How To Use Geraniums For Brighter Gardens
Like plumed soldiers on parade, some garden geraniums (a form of Pelargonium hortorum) hold their heads erect, while others, with long-stemmed flowers, appear to nod in greeting. Whether bedded out
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Growing Aril Iris Flowers: Unique Colors, Incomparable Forms
Can you imagine speckled and veined flowers in lilac-pink, scarlet-bronze, greenish-white, maroon, gray, and black? These are the exotic oncocyclus and regalia iris, called aril iris because their seeds have
Primroses Their Cultural Requirements
Knowledge of the natural habitat of these plants will increase your success with them in the garden. A cool soil with constant moisture under the light shade of deciduous trees
How To Grow and Care For Blue Plumbago Plants
Plumbago (plum-BAY-go) is a genus of flowering plants in the Plumbaginaceae family with 10 to 20 species. It is native to South Africa and grows year-round in the southernmost areas
Growing Talinum Paniculatum: How To Care For The Jewels of Opar Plant
The talinum paniculatum (tal-i-num pan-ick-yoo-lay-tum) is a succulent that is a perennial flowering plant. It is home to the Talinaceae family, which includes 28 other species of flowering succulents. The
Growing Fairy Primrose: How To Care For Primula Plants
Discovered in 1908 in the Yunnan province of China, the Fairy Primrose or Primula Malacoides has become loved worldwide for its delicate and vibrant colors that grace cold winter months.
Growing Lychnis Plants: How To Care For Rose Campion Plants
The lychnis (lich-nuhs) plant, also known as the rose campion, is an old-fashioned perennial flowering plant known for its bright magenta or white flowers. Lychnis grow in garden beds, indoor
How Or Do You Judge Your Own Gladiolus
Have you ever wondered how your gladiolus would rate in a gladiolus show? Then why not judge your own? First, get out the catalog from which you ordered. It is
Streptocarpus Cape Primroses For Your Greenhouse
The Gesneriaceae family appeared in the social register of plant aristocracy when cousin saintpaulia, more commonly called the African violet, became the nation’s number one house plant. Since that time
Growing Tigridia Pavonia: How To Care For The Mexican Shell Flower
Tigridia pavonia is one of the most popular ornamental flowers in the Americas. Unfortunately, these popular flowers can be trickier than some other bulbs, especially for newcomers. Once you figure