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Adding a Glow to the Garden with White Flowers  I have been listing perennial plants that can give a gardener this effect, yet annuals, trees and shrubs can achieve the same look. Euonymus or "Variegated Dogwood" are shrubs and the tree, "Harlequin Maple" are examples that can be combined with annuals of white impatiens, petunias, cleome and nicotiana. The selection is endless in all the plants available, with the choice being a person's preference and what is hardy and suitable in your area.More perennial plants to consider are: Hosta - A large sweep of hostas planted on their own make a wonderful effect. There are many varieties to choose from but the varieties with white-edged leaves are what I find the most pleasing. Many people believe hostas are only grown in shady locations, but this doesn't hold true. Hostas can grow in full-sun when given adequate moisture, as well as in pots. Potted hostas do however, need to be planted into the garden to winter over, but once spring arrives they can be re-potted.  Hostas come in a large selection of leaf sizes; miniatures measuring only 2 inches wide x 4 inches long x 4 inches tall, to larger sizes measuring 8-10 inches wide x 18-20 inches long x 16-20 inches tall. They are attractive to slugs and snails as well, but controlling them is not difficult. Hostas bear mauve bell-like flowers on tall stems in mid-summer, with some varieties emitting a pleasing scent.Artemesia - This large family is an interesting one; every type of leaf and plant shape is in this family. From short mounded varieties to the more commonly seen "Queen" and "King" varieties with their 2.5 foot tall silver-leaved branches and tiny white flowers at the top of the stems. These two varieties are easy spreaders, almost classed as invasive with their roots spreading underground quickly. They can easily be controlled by pulling the runners out that are not wanted. Growing in full-sun to part-shade, they can also withstand drought conditions. The flower stems can be hung upside-down to dry, to use in dried flower arrangements and wreaths. Be aware that some people with sensitive skin can obtain a light skin rash from working closely with this plant. The above article and any related images are the works of the author and may not be reproduced in part or whole without prior written consent.
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