The Sparkle of White Flowers - White roses, White pansies and More

Last week I filled several planters with white pansies and I must say they were a STAND OUT!

Who would think that simple white pansies would be so remarkable? 

Amidst nascent green foliage and gray spring skies these white petalled flowers sparkle and shine to such a degree that I had to share...and I am not the first to discover white's compelling brilliance.

Vita Sackville West, the erudite English gardener (who became famous for her White Garden in her estate, Sissinghurst)  said it best,

"White flowers are anathema to all but the oldest and most sophisticated of gardeners."

Euphorbia Diamond Frost ( deer resistant) courtesy: Proven Winners

This is a very sly way of saying that if you like white flowers you are are so cultured and tasetful.

...so there you go! I must be very classy because I fancy white pansies,white euphorbia, white lilies and white roses.

Bacopa Snowstorm courtesy: Proven Winners

(BTW, the above quote was the impetus for the name 'White Flower Farm'...which is an outstanding mail order nursery..check them out. )

So to share my delight here are some white flowers you might consider for your plot:

White Chiffon Rose of Sharon - Proven Winners

Rockapulco White Impatiens - Proven Winners

Snow Cone Shrub Rose - Jackson and Perkins

Bridal Veil Astilbe - White Flower Farm