What flowers last awhile?

I live in New England and wanted to get some flowers for the yard that will last awhile....

What flowers last awhile?

Lawnmowerman,

I'll take a wild quess and assume that you are in business for yourself. That's OK. If this is the case go out to Border's and purchase a copy of Wyman's Garden Encly. (about $60).

If not in the business go to the library for a copy.

If you want flowers that last in New England Area you need not do anything but look around you and your neighborhood.

Surely Rudebeckia (daisey), Day Lilly, and a surprise to you would be the Midelander Rose Shrub offer color throughout both heat and cold. The Rud. comes in many colors and can last until mid-Oct. The Rose will bloom until Dec. The Day Lilly is fickle and can last until Mid-Oct or later.

Now to add a bit of interest to the garden you are designing add some Heather (both colors) and Andromeda.

The Heather will bloom in snow and frost in December. The Andromeda ( a mountain laurel) will show white pod flowers in late Feb to March. Add a few PJM Rhododendrons to the mix and you have color from evergreens throughout the year.

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What flowers last awhile?

Here's some you might like:

Helen's Flower (Helenium autumnale)

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