GOOD TO GROW

Spring planting ideas.

If you want something easycare: Artist Blue flossflower (Ageratum hybrid)

This heat-tolerant annual produces fluffy, blue button–like flowers all season long. Most ageratum requires deadheading to remove the spent blooms but, in this variety, new flowers quickly cover the old ones so you can skip that step and get back to your lemonade.

If you want something trendy: Heart to Heart ‘White Wonder’ caladium (Caladium hortulanum) A red centre is the cherry on top when it comes to these darlings of Instagram. Caladiums fare best in containers in northern climes like Canada and can be happily transported inside to give a tropical vibe all winter long (pet parents beware: they can be toxic to dogs). Through Proven Winners.