{"title":"Moon Garden: White, Silver \u0026 Evening Bloomers","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs twilight settles and the garden begins to glow, this enchanting collection comes into its own. Shimmering silver foliage from Artemisia, Dudleya, and Lessingia catches the fading light, while elegant white blooms of Nicotiana, Scabiosa, Delphinium, and Nigella seem to float above the garden after sunset. Fragrant white violets, luminous evening primroses, and graceful white linarias add layers of charm, while the delicate flowers of Fuchsia ‘Hawkshead’ bring movement and surprise. Many of these plants are beloved by evening pollinators, creating a garden that remains alive long after the heat of the day has passed. Soft textures, pale blooms, and silvery foliage blend together to create a serene, dreamlike atmosphere that feels both timeless and magical. Perfect for patios, pathways, or any space enjoyed in the cool hours of morning and evening, this collection celebrates the quiet beauty of a moonlit garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silene-maritima-ice-cups","title":"Silene maritima - Ice Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet, sturdy, and full of personality, \u003cem\u003eSilene maritima\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ice Cups’ is a white-blooming sea campion that works beautifully as a sunny groundcover. In spring, it forms a mat of slender gray-green leaves, followed by masses of inch-long tubular flowers that open into crisp white, cheerful faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as bladder campion, this vigorous perennial is native to the U.K., where it grows on cliffs, rocky outcrops, and sand dunes. That toughness makes ‘Ice Cups’ a great choice for dry garden beds, rock gardens, sunny slopes, hanging baskets, mixed containers, and places where you want a low, spreading plant with charm and resilience. Hummingbirds visit the flowers, and deer tend to leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eSilene maritima\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ice Cups’ in sun to light shade with poor to fertile, well-drained soil. Once established, it is very drought tolerant. Cut to the ground in winter to encourage vibrant fresh growth in spring. Explore more easy, garden-worthy perennials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/best-selling-perennials-biennials\"\u003eBest Selling - Perennials \u0026amp; Biennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478189637691,"sku":"AA268","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA268_5772_Silene_maritima___Ice_Cups_1.jpg?v=1778133557"},{"product_id":"fuchsia-magellanica-hawkshead","title":"Fuchsia magellanica - Hawkshead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuchsia magellanica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hawkshead’ is a graceful hardy fuchsia with masses of elegant white blooms that bring cool brightness to shaded gardens. Its slender dangling flowers have a delicate, lantern-like look, creating a soft display from summer into fall while hummingbirds happily visit again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Hawkshead Hardy Fuchsia, this shrub is a beautiful choice for bright shade, woodland borders, cottage gardens, large containers, and partially shaded patios. The fine branching habit and fresh green foliage give it an airy, natural look, while the pale flowers pair wonderfully with ferns, heucheras, violets, hydrangeas, abutilons, and other shade-loving bloomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eFuchsia magellanica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hawkshead’ in bright shade to part sun with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. In colder areas it may die back in winter, then return from the roots as the weather warms. Easy, refined, and hummingbird-friendly, this white hardy fuchsia is a lovely way to add long-season bloom to shade. Explore more beautiful bloomers in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/shrubs-trees-fuchsia\"\u003eFuchsia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478192455739,"sku":"AA174","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA184_5563_Fuchsia_Magellanica___Hawkshead_1.webp?v=1777994680"},{"product_id":"delphinium-elatum-morning-lights","title":"Delphinium elatum - Morning Lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuge, dramatic, and beautifully refined, \u003cem\u003eDelphinium elatum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Morning Lights’ brings tall spires of purplish-mauve flowers backed in blue to the summer garden. Each densely packed bloom has a center “bee” in white to purplish tones, creating a soft, luminous effect that looks magnificent in cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and pollinator borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis New Zealand hybrid delphinium was bred for strong stems, vigorous growth, and improved heat and humidity tolerance, making it a superb choice for gardeners who want real vertical drama without too much fuss. Plants reach about 4–5' tall, with dissected green foliage at the base and 3\" flowers crowded along upright spikes. