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Vibrant pink impatiens flowers with lush green leaves, vividly blooming in a garden setting, against a blurred, soft-focus green background.

Beautiful Garden Flower Choices that are easy on pollen allergies

Vibrant pink impatiens flowers with lush green leaves, vividly blooming in a garden setting, against a blurred, soft-focus green background.

With gardening season getting underway, if you suffer from allergies, and particularly pollen, here are some low-pollen flowers that are garden-friendly in Nova Scotia.

  • Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas grow well in Nova Scotia, particularly hardier varieties like panicle and smooth. They have showy blooms, very low pollen, and like shady spots. A great foundational plant.

  • Impatiens

Impatiens are almost pollen free, but like shady areas. They grow well in Nova Scotia and are a dense flower, excellent for colourful ground cover. Popular shade flower, nearly pollen-free.

  • Petunias

Petunias thrive in Nova Scotia’s low-heat summers, but they can take the heat too. They love sunlight.  Low-pollen, especially double varieties, they are a popular choice for their vibrant colours and look great in hanging baskets.

  • Tulips

These Spring bloomers produce very low airborne pollen. Tulips thrive in cool weather and are a popular springtime choice for Nova Scotia gardens, widely grown in Nova Scotia and available in local nurseries.

  • Roses

Who doesn’t love roses? Roses can grow well in Nova Scotia if they are hardy varieties, such as hybrid tea or double blooming, and do best as shrub roses. Most modern roses are bred for form, and feature less pollen and scent than old-fashioned types.

  • Begonias

Begonias have minimal pollen and long bloom times. They grow well in Nova Scotia but are more sensitive to colder temperatures. It’s best to be grow them outside during summer months and then brought inside to over-winter. They are perfect for containers and shady areas.

  • Daffodils

Daffodils produce pollen, but it’s heavy and not airborne, thus safe for most allergy sufferers. Daffodils are a good choice for fall planting because their bulbs can withstand the colds of winter, blooming nicely in the Spring.

We hope this helps you create and enjoy a beautiful, allergy free garden, all season long, If you need any assistance with your garden weeding, mulching or planting, we are available to help.