You're not quite finished yet! A few more details help add authenticity and interest to your Victorian plantings: - Wisteria (Wisteria Florabunda) is planted in an aged-looking French-style pot. Wisteria grows rapidly, and the vines can be trained (with floral tape) to grow over the arbor design (figure A), resulting in rows of purple flower clusters.
- Waxleaf privet (Ligustrum Texanum), also grown in a pot (figure B), camouflages the joined buildings. It provides a vertical interest, and the spiral pattern may be maintained with regular clipping.
- A densely planted window box adds additional interest (figure C). Among the plantings are ground ivy (Glechoma Hederacea), for trailing foliage, and angelonia (Angelonia Angustifolia), for height.
- Irish moss (Sagina Subulata) is planted between the steppingstones to create a lush, green walkway (figure D).
The Language of Flowers Because overt expressions of feelings were considered a breach of conduct in Victorian society, flowers became symbolic for feelings. Small (sometimes tiny) bouquets of flowers were given to express sentiments of the moment. For example, receiving a bouquet containing a sprig of viola, heliotrope and sweet broom conveyed that the giver saw the recipient as virtuous and filled with humility, and the gift declared the giver's total devotion.
RESOURCES :
Soil Amendments
Soil amendments
Whitney Farms
Website: www.whitneyfarms.com
Simply Beautiful
Website: www.simplybeautifulgardens.com
Simply Beautiful
Website: www.simplybeautifulgardens.com
Garden Maker Software
Garden Maker Software
Email: mo@moplants.com
Website: www.moplants.com/garden_maker_software.html
Vietnamese Decorative Wine Jars
Item #5-6081
Asian Ceramics Inc.
Website: www.asian-ceramics.com
GUESTS :
Frank McDonough
E-mail: frank.mcdonough@arboretum.org
Website: www.arboretum.org
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