16 birdsandblooms.com AUGUST I SEPTEMBER 2020
9 Fragrant Falls
Peach begonia
BEGONIA, ANNUAL
The roselike blooms of
Fragrant Falls Peach are
impressive and highly
fragrant, and they sport a
beautiful yellowish peach
hue. This begonia grows
8 to 12 inches tall with a
slightly trailing habit, so
it’s perfect for containers,
hanging baskets, or where
aesthetic and aromatic
charm are needed.
Why we love it:
It grows in shade and
dons handsome foliage.
10 Tequila Sunrise columbine
AQUILEGIA SKINNERI, ZONES 5 TO 8
With bright copper red, orange and
yellow hues, this columbine looks like
a meteor streaking across the early
morning sky. Plenty of blooms emerge
in midspring, and Tequila Sunrise keeps
blooming well into summer. It grows
28 inches tall and is loved by pollinators.
Why we love it: Hummingbirds
appreciate the blooms while deer and
rabbits tend to leave the plant alone.
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Although he grew up with bedding
annuals that his father bought from
a local grower every Memorial Day,
Luke has since grown fonder of all
flowers—especially ones on sale.
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One more peachy
plant to love.
Toucan Coral
canna lily
With a 3-to-4-foot
stately presence,
continuous blooms all
summer and soft salmon
pink flowers that don’t
need deadheading,
Toucan Coral really is
a must-try! This heat
tolerant canna lily is also
a magnet for butterflies.