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The Little Ones

25 August, 2009 By Dee Nash

by Dee Nash
25 August, 200925 August, 2009Filed under:
  • Annuals
  • Color
  • Flowers
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  • Perennials

Cuphea llavea Tiny Mice and Coreopsis spilling over an ancient railroad tie and onto the pathway

Cuphea llavea Tiny Mice and Coreopsis 'Redshift' spilling over an ancient railroad tie and onto the pathway

They drape over walls and into pathways softening hard surfaces and rectangular beds and borders while drawing the eye of the viewer downward to where they often live.

Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red'

Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red', which is native to woodland areas of Canada and the United States

Their small leaves and bright stems mingle with other perennials like broad-leaved hostas, providing change in texture and form.

Zinnia augustifolia x elegans 'Profusion Apricot', which turns a pinkish hue as the weather cools

Zinnia angustifolia x elegans 'Profusion Apricot', which turns a pinkish hue as the weather cools

They cover the unsightly bare legs of heat stressed shrubs like roses and nandinas.

Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze', one of the most heat tolerant annuals to grow in Oklahoma

Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze', one of the most heat tolerant annuals to grow in Oklahoma

With their tiny blossoms, they charm as they wind through taller perennials.

<em>Ipomoea quamoclit</em> cypress vine

Ipomoea quamoclit, cypress vine a/k/a star glory due to its star-shaped flowers

They provide a backdrop of infinitesimal beauty.

Solanum seaforthianum, Brazilian Nightshade

Solanum seaforthianum, Brazilian Nightshade

How often though do you think about them?  Consider the lilies you may, but what about the “little ones?”  They are working hard to garner your attention.

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  1. Kathryn says

    30 August, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    Perhaps as a Pisces I adore teeny flowers, even those of "weeds." I have very small containers to house these little treasures and I take the greatest delight in their presence in my home. Yours are particularly lovely. Thank you for sharing them with us. 🙂

    • reddirtramblin says

      31 August, 2009 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Kathryn, hmm, I'm not a Pisces, but instead a Virgo. However, I love the little ones too. They are favorites of mine. No, thank you.~~Dee

  2. Eliz says

    27 August, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Well, I am very focused on my small-flowered plants, with all the containers I have. I depend on them absolutely, though at this point, I doubt any are as lovely as yours.

    • Dee Nash says

      27 August, 2009 at 8:05 am

      Eliz, somehow I doubt that. I’ve seen photos of your garden, and I’m looking forward to 2010 when I can see it in person at the Spring Fling.~~Dee

  3. tr ryan says

    27 August, 2009 at 4:57 am

    The crown jewels of the whole lot. Big things in small packages. The last two are my favorites. All just beautiful!

  4. kclily says

    27 August, 2009 at 12:43 am

    Dee, Glad to know you bought the Brazilian Nightshade at Bustani. I have bought several plants from them. I got their newsletter today in the mail with the dates they are open this fall. I will have to ask if they will have this plant again next spring.
    Kclily

    • reddirtramblin says

      28 August, 2009 at 12:43 pm

      I saw that too Kclily. I hope to get by there on Friday, but I don't know if I will or not. I just want to see the gardens if nothing else.~~Dee

  5. Robin says

    26 August, 2009 at 3:14 am

    Wonderful post, Dee! They are all pretty, but I love the apricot zinnias!

    • reddirtramblin says

      28 August, 2009 at 12:43 pm

      Me too, Robin. I planted them a couple of seasons ago, and now they self sow.~~Dee

  6. Gail says

    26 August, 2009 at 12:28 am

    Dee, What a great post and sweet reminder to consider the little flowers and the hard job they do in our gardens! …and I must get the Brazilian Nightshade~~it's beautiful. gail

    • reddirtramblin says

      26 August, 2009 at 1:54 am

      Hi Gail, I got it from Bustani Plant Farm, and it's the only place I've seen it. It's a tropical so it won't overwinter.~~Dee

  7. Lisa at Greenbow says

    26 August, 2009 at 12:06 am

    I wish I had more little ones in the garden right now to capture your eye and have a little more color. Lovely little ones here.

    • reddirtramblin says

      26 August, 2009 at 1:54 am

      Lisa, I bet your garden is beautiful anyway.~~Dee

  8. Leslie says

    25 August, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Beautiful photographs, and wonderful flowers. Thank you for sharing not only the beauty, but all of the names too – I love to find new things to maybe try in my own garden.

    • reddirtramblin says

      26 August, 2009 at 1:56 am

      Oh, you're welcome Leslie. I love new things. In fact, I think I love them too much. 🙂 ~~Dee

  9. Carla says

    25 August, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    I love little bloomers, they really make you stop and smile! Great post:)

    • reddirtramblin says

      26 August, 2009 at 1:57 am

      Thank you so much Carla.~~Dee

  10. Phillip says

    25 August, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    I love the photos. Where did you find the blue potato vine? It is so beautiful.

    • reddirtramblin says

      26 August, 2009 at 1:58 am

      Hi Phillip, I found it and most of my other unusual plants from http://www.bustaniplantfarm.com. Tell Steve Owens I sent you. He's a good friend and a great gardener. 🙂 ~~Dee

  11. Jennifer says

    25 August, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    I agree with Nancy about the tiny flowers. I grew Tiny Mice last year and just loved the display it put on.

    • reddirtramblin says

      26 August, 2009 at 2:03 am

      Jennifer, it's been a super performer here too. It has outperformed my other bat-faced cuphea, but I still need to ask the people at Proven Winners if it is indeed a different cultivar. Thanks again for stopping by.~~Dee

  12. reddirtramblin says

    25 August, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Thanks MMD. I like how they sprawl, but you like a neater appearance in your pretty garden than I do.~~Dee

  13. MMD says

    25 August, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    I think I need more "little ones." They are so charming

  14. Sarah T says

    25 August, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    Planting zinnias at the base of roses is a great idea. I've been wondering what to plant at the base of a climbing rose and a gangly hybrid tea and all I could think of were succulents. Thanks!

    • reddirtramblin says

      25 August, 2009 at 5:35 pm

      Hi Sarah, thanks for stopping by. I try to cover the roses' knees with something. Otherwise, the garden looks a bit sparse.~~Dee

  15. Nancy says

    25 August, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    sometimes the littlest blossoms are the most intricately beautiful of flowers, you just have to slow down and really look. Forget about slowing down to smell the roses… stop to look at the little blessings that lie almost hidden near our feet.

    • reddirtramblin says

      25 August, 2009 at 5:34 pm

      Oh, Nancy, that was beautifully said.~~Dee

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