Delaware Climate Snapshot
Understanding your local climate is key to creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden
Hardiness Zones
7a, 7b
Annual Rainfall
40-45 inches annually
Frost Window
April-November
Water Notes
Moderate rainfall; well-distributed
Popular Landscaping Styles
Discover design styles perfectly suited to Delaware's unique climate and landscape
Seaside and salt-tolerant plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Wind-resistant
- ā¢Salt spray tolerance
- ā¢Sandy soil
- ā¢Maritime plants
Colonial and traditional style
Key Features:
- ā¢Boxwoods
- ā¢Herb gardens
- ā¢Formal layouts
- ā¢Historic plants
Farm and garden style
Key Features:
- ā¢Vegetable plots
- ā¢Fruit trees
- ā¢Traditional design
- ā¢Practical layout
Small space and container gardening
Key Features:
- ā¢Container plants
- ā¢Vertical gardening
- ā¢Compact varieties
- ā¢Intensive planting
Recommended Plant Palettes
Native and adapted plants that thrive in Delaware's climate
Peach Blossom
Prunus persica
State flower; pink spring blooms
American Holly
Ilex opaca
State tree; evergreen
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Early spring flowers
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Yellow wildflower
Bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica
Salt-tolerant shrub
Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
Coastal fruit shrub
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa rugosa
Salt-tolerant rose
Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
Coastal wildflower
Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens
Classic hedge plant
Peony
Paeonia spp.
Spring flowering shrub
Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Reliable summer bloomers
Hostas
Hosta spp.
Shade-loving perennials
Seasonal Garden Checklist
Your year-round guide to maintaining a beautiful Delaware garden
Plant spring bulbs
Protect tender plants
Start seeds indoors
Plant cool-season crops
Plant trees and shrubs
Plant warm-season vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about landscaping in Delaware
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