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds all appreciate the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eDelphinium elatum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Morning Lights’ in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Deadhead after the first bloom to encourage secondary spikes and a possible fall repeat. Deer resistant and fabulous as a cut flower, it is a true garden centerpiece. Explore more towering beauties in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/perennials-biennials-delphinium\"\u003eDelphinium - Larkspur collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478196846651,"sku":"AA194","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA194_5622_Delphinium_elatum___Morning_Lights_1.jpg?v=1777769921"},{"product_id":"aquilegia-chrysantha-flore-pleno","title":"Aquilegia chrysantha - Flore Pleno","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquilegia chrysantha ‘Flore Pleno’ is a phenomenal double form of golden columbine, bringing all the grace of this beloved perennial with extra layers of frilly, sunshine-yellow petals. Vigorous, floriferous, and wonderfully unusual, it creates an airy, old-fashioned display that feels both delicate and impressively showy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as double yellow columbine, this perennial is beautiful in cottage gardens, woodland edges, part-shade borders, pollinator plantings, and romantic perennial beds. Its long-spurred, double flowers float above attractive foliage, offering that light, dancing quality columbines do so well. Bees and hummingbirds enjoy the blooms, while gardeners love the luminous yellow color and easygoing garden presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Flore Pleno’ in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Allow a few seed heads to mature if you want future generations of this rare beauty. Graceful, glowing, and wonderfully collectible, it is a standout for perennial gardeners. Explore more favorites in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/collections\/best-selling-perennials-biennials\"\u003eBest-Selling Perennials \u0026amp; Biennials collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478197862459,"sku":"AA019","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AquilegiachrysanthaFlorePleno.png?v=1778064573"},{"product_id":"papaver-hybridum-cupcake-1","title":"Papaver hybridum - Cupcake","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh la la — \u003cem\u003ePapaver hybridum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cupcake’ brings perfectly princess-pink poppy blooms to the garden in ruffled, party-ready style. Big, wavy, cotton-candy flowers can reach up to 5\" across, each marked with prim purple center blotches for a charming contrast that looks both delicate and dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cupcake Poppy, this showy annual brings a soft romantic glow to cottage gardens, wildflower plantings, cutting gardens, and sunny borders. Tall stems carry the satiny flowers above ferny foliage, creating a classic poppy effect that pairs beautifully with larkspur, bachelor buttons, sweet peas, calendula, grasses, and other spring annuals. Leave a few seed pods to mature if you want a chance of future poppy surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003ePapaver hybridum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cupcake’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Direct sow or plant carefully, as poppies prefer minimal root disturbance. Enjoy the fresh blooms in the garden, and allow seed heads to develop for ornamental texture. 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Blooming all summer long, it brings a light, elegant texture to sunny borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and dry garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing about 2' tall and 1' wide, ‘Alba’ Linaria is perfect for weaving through perennials, softening pathways, brightening mixed borders, or adding a fresh white accent among bolder colors. Its upright stems create lovely vertical movement without feeling heavy or formal, and the clean white blooms pair beautifully with lavender, yarrow, salvia, roses, ornamental grasses, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eLinaria purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, this white purple toadflax is fairly drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and wonderfully floriferous. Pretty, charming, and quietly useful, it is an easy way to add summer-long sparkle and cottage garden softness. 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Fine, ferny foliage forms a soft mist around the flowers, while the ornamental seedpods that follow add even more intrigue and are wonderful in fresh and dried arrangements. Closely related to \u003cem\u003eNigella hispanica\u003c\/em\u003e but often considered a bit more refined and distinctive in its contrast and form, ‘African Bride’ brings an elegant, slightly exotic touch to borders, cutting gardens, and cottage-style plantings. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, it does best in the cool season or after the last frost in colder climates. 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When the first bloom show slows, cut plants back to about 6\" tall, side-dress with compost, and enjoy another round of flowers. Butterfly-friendly, generous, and likely to self-sow where happy, this is chartreuse charm at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCompared to the 'Saratoga Lime' variety, 'Lime Green' is a classic, open-pollinated heirloom prized for its taller, airy stature and an intoxicating evening fragrance. While 'Saratoga' is a dwarf hybrid bred to be small and uniform, 'Lime Green' reaches 24 to 36 inches in height, making it a perfect cottage garden staple for the middle or back of a border. 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A graceful presence in borders and cutting gardens, it grows to about 2–3' high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love romantic flowers with a cottage garden feel, don’t miss our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/blogs\/news\/layered-planting\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Layered planting\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblog post on layering annuals for charm and texture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for more dreamy planting ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478200057915,"sku":"AA556","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/Alabaster1.png?v=1777777607"},{"product_id":"scabiosa-caucasica-perfecta-alba","title":"Scabiosa caucasica - Perfecta Alba","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh, frilly, and fabulous for cutting, \u003cem\u003eScabiosa caucasica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Perfecta Alba’ brings large 3\" white pincushion flowers to the garden on long, elegant stems. 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