{"id":547,"date":"2024-06-21T08:20:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T08:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/?p=547"},"modified":"2024-06-21T09:41:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T09:41:13","slug":"continuous-blooming-perennials-what-a-lovely-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/continuous-blooming-perennials-what-a-lovely-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuous Blooming Perennials \u2013 What a Lovely Show!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718962964134{padding-right: 100px !important;padding-left: 150px !important;}&#8221; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66754aad05973&#8243; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1NGFhZDA1OTczIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfc2VjdGlvbiIsImRhdGEiOnsidGFibGV0Ijp7fSwibW9iaWxlIjp7fX19&#8243; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_gradient_switch=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_disable_overflow=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667535c9b8f77\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-667535c9b8f77 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-2-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"wd-text-block-css\" href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/css\/parts\/el-text-block.min.css?ver=7.4.3\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-667535e06b255\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-667535e06b255 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>The gardener\u2019s quest is to sit back, relax, and reap the benefits of the glorious blossoms throughout the entire blooming season. In other words, have continuous blooming perennials throughout spring, summer and fall. Wouldn\u2019t it be wonderful to do the minimal of dead-heading and pulling a few untidy weeds from the garden rather than constantly planting and replanting flowers in order to achieve maximum blooms? Follow my suggestions and you\u2019ll be rewarded with not only a garden with an abundance of flowers, but beautiful bouquets to adorn your home and to share with friends and family.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667535f73b607\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-667535f73b607 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>(Some of the links within this post are affiliate links on which I receive a small compensation from the sale of certain items.)<\/p>\n<p>(As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.)<\/p>\n<h2>First Things First \u2013 Amend the Soil<\/h2>\n<p>You must make sure your soil is fertile enough to produce long-lasting flowers. The soil must be a mixture of loam, sand and a small amount of clay. Find complete instructions by referring to my previous blog on how to prepare the soil for gardening.<\/p>\n<h2>Now a Little Education \u2013 Succession Planting<\/h2>\n<p>If you desire continuous blooms in your garden, begin by understanding the technique of succession planting. This method involves planting specific flowers to guarantee blooms that flower in succession throughout the entire growing season. You will have continuous blooms by planting bulbs and perennials along with a few flowering bushes and annuals scattered throughout to fill the gaps in your garden.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6675365e34f37&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1MzY1ZTM0ZjM3Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uX2lubmVyIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675377b360a7\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675377b360a7 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To implement this method, first create one group of plants that bloom at<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">different times or seasons;<\/span> that is early bloomers, mid-season bloomers, and late season bloomers. Select groupings of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">odd numbered plants.<\/span> One group could be 3 to 5 bulbs of daffodils (early blooms), 3 to 5 autumn joys (mid-season blooms), and 3 to 5 liriope (late season blooms). The size of the garden will determine how many plants or bulbs of each type of flower you choose in each all season blooming group.<\/p>\n<p>Within this each group, separate each section according to bloom time: early blooms, mid-summer blooms and late blooms. Now add plants with varying heights to each individual group.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66753664a0226&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1MzY2NGEwMjI2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uX2lubmVyIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675366ea6baa\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-6675366ea6baa text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-3-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667537e9defc5\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-667537e9defc5 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Layering or Tiers\/ Spring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(For the early blooming section of your group.)<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66753840bcaf6\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66753840bcaf6 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-4-3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-4-3.png 172w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-4-3-157x300.png 157w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675386766c1f\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675386766c1f text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>In addition to arranging plants according to bloom times group them <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">according to height.<\/span> You want to layer or create tiers of flowers with mostly tall flowers in the back, medium sized ones in the middle and shorter flowers in the front. For your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">spring<\/span> blooming group add a camellia bush, azalea or rhododendron (the tallest flowers). The next layer which would be shorter plants could include tulips and daffodils. Finally crocus and grape hyacinths are added to the shortest layer in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">spring grouping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Layering or Tiers\/ Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Add the following to the mid-summer blooming section of your group.)