What plants do I use contained by a victorian themed garden?
any perrenials are good ,purple is a devout victorian color roses. some ivy crawling.
Peonies, columbine, hollyhocks, and rose trees are beautiful also.
Oh, and Soleirolia soleirolii is lovely as well!
Answers: 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 within the Victorian era, and flowers were known to hold their own special meanings. A bouquet of pansies indicated thoughtfulness. Lilies meant purity, which is why masses a Victorian bride walked down the aisle with them. Likewise, myrtle signified love and marital; morning glories given meant affection. Victorians loved flowers so plant plenty of variety 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 habituated 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 surrounded by 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 schedule of plants and flowers:
http://www.teapotpress.com/Grandmothers_...
English ivy
Scented Geraniums
Coleus
Abutilon (flowering maple)
Roses
Cleome (spider flower)
Hope this helps!
Cannabis Indica.
and roses.