Mixing Colors in The Garden for Beautiful Results

by Bailey Sons – September 01, 2012

When it comes to garden perennials, mixing colors are beautiful in your landscaping theme. 

Perennial choices that go great together are the red and blue lobelia, yellow and purple iris, and many daylilies accent one another well.

Perennials are excellent because they reproduce and come back every year. Annuals must be replanted yearly and do not do as well as perennials.

Affordable gardening means planting perennials is much better than opting for annuals for a one-time bloomer.

For Shady spots, it's nice to put in groundcovers where little else will grow also. English Ivy and Vinca Minor are excellent vine plants, and both love the shade. They can tolerate some sunlight but also thrive in shady spots. Vinca Minor, also called Periwinkle and Myrtle, blooms in the early spring season with a delicate lavender bloom. These evergreen groundcovers stay green year long too. With Its many advantages, it's no wonder the Vinca Minor perennial vine is a great seller.

Do you have a hillside or erosion of the soil on a steep bank? When planted in the thick, dense cluster (1/2 foot apart), groundcovers and vines will stop the soil from eroding from the bank. They are also great for lower maintenance areas like the hillsides, where it's a talk just to weed eat. They will grow in thick clusters prohibiting weeds and other small plants from coming up, so little maintenance is needed where you plant these vines close together.

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English Ivy

English Ivy is a low-growing ground cover plant; it has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, inconspicuous brownish-purple flowers nestled among its dense, carpet-like foliage. It is a fantastic and versatile plant with several landscaping benefits. This evergreen vine is native to Europe and Western Asia and is widely embraced for its aesthetic appeal, adaptability, and practical applications. English Ivy is a woody evergreen perennial vine and foliage plant proliferating on vertical surfaces like trees, walls, fences, and trellises. The ancient Greeks believed the plant was sacred to the god Dionysus, and pagan druids revered it as a symbol of the divine feminine. In classical Latin, “hedera” refers to the ability to grasp, which is in keeping with the vine’s nature. English Ivy (Hedera helix) Loves Shade Native to Europe, Scandinavia, and parts of Russia, the Hedera helix is nearly ubiquitous in Britain and is naturalized and prolific in many regions of the United States. In the wild, the plant grows under, on trees, and up the sides of rocky cliffs, favoring moist, shady areas out of the sun. English Ivy Is A Natural Air Purifier  Mature Hedera helix vines typically grow up to 80 feet tall and span a three- to five-foot width. Their climbing stems bear young, five-lobed leaves, while their fertile stems bear adult, spade-shaped leaves. These deep-green leaves can vary in size between two and four inches long. The top of the plant will often develop clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom from late summer until late autumn. These nectar-rich blossoms will eventually yield a crop of small purple-black to orange-yellow berries that persist into winter. English Ivy Kills Weeds Its bright green foliage can add all-season color to any landscape and beautify forlorn spaces. Its vines can be trained to climb many stable vertical surfaces or grown as a ground cover to suppress weeds. Since Hedera helix proliferates, it can make a good screen on a fence or trellis. When carefully grown on exterior building walls, it can protect their surfaces from exposure to bad weather and help regulate the temperature. Within the United States, Hedera helix can provide food and habitat for wildlife. Butterflies and moths eat their leaves, bees feed on their flowers’ nectar, and birds eat their berries in winter. The foliage often shelters insects and small animals and sometimes attracts nearby deer. English Ivy Is An Evergreen Hedera helix is a beautiful evergreen vine with a rich history. When you plant it in your garden, you can enjoy its charming English ivy character all year. What is the best fertilizer for English ivy? English ivy is best fertilized by a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer, which should be used every four to six weeks when growth is most active during early spring and summer. The standard vegetation growth formula that can be used is the 20-20-20 formula as a means of encouraging the growth of foliage.  Is the English ivy easy to maintain English ivy is an easy-growing plant that can be grown under different environmental conditions. It has to grow groomed and Pruning can help in its regulation besides making it look neat. It's also very hardy and will survive short periods of neglect.  Can I grow an English ivy plant indoors?  If placed in bright, indirect light, English ivy is an ideal indoor plant. Give the plant good drainage when planting, and occasionally spray the leaves with a mist to promote humidity.  Companion plants for the English ivy Suitable companions of English ivy are the ferns, hostas, and begonias, blending well in shaded gardens. These plants have similar growth requirements, and their growth characteristic, such as trailing nature, complement ivy.  Where to grow English ivy  English ivy thrives in partial to fully shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil. It's very adaptable and can grow as a low-growing trailing plant, a climbing vine, or in pots. However, it is also important not to plant it in a position where it may spread and become invasive.
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Vinca Minor - TN Nursery

