Well, My aunt is in the process of moving and the new place has a bare garden. She works full time and I am looking to find her somthing to plant there. We are in zone 6a, the plant I choose would need little care after it is put in the ground. Nothing invasive. The plant will not be able to planted untill September.
I was thinking about a sedament of some kind but your guys advise is always welcome!!!
I am looking for the perfect plant for a house warming gift!
"Sedament?" Don't know that one.
May I suggest a Knockout rose. They are hardy, need no deadheading, very little in the way of fertilizer or extra water (probably in RI no extra water) and they are lovely. Knockouts come in a variety of colors, both single and double petal, and also in a variety of heights. Your aunt would be thrilled! How thoughtful of you to give a plant as a housewarming gift.
I love cats, too.
How about one of the dwarf varieties of Arborvitae, Thuja.
catz, Not sure what size you are looking for, but for something on the smaller side, 3ft by 4ft There are a wealth of Abelias out there. They are evergreen, bloom from Spring through summer and are hardy in zone 6 .A link to look:
www.monrovia.com/learn/plant_catalog Check out Rose Creek and Mardi Gras abelias
For something larger, how about lilacs? www.lilacs.com
Peace Lillys are a go here in NC
Got to stick with my buddy Texasroses on this one, Knockouts are easy to care for (they don't need any), no water needed (didn't water mine during the drougth), very few pests if any. Constant bloom. The doubles are really pretty. I still like the pink open blooming one.
I am lookin for somthing on the small size. The plant will be inbetween 2 hedges. I am not sure what type. There is about a 2ft area for somthing else to go so the new plant has to stay small.
Any way you can post a pic or link of the knock out rose?
here you go.
http://www.knockoutroses.com/
If the area is that small, you may consider a pretty container to get the plant you choose up out of the shade of the hedges.
You may also consider a bird bath or piece of garden sculpture, or as Julie suggests, a really nice container to plant with annuals for added color . You have to consider how much larger the hedges may get, how much shade they cast and whether the area needs to be accessible for upkeep on the house or hedges.
I have blue fescue which is a nice look mixed with other plants as it doesn't get huge but adds a little spark to hedges,butterfly bushes ect
Fescue has a nice shape. It adds nice texture to container planting too.
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