Flowers Have Meaning!
Daisies Have Meaning!
A Daisy symbolizes innocence and purity. It can also symbolize new beginnings. It represents the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. the daisy came to symbolize childbirth, and motherhood. Daisies are sometimes given to congratulate new mothers.
Loves full sun
Perennial (returns every year)
Blooms in early spring or early summer through fall
Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the container
When placing plant in the hole, make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface
Fill around the root ball and firm the soil
Water thoroughly
Many of the taller plants need support/staking
Every spring, apply some compost and mulch to help control weeds
Daisies tend to bloom in clumps from 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide
Azaleas Have Meaning!
Azaleas are enjoyed all over the world. The Azalea flower is a symbol of femininity and of softness; it is a flower you would give to a loved one. They can be found in many beautiful bouquets.
Loves full shade or partial sun & shade
Perennial (returns every year)
Blooms in early spring or early summer through fall
Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the container.
When placing plant in the hole, make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Fill around the root ball and firm the soil
Water thoroughly
Day Lily’s Have Meaning!
The day lily is a flower that symbolizes motherhood. Especially in China, this means a mother’s devotion. Also, it can mean filial devotion to his or her mom. Basing it on the way the day lily was referred to in Chinese tradition; it can have many other meanings. For example, if the day lily has a cheerful position, it’s called wong yu.
Loves full sun
Perennial (returns every year)
Blooms in early spring into early summer
Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the container
When placing plant in the hole, make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface
Fill around the root ball and firm the soil.
Water thoroughly
Prune in the fall by cutting 1” – 2” above ground
Daylilies will grow in a wide range of soils (from sand to heavy clay) and in a wide range of soil pH’s
Hydrangeas Have Meaning!
Hydrangea represents emotions. This flower can be used to express gratitude for being understood. In its negative sense hydrangea represents frigidity and heartlessness. It was first discovered in Japan. The name hydrangea comes from the Greek “hydor,” meaning water, and “angos,” meaning jar or vessel.
Loves full shade or partial sun & shade
Perennial (returns every year)
Blooms in early spring or early summer through fall
Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the container.
When placing plant in the hole, make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Fill around the root ball and firm the soil
Water thoroughly
Roses Have Meaning!
Roses are symbolic of love and passion. the ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of love. Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, they also represent confidentiality. In fact, the Latin expression “sub rosa”(literally, “under the rose”) means something told in secret. in ancient Rome, a wild rose was placed on the door to a room where confidential matters were being discussed.
Each color offers a distinct meaning: red, the lover’s rose, signifies enduring passion; white, humility and innocence; yellow, expressing friendship and joy; pink, gratitude, appreciation and admiration; orange, enthusiasm and desire; white lilac and purple roses represent enchantment and love at first sight.
The number of stems in a rose bouquet can also express specific sentiments. Roses are also the national flower of the United States and the state flower of Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia. And, not surprisingly, June – the month so often associated with weddings – is National Rose Month.
Loves full sun
Perennials (returns every year)
Blooms in late spring through fall
When placing plant in the hole, make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Fill around the root ball and firm the soil.
Water thoroughly
Marigold’s Have Meaning!
The marigold is also called the “herb of the sun”, representing passion and even creativity. It is also said that marigolds symbolize cruelty, grief and jealousy. It can mean to show strong passion, being associated with the legendary brave and courageous lion.
Loves full sun
The marigold family does contain perennial species (returns every year)
Blooms in early spring or early summer through fall
Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the container.
When placing plant in the hole, make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface
Fill around the root ball and firm the soil.
Water thoroughly
The flowers are open when the sun is out
Lavendar’s Have Meaning!
While purple is the color of royalty, and pink the color of youth, lavender is femininity all grown up. It represents refinement, grace, and elegance. Lavender holds a sacred place in nature, and with its violet flowers is often considered the most delicate and precious.
Loves full sun (blazing hot sun)
Perennial (returns every year)
Loves dry soil
Purchase healthy lavender plants for your garden
Bring them home and water them if you can’t plant them immediately
Select a location for your lavender that receives full sun
Set the potted plants in different spots to decide where they look best
Unpot, plant and water your lavender
Provide consistent watering until the lavender becomes established
Prune back your lavender each spring
Hosta’s Have Meaning!
Hosta was called pepper vine by pioneers of the American Old West and used as a pepper substitute to spice up food. Black pepper was a costly and a rarely obtainable spice. It contains essential oils and compounds that are extremely irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Unlike black pepper or Capsicum the compounds in Hosta caused internal bleeding of the digestive tract if ingested in large amounts.
Loves full shade or partial sun & shade
Perennial (returns every year)
Blooms all year
Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the container.
When placing plant in the hole, make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Fill around the root ball and firm the soil
Water thoroughly