What plants do well in Zone 3?

What plants do well in Zone 3?

Asters, astilbe, crocus, daffodils, delphiniums, hostas, hydrangeas, peonies, phlox, sedum and tulips are among the Zone 3 perennials and bulbs we recommend.

What is the hardy early spring flower?

Single Early Tulip The single early tulip is a classic variety, with one row of colorful tepals that blooms early in the spring season, alongside the daffodils and crocuses. The foliage is fleshy, elliptical, and sometimes tinged with purple. Colors include orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow.

What flowers bloom in early March?

In some warmer climates daffodils or even tulips can bloom as early as March. For reliable early season color, planting bulbs with the word “snow” in their names is a good bet. Glory of Snow (chionodoxa gigantea), Snow crocus (crocus chrysanthus) and Snowdrop (galanthus nivalis) grow to heights of about 4 to 5 inches.

What flowers bloom in early April?

April is one of the best times of year to get highly sought-after peonies, but you can opt for other popular, in-season flowers like gardenias and garden roses, too.

Is Lavender a perennial in zone 3?

Better Homes and Gardens named it a “Must Grow Perennial.” Phenomenal doesn’t die back in winter. Give it some protection if you lack reliable snow cover, in zone 3. You’ll need to find plants for this hardy hybrid lavender though.

Do hydrangeas grow in Zone 3?

Hydrangeas for Zone 3 Gardens Panicle or Pee Gee hydrangeas, offer the most variety in hydrangeas for zone 3. Blooming on new wood from July-September, panicle hydrangeas are the most cold hardy and sun tolerant of zone 3 hydrangea varieties.

Which flowers bloom in the spring?

Hyacinths. These spring flowers bring scent as well as color to the spring garden. Hyacinths are one of the most strongly scented flowers, perfuming the garden with their heady fragrance. They’re available in a wide variety of colors and grow well with daffodils and tulips.

What is the most cold hardy lavender?

Hidcote superior is the most cold hardy lavender surviving temperatures as low as -30 °C (-20 °F). English lavender are the only lavender that can reliably live for several years in temperate climates that see frequent winter frosts and can grow successfully up to USDA zone 5.

What can I plant instead of hydrangeas?

For variety, gardeners may choose to plant other shrubs that mirror the hydrangea but offer additional colors as well as different textures and shapes.

• Snowball Bush. boules de neige image by Jean-François DESSUP from Fotolia.com.
• Lilac. lilac blossoms branch image by Nikolay Okhitin from Fotolia.com.
• Peony.
• Butterfly Bush.

What perennials bloom in February?

Five of the best February-flowering bulbs

• Crocus.
• Iris reticulata.
• Daffodils.
• Snowdrops.
• Cyclamen coum.