Vinca Minor

The Vinca Minor has lush and evergreen foliage and delicate blue or white flowers, making it a popular choice for various outdoor spaces. While its benefits extend beyond its use in herbalism, let's explore its landscaping advantages. Vinca Minor, also called creeping myrtle, lesser periwinkle, or just myrtle, is a perennial beauty that instills a fetching charm in gardens, landscapes, and even potted plants. Vinca Minor Has Deep Emerald Green Foliage The leaves are a deep shade of rich emerald green, and most have a glossy, polished, or shiny appearance. They are typically oval-shaped with smooth edges, a thick texture, and prominent veins. Some species are varied. The plants can be erect or trailing. Leaves occur in pairs along the height of the stem, making the plant look lush and thick. The plant is graced with trailing stems and adorned with clusters of small blooms in white or in a pale, pastel purple-blue color that many people associate with serenity. Vinca Minor is active year-round.  Delicate little flowers appear early in spring and continue to bloom throughout spring and summer. Against a strikingly verdant backdrop provided by the rich green leaves, the clusters of blossoms are displayed to the best advantage. Creeping myrtles may look delicate. Nevertheless, they are hardy plants that tolerate harsh conditions gracefully. As perennial evergreen plants, they remain bright green throughout the winter. The Ground Cover Characteristics Of Vinca Minor This plant reaches only six inches when upright. However, the roots continue to grow underground every year, eventually becoming quite long. Although this plant has a medium growth rate, the roots can form a trailing mat, prostrate mat, or mounding mat. The stems like to get tangled up with each other, and as they do, they produce a thick mat of greenery that thrives all year. Vinca Minor Looks Great In Hanging Baskets Vinca Minor works well as trailers in large hanging baskets and tall pots. They provide superior coverage for hilly areas and can even be used in landscaping designs where you want subtle pops of color added to your existing ground-cover greenery. They have other uses as well. They have long been used in folk medicine to treat heart, nervous system, and GI tract conditions. The herb is thought to improve cognition and brain health. How do I care for Vinca Minor Vinca Minor requires little maintenance and grows in a variety of conditions. This plant is well adapted to an area that receives partial to full shade and has well-drained soil. It can do well in full sun if adequately watered.  Will Vinca Minor grow in my region  This plant can grow in temperate regions and is hardy to USDA zones 4-9. This feature gives the confidence that it will grow in gardens in different areas with varying climatic conditions.  How fast does Vinca Minor spread Vinca Minor is fast-growing, and once established, it will form a dense layer of green foliage. It is best used for erosion control and for covering bare spaces in the garden.  When does Vinca Minor bloom  This plant bears elegant blue, violet, or white flowers in spring and can flower sporadically in the summer. Its blossoms contribute a very beautiful sight when added to the prospects of any existing vegetation in the surroundings.  Is Vinca Minor easy to manage  Vica Minor is quite easy to manage. Prune to keep it free from messy shoots, though the plant is not very invasive. This makes it less demanding, and can easily grow on its own, thus appropriate for beginners as well as experts.
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Wisteria Sinensis - TN Nursery

