Saturday, July 6, 2013

The 18 Best Plants for Cottage Gardens - Part 4

Hydrangea
A shrub of incomparable beauty, hydrangeas produce large clusters of pink, blue, or white flowers in early summer. They're great for cutting, if you can bear to take them out of your garden.

Name: Hydrangea macrophylla

Growing conditions: Partial sun and moist, well-drained soil

Height: To 6 feet tall

Zones: 6-9

Iris

Iris offer stunning blooms (many are wonderfully fragrant) that come in a rainbow of colors and sizes. Our favorites are the Siberian types with their grassy leaves and graceful flowers.

Name: Iris varieties

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Height: 3 feet tall

Zones: 4-9

Lavender

A beautifully ornamental herb, lavender bears fragrant foliage and flowers. The blooms typically appear in shades of violet and white and are wonderful for drying and using in sachets and other craft projects.

Name: Lavandula varieties

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Height: 1-2 feet tall

Zones: 5-8, depending on variety


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