The sturdy, dark green-leafed plants are naturally compact, well-branched and very free-flowering. Heat-hardy plants are great for late Spring/Summer programs. This dwarf ‘Indigo Spires’ type is well-suited to landscapes and mixed containers.

Adding dwarf flowering trees to your garden is like sprinkling a little magic in the landscape. These charming trees create focal points, offer seasonal ... To create a harmonious blend, pair this tree with spirea or salvia. These companion plants echo the lilac’s delicate blooms while adding layers of color. A low border of lavender or ...

Salvia that was forever relegated to the rear of the garden finally found its way to the front! ‘Mysty’ is neat, self-cleaning and compact—it’s great en masse and in the front of the border. Blue, being a useful color in the landscape, is a welcome addition to the palette.

This medium-vigor salvia is about 25 to 35% less vigorous than Mystic Spires, making it a better variety for mixes. Covered with true blue flowers all season, the dark green-leafed plants are well-branched and very free-flowering. Heat-hardy plants are great for late Spring/Summer programs.

I'll start with the flowering succulent plants this month. ... Left to right: a dwarf variety I don't remember ever planting, Cistus 'Grayswood ... Erysimum 'Wild Orchid', Lobelia laxiflora', Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun', Oxalis pre-caprae, Salvia 'Skyracer Orange', and Tropaeolum 'Alaska' Check in with Carol at May Dreams Gardens for other GBBD ...