What kind of flowers can I use?

I planting flowers at church and I'm trying to find some different types of flowers to use with Tulips.

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it depends on your growing zone..
Reply:Plant some daffodils with them. In the Spring you can plant some annuals to go with them. There will be many to choose from at the nursery then.
Reply:Tulips are very beautiful and directional flowers. You would want something that doesn't take up the view and just accents the tulips. I would try something easy like mums or a nice flower that's easy to take care of and plant.
Reply:plant rose bushes they make a fantastic effect.
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Reply:Geraniums are easy to grow, and keep flowering, if you cut the dead flowers off. Also, marigolds are a great border; they are colorful, and spread out well. Also, because of their odor, they keep critters out of the garden as well
Reply:About the only thing I can plant now are bulbs,as it is toooo cold for much else.I would plant,Daffodils,Narcissus,Alluim, and fritillaria. These should be available at garden centers or supermarkets. Here is another idea, when Spring comes along ask the congregation to donate some plants from their gardens at home. Then everyone will take an interest and pride in the church's garden.loan

Can someone breed certain plants to make a blue rose?

I was planting some flowers when I thought it would be cool to plant flowers no one else had. Plz tell me.

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowershmm not sure but I do know that if you take a white rose, leave it in blue water (which is made blue by putting blue food coloring in it) that the flower will pull the color up into its petals and be that color. But as far as making new flowers, botanists do it all the time so I'd encourage you to give it a try
Reply:the only way I know how to make blue roses is by putting blue dye into the water of the vase.c++

Do you know any plants that grow QUICKLY!!?

Hi,


I really need to know some plants that grow quickly because I am doing a science fair project with my friend Becky and we need some different plants(Food plants, flower plants or not) and the time it would take. We only have 7 weeks (May 23) to grow something.





Thanks! :)

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersOk i know this sounds boring....BUT grass grows in like a day and you only have to water it once a day!!!! hope you do well in science fair!!!!
Reply:Those little bamboo plants. You can find them in plant stores, pet stores, or those specialty stores (maybe in your local mall?). Sometimes they grow in a corkscrew pattern, im sure you have seen them sometime.


Not only do they grow quick, they can grow in just water, rocks and water, or dirt. Also, you can cut them in half and stick the extra in water and it will grow roots and grow. So its a double bonus, unlimited bamboo and quick growing. Check it out
Reply:You might try some tomato plants. They usually grow pretty fast once they pop through the soil. Just buy a pack of seeds and follow directions. Be sure and read the back of the seed packet because I don't think you want the kind that you would have to stake up. Good luck!!
Reply:plenty of herbs and even some veges grow very fast. most within a week or two.


also, pansies are in season now, as well as morning glory and phlox.





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Reply:bean sprouts. put some of 'em on top of a layer of gauze in a container. add water (but not too much till they float) and leave in the sun. i think they grow to maximum height in about 5 days
Reply:Bamboo apparently grows very quickly.
Reply:Carolina Jasmine.





Maybe too big, though.
Reply:Do a leaf lettuce mix. In 7 weeks you'll be eating saladsyahoo finance

What are some colorful flowering plants that do well in a shady area?

I planted iris' on the side of my house but they dont seem to be doing well (established 2-3 yrs) so Im moving them to a sunnier area and would like to put a flower/plant to replace them. Im looking at something that will come back every year and be low maintainence. Also I may be trying to rent my house so maybe a landscaping eye-pleaser ....also, there are already bushes very well spaced on the side of the townhome, with leaves that turn bright red in the autumn.---thanks !!! :)

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersHosta lilies are the obvious answer but their flowers don't really appeal to many people. Daylilies might work for you, especially the old-fashioned tawnys. They are bullet proof, don't allow weeds and don't really require that much sun. Coneflower is supposed to need sun but I grew it in a very shady area of my MN garden and it bloomed all summer, it was a paler pink than the ones in the sun but just as tall and sturdy. It's another plant that knows how to take care of itself and isn't picky.


Edit ) I'm sorry, I neglected to answer your qestion about petunias. No they aren't perrennials though they will often reseed but not in such a way as to reliably fill your bed with the color or size that you would like. They are great though, aren't they?
Reply:Definitely 'impatiens'! When they become leggy, just snip them off, leaving about 1" above the soil. In a few weeks time, they will be covered in beautiful colorful flowers all over again!
Reply:Bleeding Hearts: red heart shaped flowers with white


Begonias: variety solid colors


Fuschia: red/purple red/white


Astilbe: red, white, purple, pink


Hardy Geranium: variety of colors


Crocus: variety of colors


Caladiums: red, white, purple, pink,(all with a bit of green)


Toad Lily: Exotic mix of blooms





Just to name a few!
Reply:Angelita, there is a plant called "Hostah"s". They are a plant that has green leaves, and blossom a flower. They cover alot of territory.And come in many species.
Reply:have you thought of clivia, they are very hardy clumping plants that have strappy dark green leaves, when in flower they have orange, or yellow flowers.
Reply:Are you only interested in planting bulbs? How about Tiger Lilies? Very hardy and a multitude of colors to choose from.


Personally I always go with impatiens or petunias when in need of something hardy and still colorful.


Geraniums and pansies will pretty much grow anywhere.
Reply:Impatients.


Many colors.


Mast planted they are beautiful.


Add some gladiolas for cut flowers.


Caladiums .


