Perennial Picks - Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' | Walters Gardens
Discover Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'—a standout perennial that brings months of color, pollinator activity, and effortless beauty to the garden. Hans Hansen, our Director of New Plant Development, explores why Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' has become a favorite among gardeners. With its compact habit, vibrant lavender-blue flowers, and impressive bloom time, this easy-care plant is perfect for borders, walkways, and cottage gardens. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' is the perfect addition to your garden or landscape.
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We Challenged 8 Gardening Creators to Create the Best Fall Container
🍂🌿We invited some of our favorite gardening creators to put their container gardening skills to the test and create their own fall container designs using Perennials. Who will come out on top? Get inspired for your own fall containers and let us know which design is your favorite in the comments! 🪴🍁 Featuring: @growformegardening @southernersgarden @chicagogardener @heatherhereshegrows @bricksnblooms @thebloomconservatoryofpanat @theimpatientgardener
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Our Panicum Guide: Meet the Grasses We Grow | Walters Gardens
We’re putting our Panicum varieties side by side to compare what makes each one unique, from plant size and habit to foliage color, flowering, and overall garden performance. Whether you’re looking for a bold statement grass, a colorful addition to the landscape, or a more compact option, this comparison will help you see how different Panicum varieties stack up and find the right fit for your garden. Which Panicum is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 🌾💚
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Why Fall is the BEST Time to Plant Perennials | Walters Gardens
🍂🌱 Why wait until spring? Fall is one of the best times to plant perennials! In this video, we're digging into the benefits of planting in the fall and why getting your plants in the ground before winter can help them get a head start on spring growth! Plant your perennials now and your spring garden will thank you! 🍂🪴🌸 🌿🍂 Ready to give fall planting a try? Let us know what you're planting this season!
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This Black-Eyed Susan is Built Different | Walters Gardens
🌻✨ We've struck gold! Meet Rudbeckia 'Treasure Trove' the Black-Eyed Susan built for big blooms and vigor. 🌻✨ This powerhouse perennial is resilient, 'Treasure Trove' is highly resistant to Septoria leaf spot, with no damage observed through six years of trials. With its vigorous growth, long bloom season, and easy-care nature, 'Treasure Trove' is a great choice for adding bold color to pollinator gardens, borders, and late-season landscapes. 🌻🐝 Let us know what you think about this new variety and if you plan on adding it to your garden! 🌻💛✨
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We Grew 9 Alliums Side by Side — The Differences Might Surprise You | Walters
💜 Looking for the perfect Allium to add to your garden? With so many varieties to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right one for you. In this video we'll highlight the key differences between these varieties to help make the decision easier! From flower color, habit, bloom time, and overall garden presence, we're taking a deep dive into this perennial favorite. 💜🌿 Watch the full comparison and let us know which Allium you’d pick! 🪻💜🐝
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Are Brutal Summers Killing your Garden? Try these 7 Perennials Instead | Walters
☀️🔥 We had a very hot, dry, July here at Walters Gardens, and our plants suffered, well, except for these 7 perennials. 🌞🌻 Are you sick of the heat ruining your mid-late summer garden? Try adding these heat and drought tolerant perennials to your landscape and watch them thrive during the dog days of summer. ☀️🔥
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🌺 The Ultimate Hardy Hibiscus Comparison: 15 Varieties Side by Side
🌺✨ It's Summerific week here at Walters Gardens and the Hibiscus are blooming at every corner of our gardens. With so many Hardy Hibiscus varieties to choose from, we wanted to show all of our favorites side by side to help you choose the best one for your garden. Join us as we dive into what makes each variety so special and why we love Hardy Hibiscus so much! 🌺💗
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From Empty Bed to Stunning Landscape using EZ-Scapes | Walters Gardens
🌿 There's nothing quite like watching a landscape come to life! 🌿 Join us as we install an EZ Scape planting at our Cedar Break farm and see how thoughtfully curated perennials can transform an empty garden bed into a beautiful, low-maintenance display. EZ Scape is designed to take the guesswork out of perennial landscape design by pairing plants that grow well together, provide season-long interest, and create a polished look. Follow along as our team plants the landscape from start to finish and watch the space transform! 🌱🌼 Whether you're a landscaper, garden center, or perennial enthusiast looking for planting inspiration, we hope this project gives you ideas for your own landscape.
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Perennial Picks - Why we love Lavandula 'Summer Serenade' | Walters Gardens
💜🪻 Meet your new favorite Lavender💜🪻 Lavandula 'Summer Serenade' is a new variety for 2027, and we are in love with its beautiful flowers and lovely fragrance. Not to mention its ability to flood your garden with pollinators. Lavandula 'Summer Serenade' is the perfect addition to your summer garden. Let us know in the comments why you love lavender and why you're excited for 'Summer Serenade' 🪻✨
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Our Favorite June-Blooming Perennials | Walters Gardens
🌸 June was National Perennial Month, and we're recapping the best bloomers in our display gardens this June 🌸 In this video, we're highlighting some of our favorite June-blooming perennials that bring long-lasting color, attract pollinators, and keep your landscape looking beautiful all season long. 🌿🐝 Whether you're planning a new garden or refreshing your flower beds, these blooms are sure to inspire!
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