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Mexican sunflower is a beautiful annual which is easy to grow from seed.
It is native to Mexico and Central America. Mexican sunflowers reach a height of 5-6 feet and they grow quickly but are not invasive.
Because they are tall, they are the perfect backdrop plant for a sunny garden! Their bright orange flowers look lovely behind plants such as zinnias, cosmos, and many others! The flowers measure 2 ½ - 3 inches across.
Growing instructions:
If you want to plant the seeds directly in your garden in the spring, make sure the temperatures remain consistently above 55°F and that risk of frost has passed. Barely cover the seeds, as they need light to germinate. Germination takes 7-14 days.
This plant is not picky about soil, so you will not need to add special soil amendments!
You may even want to start seeds early indoors to give them a head start.
If doing this, start them 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in your area. When you transplant the seedlings into your garden, space them 12-24 inches apart.
Our club member Marylyn Wouda, shared the photos of her blooming Mexican Sunflowers and has been enjoying all the pollinators who visit them - Butterflies, Bees, and hummingbirds.
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Primroses,
appear in very early spring in a rainbow of colors including white, canary yellow, deep purple, and pink. They're easy, low-care Great in a planter.
Ranunculus,
These are Dramatic Spring flowers that grow best in cool temperatures of 55°F.
Pansies,
These adorable annuals come in bright, cheerful shades and last until summer's heat fades them. They will tolerate frost—and even a mild freeze, so don't be shy about planting them NOW.
Tulips,
These need to be planted in the fall for spring color. They're technically a perennial, and will return every year.
Hellebores,
This perennial with glossy leaves, ruffled petals, and exquisite flowers in every color is also called “Lenten rose” It’s incredibly cold-hardy, and it lives for many years once established. Plant them in part shade to full shade.
Lillian Buc’s Deck,
Our club member Lillian Buc’s ~ Deck, what a beauty with Pink Roses & Purple Allium
Lillian has surrounded her deck on all levels with annual and perennials flowers
Thanks for sharing!
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TIPS: Allium flowers are globe-shaped blooms are made up of hundreds of tiny flowers.These are also called Ornamental Onion, is one of the most interesting blooms in the spring and summer garden. The spherical shape will holds its form throughout the season, it's one of the longest lasting blooms to be had from a bulb.
Ellen Jasica
Our club member Ellen Jasica enjoys her pink roses, the rose bush is 30 years old and her white Rhododendron bush is in full bloom ~ "Great Job Ellen".
Garden Tips for Rhododendrons, they are an attractive, spring blooming bush that comes in several colors (purples, pinks, reds) and is fairly low maintenance.
Lana & Rich Gernady's Summer Garden
These are perennial, coming back year after year to add cheerful color to your garden with shades of red, pink, purple and white.
(Flowers shown are from
Harold Effinger’s 2020 Garden)
Harold Effinger's GARDEN PHOTOS
Happy Memorial Day
Our Des Plaines IL Garden Club was honored to participate in the 2023 Des Plaines American Legion/city MEMORIAL DAY remembrance services at Lake Park where we presented a Memorial Day wreath.