Wisteria

The Wisteria Vine is a highly fragrant woody trailing plant known for its cascading clusters of fragrant, pea-like flowers in lavender colors, often grown on pergolas, trellises, and arbors for its ornamental. They are renowned for their stunning beauty and hold great value in landscaping due to their numerous attributes. The Stunning flowers of The Wisteria Vine (Wisteria frutescens) This beautiful Wisteria Sinensis is a vine-covered in pale purple flowers and bright green leaves. Its stems create woody plants that can either twist together to create a trunk-like appearance or elongate to twine around supports. The plant can expand up to 20 to 35 feet in length, and it can support multiple plants that branch out from the central stem. Wisteria Vine is a highly fragrant woody plant known for its cascading clusters of lavender-colored, pea-like flowers. It is often grown on pergolas, trellises, and arbors. Enjoy the Fragrant Blooms Of Wisteria Vine The characteristic flowers of this plant dangle in long strings of blossoms all over the plant. Clusters around 12 inches hang off the plant and hold rows of small, regularly spaced blooms. Individual flowers feature a large petal at the top and two smaller petals cupped together around a center with yellow-green stamens. Flower petals can be all shades of purple and white, and some may have a bluish or pinkish tint. It's common for the flower clusters to have a pleasant, ombre appearance, with flowers at the tip of the cluster being a much darker shade of purple. Wisteria Vine Is Flexible  Since this plant's flexibility can twist into many shapes, it's a highly versatile landscaping option. Some people prefer to keep their plant as a tree or bush. It can be a charming accent that produces clusters of fragrant flowers wherever you place it. You can also set this plant near a supportive trellis or wall if you want a genuinely eye-catching landscaping structure. Especially when planted in bunches, you can create stunning arcs, tunnels, ceilings, and walls of beautiful purple flowers. Wisteria Vine Has Stunning Foliage Wisteria Vine usually blooms around early May before the plant has even started to sprout leaves. After having a lush coat of nothing but purple blossoms for a while, the plant begins to produce small, lime-green leaves that blend beautifully with the flowers. The flowers leave in summer, and the leaves gradually darken to a rich, emerald green. Once the weather cools, the leaves turn a brilliant yellow before falling away to reveal the fascinating twists and loops of the underlying branches. How quickly does wisteria grow Wisteria is a vine that grows quickly. The vine may grow up to 10 feet or more each year. With pruning and proper care, it can beautify fences, pergolas, or trellises.  When does wisteria bloom?  Wisteria usually bears flowers in spring. It produces cascading clusters of purple, blue, or white. Upon establishment, they appear annually and provide bright colors and pleasant fragrances in your garden.  Does wisteria require a lot of maintenance Wisteria is not high maintenance, but it benefits from occasional pruning to make it flower and also control its growth.  Can wisteria grow in containers Yes, you can grow wisteria in containers. Ensure you provide support and pruning. This makes it ideal to be planted in the patios or limited space.  Is wisteria suitable for all climates?  Wisteria is flexible and can be cultivated in different climate zones. It is a resilient plant, which makes it ideal for gardeners from any location.
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English Ivy - TN Nursery

