These plants will give you the most bang (and bloom) for your buck.
Get the most bang (and bloom) for your buck with these garden selections.
These plants are known for their big, standout blooms.
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Be sure to include a few selections with big flowers to add drama and visual interest to your garden.
Hibiscus
When you think tropical, thinkhibiscus.
This bulb’s big flowers can be over 6 inches wide.
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Lotus
Thelotusflower is a staple in any Asian-inspired garden, especially those withwater features and ponds.
The blooms of this delicate flower can reach up to 12 inches across.
Peony
Peoniesare popular flowers that are common picks for bouquets and wedding flowers.
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Peonies thrive in full sun butwill tolerate partial shade.
Sunflower
Sunflowersare big, beautiful, old-fashioned blooms that fit into every garden.
They have sunnyyellow flowerswith brown, seedy centers.
Classic sunflower blooms can grow to be the size of an adult’s head!
The flowers bloom in mid- to late summer.
Some varieties of dahlias can have blooms 10-12 inches wide.
Clematis
This showy vine is always a hit in the garden.
Poppy
Five-inch-across blooms in warm hues of red, pink, and orange makepoppiesa standout garden flower.
Plant poppies in full sun for the best and biggest blooms.
These low-maintenance shrubs are alsodeer-resistant.
Low-growing varieties ofzinniaare perfect selections for borders.
The 4-inch-wide flowers prefer to be planted in full sun.
Some varieties open to expose a textured yellow center.
