Featured Plants : blue blooms

Sunshine Blue Bluebeard Shrubs Add Unique Color To Your Landscape!

patti-nhn — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:20:00 GMT

This is a great shrub for those of us, like me, whose favorite color is blue. There aren't a lot of choices for blue bushes, shrubs or trees. This Sunshine Blue Bluebeard Shrub is a Proven Winners Selection and fits the bill with its rich blue colored flowers. These are not your pale blue variety flowers, these are truly richer and deeper in color than most. The blooms perform from July through September giving you long lasting beauty long after other flowers have faded. In the fall, the foliage is a sunny yellow. You'll just love its look. It will give you a boost every time you see them.

If you are someone who likes to see fast growth, this is the one for you. Butterflies are also attracted to the flowers and will quietly dance around the bush as they enjoy them. You will want to plant them in full sun, they are very adaptable in soil types but they seem to do best in a dry soil. You don't need a lot of room for these round, compact bushes as their mature size will be from 24 to 36 inches in height and spread to 24 inches wide. This bush looks great in a mixed border, mass planting or on its own. It is hardy from zone 5 to zone 9.

Large Lilac Blue Verbena Flowers Are Quite A Sight!

patti-nhn — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT

The Large Lilac Blue Verbena Pedula Superbena has flowers that are not your typical Superbena! Their flowers are large and their clusters are very attractive in their beautiful lilac blue color against their green foliage. If you are familiar with Verbenas, this Superbena variety are much improved. This Superbena variety is considered one of the best selling Verbenas around.

This is a trailing form that can be used as a groundcover, in window boxes, baskets, patio containers, just about anywhere you can think of. It has a vigorous growth pattern and has an upright trailing and cascading habit. It is also a very strong plant. They do require full sun and are rapid growers. They are hardy from zones 7 to 11. If you like lilac blue, this would be a wonderful plant to surround yourself with.

A Unique Superbenia Verbena With Its Large Lilac Blue Flowers

patti-nhn — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:08:00 GMT

The Large Lilac Blue Verbena Pedula Superbena puts on quite a show with it large lilac blue flowers. This type of Verbena is especially good in window boxes, balconies, as well as hanging baskets. It can also be used as a ground cover. It does require full sun exposure.

It will grow to a height of 6 to 12 inches and spread from 24 to 30 inches. It has a trailing habit that cascades over the sides of baskets or pots and as a ground cover it looks great with its upright trailing habit. This is a very strong and vigorous growing plant. It is resistant to mildew and is improved over many other Superbena's. This Verbena also has a rapid growth rate so will fill in quickly for you. It is hardy from zones 7 to 11 and is an annual plant. If you like lilac blue, this would be a great choice.

What An Angel Face In Wedgewood Blue!

patti-nhn — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:51:00 GMT

The Angelonia Angelface Wedgewood Blue has a large flower that comes in a wonderful wedgewood blue color. They make great container plants as well as planted in your flower garden. These flowers have an interesting shape which makes for a great show. They will grow upright. This Angelonia has been bred for its flower performance and its upright branching habit. It flowers well into the fall. They are often called summer snapdragons as they love the heat and will flower into the summer.

This Angelface does not require deadheading. They are easy care and you will want to fertilize and water regularly. This plant will mature from 12 to 18 inches in height and spread from 24 to 30 inches. It does grow upright and is a moderate grower. Full sun is required. They are hardy from zones 3 to 11 and will be an annual in zones 3 to 8 and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. You will receive many ooohs and aaahs from your friends and neighbors when they see this beautiful plant.

Blue Fan Flowers Are Proven Winners!

patti-nhn — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT

These Blue Fan Flowers are a whirlwind of color and their petals appear to look like fans. They have wonderful dark blue flowers with creamy white to yellow centers. This flower will bloom with non-stop flowers to enjoy all season. They have wonderful green foliage and their branching is better than other Scaevola varieties. They are fast growers and need full sun.