English Ivy

English Ivy is a low-growing ground cover plant; it has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, inconspicuous brownish-purple flowers nestled among its dense, carpet-like foliage. It is a fantastic and versatile plant with several landscaping benefits. This evergreen vine is native to Europe and Western Asia and is widely embraced for its aesthetic appeal, adaptability, and practical applications. English Ivy is a woody evergreen perennial vine and foliage plant proliferating on vertical surfaces like trees, walls, fences, and trellises. The ancient Greeks believed the plant was sacred to the god Dionysus, and pagan druids revered it as a symbol of the divine feminine. In classical Latin, “hedera” refers to the ability to grasp, which is in keeping with the vine’s nature. English Ivy (Hedera helix) Loves Shade Native to Europe, Scandinavia, and parts of Russia, the Hedera helix is nearly ubiquitous in Britain and is naturalized and prolific in many regions of the United States. In the wild, the plant grows under, on trees, and up the sides of rocky cliffs, favoring moist, shady areas out of the sun. English Ivy Is A Natural Air Purifier  Mature Hedera helix vines typically grow up to 80 feet tall and span a three- to five-foot width. Their climbing stems bear young, five-lobed leaves, while their fertile stems bear adult, spade-shaped leaves. These deep-green leaves can vary in size between two and four inches long. The top of the plant will often develop clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom from late summer until late autumn. These nectar-rich blossoms will eventually yield a crop of small purple-black to orange-yellow berries that persist into winter. English Ivy Kills Weeds Its bright green foliage can add all-season color to any landscape and beautify forlorn spaces. Its vines can be trained to climb many stable vertical surfaces or grown as a ground cover to suppress weeds. Since Hedera helix proliferates, it can make a good screen on a fence or trellis. When carefully grown on exterior building walls, it can protect their surfaces from exposure to bad weather and help regulate the temperature. Within the United States, Hedera helix can provide food and habitat for wildlife. Butterflies and moths eat their leaves, bees feed on their flowers’ nectar, and birds eat their berries in winter. The foliage often shelters insects and small animals and sometimes attracts nearby deer. English Ivy Is An Evergreen Hedera helix is a beautiful evergreen vine with a rich history. When you plant it in your garden, you can enjoy its charming English ivy character all year. What is the best fertilizer for English ivy? English ivy is best fertilized by a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer, which should be used every four to six weeks when growth is most active during early spring and summer. The standard vegetation growth formula that can be used is the 20-20-20 formula as a means of encouraging the growth of foliage.  Is the English ivy easy to maintain English ivy is an easy-growing plant that can be grown under different environmental conditions. It has to grow groomed and Pruning can help in its regulation besides making it look neat. It's also very hardy and will survive short periods of neglect.  Can I grow an English ivy plant indoors?  If placed in bright, indirect light, English ivy is an ideal indoor plant. Give the plant good drainage when planting, and occasionally spray the leaves with a mist to promote humidity.  Companion plants for the English ivy Suitable companions of English ivy are the ferns, hostas, and begonias, blending well in shaded gardens. These plants have similar growth requirements, and their growth characteristic, such as trailing nature, complement ivy.  Where to grow English ivy  English ivy thrives in partial to fully shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil. It's very adaptable and can grow as a low-growing trailing plant, a climbing vine, or in pots. However, it is also important not to plant it in a position where it may spread and become invasive.
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Vinca Minor - TN Nursery

Vinca Minor

The Vinca Minor has lush and evergreen foliage and delicate blue or white flowers, making it a popular choice for various outdoor spaces. While its benefits extend beyond its use in herbalism, let's explore its landscaping advantages. Vinca Minor, also called creeping myrtle, lesser periwinkle, or just myrtle, is a perennial beauty that instills a fetching charm in gardens, landscapes, and even potted plants. Vinca Minor Has Deep Emerald Green Foliage The leaves are a deep shade of rich emerald green, and most have a glossy, polished, or shiny appearance. They are typically oval-shaped with smooth edges, a thick texture, and prominent veins. Some species are varied. The plants can be erect or trailing. Leaves occur in pairs along the height of the stem, making the plant look lush and thick. The plant is graced with trailing stems and adorned with clusters of small blooms in white or in a pale, pastel purple-blue color that many people associate with serenity. Vinca Minor is active year-round.  Delicate little flowers appear early in spring and continue to bloom throughout spring and summer. Against a strikingly verdant backdrop provided by the rich green leaves, the clusters of blossoms are displayed to the best advantage. Creeping myrtles may look delicate. Nevertheless, they are hardy plants that tolerate harsh conditions gracefully. As perennial evergreen plants, they remain bright green throughout the winter. The Ground Cover Characteristics Of Vinca Minor This plant reaches only six inches when upright. However, the roots continue to grow underground every year, eventually becoming quite long. Although this plant has a medium growth rate, the roots can form a trailing mat, prostrate mat, or mounding mat. The stems like to get tangled up with each other, and as they do, they produce a thick mat of greenery that thrives all year. Vinca Minor Looks Great In Hanging Baskets Vinca Minor works well as trailers in large hanging baskets and tall pots. They provide superior coverage for hilly areas and can even be used in landscaping designs where you want subtle pops of color added to your existing ground-cover greenery. They have other uses as well. They have long been used in folk medicine to treat heart, nervous system, and GI tract conditions. The herb is thought to improve cognition and brain health. How do I care for Vinca Minor Vinca Minor requires little maintenance and grows in a variety of conditions. This plant is well adapted to an area that receives partial to full shade and has well-drained soil. It can do well in full sun if adequately watered.  Will Vinca Minor grow in my region  This plant can grow in temperate regions and is hardy to USDA zones 4-9. This feature gives the confidence that it will grow in gardens in different areas with varying climatic conditions.  How fast does Vinca Minor spread Vinca Minor is fast-growing, and once established, it will form a dense layer of green foliage. It is best used for erosion control and for covering bare spaces in the garden.  When does Vinca Minor bloom  This plant bears elegant blue, violet, or white flowers in spring and can flower sporadically in the summer. Its blossoms contribute a very beautiful sight when added to the prospects of any existing vegetation in the surroundings.  Is Vinca Minor easy to manage  Vica Minor is quite easy to manage. Prune to keep it free from messy shoots, though the plant is not very invasive. This makes it less demanding, and can easily grow on its own, thus appropriate for beginners as well as experts.
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Wisteria Sinensis - TN Nursery

