Other flowering shrubs that are good for Houston include camellias, which can be shrubs or trees, according to the variety. For those of us who wish we could grow peonies, camellias are a great alternative. Oleander is also a popular landscaping shrub but gardeners should give them space because some can grow quite large. Experts recommend keeping them away from home foundations, driveways and patios. Along a back fence, they make a nice focal point.
There are different types of wisteria that bloom briefly in spring. However, evergreen wisteria blooms all summer and is not invasive like the Chinese, Japanese and American varieties. It's still very vigorous and will cover a pergola in just a few years. The blooms are very fragrant and are a reddish-purple. Despite being termed evergreen, it will usually lose its leaves in the winter.Annuals are plants that grow, flower and die in one season. Usually.
Container gardens requires frequent watering in our heat but they also give patios, balconies and porches pops of color. Plants also make hardscaped areas feel cooler.Buying plants in flats can be costly but for those who want color now, it's the only way, unless you started seeds months ago. I just sowed zinnia and cosmos seeds straight into the flower bed this week so they should be blooming within the next three months, maybe a little earlier.
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