Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. One beautiful way to commemorate this important day is by incorporating patriotic plants and flowers into your garden and outdoor spaces. Let’s explore some symbolic blooms that can help you honor and remember our veterans this Memorial Day.
Red, White, and Blue Flowers:
Red Roses: Red roses such as the ‘Oso Easy Double Red® Rose‘ symbolizes love, courage, and respect, red roses are a classic choice for Memorial Day. Plant them in garden beds or use them in floral arrangements.
White Daisies: White daisies such as the ‘White Lion Shasta Daisy‘ represents purity and innocence, white daisies add a touch of brightness to any garden. They can be planted in borders or used in bouquets.
Blue Delphiniums: Blue delphiniums such as the ‘Blue Butterfly Delphinium‘ has striking blue hues and evokes feelings of strength and dignity. They are perfect for adding height to flower beds or as cut flowers in vases.
American Flag-Inspired Plants:
Petunias: Choose red, white, and blue varieties of petunias to create a living American flag in your garden. These colorful annuals thrive in sunny locations.
Salvia: Plant red, white, and blue salvias together for a patriotic display. These heat-tolerant perennials attract pollinators and provide vibrant blooms.
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Native Plants with Historical Significance:
Fire Marshall Beebalm: This hybrid, mid-sized variety forms a dense mound of bright red flowers on well branched, strong stems; lush dark green foliage has an excellent resistance to powdery mildew; attracts pollinators; great for massing in the garden or along borders
Columbine: Columbine such as ‘Songbird Blue Bird Columbine‘ is a delicate perennial that features lovely pale blue and white bicolor blooms, that are long lasting as cut flowers; a great color accent for the garden, does well in partial shade, will naturalize in wooded, or other shaded areas
Memorial Trees and Shrubs:
Dogwood Tree: Known for its showy white or pink blooms, the dogwood tree symbolizes strength and durability. It’s a fitting choice for a memorial garden.
Lilac Bush: Plant a lilac bush in memory of loved ones. Lilacs produce fragrant clusters of white, purple, or pink flowers in spring.
Incorporating Symbolism:
Arrange plants in the shape of a star or create a pathway lined with red, white, and blue flowers to evoke the spirit of unity and remembrance.
This Memorial Day, let’s honor our fallen heroes with a garden that reflects the values they fought to protect. Visit Applewood Nursery & Landscape Supply to discover a selection of patriotic plants and flowers that will bring beauty and meaning to your outdoor spaces.
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