By Peggy Deland
If you plant lilies during the fall, they will bloom during the following summer. Lilies that are planted in the spring or early summer may bloom late in the same year. Plant the lily bulbs at a depth of 5 to 6 inches. Lily bulbs need to stay cool during the summer, so they should be planted quite deep in the ground. The only exception to this is the Madonna lily, which should only be ...
By Christine Lehman
Trees blossom and bulbs bloom when the air and the soil become warmer. Flowers then bloom throughout the summer months until fall comes when they begin to die off. However, there are many flowers the continue to bloom in the fall months. In fact, some of the prettiest flowers bloom in September. Sunflowers bloom in the late summer into September. There are many varieties ...
By David Murray
They are highly prized because they bloom in the fall, unlike most other flowers. The blooms also last for a substantial period of time. Proper care must be taken, however, to safeguard your mums during the hard winter months. A dormant, frozen state during this time is ideal for your mums and their survival. There are some areas, however, where the winter is too bitterly cold, and mums must ...
By Nannette Richford
Hydrangeas are fascinating plants that bloom in shades of pink or blue, depending on the composition of the soil. A root cutting from a pink hydrangea may suddenly turn a brilliant blue if planted in a new location. Although many people believe that acid or alkaline soil changes the color of the bloom, the cause is really the amount of aluminum available in the soil. The pH of the soil ...
By Emily Martinez
Many even have flowers that bloom during the winter. Although gardening in the shade can be challenging and does take quite a bit of creativity, there are many plants from which to choose. Coleus, impatiens, astilbe, hostas, bleeding hearts, Norway spruce and moss all grow especially well in shaded areas. Each of these plants also gives an array of color, and some have beautiful blooms. Partial ...
By Carolyn Williams
Mature wisteria in full bloom is a sight to behold. The elegant clusters of flowers, the heady scent and the architecture of the vine itself serves to delight the eyes. But wisteria are also extremely aggressive growers. Pruning is a critical step to managing your wisteria vine to prevent it taking over your fence, gazebo, awning or other support structure. Be aware that wisteria blooms on ...
By Angela
To get the maximum amount of beauty and fragrance from lavender buds, you should harvest the flowers early in the morning within the fifth week of their bloom. Harvest the lavender. Pick lavender spikes just before the flowers are in full bloom. At this point, their oil is the most concentrated. Rinse lavender. After harvesting the lavender, rinse well with a low-pressure garden hose. ...
By CrunchingLeaves
You can buy lilies that are anywhere from 2 to 9 feet tall, and that bloom anytime from late spring into early fall. You can find lilies in white, cream, pink, yellow, gold, orange, red, or a combination of these colors. The most difficult thing about growing lilies is choosing which variety to grow from all the different pleasing possibilities. Choose healthy bulbs. Look for bulbs that are ...
By Nannette Richford
For many, magnolias conjure up images of southern belles whiling away summer days beneath the shade of this magnificently blooming tree. These beautiful trees are the official state flower of both Louisiana and Mississippi and are so abundant in Mississippi that it has earned the name of the Magnolia State. Prized for their prolific blooms in shades of pink, white and yellow these trees are...
By Debra Turner
Even in very young plants, the profuse, exquisite blooms of the Mandevilla appear in early summer, with a repeat performance in the early fall. Most of the over 100 species of this woody tropical trailing vine will overwinter outdoors only in tropical and sub-tropical climates where temperatures do not drop below 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. However, there is surely a variety perfect for any...