This is a trailing plant that has an open, prostrate habit. It can grow from 8 to 12 inches tall and it will tolerate many conditions. It can handle stress without losing its leaves. It is hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial and in zones 3 to 8 it will be an annual. Your friends will be wanting some of these flowers in their gardens or patios once they see yours!

Blue Skies No Matter What The Weather

patti-nhn — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:45:00 GMT

This Lobelia Laguna Sky Blue shows off its wonderful sky blue coloring no matter where it is planted. This variety is from the Proven Winners collection. The flowers are compact and the plant is well branched. It grows in a mounding form and will mature from 4 to 6 inches in height and 10 to 12 inches in width. This plant will flower all summer long.

Lobelias look great in containers, especially with other types of plants or even in a flower bed all by itself. The blue color is very soothing to look at. Lobelias are very tolerant of heat and cold. They are hardy from zone 3 to zone 11. In zones 3 to 8 they are annuals and zone 9 to 11 can be a perennial. They require full to partial sun and are adaptable to many type of soil. Try them for their beauty and their calming presence.

This Blue Angelonia Angelface Is A Very Attractive Proven Winner!

patti-nhn — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:21:00 GMT

The Blue Angelonia Angelface is a very attractive annual. It has wonderful blue flowers that really put on a show. These Proven Winners have been bred for flower performance and their upright branching growth. These would add some color to your patio or yard in hanging containers or pots on the ground. They will also add some extra pizazz in your flower garden. The flower stems are often used in flower arrangements in vases where they can last about 10 days or more.

These Blue Angelonia Angelface plants will mature from 12 to 18 inches in height and 24 to 30 inches in spread. They will grow upright and require full sun. They are hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3-8 they are an annual, in zones 9 to 11 they can be a perennial. If you like blue flowers, this would be a great plant to try!

The Periwinkle Vinca Vine Is Finely Variegated

patti-nhn — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:25:00 GMT

The Periwinkle Vinca Vine has variegated leaves that are green with white edging. This vine is a trailing vine and will not climb surfaces although you can grow over wires or other such things. It also is great for ground cover. The vine needs little care and is "deer resistant". They will grow from 3 to 6 inches tall and spread from 6 to 12 inches wide.

The Periwinkle Variegated is a moderate grower, it does need full sun. It is hardy from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3 to 8 it is an annual only, in zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. This vine is very attractive and works well to fill in baskets by itself or as a filler with other plants. Using flowering plants along with this variegated leaf vines are very attractive and add additional interest.

This Light Blue Calibrachoa Really Shows Its Stuff!

patti-nhn — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:54:00 GMT

The Callie Light Blue Calibrachoa is a trailing plant that is a Proven Winner plant. The trumpet shaped blooms are one of the best out there. It does well in containers and hanging baskets. The Callie is compact and a low grower. It will mature from 7 to 10 inches tall and will spread 8 to 10 inches wide. They will do well and bloom through the season until a hard frost. You will not need to deadhead these plants.

The Callie requires full sun and well drained soil. You will also want to fertilize regularly. Hummingbirds like this plant because of the nectar in the flowers. The blooms are about 1 inch in size. They are easy to grow and low maintenance. It can grow from zones 3 to 10 and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11 and will be an annual only in zones 3 to 8. It has a moderate growth rate. Falling over the sides of your hanging baskets or containers, provides a wonderful blue accent to your patio or back yard.

Wedgewood Blue Angelonia Angelface Great Flower Performance!

patti-nhn — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:36:00 GMT

The Wedgewood Blue Angelonia Angelface has been bred for great flower performance. With its upright branching habit and it's height of 12 to 18 inches with a spread of 24 to 30 inches this makes quite a splash in your garden. The flowers are good sized and with their blue color they would work well in containers and in your landscape. They are sometimes called Summer Snapdragons as they love the heat and are long flowering into the summer and into fall.

This flower is widely adaptable to most soils, has a moderate growth rate and requires full sun. It has green foliage. Deadheading is not requried but you may want to fertilize and water regularly to keep them growing strong. It is hardy from zone 3 to zone 11. In zones 3 to 8 it is an annual and zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. If you like blue, this is a wonderful plant for you!

