The Flowers of Four Beaches
The Four Beaches Gardeners work hard to keep our property beautiful. This year they have transplanted many perennials from some of the planter boxes and they created a new sitting area with fantastic ocean views. Owner Eden Fisher spent an afternoon exploring and phtotgraphing with Four Beaches Gardener Tony Nunes. As you tour the property, you may like to know more about the plants you encounter. More information will be added here as the blooming seasion progresses.
New Plants By The Greeters Station
Mophead Hydrangeas (Hydrangea Macrophylla) are known for their large, round flower clusters that resemble pom-poms, blooming in shades of blue, pink, or purple depending on soil pH. These deciduous shrubs have glossy green leaves and typically bloom from late spring through summer, adding bold color to gardens. They thrive in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Fall Phlox (Phlox Paniculata), also known as garden phlox, is a tall, upright perennial that produces clusters of fragrant flowers in late summer to early fall. The blooms come in shades of pink, purple, white, and red, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, making it a vibrant addition to late-season gardens.
Plants In Joan’s and Tony’s Garden
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens Hawkeri) are vibrant, shade-tolerant annuals known for their large, colorful blooms and glossy, dark green or variegated foliage. They flower continuously from spring to frost in shades of pink, red, orange, white, and purple. Unlike traditional impatiens, they tolerate more sun and are resistant to downy mildew.
Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium Coelestinum) is a native perennial that produces fluffy, lavender-blue flower clusters from late summer into fall. Its blooms attract butterflies and pollinators, making it a favorite in wildflower and native plant gardens. The plant spreads easily by rhizomes and thrives in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Sweet Iris (Iris Pallida) is a fragrant perennial known for its tall, sword-like leaves and elegant, pale lavender-blue flowers with yellow beards that bloom in late spring. Its gray-green foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, adding texture to garden beds. This hardy plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often used in borders or as a focal point in perennial gardens.
Yellow Iris (Iris Pseudacorus) is a striking perennial with bright yellow, sword-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It thrives in wet soils and is often found near ponds, streams, or marshy areas. While beautiful, it can spread aggressively and is considered invasive in some regions.
Japanese Iris (Iris Ensata) is a striking perennial known for its large, flat blooms that come in shades of purple, blue, white, and pink. Blooming in early to midsummer, its elegant flowers and sword-like foliage make it a standout in water gardens or moist, sunny borders. It thrives in rich, acidic soil and consistently moist conditions.
New Plants In The Flag Pole Area Garden
Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum) is a small deciduous tree prized for its graceful form and finely cut leaves that range in color from deep red to vibrant green and gold, depending on the variety. It offers striking foliage and brilliant fall color, making it a standout in ornamental gardens. Japanese maples prefer partial shade and well-drained soil.
Hoary Alyssum (Berteroa Incana) is a short-lived perennial with small, white, four-petaled flowers and grayish, hairy leaves, giving the plant a silvery appearance. It often grows in dry, disturbed soils and is considered invasive in many areas, particularly in pastures and rangelands. Hoary Alyssum can be toxic to horses and is generally not used in ornamental gardening.
Clockweed (Oenothera Lindheimeri), also known as Lindheimer's Beeblossom, is a clump-forming perennial native to Texas and Louisiana. It features tall, wiry stems adorned with delicate white or pink flowers that resemble butterflies, blooming from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a graceful addition to cottage gardens and wildflower meadows.
Purple Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) is a biennial or short-lived perennial known for its tall spikes of tubular, purple flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer. The striking blossoms attract bees and hummingbirds and are often used in cottage or woodland gardens. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Anise Hyssop (Agastache Foeniculum) is a fragrant perennial herb with upright spikes of purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to fall. Its leaves smell of licorice or anise and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for pollinator and herb gardens.
New Plants Near Building Two
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) is a lush, herbaceous perennial known for its large, fragrant blooms in shades of pink, white, red, and sometimes yellow. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it features glossy green foliage and is prized in gardens for its elegance and longevity.
Small-leaved Plantain Lily (Hosta Gracillima) is a compact, shade-loving perennial with narrow, deep green leaves and delicate lavender or violet flowers that bloom in late summer. Ideal for borders and woodland gardens, it adds fine texture and graceful form to shaded areas.
New Plants Near Building 5
Mophead Hydrangeas (Hydrangea Macrophylla) are known for their large, round flower clusters that resemble pom-poms, blooming in shades of blue, pink, or purple depending on soil pH. These deciduous shrubs have glossy green leaves and typically bloom from late spring through summer, adding bold color to gardens. They thrive in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum) is a small deciduous tree prized for its graceful form and finely cut leaves that range in color from deep red to vibrant green and gold, depending on the variety. It offers striking foliage and brilliant fall color, making it a standout in ornamental gardens. Japanese maples prefer partial shade and well-drained soil.
Japanese Andromeda (Pieris Japonica) is an evergreen shrub prized for its cascading clusters of bell-shaped white or pink flowers that bloom in early spring. Its glossy, dark green leaves often emerge with a reddish tint, adding year-round interest. This slow-growing plant thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Knock Out Roses are hardy, low-maintenance shrub roses known for their continuous blooms from spring to frost in shades of red, pink, yellow, and white. They are disease-resistant and self-cleaning, meaning spent blooms drop off naturally. These roses are ideal for borders, hedges, or mass plantings, offering vibrant color with minimal care.
Pool Area Plantings
Rugosa Roses (Rosa Rugosa) are tough, salt-tolerant shrubs known for their fragrant, crinkled leaves and large, single or semi-double blooms in pink, white, or purple. Blooming from early summer through fall, they also produce showy orange-red hips that attract wildlife. Rugosa roses are excellent for coastal gardens and informal hedges due to their resilience and natural beauty.
Bloody Crane”s - bill (Geranium Sanguineum) is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant magenta to deep pink flowers and finely divided, dark green foliage. Blooming from late spring to summer, it forms a low, spreading mound that adds color and texture to borders or rock gardens. In fall, its foliage often turns brilliant red, enhancing its seasonal appeal.
The Common Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its large, showy clusters of flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, or red. Blooming in late spring, it features thick, leathery green leaves and thrives in acidic, well-drained soil. Ideal for woodland gardens and foundation plantings, it offers year-round structure and seasonal bursts of color.
Korean Lilac (Syringa Meyeri 'Palibin') is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, pale purple flowers that bloom in late spring. It has a rounded shape and dense, dark green foliage that turns yellow in fall. This low-maintenance lilac is ideal for small gardens, borders, or foundation plantings, offering beauty and sweet scent in a manageable size.
Mophead Hydrangeas (Hydrangea Macrophylla) are known for their large, round flower clusters that resemble pom-poms, blooming in shades of blue, pink, or purple depending on soil pH. These deciduous shrubs have glossy green leaves and typically bloom from late spring through summer, adding bold color to gardens. They thrive in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Plants On The Bluff
Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus Umbellata) is a fast-growing deciduous shrub known for its silvery leaves and fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers in spring. In late summer to fall, it produces small red berries that are attractive to birds. Though ornamental, it is considered invasive in many areas due to its aggressive spreading and ability to outcompete native plants.
New Plantings By The Clubhouse
Petunias are popular annuals known for their bright, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom nonstop from spring to frost in a wide range of colors. They thrive in sunny locations and are perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds. Easy to grow, petunias add cheerful, cascading color to any landscape.
Impatiens are shade-loving annuals prized for their vibrant, nonstop blooms in colors like pink, red, white, and purple. With lush green foliage and a compact, mounding habit, they’re perfect for brightening shady beds, borders, and containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, impatiens bring reliable color to low-light areas.