What plants do I use in a victorian themed garden?

Question

What plants do I use in a victorian themed garden?

Answer 1

Peonies, columbine, hollyhocks, and  rose trees are beautiful also.

Oh, and Soleirolia soleirolii is beautiful as well!

Answer 2

roses. some ivy crawling.

Answer 3

Cannabis Indica.

and roses.

Answer 4

any perrenials are good ,purple is a good victorian color

Answer 5

Here are some interesting things I found: "...when considering popular shrubs for your own Victorian garden, consider: Azalea, Holly, Hydrangea, Rose, Lilac, Forsythia, Andromeda, Barberry, Peony and Quince. Prized vines might include: Clematis, Ivy, Wisteria, Morning Glory and Honeysuckle.

Commonly planted perennials and annuals include: Delphinium, Aster, Alyssum, Chrysanthemum, Tulip, Pansy, Violet, Lavender, Daylily, Hosta and Yarrow.

Fern-collecting was a popular pastime for botanical enthusiasts in the Victorian era, and flowers were known to have their own special meanings. A bouquet of pansies indicated thoughtfulness. Lilies meant purity, which is why many a Victorian bride walked down the aisle with them. Likewise, myrtle signified love and marriage; morning glories given meant affection. Victorians loved flowers so plant plenty of varieties that may be cut for bouquets to bring inside for the vase or to give as gifts."

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/victori...

"The Victorians grew and treasured some familiar favorites such as Jasmine, Boston Ferns, Cast Iron Plants, and Palms."

http://houseplants.suite101.com/article....

"Some Victorian plants that are generally available for summer gardens and that will also do well in containers:

Acacia, Ageratum, Alonsoa, Amanthus, Aster, Scarlet Basil, Begonia Tuberous, Begonia, Bluebell, Caladium, Calendula, Campanula, Chrysanthemum, Cobaea, Cockscomb, Coleus, Dianthus, Dusty Miller, Fern, Fuschia, Geranium, Scented Geranium, Heliotrope, Impatiens Lobelia Marigold, Moonflower, Morning Glory, Nasturtium, Oxalis Pansy, Periwinkle, Petunia, Portulaca, Primrose, Rose, Miniature Rose, Snapdragon, Sweet Alyssum, Thunbergia, Verbena, Zinnia."

http://www.victoriana.com/library/garden...

Here's a little booklet with a list of plants and flowers:

http://www.teapotpress.com/Grandmothers_...

English ivy

Scented Geraniums

Coleus

Abutilon (flowering maple)

Roses

Cleome (spider flower)

Hope this helps!