Add a touch of whimsy and vibrant beauty to your garden with Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate (Polygonum orientale), an eye-catching annual that is as charming as its name suggests. Known for its tall, elegant stalks and delicate pink to rose-colored flowers, this plant will quickly become a favorite in any garden. Perfect for creating dramatic vertical interest, borders, or even as a floral backdrop, Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate is a showstopper in both ornamental and cutting gardens.

Key Benefits

• Striking Appearance: Known for its tall, graceful flower spikes adorned with cascading pink or rose blooms, it adds height and color to any garden space.
• Unique Charm: The flowers bloom in late summer to fall, creating a stunning visual impact and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Tall, Vertical Growth: Reaches impressive heights of 6-10 feet, making it an excellent choice for creating privacy screens, back borders, or as a garden accent.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow, this plant thrives with minimal care, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting a healthy, eco-friendly garden ecosystem.

How to Plant Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate Seeds

Planting Season:

• Best Time to Plant: Sow seeds in spring after the last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.

Seed Preparation:

• Stratification: No special stratification needed, but soaking the seeds in water for a few hours before planting can speed up germination.

Planting Instructions:

• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-draining, fertile soil.
• Spacing: Space seeds 18-24 inches apart to allow for healthy, tall growth and proper air circulation.
• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade, especially in hotter climates.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in average, well-draining garden soil. Amend with organic compost for best results.

Water and Care

• Watering Needs: Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during the growing season. Once established, Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate can tolerate some drought but thrives with regular watering.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer in early spring to promote robust growth. Avoid over-fertilizing, as it may encourage too much foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
• Pruning: Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering until frost.
• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA zones 4-10, making it adaptable to a variety of climates.

Perfect For

• Vertical Gardens: The tall, slender stems make Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate ideal for creating vertical height in garden beds, fences, or trellises.
• Flower Borders: Adds a lovely, whimsical element to any flower border, combining beautifully with other summer blooms like sunflowers, zinnias, or marigolds.
• Cut Flower Arrangements: The long-lasting blooms make it a perfect addition to floral arrangements and bouquets.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, contributing to a biodiverse and healthy garden environment.

Recommended Coverage

• Packet: Each packet covers about 25-30 square feet, depending on the spacing and planting method.

Create a Whimsical Garden with Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate

Embrace the charm and beauty of Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate in your garden! With its striking blooms, tall stature, and pollinator-friendly nature, this plant is sure to make a statement. Whether used to enhance your garden’s height, attract wildlife, or add colorful beauty, it’s a must-have for any flower lover. Order your seeds today and bring this enchanting plant to life in your outdoor space.