Try A Supertunia Bordeaux For Brilliant Color And Low Maintenance

patti-nhn — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:39:00 GMT

The Supertunia Bordeaux is a wonderful choice if you want a plant that needs very little maintenance and has brilliant color. These flowers are a bright purple color that really stands out in a garden. Most commonly they are planted in pots or baskets by themselves or among other plants. They are fast growers, sometimes as much as an inch a day. They are very tolerant of heat and drought. Due to being a fast grower, they will need to be kept moist and fertilized.

The Bordeaux is hardy from zone 3 to zone 11. It is an annual in zones 3 to 8 and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. Its mature height is 5 to 7 inches and mature spread is 24 to 36 inches. It has a trailing form great for the hanging baskets and will cascade over pots. The do need full sun. Try this beautiful plant out for your enjoyment.

Enjoy A Rockapulco Purple Impatien In Your Own Back Yard

patti-nhn — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT

The Rockapulco Purple Impatien has beautiful miniature rose looking purple blooms. They will bloom all summer long in shady locations where many plants cannot. They look wonderful in containers or garden beds. Some will tolerate filtered sun. You do not need to trim off the spent blooms as it requires no deadheading.

The Rockapulco is hardy from zones 3 to 11. It is an annual in zones 3 to 8 and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. This Impatien will require plenty of water. In its mounding form, it will grow from 10 to 20 inches tall and spread from 10 to 12 inches wide. It is not picky about soil type. They need to be planted in partial to full shade. These great flowers will perk up any area with their beauty.

Beautiful Violet Blue Flowers Show Off This Geranium

patti-nhn — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:15:00 GMT

The Rozanne Geranium has flowers that are violet blue and they have white eyes. They will bloom from June until August for you. The foliage is a nice dark green which really makes a great backdrop for the flowers. This geranium is used well in borders, mass planting, in gardens, containers and even used as borders. They will attract butterflies and bees. This geranium is disease resistant and deer resistant.

The Rozanne is hearty in zones 5 to 8. Its mature height is 18 to 20 inches. It spreads out to 24 inches wide. It prefers soil that is normal, sandy or clay. It does prefer a moist soil. The form of the plant is mounding. Full shade to partial sun is needed. They will have a red/orange fall color. They will need to be cut back in the early summer for it to bloom again in the fall. It is drought tolerant which is an added plus. If you like blue flowers, this would be a great addition to your garden.

Sweet Scented Blue Bird Nemesia

patti-nhn — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:26:00 GMT

The Nemesia Blue Bird is a favorite in the Nemesia plants. They have very fragrant, sweet scented blooms. If you are looking for blue flowers that will have abundant blooms, this would be a good choice. You could plant in hanging planters in an area where you will be able to enjoy their fragrance as well as in the garden, window boxes or other containers. They are most fragrant when the sun shines down on them.

The Blue Bird grows upright and will mature from 10 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide. They are hardy from zone 3 to 11. It will need full to partial sun. It is not picky about soil. If you are growing in a hot climate partial shade would be the best or a cool garden. They do require moist soil so be careful to keep them watered deeply in drought conditions. Zones 3-7 this is an annual, zones 8-11 it can be a perennial. Try this out for some fragrance and color.

Blue Eyed Lobelia Flowers, Check Them Out!

patti-nhn — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:26:00 GMT

The Lobelia Laguna Compact Blue with Eye a Lobelia Hybrid is one of the Proven Winners collection. The flower is very large and the blue flower has a bright white eye that will wink at you as you admire them. This Compact Blue will flower all summer. It can stand alone in a planting or also adds great punch mixed with other colors. It also looks great in a container.

Lobelias can also handle both heat and cold weather. They grow upright from 8 to 12 inches. They will spread from 8 to 10 inches. The Laguna has a moderate growth rate and can handle full sun to partial sun. It will also grow from zones 3 to 11. In zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial and in zones 3 to 9 it will be an annual. Growing this beautiful, unique flower will be very pleasing and enjoyable to watch.