Spring is in the air! This means it is time to plant flowers. At First Impressions Family Dentistry we love flowers! If you’re an avid gardener or if you’re starting your very first flower bed, you’ll interested to know about some of the most popular varieties available to you. While there are number of popular flowers on the market, starting with these five varieties will certainly get your garden going.
Pansies
Gardeners love pansies, especially beginners, because these flowers are easy! When they bloom in the spring, they show in a variety of different colors, from deep blues to bright yellows. They are often used to complement other flowers because they bloom from spring to fall. These popular flowers grow close to the ground and are found front and center in a flower garden.
Periwinkle
The periwinkle’s a popular purple petal can be perennial or annual. They grow closer to the ground than the pansies and are often used for ground cover. Also, they will make a garden bed or yard look colorful, but they need well-drained soil. They work best in looser soils. This flower will spread on its own through your yard, so if you want your whole yard will be covered, don’t hold this plant back!
Lily of the Valley
This is a delicate looking flower. This white bell shaped petals hang from a vine like stalk. The plant only blooms from late spring to early summer, but these are popular because they are so very pretty. It thrives in shade, so many planters will use them under trees or in the shadow of a home. It is easy to grown in dark soil and make sure the flowers are spread out from each other
Poppies
Poppies are famous for their large petals with dark centers. They raise from the foliage to bloom in the springtime, giving a splash of color to the center of the garden. Some grow as tall as four feet, and are planted to hang over ground cover or behind shorter flower types. Poppies come in a variety of colors and sizes, which makes them one of the most sought after flowers for the garden.
Tulips
Tulips represent springtime, the Easter holiday and warmer weather. There are a wide variety of different types of tulips, which means they also come in different colors. Due to a range variety, these flowers are favored in many different types of soils and areas of the country. They work well for beginning gardens!
