Below are 14 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.
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Pelargonium x hortorum !V Schoene Helena Zonal Geranium !V Salmon Geranium
Tender perennial grown as an annual with salmon colored flowers and dark green foliage
Vigorous growth with semi-double flowers
Good heat tolerance
Plant in full sun to partial shade
Height: 24 inches; Width: 12-18 inches
Plant in rich, but well-drained soil; water and fertilize weekly; deadhead regularly
Annual or houseplant in USDA zones 2-9
Tender perennial in USDA zones 10-11:
Zones 2-9: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; mulch in colder zones for protection; plant in full sun to light shade; fertilizer frequently; water when dry; bring indoors before first frost or discard after frost.
Zones 10-11: Plant in spring; mulch to conserve moisture; plant in full sun to partial shade; fertilizer frequently; water when dry; cut back by ½ in fall; water sparingly in winter
Syringa vulgaris 'Lavender Lady' !V Lavender Lady Lilac
Deciduous shrub noted for its fragrant lavender flowers in spring
Vigorous growth with semi-double flowers
Better heat tolerance than most Lilacs
Plant in full sun to light shade
Height: to 12 feet; Width: 6-8 feet
Plant in rich, but well-drained soil; fertilize in spring; prune after flowering
Hardy in USDA zones 3-7(8):
Zone 3: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost for protection; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; water regularly the first season.
Zone 4: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; water regularly the first season.
Zone 5: Plant in spring; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant in full sun; water regularly the first season.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; mulch after first hard frost; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly the first season.
Zone 7: Plant in early fall; mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly the first season; flowering may be reduced after warm winters.
Zone 8: Plant in early fall; mulch in fall; plant in full sun to light shade; water regularly the first season; flowering may be reduced after warm winters.
Deciduous shrub with repeat bloom in pink or blue (depending upon soil pH)
Height: 3-6 feet; Width: 3-6 feet
Moist, but well-drained soil
Plant in partial shade; prune lightly as needed in summer.
Most cold tolerant H. macrophylla blooming on new and old wood
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; water regularly in dry spells during growing season; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant may bloom later in this zone than in warmer climates.
Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; water regularly in dry spells during growing season; apply mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; plant may bloom later in this zone than in warmer climates.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or very early fall; apply mulch after first hard frost; plant may delay blooming after late frosts; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
Zone 7: Plant in early fall; apply mulch in fall; plant may delay blooming after late frosts; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
Zone 8: Plant in early fall; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
Zone 9: Plant in early fall; water regularly in dry spells during growing season.
Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening project but don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.
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