Memorial Day: Plant a Patriotic Garden
May 22nd, 2011
Give your garden a thrilling dose of patriotism this coming Memorial Day weekend by planting flowers that bloom in red, white and blue.
Photos: Bloomers Blog; Zachary Lyons; Sonja Smith
If you don’t think you’ll have time for planting, grab a hanging basket filled with red, white and blue petunias from your local gardening center. For you more adventurous green-thumb types, here are a few of my favorite flowers to get you started creating your own patriotic combinations.
Patriotic Flower Ideas From HGTV.com:
- Red: Potentilla ‘Gibson’s Scarlet’
- White: Clematis
- Blue: Grape hyacinth
Keep your garden gorgeous all summer long with HGTV.com’s expert gardening tips.
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