Daylily Tips For The Ideal Garden Flower
Question: We would like to have flowers always coming in bloom in the garden of our new home. We are first-time home buyers, and this will be our first garden.
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Blooming Amaryllis Bulbs: Favorite House Plants
Amaryllis is my favorite house plant, although it often taxes my devotion. While the bulbs seem to go on forever and never die, their blooming performance is decidedly temperamental to
A Look At Primroses Through The Seasons
We live near Philadelphia, and people still ask me whether primroses are hardy here. The answer is that they are, and for that matter, they are even harder in much
Growing Smithiantha Flowers: How To Care For Temple Bells
Formerly known as Naegelia in Mexico, Temple Bells are beautiful bell-shaped winter flowers that range in color from cream to red, with large heart-shaped leaves sometimes marked with purple veins
Growing Sonerila Flowers: How To Care For Sonerila Plants
The sonerila margaritacea is a striking tropical plant. You can recognize it by the distinctive white spots on its green leaves and delicate pink or purple flowers. The sonerila is
Growing Powderpuff Plants: How To Care For Calliandra Haematocephala
Calliandra haematocephala or “Powderpuff’s” are cheerfully plump shrubs that typically grow for many years. One of the unique features of this beautiful plant is that it has one species that
How To Grow And Care For Canna Lily Plants
Canna (KAN-uh), also known as Canna x generalis, is a beautiful perennial plant with many varieties, giving way to a range of bold colors. The plant is part of the
Growing Dipladenia Flowers: Caring For The Mandevilla Relative
Dipladenia (dip-la-Dee-nia), a part of the Apocynaceae family, is a flowering plant that thrives in pots, the ground, and hanging baskets and is known for its bushy foliage and trumpet-shaped
What Annuals Are The Best To Succeed in Shade
Without annuals, many summer gardens would be dull and colorless. This versatile group of plants supplies us with abundant bloom over a long period, and practically all are easy to
Caring For A Passiflora Caerulea: How To Grow The Passion Fruit Plant
If you’re looking for a unique and beautiful plant to grow in your home, consider caring for a passiflora caerulea. Also known as the blue passion vine or passion flower,