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 purple winter foliage and dark green summer foliage accentuate the ruffled blooms. Bloom Color: Pink Plant Size: Dwarf Height: 3.5 feet Spread: 3 feet Bloom Span: 2" across Bloom Form: Semi-double USDA Zones: 6b, 7, 8, 9

Sundrops planted in the foreground and Russian Sage in the background. Great combo for a long bloom time. The Russian Sage will bloom from June until frost. If you cutback the Sundrops, after blooming, they'll bloom again later in the season. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.

A robust, tall variety with light green foliage and striking ruffled blooms that offer shades of orange-pink and specks of red, Autumn Monarch works well as a background plant. Bloom Color: Red Plant Size: Intermediate Height: 5 feet Spread: 4 feet Bloom Span: 2.5" across Bloom Form: Semi-double USDA Zones: 6b, 7, 8, 9

Blazing red blooms contrast nicely with the dark green foliage, putting on an attractive show. Bloom Color: Red Plant Size: Dwarf Height: 3 feet Spread: 3.5 feet Bloom Span: 3" across Bloom Form: Single USDA Zones: 6b, 7, 8, 9

The yellow blooms of jonquil Quail compliment the larger yellow and white flowers of Merel's Favourite daffodil. over 10,000 bulbs extend the blooming time of this Connecticut garden. When the bulbs have finished blooming perennials will cover their foliage as it dies back for the season, here we see the soft foliage of corepsis begin to emerge between the blooms. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Fruit Punch offers unique dark pink blooms with yellow centers from spring to fall and is a sunshiny addition to the garden. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Dark pink blooms with yellow centers from Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 5,6,7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F USDA zones 5-11 Key Features Use Ornamental Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring to fall Dimension 3' H x 3' W Growth Rate Moderate to fast CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer After first flowering Pruning Prune in early spring PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun dig hole 2X 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

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

Unique vibrant blooms and reddish winter foliage are this varieties star features. Bloom Color: Pink Plant Size: Dwarf Height: 3.5 feet Spread: 4 feet Bloom Span: 3" across Bloom Form: Single USDA Zones: 6a, 6b, 7, 8, 9

'Bela Lugosi' hemerocallis. Erickson Digital Studio
This is an example of a mid-sized modern full sun backyard stone landscaping in Milwaukee with a fire pit for summer.

Island Snapdragon blooms are another favorite for kid-friendly gardens. When not in bloom, its bright green, waxy foliage is almost succulent-like... and who can resist the red kissy-faced blooms - not the hummingbirds!

Incredibly floriferous with no bald spots or breaking apart. Blush pink flowers with just a hint of deep pink in the center rise over striking green leaves. Blooms spring until fall. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Blush pink flowers with just a hint of deep pink in the center from spring until fall Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf, fall blooming, deer resistant Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer, fall Dimension 4-6" H x mounding Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Slightly acidic well-drained peat/perlite mix Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers Pruning None 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

This is view at the top of the natural stone steps. We had the walkway widen here at the crossways so more people could stop and chat before entering the home. The existing hydrangea really loved the soil after we amending it. We later trimmed the hydrangea far back to allow the newly planted perennials to grow into themselves instead of on the path. The original design had a large Lilac in the middle to act as a focal point but plant supply changed that. Instead we added a Lilac tree to this spot. It will require more trimming to retain shape and keep suckers at bay, but once it grows some and flowers it will be a much loved accent in the garden. The Goldenrod is just barely starting to bloom to help extend the blooming season of the landscape. A great native to our area that establishes quickly and blooms profusely. The Goldenrod we used was Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks', and to its name it really looks like fireworks when blooming. Keep this plant closer to the back, because as it grows taller it bends over to almost three feet wide. The pavers we used were a 3 piece ledgestone in a sahara/chestnut light color with a chestnut rectangular border. The path was wide enough that we could use a border and the proportions were not thrown off.