Virginia Beach experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures often reaching the high 80s and 90s. Along with the heat, the area is also prone to droughts, making it challenging to maintain a lush and vibrant garden. However, there are several heat and drought-tolerant annuals that can thrive in Virginia Beach’s climate.
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It’s fun to anticipate the completely new selection of perennials adorning our gardens and landscapes in 2024. Plant breeders and horticulturists are constantly working to develop new varieties that are more disease-resistant, longer blooming, and more adaptable to changing weather patterns.
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May is a great time to start working on your landscaping projects. The weather is mild and the soil is still moist from spring rains, making it the perfect time to plant flowers and vegetables.
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A compact lantana great for pots and flower gardens all summer long. Butterflies and hummingbirds enjoy vibrant flowers. even flourishes in hot, muggy southern environments. grows as a perennial in areas with warm winters; elsewhere, treat as an annual.
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With its deep, lavender-red flowers, this creeping perennial herb creates a lovely ground cover. Because it can withstand light foot activity and releases a pleasant scent when leaves are crushed, it is ideal for filling the spaces between stepping stones on pathways. when let to trail over the edges, adds grace to mixed beds or pots.
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Fantastic sage and lime green foliage with a lovely yellow border that, during the colder months, turns pink-flushed or peachy-salmon. Throughout the warmer months, profusions of bright red blossoms are produced by bracts with vivid green and yellow stripes. a water-wise, fuss-free option for containers and mixed beds that can withstand heat.
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This attractive and durable evergreen shrub is perfect for a border or ground cover in a rock garden. Massive clusters of rich rose-pink buds offer a stunning late-season show that lasts until the first frost. A landscape is given a wonderful texture by the lush green foliage that is wonderful in bouquets of fresh or dried flowers.
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From the first reblooming verbena hardy to the low teens, a selection of vivid purple. Beats all verbenas for performance in the summer because it can withstand the heat better and blooms longer! Lasting color, dense branching, and excellent powdery mildew resistance. An annual elsewhere; a herbaceous perennial in areas with mild winters.
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What’s the best thing about Coneflower? They are a perfect specimen for a wildlife garden. attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Delicious Nougat is a compact variety with creamy white petals and a puffy, lime green center.
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Lavender is such a wonderful specimen for a garden for so many reasons. Phenomenal French Lavender will not disappoint at any level. It has an elegant growing pattern and displays a sweetly fragrant mound of silver foliage combined with purple-blue flower spikes. Along with its ornamental attributes, it’s edible.
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