Pink Spring Flowers 4
Pink Peony Flowers
Did you know the 15th century’s name for the Peony was the ‘Pentecost Rose’?
The Peony ‘Hanakisoi’ is a Tree Peony with very fragrant and ruffled apricot pink semi-double flowers that can be 10 inches in size. Tree Peonies have a woody stem like a shrub that shouldn’t be trimmed back. A mature plant can have in excess of 100 flower blooms! Mature Height is 4 to 5 feet. Mature Spread is 2 to 3 feet. Plant in Full Sun to Partial Sun. For Zones 4-7.
Peony – Deluxe – Edulis Superba
The Peony – Deluxe ‘Edulis Superba’ has fragrant double rose/pink flowers with a tufted center, measuring from 5 to 7 inches. Mature Height is 24 to 36 inches. Plant in Full Sun to Partial Sun at a depth of 2 inches, spacing them 36 to 48 inches apart. For Zones 3-9.
Pink Phlox Flowers
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. The 2 Phlox varieties below would look gorgeous together, as they have different mature heights. They thrive in fertile, well-drained soil with a constant supply of moisture. Re-blooming is possible by cutting them back (deadheading) regularly. Phlox flowers are symbolized as “Our souls are united”.
The Phlox ‘Pixie Twinkle’ has pink flowers with red centers. Mature Height is 18 to 22 inches. Mature Spread is 18 to 24 inches. Plant in the Full Sun. For Zones 3-9.
Phlox ‘Bright Eyes’ has bright pink flowers that at Mature Height are 24 to 36 inches. Plant in Full Sun at a depth of 2 inches, spacing them 12 inches apart. For Zones 4-8.
Plum ‘Double Flowering’ is a hardy, vigorous growing, large shrub with double hot pink flowers smothering the branches in profusion during early Spring. It’s leaves become yellow/bronze during the Fall. Mature Height is 10 to 12 feet. Mature Spread is 10 to 12 feet. Plant in the Full Sun. For Zones 3-6.
Pink Roses!
The Pink Rose is symbolized as “Love, Desire, You’re so Lovely, Admiration, Perfect Happiness, Joy, Youth, Grace, Gentility, and Please believe me”.
The Dark Pink Rose symbolizes “Thank you, and Gratitude”.
A Pink & White Rose symbolizes “I love you still and always will”.
Rose ‘Bonica’ produces beautiful pink blooms in April, and is very Disease Resistant. Mature Height is 3 to 5 feet. Plant in the Full Sun. For Zones 4-9.
Rose ‘Fragrant Spreader’ is a pink groundcover hybrid rose. Deer Resistant. Avoid overhead watering, but water deeply and regularly. Mature Height is 1 to 2 feet. Mature Spread 3 to 4 feet. Plant in Full Sun in Slightly Acidic soil. For Zones 5-9.
Rose ‘Morden Centennial’ has lightly scented clusters of pink flowers that will Re-bloom all season long by cutting them back (deadheading) regularly. Very Disease Resistant. Mature Height is 3 to 5 feet. Plant in the Full Sun. For Zones 3-7.
Rose ‘Pink Knock Out’ has lightly scented brilliant pink flowers that will Re-bloom from April to Fall by cutting them back (deadheading) regularly. Very Disease Resistant. The Mature Height of this rose is 4 feet. Plant in Full Sun. For Zones 4-9.
Rose of Sharon ‘Sugar Tip’ is a large shrub with the unique double pink flowers that have white margins. Larger flower blooms are possible by pruning it back hard to 2-3 buds ‘per’ in the early Spring. The Sugar Tip variety does not produce seeds like other cultivars. Mature Height is 8 to 12 feet. Mature Spread is 3 to 4 feet. Plant in the Full Sun. For Zones 5-8. Rose of Sharon’s symbolism is “Consumed by Love”.
The Sedum ‘Maestro’ has rosy pink flower clusters that attract butterflies and bees. Drought Resistant. Bluish/Green foliage. Mature Height is 24 to 30 inches. Mature Spread is 20 to 24 inches. Plant in the Full Sun. For Zones 3-9.
Spiraea ‘Pink Parasols’ has fluffy pink flowers and it’s leaves turn orange/red/yellow in the Fall.
Mature Height is 2 to 3 feet. Mature Spread is 2 to 3 feet. Plant in the Full Sun. For Zones 4-9.
Tiarella – Pink Skyrocket Foam Flower
I love this one! The Tiarella ‘Pink Skyrocket’ has pink flowers that look like little rockets blasting off. It can be planted as a ground cover or mingled with other shade loving plants. Tiarella Foamflowers are close cousins to the Coral Bells flower, with similar sprays of blooms over a low clump of foliage. Mature Height is 6 to 12 inches. Mature Spread is 10 to 12 inches. Plant in Full Shade to Partial Shade. For Zones 4-9.
Weigela ‘Pink Poppet’ is a much smaller version producing funnel shaped shell pink flowers in profusion during June, re-blooming again in late Summer. Mature Height is 1 to 2 feet. Mature Spread is 2 to 3 feet. Plant in Full Sun. For Zones 4-8.
Yarrow ‘Saucy Seduction’ has clusters of rich pink flowers, each with a tiny white eye, and subtle white shading. Attracts butterflies. Drought Resistant. Heat Tolerant. Deer Resistant. Rabbit Resistant. Re-blooming is possible by cutting them back (deadheading) regularly. Divide the plant6 every 3-4 years. Allow to dry between waterings. Mature Height is 18 to 24 inches. Mature Spread is 18 to 24 inches. Plant in Full Sun. For Zones 4-8. Yarrow’s symbolism is “Healing, and Cure for heartache”.
