Tuesday, July 2, 2013

The 18 Best Plants for Cottage Gardens - Part 2

Daisy

Daisies offer a simplistic beauty that works well in any cottage garden. Their bright white blooms with sunny yellow centers are perfect for beds and borders, as well as vases.

Name: Leucanthemum varieties

Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Height: To 3 feet tall

Zones: 4-8

Dame's Rocket

A beautiful, old-fashioned annual, dame's rocket produces phlox-like clusters of lavender or white flowers in late spring. The flowers are delightfully fragrant.

Name: Hesperis matronalis

Growing conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil

Height: To 4 feet tall

Zones: 4-9, depending on variety

Note: This plant can be invasive in some regions. Check local restrictions before planting.



Delphinium

Producing stately spires in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white, delphiniums are about as regal as garden flowers come. Unfortunately, taller types need staking to protect them from wind but they're well worth this bit of extra work.

Name: Delphinium varieties

Growing conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil

Height: 1-6 feet tall, depending on variety

Zones: 3-7, depending on variety


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