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Kfamr
03-12-2005, 08:59 PM
As most of you know, we're re-landscaping our yard.
We're looking around for some flowers.. our preferences:

ALL of them need to be able to thrive in Florida.
We need some that do well in full shade
Some that do well in full sunlight
Some that do well in a little of both

Preferably ones that bloom often.

I like bushes that have lots of different blooms, and grassy like plants with blooms. I also like *BIG* blossoms.

Also, my favorite color is purple. ;) but any color flower is fine.
I *KNOW* we're going to be getting some lantanas in several different colors.

Anyone have any recommendations as to what to purchase? Pictures?

Thanks!
catnapper
03-12-2005, 09:01 PM
Hmmm... my FAVORITES are Hydrangea (Oooh I killed that spelling) they bloom all summer long starting in July, clear through to September
Maya & Inka's mommy
03-13-2005, 06:55 AM
My husband is doing a great job in our garden! I have plenty of pics for you if you like! I don't know the correct names, but I can ask my hubby!! Just ask, okey!These pics were taken last year in august.

http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/garden1.jpg

http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/augbloem2.jpg

http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/garden4.jpg

http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/augbloem1.jpg

With my super "gardener" ;)
http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/gardener.jpg
RobiLee
03-13-2005, 07:11 AM
I am not good with flowers, so I have no advice. Just wanted to say good luck and I can't wait to see the pics when you are all done.

Lut...wow, your garden looks gorgeous. Lovely flowers. Can you please send hubby my way to do some gardening ;) :p
catnapper
03-13-2005, 07:14 AM
Lut, your garden is GORGEOUS!!! Can I please borrow your hubby for the summer? ;)
Maya & Inka's mommy
03-13-2005, 07:15 AM
Nah nah nanah nah!! He is MINE, ALL mine, ha ha ha ;)
Thanks for the nice compliments!!
BitsyNaceyDog
03-13-2005, 09:11 AM
Hibiscus!!! They are so hardy. They do great in the shade or in the sun. They have big blossom that bloom all the time. You can let them grow big or easly keep them cut short.
Cataholic
03-13-2005, 10:04 AM
The H's have it! Hibiscus (both shrub and tree) and Hydrangea! Big bloomers, lots of colour, and easy to care for.
popcornbird
03-13-2005, 11:08 PM
Originally posted by Cataholic
The H's have it! Hibiscus (both shrub and tree) and Hydrangea! Big bloomers, lots of colour, and easy to care for.

Ditto. Those are the exact same flowers my mom planted in our garden last summer. They're wonderful. H's are the best....:p;) He he he!