Plants of the Week – July 16: Garden Walk Countdown

Garden Walk is just 10 days away! We still have plenty of plants to fill any gaps in your garden. Here are a few that look spectacular this week.

Hydrangea paniculata

The beautiful cone‑shaped flower clusters are blooming now and look stunning. They continue into early fall and thrive in part sun. These bushes will grow into a real garden feature over time.

Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

These hibiscus are bursting open in light or dark pink, adding showy color to a sunny garden.

Balloon Flower

Available in blues, white, and muted rose, these perennials are easy to care for.

We still have plenty of annual flowers and foliage plants for filling holes. The giant crimson Mandevilla vine is just starting to bloom.

Monarch Spotted!

It’s exciting to see a monarch butterfly since populations are declining. On Tuesday we spotted one feeding on blooming swamp milkweed. Monarch larvae feed exclusively on milkweed, so planting it in your garden helps support their numbers.