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Hillside Garden Designed by Kim Rooney Landscape architect, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.

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The sourwood tree blooms in July, has beautiful fall color and holds its seed pods through most of the winter Le jardinet

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening - UPDATE: 2018 MAY: Garden is in full bloom from May through August. Evergreen perennials, such as Monrovia's Salvia 'Black & Bloom' provide year round blooms for hummingbirds. A narrow walkway exists between the driveway and the front door, giving the family a shortcut when time is of the essence. New Ipe wood raised planter boxes were built on either side of the front door, giving the homeowners space to grow perennials for wildlife."

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus). Photo: Flickr user Dendroica cerulea, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution- 2.0 Generic

Kirsten Gordon of Bloom Magic Weddings in the Chicago area designed an arrangement she calls "Late Summer Bursting with Orange and Yellow" for an estate client's home. The desing features sunflowers with many companion blooms: 1 stem mammoth sunflower - Sunrich orange summer from Bloom Magic Weddings' Cutting Garden - Johnny's seeds 6 stems Bells of Ireland - Wisconsin grown from LD Trading, Northbrook IL 8 stems Leucanendron, CA grown from LD Trading 9 stems dill about to flower, from Bloom Magic Weddings' Cutting Garden 5 stems of arrowwood viburnum 5 stems of dahlia Art Deco from BMW cutting garden 1 stem of dahlia Pablo from BMW cutting garden 1 stem dahlia gallery Singer form BMW cutting garden All dahlias tubers sourced from Longfield Gardens 3 stems of sunflower Strawberry blonde from BMW cutting garden - Johnny's Seeds 3 stems of sunflower Moulin Rouge from BMW cutting garden - Johnny's Seeds 8 stems annual asclepias - from Northbrook farmers market - Twin Gardens farm, Harvard IL 9 stems roses terra cotta orange (American grown label) Plus foraged greenery. This is a foam-free design with unique mechanics. "I created a "sausage" of chicken wire, placed in the container so that there are 3 layers of holes (top, middle, bottom) to thread flowers and greenery through," she says.

Exceptionally heat tolerant scaevola is more compact and earlier blooming than other varieties. Use in beds, baskets, pots or window boxes. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Powerful blue clusters from late spring through summer Plant Type Annuals Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 20°F Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Use Border, container, groundcover Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 8-10" H x mounding Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Once at planting Pruning Not required; deadheading promotes blooms PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

An evergreen Chinese Dogwood with a graceful, yet vigorous habit and loads of flowers. Each branch holds up to 150 white blooms that eventually transform into translucent strawberry-like fruit. Empress of China will light up your partly-shaded garden. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Creamy white blooms in early summer Plant Type Trees Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 6,7,8,9 Zone Detail Hardy to zones 6-9 Key Features Year-round interest Use Accent Exposure Part sun to shade Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 15-18'H x 13-15'W Growth Rate Vigorous CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Early spring Pruning PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in part shade (no afternoon sun) dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants; fertilize in early spring

A rainbow of color from spring to fall. A charming selection, Rainbow Sensation will brighten your garden with its attractive, variegated foliage. Dense clusters of soft pink, funnel-shaped flowers bloom in profusion in May as hummingbirds flock to harvest the sweet nectar. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Soft pink, funnel shaped flowers in May-June Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 4,5,6,7,8 Zone Detail Hardy to USDA zones 4-8 Key Features Year-round interest, attracts birds/butterflies Use Accent, container, mass planting, slope, hedge Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Summer Dimension 3-4'H x 3-4'W Growth Rate Medium CARE Water Regular to moderate water Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Early spring Pruning After spring bloom PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

Pineapple Popsicle is a versatile re-blooming perennial that will fill your garden with clear yellow flowers spikes from June through October. Great for adding height and structure to a mixed border, container, or cut flower arrangement. Features Feature/Bloom Abundant yellow flowers rebloom summer through fall Evergreen or Deciduous herbaceous USDA Zones Hardy to -10°F USDA 6, 7, 8, 9 Sunset Zones 4-24 Special Features Attracts birds/butterfles, deer resistant, reblooming, dwarf, water-wise, fall blooming Landscape Use Border, bed, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Summer, fall Dimension 14-26 in H x 25 in W Growth Rate Moderate to fast Plant Type herbaceous About the Collection Brought to you by the authority on Western gardening, the Sunset Western Garden Collection is an exclusive plant collection of top performing plants for the Western Gardener.

Striking flowers and a bushy shape for true Mandevilla performance with the look of Dipladenia. A prolific bloomer with beautiful pink flowers over solid green leaves. Blooms spring until fall. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Luminous red blooms over glossy foliage from spring until fall Plant Type Tropicals Evergreen or Deciduous Semi-evergreen USDA Zones 9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 20°F Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Use Container, accent, climber Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 18-24" H x mounding Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Run dry Soil Type Well-drained peat/perlite mix Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

More than any other group of tulips, the brightly colored species tulips are the best choice for Southern gardens. ‘Chrysantha’ starts with a peach outer petal and beautifully unfurls into a curved shaped rich yellow bloom. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Warm colored dark pink and yellow bloom mixture that happily opens up Plant Type Fall Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 3,4,5,6,7,8 Zone Detail Hardy to -40°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring Dimension 12-14" x rhizomatic Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall / dry during summer Soil Type Slightly alkaline and dry during the summer Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS plant in full sun soil should be 2-3” over the bulb natural rainfall is best; avoid summer irrigation digging and refrigeration are NOT necessary

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'Bela Lugosi' hemerocallis. Erickson Digital Studio
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Dark green glossy foliage accentuates the pure white blooms of this compact plant. Bloom Color: White Plant Size: Dwarf Height: 3 feet Spread: 3 feet Bloom Span: 3" across Bloom Form: Single USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9

Small very double flowers are pure white. Profuse bloomer. Dense conical form with very dark green foliage. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 7, 8, 9 Zone Detail Hardy to 5°F USDA zones 7-9 Key Features Use Exposure Full sun to part shade. Best bloom performance in light shade Bloom Season Pure white blooms in the fall Dimension 4-6' H x 4-6' W Growth Rate Slow CARE Water Regular water Soil Type Rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soil Fertilizer Slow Pruning Shape in early spring PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS • water before planting • plant in full sun to part shade • dig hole 3X the width of pot • backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level • water and add more soil if needed • mulch plants

greenhouse sedums in bloom, the bloom is from the string of pearls Photo: EDO
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