<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;667538ff4df66&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1MzhmZjRkZjY2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675391153959\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675391153959 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>You now want to add height to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">mid-summer blooms<\/span> to create a layering effect. Some suggestions for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">mid-summer<\/span> blooming shrubs include rose of Sharon, dwarf crepe myrtles, sonic bloom pink weigela, or rosa rugosa. The middle layer could include gladiolus, bearded iris, salvia, shasta daisies, black eyed susans, coreopsis, yarrow, or autumn joy. Liriope, summer phlox, and hosta could be added to the smaller, front layer.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Layering or Tiers\/ Late Summer into Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Add the following to the late season blooming section of your group.)<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;667538f757345&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1MzhmNzU3MzQ1Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675395916f72\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-6675395916f72 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"186\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-5-3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-5-3.png 186w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-5-3-161x300.png 161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667539b227c19\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-667539b227c19 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>Lastly, add varying heights of plants to the late season section to create a tiered effect. A butterfly bush and rose of Sharon will last from mid-summer through the fall. Bluebeard shrub and crepe myrtles will also last into the autumn. These are all considered tall varieties of plants and should be planted in the back of your garden. Next add chrysanthemums to the middle layer. Daisies and asters added to the mid-summer section will continue blooming into the fall. A turtlehead plant grows in a dense clump and prefers a damp area in your garden. This plant can be used for the shorter layer.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-667539c2bbcf5\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-667539c2bbcf5 text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-1-1.png 740w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-1-1-300x134.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-66753b1ec30f1\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-66753b1ec30f1 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Continuous blooming perennials<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Summary\/ Continuous Blooming Perennials<\/h2>\n<p>You want to have multiple sections of flowers. Each section will <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">contain subsections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 1: Early Summer Blooms<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 shrub (tall)<\/li>\n<li>3 to 5 medium sized plants<\/li>\n<li>3 to 5 shorter plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Section 2: Mid-Summer Blooms<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 shrub (tall)<\/li>\n<li>3 to 5 medium sized plants<\/li>\n<li>3 to 5 shorter plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Section 3: Late Summer to Fall Blooms<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 shrub (tall)<\/li>\n<li>3 to 5 medium sized plants<\/li>\n<li>3 to 5 shorter plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66753b5eda024&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1M2I1ZWRhMDI0Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675468723b6b\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-6675468723b6b text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-6-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-6-2.png 251w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-6-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675469915656\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675469915656 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h2>Time to Spend Some Money<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have the groupings identified and you have decided which plants you would like to purchase, it\u2019s time to buy your flowers. Take a measurement of your garden and draw a diagram of it onto a large piece of graph paper. Create a scale using the blocks on the paper. For instance, one block could equal one square foot or 5 blocks could represent one square foot depending on the size of the graphing paper and your garden.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667546f857d28\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-667546f857d28 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Off to the Garden Store<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take the diagram with you to the garden supply store along with colored pencils. Using the colored pencils and a list of the flowers you would like to purchase, draw circles of each plant with the appropriate bloom color onto the paper. Label each circle with the name of the flower. <strong>Use the scale as a guide so you do not overbuy<\/strong>. Remember to allow for growth and plot the plant on your graphing paper in their mature state.<\/p>\n<p>When buying medium sized plants you may want to buy only one because they could spread two to three feet wide. Read the tags on the plants to get some idea of their mature size.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66754730570b6&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1NDczMDU3MGI2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675473bb46dc\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675473bb46dc text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h2>It\u2019s Planting Time! \u2013 The Fun Part<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have your plants and a chart, start creating your patterns throughout the garden using the sections you planned above and charted on your diagram. It\u2019s similar to a material pattern with repeats. Plant one grouping then repeat with the next grouping and the next. In this way you will have continuus blooming perennials throughout the season. You don\u2019t have to follow the strict pattern, though. Once you familiarize yourself with the times the flowers bloom and the heights of each you\u2019ll be able to create unique flowing repeated patterns on your own. You can repeat the pattern throughout your garden as many times as you\u2019d like depending on the size of the area.