What kind of flowers were popular in Victorian gardens?

This plant was popular in gardens as far back as the 1700s, thanks to its sweet fragrance, and was especially beloved by the Victorians, says McLaughlin. Heliotrope does well in containers or borders.

What kind of flowers did Grandma grow in her garden?

Sweet Pea- The easiest way to give your garden an old-timey cottage garden feel is to plant some Sweet Peas! They’re delicate climbers, but they smell so sweet! Poppies- One of the easiest to grow flowers your grandma used to grow in her garden is the poppy.

What kind of flowers did people grow in the 50’s?

Daylily- Anyone creating a 1950s garden has to include daylilys! In fact, daylilys started becoming widely popular back in the 50s because they tend to be adaptable and heat resistant. I just think they’re wonderfully pretty! Hollyhock- Because they grow so tall, Hollyhocks make great background flowers for cottage gardens.

What kind of flowers do you use in an old fashioned garden?

Delicate, graceful and fragrant sweetpeas are a must to lend an old-fashioned feel to any garden. “Sweetpeas have an undeniably sweet fragrance and come in a soft, soothing palate of colors,” says Renee Shepherd, proprietor of Renee’s Garden Seeds, which specializes in heirloom seeds.

What kind of flowers did your grandmother grow?

They grew different flowers back then. Here is a list of some flowers that may have been in her garden. Or your grandmother’s garden. They are all old fashioned. Or vintage. Or classic. Whatever you want to call them, they would look AWESOME in your garden this year.

Are there any Old Fashioned Flowers in my garden?

Here is a list of some flowers that may have been in her garden. Or your grandmother’s garden. They are all old fashioned. Or vintage. Or classic. Whatever you want to call them, they would look AWESOME in your garden this year.