Begonias.
Reply:ANNUALS


CANNAS DO NOT FLOWER IN SHADY AREAS, BUT ARE STILL BEAUTIFUL FOILAGE PLANTS
Reply:Impatience. And depending on where you live, they could be annuals or perenials.





Not too many flowering plants grow in the shade. But Impatience do wonderful and they are very colorful!! You can get them in solid colors or mixed. Personally, I find the mixed to be a favorite.
Reply:Hostas come in various shades of green and blue, as well as the variegated varieties. We have rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susans) growing in a shady area and the do very well. The don't get as tall as they do in the sun and they re-seed themselves.





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Reply:Astilbes are a good perennial for shade areas. They come in a wide range of reds, pinks, white and peach. They grow well with hostas which are mainly grown for the wide variations of their leaves but also have beautiful lily-like flowers. They bloom at various times of the summer, late spring to early fall.





If I were to plant an area like you are describing, I would go with hostas. They are very low maintenance, very hardy, and come in a very wide selection. I would suggest going to your local garden center or nursery, and look at them. In the meantime, go to this web site for a look at what is out there.





http://hostalibrary.org/





If you would like a little more color, I would suggest planting a few impatiens in with the hostas. They are annual but give you a lot of summer color for little money.visual arts

Starting a new and first time flower garden, seeds vs. starter plants?

Ok, so I want to start a flower garden this year. This is my first time.


What is the best way to do that.





Should I start with seeds and one of those starter kits and then once they've started to grow plant them.





Or, should I just buy the flowers and plants that have already been started and put them in the ground.





What's the best way for long lasting healthy flowers?





How will I know when to plant them in the ground with either way I go?





If I decide to go with seeds, when should I start buying and starting them?





Any other good tips and facts would be much appreciated also!!!





I'm very excited about doing this cuz it'll give me something to do with my time, i'm just not sure where to begin! lol





Thanks in advance!

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersSome are easily started from seeds, such as zinnia.


Others like geranium take too long. Decide what you might like to grow, then decide how you want to start them.
Reply:Hey Lady,





Seeds are fun to watch germinate, but that is where it stops. They are a big mess and you don't get good results unless you are an experienced gardener (or very lucky). Starting with plants is the best for a beginner because you get results. If you have a good planting bed, good soil, quality plants to begin with, right sun conditions, follow watering instructions and fertilize lightly - you should have great results.





Try some seeds of easy plants if you have the sticktuitiveness. First time out, try something like marigolds - they are easy. And, you will see how the flower becomes the seeds for next year.
Reply:Actually the choice of seeds or plants is determined by what flowers you want to plant. Some flowers are best grown from the plants and others are just as good grown form seeds. I'm not sure what flowers you want to grow, so maybe that will help. For long lasting healthy flowers you want to prepare the ground by loosening the soil. Using a shovel turn the soil, chop it up and remove any weeds, trees, roots and or grasses. Its a good idea to add manure and some garden soil, mix them together really well, this will keep the soil from packing back down and becoming hard. Your flowers want the soil to be soft. I'm in the south east of the US, so now is the time for me to buy seeds and get them started, I'm not sure where you are. DON'T put either in the ground until the threat of freeze or frost is past. For lots of blooms, get some egg shells, wash them out, crush them up finely but not to a powder. Place them on a baking sheet, and bake them until they are a light brown and sprinkle them under you flowers. This is a good source of calcium which the plants use for flowering. Remember to feed them and keep them watered. I hope this will help you.
Reply:You could try both. I think you'll get more satisfaction if you buy plants already started since the seeds take quite a while to grow and some plants should have already been started. If you buy plants you'll see the results instantly! So, I'd say buy most of your plants now and maybe start just a few late blooming seeds. Look at the package directions and it will tell you when and how to plant them. And make sure you buy perinneals if you want them to come up next year. Annuals are only for one year. They make good fillers though for your perinneals until they fill in.makeup tips

Are there flowering plants that will grow in cactus gardens?

My boyfriend moved into a house with a cactus garden and it's so ugly. He likes it and will only let me remove some of it as it has grown like a vine. I don't know what kind of cactus but it's leaves are oval, about 5 inches long and 3 inches wide. It has 1cm spikes and little hairy prickly things that stick to your glove when you weed it. I'm hoping to at least plant some flowering perennials or annuals but want to make sure they'll survive. I live in Maryland (zone 7) and the area gets about 4-5 hours of sun a day.





Thanks for your help





Andrea

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersSoil, fertilization and watering requirements are usually pretty different between cacti and traditional flowering plants, so it's hard for them to co-exist.


Have you considered putting one or more decorative pots or planters around the garden area? Then you'd have your choice of hundreds of different full-sun annuals and perennials, and you could tailor the conditions in the pots just for them.


By the way, the cactus you describe sounds like it could be a variety of prickly pear - if you're interested, you can see pictures at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prickly_pea...books authors

Who started flowers?

I would like to know who found out about flowers. Or started planting flowers and got other people involved.But they are similar.

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersWell my friend what you speak of is Kept Gardens and they have been around since the dawn of civilization ever hear of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? No? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanging_Gar...
Reply:Flowering plants go back 100 million years, I guess. Flowers make seeds and multiply all by themselves. They don't need our help at all. Flowers have been found in the graves of stone age people in Europe.
Reply:too add to the above responses..then once people began to understand the healing powers of plants, they began to gather them for medicines etc..then as people became nomadic they would transport plants, seeds etc and replant them where they settled..the begining of flower gardening..


I think they heyday of flower garden for purely asthetic reason was probably in the victoria era though.make up