Wisteria

The Wisteria Vine is a highly fragrant woody trailing plant known for its cascading clusters of fragrant, pea-like flowers in lavender colors, often grown on pergolas, trellises, and arbors for its ornamental. They are renowned for their stunning beauty and hold great value in landscaping due to their numerous attributes. The Stunning flowers of The Wisteria Vine (Wisteria frutescens) This beautiful Wisteria Sinensis is a vine-covered in pale purple flowers and bright green leaves. Its stems create woody plants that can either twist together to create a trunk-like appearance or elongate to twine around supports. The plant can expand up to 20 to 35 feet in length, and it can support multiple plants that branch out from the central stem. Wisteria Vine is a highly fragrant woody plant known for its cascading clusters of lavender-colored, pea-like flowers. It is often grown on pergolas, trellises, and arbors. Enjoy the Fragrant Blooms Of Wisteria Vine The characteristic flowers of this plant dangle in long strings of blossoms all over the plant. Clusters around 12 inches hang off the plant and hold rows of small, regularly spaced blooms. Individual flowers feature a large petal at the top and two smaller petals cupped together around a center with yellow-green stamens. Flower petals can be all shades of purple and white, and some may have a bluish or pinkish tint. It's common for the flower clusters to have a pleasant, ombre appearance, with flowers at the tip of the cluster being a much darker shade of purple. Wisteria Vine Is Flexible  Since this plant's flexibility can twist into many shapes, it's a highly versatile landscaping option. Some people prefer to keep their plant as a tree or bush. It can be a charming accent that produces clusters of fragrant flowers wherever you place it. You can also set this plant near a supportive trellis or wall if you want a genuinely eye-catching landscaping structure. Especially when planted in bunches, you can create stunning arcs, tunnels, ceilings, and walls of beautiful purple flowers. Wisteria Vine Has Stunning Foliage Wisteria Vine usually blooms around early May before the plant has even started to sprout leaves. After having a lush coat of nothing but purple blossoms for a while, the plant begins to produce small, lime-green leaves that blend beautifully with the flowers. The flowers leave in summer, and the leaves gradually darken to a rich, emerald green. Once the weather cools, the leaves turn a brilliant yellow before falling away to reveal the fascinating twists and loops of the underlying branches. How quickly does wisteria grow Wisteria is a vine that grows quickly. The vine may grow up to 10 feet or more each year. With pruning and proper care, it can beautify fences, pergolas, or trellises.  When does wisteria bloom?  Wisteria usually bears flowers in spring. It produces cascading clusters of purple, blue, or white. Upon establishment, they appear annually and provide bright colors and pleasant fragrances in your garden.  Does wisteria require a lot of maintenance Wisteria is not high maintenance, but it benefits from occasional pruning to make it flower and also control its growth.  Can wisteria grow in containers Yes, you can grow wisteria in containers. Ensure you provide support and pruning. This makes it ideal to be planted in the patios or limited space.  Is wisteria suitable for all climates?  Wisteria is flexible and can be cultivated in different climate zones. It is a resilient plant, which makes it ideal for gardeners from any location.
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