Foliage or flowers - do you have a preference?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326258)
Rockingham, Australia
June 24, 2022 7:41pm CST
We visited my sister today and I took these photos in her garden. She has some really lovely variegated plants which I’ve used for three of the images. With such pretty leaves, not all plants really need flowers. However, who can argue with the beauty of a hibiscus flower. I know several myLot members grow these lovely flowers too. They always look very attractive and come in a variety of colours. They are really a tropical plant but do well in milder climates too.
In our village, many have planted low-growing shrubs that have dark red foliage. These seem to be hardy and a good choice here. So do you prefer flowers or foliage or do you like both?
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@dgobucks226 (34439)
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2 Jul 22
I've always used flowers, but foliage is a nice descriptive way to describe them. Kind of classy isn't it, a way to jazz it up a bit, lol. Hibiscus is a really nice flower and popular here. We also see a lot of hydrangeas too.
Here is my garden photo. You can see a couple of them I planted.
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@JudyEv (326258)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Jul 22
@dgobucks226 It makes all the difference if you can find a spot where a plant is happy.
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@dgobucks226 (34439)
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4 Jul 22
@JudyEv Yes, they are happy in that location. That one eventually bloomed as well. Nice pink color blooms
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
25 Jun 22
I do love both . The green leafy part and also the flower part . So long as the plant is glowing I really love seeing it
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@Beestring (13399)
• Hong Kong
25 Jun 22
Beautiful pictures! I like both. Plants last longer. Do they?
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@kaylachan (58368)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jun 22
I like both, actually. The colors are nice to look at. My husband has talked about planting flowers in our weed bed, but he also doesn't want to attract bees. So, it'll be interesting what he winds up doing.
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@kaylachan (58368)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jun 22
@JudyEv Just doesn't like them as far as I know. He also understandably doesn't want to attract another bug that could get in the house. We have enough trouble with roaches and flies and other things. So, I understand where he's coming from.
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@RebeccasFarm (86841)
• United States
25 Jun 22
I actually like foliage except for roses
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
25 Jun 22
We have plants that flower and some that are just interesting foliage. I like flowers but like plants that have "character", too. *shrug*
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
25 Jun 22
@JudyEv We have both types in the house and outside. As long as they're healthy and doing well, I'm happy with them.
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@RasmaSandra (73774)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jun 22
I love both flowers and foliage, I miss the big ferns that grew each year in my garden in Latvia, My cat Sid used to love sitting by them in the summertime,
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@Deepizzaguy (94985)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
25 Jun 22
I like flowers a lot better than foliage.
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@LindaOHio (157455)
• United States
25 Jun 22
I like both. Flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16549)
• China
25 Jun 22
I prefer flowers to foliage,especially sweet smelling flowers,for example the orchid.
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@Orson_Kart (6135)
• United Kingdom
5 Jul 22
I’m like a bee, I prefer the flower.
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@JudyEv (326258)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul 22
Being out in nature and among flowers in particular always makes me feel good too.