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6675472914a47&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1NDcyOTE0YTQ3Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-66754755e807d\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-66754755e807d text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"154\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-7-3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66754730570b6&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1NDczMDU3MGI2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675477bdad76\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675477bdad76 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For the Most Attractive Look<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Each grouping should have all three seasons of flowers along with tall to short varieties of flowers.<\/p>\n<p>2. Plant your flowers and shrubs close enough together to allow for some foliage overlap. 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Spring growth is usually minimal so plant early spring, mid-spring and late spring bulbs scattered throughout your garden. In this way you will have color along with the beginning sprigs of your perennials. (Bulbs are usually planted in the fall so hold off on planting these until September or October if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. Reverse it if you live in the Southern Hemisphere.)<\/p>\n<p>4. Research when the best time is to plant the flowers and shrubs you chose. It may take a full season to plant your garden to have a continuous blooming garden.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675486c6aca7\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675486c6aca7 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>5. While waiting for your perennials to reach full shape, scatter pots filled with annuals in the bare spots. You can move these pots around the garden to fill in other vacant spots after your perennials begin flourishing.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675488ee81fa\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675488ee81fa text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h3>One Other Consideration \u2013 Color<\/h3>\n<p>You want to have colors that complement each other when planting a garden. Consider the color wheel. Opposite sides of the color wheel complement each other. Colors adjacent (or side by side) to each other also look good together.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675489e2d10f\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-6675489e2d10f text-center \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-9-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\t\t<div id=\"wd-667548b7c80c1\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-667548b7c80c1 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Color Alternatives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>warm colors (reds, yellows, and oranges or shades of these)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>cool colors (green, blue, and purple and variations of these)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>monochromatic (all the same color)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that when selecting the flowers, consider the size of the plant and in which season they blossom.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;667549145e1ab&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1NDkxNDVlMWFiIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uX2lubmVyIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675495e3ea81\" class=\"wd-image wd-wpb wd-rs-6675495e3ea81 text-right \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"179\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-10-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6675491a74a56&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1NDkxYTc0YTU2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uX2lubmVyIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675492c7744e\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675492c7744e text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h3>Take Care Of Those Babies!!<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some last minute tips to make sure your flowers produce lovely blooms throughout the entire season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supply rich soil to the garden<\/li>\n<li>Dead head (snipping off the dead flowers) often<\/li>\n<li>Fertilize your plants<\/li>\n<li>Provide lots of sunlight (think about where the sun is before plotting your garden)<\/li>\n<li>Nurse the roots (when transplanting flowers from containers, gently untangle the roots and carefully pack the soil around the roots when planting in the ground)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6675498507088\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6675498507088 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Apply 2 to 3 inches of good mulch to your garden<\/li>\n<li>Moderately water your garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Well, That\u2019s All Folks!<\/h2>\n<p>I know this sounds a bit daunting but do not be scared off by that. My advice to you is to start small. Become acquainted with specific flowers including blooming times and sizes. It will be less overwhelming if you keep it simple and start small.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this post on creating continuous blooming perennials. I have tried to simplify the process and I hope I succeeded. If you have any questions or comments on this topic, please leave them below. I\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Gardening<\/p>\n<p>Nina<\/p>\n<p>bestgardeningforbeginers@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718962964134{padding-right: 100px !important;padding-left: 150px !important;}&#8221; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;66754aad05973&#8243; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc1NGFhZDA1OTczIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfc2VjdGlvbiIsImRhdGEiOnsidGFibGV0Ijp7fSwibW9iaWxlIjp7fX19&#8243; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_gradient_switch=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_disable_overflow=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6675365e34f37&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":548,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plants-flowers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=547"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/547\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":566,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/547\/revisions\/566"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}