Archive for the 'Flower Boxes' Category

Great Bulb Flowers 1

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Bulbs are brilliant for growing in pots and boxes, here are some all time favorites: Agapanthus or Blue Lily of the Nile. Fleshy-rooted evergreen plant, with strap leaves, often grown in tubs and urns on terraces and steps during the summer, when the tall blue spikes unfold. Culture is easy, but plants require a well-lighted, [...]

Biennials and Herbs

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Biennials Canterbury-Bells. Choice biennial, with long-lasting bells in purple, lavender, blue, pink, and white. Worth the effort, even if they die after flowering. In the spring, garden centers offer budded specimens. For dramatic compositions, group several together. You can grow your own from seed sown in June or July. Foxgloves. Delightful, with tall spikes covered [...]