the nose as its beauty is to the eyes. The plant is famous for landscapers and home gardeners who want to cover unpopulated open areas. It colonizes (spreads) very quickly in most solid conditions so long as it isn't too loamy, sandy, or rocky. So, if you have a bare section of your yard that can use some natural color, this is a great option. While they prefer moderately moist soil, they can thrive in dry soil as long as it is well-drained. They are also surprisingly drought—and heat-resistant. Most people find that once the plant is firmly established, it is very durable, which makes it an attractive, low-maintenance option.  It Attracts Birds  They produce nectars attracting lilting songbirds to your garden and outdoor areas. And you don't have to worry about deer eating these flowers because it is highly deer-resistant. It's a Great Autumn Flower - It is an excellent solution to maintain upbeat colors well into the fall months. In most climates, the plant prefers cooler temperatures. This means that they are likely to bloom through October. This is also a great flower to add to your garden if most of your current flowers typically bloom in the summer. This way, you can have vibrant colors all year round. F.A.Q.s  How Do You Take Care of this plant They should be planted in dry to moist, well-drained soil in a spot with lots of full sun. During the first growing season, it's best to give them regular water, which you can then taper off once it is established. Deadheading it is not necessary, but you can safely remove old blossoms as they appear. Is It A Perennial Yes. Its a native plant originating in the Southern US and spreading to the Midwest and parts of Northern Mexico. Its perennial nature makes it ideal for people with little gardening experience. Do they Bloom All Summer In most conditions, the blooms go dormant in the summer as it prefers cooler temperatures. Again, this makes it a good choice for maintaining color in your garden during autumn. However, some gardeners have avoided the plants summer dormancy by simply not watering it too often in the spring. It is a simple and effective way to add subdued yet attractive color to your garden and outdoor areas. Here at T.N. Nursery, we can provide quality plants with robust root systems that are ready to plant immediately. It Has Stunning Blooms The delicate, charming rose blossoms are adorned with green foliage that accents the plant nicely. The blooms grow in clusters with five petals and can range from a pal roseto to deeper shades of rose, depending on the soil's pH. It Is A Desirable Plant They offer a delicate ruffled edge on the blooms and reach an average height of nearly 20 inches at maturity, making it a highly desirable plant for landscaping. It accents borders, containers, or rock gardens very well and has a mild and sweet fragrance. They Last From Spring Till Fall Being a Spring and Fall bloomer also makes this a beautiful plant for those who enjoy blooms in both seasons and those who want a plant with a long blooming period. How do I care for one They require indirect sunlight and free-draining but moisture-retentive soil. It needs to be watered often, however it should not be waterlogged so as to encourage its growth. Add a layer of much to help retain moisture and protect the roots during winter. When do they bloom It is a spring flowering plant, commonly beginning in March or April. The flowers last for several weeks and their bright colors can help to revitalize your garden after winter. Can they be grown in containers They are excellent for planting in pots and containers, thereby suitable for the patio, balcony, or even a front porch garden. Just make sure this pot has a drain hole and should be provided with proper light and water to grow properly. Are they easy to grow Showy Pink primrose is not demanding and may be grown by even the most inexperienced gardener. Given proper attention, they will grow well and bloom year after year; they, therefore, complement any garden landscape.