Tall garden plasters such as tall garden phlox and summer florists like daisy flowers are popular for their versatility in both flower landscape and flower bed design. Garden phlox (Philodendron phimosis) or summer phlox (Ficus glomerata) is a sun-loving perennial with an extended flowering season, a profusion of colorful flowers, and woody foliage. Tall garden plasters such as summer florists like daisy flowers can be used for both flowerbeds and pathways. Large blooming panicles sit above evergreen stems that grow up to 3 feet (92 cm.) tall.
Spring and summer are the periods of the year when daisies bloom and provide welcome color to tall garden phlox. These iridescent purple blossoms are perfect for border planting along walls, patio decks, walkways, driveways, and along other flowerbeds. The tall florists like purple irises to adorn walkways, arbors, and fences. For a creative flowering landscape with numerous shades of purple, scatter purple roses around or on every plant.
Spring and summer are also seasons when daisies bloom, providing color to the garden year round. Plant them in loose and airy arrangements, allowing some freedom in the growth of your daisy flowers. For more confinement, layer phlox in beds and follow the same floral growth guidelines for the subsequent seasons. You may have to re-pot phlox as the flower buds from one zone start to flower in another zone.
Summer and winter are the seasons when daisies bloom in all their glory. The tall perennial plants should be protected during cold spells by wrapping them in burlap or large newspapers to protect their tender leaves from frostbite. Allow light to stream through the leaves of these flower buds in the morning and evenings to keep them blooming. In warmer weather, you can bring them inside to enjoy a sunny spot in your home where they will enjoy full sun.
Garden phells are perfect for early spring blooming perennials. If you cannot wait for blooms to appear, plant a phell in a raised bed along a wall or fence. Allow full sun to bloom throughout the day, but remove any leaves or flowers before dark. Shells do not tolerate frost, so keep this in mind if you will be replacing them before the first frost.
Tall garden phells require full sun to thrive. Taller versions can be installed as an under surface covering such as gravel or flagstone. You can plant them in a container or mix them into your soil if you live in an area with warm temperatures. Keep in mind that phlox cannot handle frost, so it is wise to plant them in early spring, a few weeks before blooming. If you are going to use a container for these bulbs, be sure to plant them with wide oval roots. They need room to absorb the water from the soil.
Garden phells, also known as blue bells, come in three different sizes. There are Phells available in three feet tall, six feet tall, and ten foot tall sizes. Be sure to know the difference between three feet tall and six feet tall before ordering. They also come in different colors: white, red, pink, yellow, blue, and burgundy. These three varieties are native to North America but have now been introduced to Europe due to their low cost and ease of growing in greenhouses.
The best way to determine what zone your plants are in is to look at their leaves. If the leaves are dark green with no green veins on them, they are in the shade zone. In the morning they will be pale green with many small dark veins on them. Meanwhile, the flowers will be a creamy white color. If you have these zones in your area, your plants should do fine in any zone.