Dave's Garden Bloom of the Day Bloom of the Day photo and information by Dave's Garden. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php en-us Copyright 2013, Dave's Garden (davesgarden.com) Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:03 PST Bloom of the Day: European Columbine, European Crowfoot, Granny's Bonnet Sunshine (Aquilegia x caerulea)

Today's bloom is European Columbine, European Crowfoot, Granny's Bonnet Sunshine (Aquilegia x caerulea)

Type of plant: Perennials
Bloom color: Pale Yellow
Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer
Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm), 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)


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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-22 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-22 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Abutilon, Flowering Maple Bella Pink (Abutilon)

Today's bloom is Abutilon, Flowering Maple Bella Pink (Abutilon)

Type of plant: Annuals, Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Bloom color: Pale Pink, Pink
Bloom time of year: Late Winter/Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid Fall, Blooms repeatedly
Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 10b
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)


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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-21 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-21 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Jungle Geranium, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame (Ixora coccinea)

Today's bloom is Jungle Geranium, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame (Ixora coccinea)

Type of plant: Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Bloom color: Pink, Red, Orange, Bright Yellow
Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun requirements: Full Sun
Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 10b
Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)


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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-20 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-20 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Dahlia Unwins Mix (Dahlia)

Today's bloom is Dahlia Unwins Mix (Dahlia)

Type of plant: Annuals, Bulbs, Perennials
Bloom color: Pale Pink, Pink, Red, Scarlet (Dark Red), Coral/Apricot, Pale Yellow, Bright Yellow, White/Near White
Bloom time of year: Mid Summer
Sun requirements: Full Sun
Cold hardiness: Zone 8a to Zone 11
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)


Photo copyright WonderWeasel

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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-19 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-19 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox, Wild Sweet William Manita (Phlox divaricata)

Today's bloom is Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox, Wild Sweet William Manita (Phlox divaricata)

Type of plant: Perennials
Bloom color: Purple, White/Near White
Bloom time of year: Mid Spring, Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun requirements: Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm), 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm), 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)


Photo copyright KSBaptisia

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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-18 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-18 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Bellyache Bush (Jatropha gossypifolia)

Today's bloom is Bellyache Bush (Jatropha gossypifolia)

Type of plant: Shrubs
Bloom color: Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom time of year: Mid Spring, Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 8a to Zone 11
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)


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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-17 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-17 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Florida Cranberry, Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa var. rubra)

Today's bloom is Florida Cranberry, Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa var. rubra)

Type of plant: Annuals, Edible Fruits and Nuts
Bloom color: Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom time of year: Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall/Early Winter
Sun requirements: Full Sun
Cold hardiness: Zone 9b to Zone 11
Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m), 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)


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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-16 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-16 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Himalayan Blue Poppy, Tibetan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia)

Today's bloom is Himalayan Blue Poppy, Tibetan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia)

Type of plant: Perennials
Bloom color: Medium Blue
Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun requirements: Partial to Full Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 3b to Zone 8b
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)


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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-15 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-15 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Asiatic Lily Grand Cru (Lilium)

Today's bloom is Asiatic Lily Grand Cru (Lilium)

Bloom color: Bright Yellow
Bloom time of year: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid Fall
Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)


Photo copyright Debsroots

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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-14 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-14 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Chinese Peony, Garden Peony Kansas (Paeonia lactiflora)

Today's bloom is Chinese Peony, Garden Peony Kansas (Paeonia lactiflora)

Type of plant: Perennials
Bloom color: Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun requirements: Full Sun
Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 7b
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm), 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm), 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)


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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-13 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-13 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Tall Bearded Iris Mother Mary (Iris)

Today's bloom is Tall Bearded Iris Mother Mary (Iris)

Bloom color: Light Blue, Medium Blue
Sun requirements: Full Sun
Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm), 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)


Photo copyright puttytat

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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-12 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-12 Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy Indian Summer (Rudbeckia hirta)

Today's bloom is Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Yellow Ox-eye Daisy Indian Summer (Rudbeckia hirta)

Type of plant: Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Bloom color: Bright Yellow
Bloom time of year: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun requirements: Full Sun
Cold hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 10b
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)


Photo copyright sodakine

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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-11 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-11 Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Bleeding Heart King of Hearts (Dicentra)

Today's bloom is Bleeding Heart King of Hearts (Dicentra)

Type of plant: Perennials
Bloom color: Pink, Red
Bloom time of year: Mid Spring, Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)


Photo copyright Kell

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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-10 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-10 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Javanese Ixora, Jungle Flame, Jungle Geranium (Ixora javanica)

Today's bloom is Javanese Ixora, Jungle Flame, Jungle Geranium (Ixora javanica)

Type of plant: Shrubs, Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Bloom color: Orange, Red-Orange
Bloom time of year: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 10a to Zone 11
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm), 18-24 in. (45-60 cm), 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)


Photo copyright PepiGabi

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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-09 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-09 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 PST Bloom of the Day: Monkey’s Tail (Cleistocactus colademononis)

Today's bloom is Monkey’s Tail (Cleistocactus colademononis)

Type of plant: Cactus and Succulents
Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Cold hardiness: Zone 9b
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)


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]]> http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-08 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-05-08 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 PST