Carpet Or Border Flowers

Here s a quick set of instructions to make your lily border not only a scene to behold but a planting job you can be proud of.

Carpet or border flowers.

This perennial is hardy in zones 5 to 9. A single border dahlia will fill a 10 to 12 pot. There s nothing like walking down a dazzling display of colorful fragrant border lilies in spring or summer. Dwarf asiatic lilies grow to about 1 1 2 foot tall making them perfect for use up front as a border plant.

A well planted herbaceous border should last for years so before committing to planting its worth setting out plants to make sure you ll be happy with the finished display. In general place tallest varieties at the back of the display though the odd taller plant mid or front can add good effect. Give your yard the red carpet treatment with our red carpet border lilies. Despite its short stature these lilies produce big blooms measuring up to 6 across.

Here are some good companions. Hardy buds in red pink white and yellow top strong stems. Wine glass border. Book of oriental carpets and rugs.

Late in the season these plants rely on stalks for nutrients to support the next season s blooms. You may remove faded flowers earlier in the season but ensure that the stalks remain intact as long as possible. Carpet border lilies need attention only late into the autumn when you can prune away dried stalks. Depending on the variety and your location growing zone flower carpet roses can serve as a colourful hedge growing between 2 4 feet tall.

Fuss free and easy growing sunny border blue speedwell thrives with minimal care when tucked in average well drained soil. Give your yard the white carpet treatment with our carpet border lilies. Another option is to mix border dahlias with other sun loving container plants. Roll out a luxurious carpet of colour saturated asiatic lilies.

New york the hamlyn publishing group limited 1972. Create a colourful border hedge. A border of spring hill s carpet border lilies can make any walkway in your yard or garden spring to life. Containers for use in the garden or patio.

Speedwell buds appear in may and keep coming all season long if you faithfully remove spent blossom spikes. Sun or partial shade. Flower carpet roses can be planted around a pond to keep little ones from wondering in or in larger displays poolside. Bloom in early to mid summer.

Plant in a well drained undisturbed location and they ll return year after year. For a 24 to 30 diameter pot three border dahlias will give you a nice full look. Pots of this size are easy to move around so you can add a splash of color wherever it s needed. Despite its short stature these lilies produce big blooms measuring up to 6 across.