As Memorial Day approaches, it’s a poignant time to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. One heartfelt way to pay tribute is by creating a memorial garden or planter filled with red, white, and blue flowers. At Applewood Nursery & Landscape Supply, we’ve curated a selection of patriotic-themed plants that will not only add beauty to your garden but also serve as a meaningful memorial for fallen heroes.
Red Flowers for Memorial Day
Red Roses
Red roses are timeless symbols of love and remembrance, making them a fitting choice for Memorial Day. Consider varieties like ‘Como Park Rose‘ or ‘Kashmir Rose‘ for their deep red hues and exquisite fragrance. Plant these roses along borders or in dedicated rose beds to create a stunning focal point in your memorial garden or pot.
Red Geraniums
Red geraniums are timeless favorites known for their bright blooms and easy care. They add a pop of color to garden beds, hanging baskets, containers, or window boxes. Choose ‘Calliope® Large Dark Red Geranium‘ or ‘Ivy Leage™ Red Ivy Leaf Geranium‘ for their striking red flowers and lush green foliage.
Red Salvia
Red salvia is a striking perennial with tall spikes of vibrant red blooms. Varieties like ‘Saucy™ Red Salvia‘ or ‘Hot Lips’ attract pollinators and add vertical interest to garden borders. Plant red salvia in full sun for best flowering performance.
Red Poppies
Red poppies are symbolic of remembrance and are often associated with honoring fallen soldiers. Look for varieties like ‘Flanders Fields’ or ‘Shirley Red’ poppies for their iconic red petals and graceful appearance. Poppies can be planted in drifts or scattered throughout the garden for a naturalized look.
Red Petunias
Red petunias are versatile annuals that thrive in containers, hanging baskets, or flower beds. Consider ‘Easy Wave Red’ or ‘Supertunia® Picasso in Red’ for their prolific blooms and trailing habit. Red petunias are perfect for adding bursts of color to any Memorial Day garden display.
Red Dahlias
Red dahlias are known for their large, intricate blooms that come in various shades of red. Choose from single-flowered or pompon-style dahlias like ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ or ‘Dalina® Grande Castillo Dahlia‘ for their intense red hues and impressive flower size. Dahlias make excellent cut flowers for Memorial Day bouquets.
White Flowers for Memorial Day
White Hydrangeas
White hydrangeas evoke a sense of peace and respect, embodying the spirit of Memorial Day. Opt for ‘Annabelle‘ hydrangeas with their large, snowball-like blooms or ‘Incrediball®‘ Hydrangeas that grow beautiful basketball sized flowers. Plant them in clusters or as standalone specimens to add elegance and tranquility to your garden space.
White Impatiens
White impatiens are versatile annuals that thrive in shady areas. Their delicate white flowers add a touch of elegance to containers and garden beds. Consider planting ‘Accent White’ or ‘Super Elfin White’ impatiens for continuous blooms throughout the season.
White Petunias
White petunias are classic annuals known for their profuse blooms and trailing habit. They look stunning in hanging baskets, window boxes, or mixed containers. Try ‘Supertunia® White’ or ‘Wave® White’ petunias for a cascading display of pure white flowers.
White Geraniums
White geraniums are traditional garden favorites with clusters of white blooms against dark green foliage. They are perfect for borders, edging, or mixed containers. Choose ‘Calliope® Medium White Geranium‘ or ‘Maverick White’ geraniums for a classic look with a modern twist.
White Alyssum
White alyssum is a fragrant annual that forms dense mounds of tiny white flowers. It is ideal for edging garden beds or spilling over the edges of containers. Plant ‘Snow Princess’ or ‘Carpet of Snow’ alyssum for a charming and sweet-smelling addition to your Memorial Day garden.
White Bacopa
White bacopa is a trailing annual with small, star-shaped white flowers that create a soft and airy effect. It is perfect for hanging baskets or mixed containers, where it will spill gracefully over the edges. Consider ‘Calypso Jumbo White Bacopa‘ for a stunning display of white blooms.
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Blue Flowers for Memorial Day
Blue Delphiniums
Blue delphiniums symbolize valor and freedom, making them a perfect addition to a patriotic garden. Choose varieties like ‘Blue Butterfly Delphinium‘ or ‘Pacific Giant’ for their striking blue spikes that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant delphiniums in the background of your garden beds or along fences for vertical interest and vibrant color.
Blue Salvia
Blue salvias are versatile plants with spikes of deep blue flowers that attract pollinators. ‘Fashionista® Midnight Model Sage‘ salvia is a popular variety known for its intense color and long-lasting blooms. Plant blue salvias in sunny locations for a striking display.
Blue Lobelia
Blue lobelia is a charming annual with delicate, trailing blooms that spill over edges of containers or hanging baskets. Varieties like ‘Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia‘ lobelia feature true blue flowers that create a soft and serene atmosphere in garden displays.
Blue Bachelor’s Button (Cornflower)
Bachelor’s button, also known as cornflower, is an easy-to-grow annual with dainty blue flowers. This nostalgic flower symbolizes simplicity and remembrance. ‘Blue Boy’ bachelor’s button is a classic choice for Memorial Day bouquets or wildflower gardens.
Blue Hydrangeas
Blue hydrangeas are beloved shrubs with large, mophead blooms that can be enjoyed in garden beds or as potted plants. Varieties like ‘Endless Summer® – Pop Star‘ or ‘Twist-n-Shout® Hydrangea‘ hydrangeas offer shades of blue that symbolize gratitude and admiration.
Designing Your Memorial Garden
When designing your memorial garden, consider incorporating these patriotic plants into a cohesive layout. Start with a central feature, such as a flagpole or a decorative monument, surrounded by a mix of red, white, and blue flowers. Use the color scheme to guide your plant selection and placement, ensuring a harmonious and meaningful display.
Ornamentation Ideas
Enhance the significance of your memorial garden with thoughtful ornamentation:
- Flag Display: Install a flagpole and raise the American flag to honor veterans.
- Stone Pathways: Create pathways using engraved stepping stones with patriotic quotes or names of fallen soldiers.
- Memorial Bench: Place a bench or seating area where visitors can reflect and pay their respects.
Visit Applewood Nursery for Memorial Day Inspiration
At Applewood Nursery & Landscape Supply, we’re here to help you create a memorial garden that honors the true spirit of Memorial Day. Explore our wide selection of patriotic plants, garden decor, and landscaping supplies to bring your vision to life. Let’s cultivate beauty and remembrance together this Memorial Day.
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