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Best New Flowers for the South

Selected for success, these sun-loving blooms will look great right through fall no matter how hot or humid the weather gets this year.

Spring Garden Flowers: 'Princess Blush'
Photo: Ralph Anderson, Article: Rebecca Bull Reed

Best Companion Plant

‘Princess Blush’ and ‘Princess Dark Lavender’ verbenas are true garden performers. Covered with flowers all season long, they won’t break apart or get bald spots. They are great mixers―use them in beds, containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes.

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