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RE: Flower advice

Posted 539 days ago

Hi Clueless

It's a bit late in the season now for spring bulbs. Try some summer (or autumn) bulbs instead like hippeastrums, gladioli, lycoris and pineapple lillies.

Great perennial flowers include Dahlias, Lavenders, Marguerite daisies, Roses and Salvias. Plant all of these in front of some hydrangeas (shrubs) as a backdrop and you've got some great cutting flowers.


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Susan Kirk Bcomm - Horticultural Journalist www.lingo.net.au/blog

RE: Flower advice

Posted 535 days ago

Thanks Susan. We ended up paying a visit to Bunnings, where we caught on to the news we'd missed the boat for daffodils etc. Doh! Should've thought of that!! We got gladioli, lilium LA hybrid and gypsophila which we'll mix with some other plants and shrubs we've already got/acquired from neighbours. Wish us luck!
Thanks again for your help :)
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Clueless

RE: Flower advice

Posted 533 days ago

Hi Clueless, Most bulbs including gladioli and lilium grow and flower best in full sun, so find the sunniest spot for yours. There are bulbs/tubers that will grow in shade (or partial shade in cool climates) such as Solomons Seal, and Scilla. Google shade loving plants for ideas, or check out the plants and growing guides on the online nurseries.
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RE: Flower advice

Posted 532 days ago

For shade try oyster plants they are a great back ground plant

Cheers