Can You Plant Peonies In The Spring? Yes, 3 Rules To Follow
Of course, you can! Like most gardeners, you have probably always restricted your planting to fall, but if you fail to get your peonies into the ground or if there
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Poppy Anemone Plant: How To Grow And Care For Anemone Coronaria
Anemone Coronaria (ah-NEM-oh-nee kor-oh-NAR-ee-ah), also known as Poppy Anemone, is a herbaceous flowering perennial that belongs to the genus Anemone and from the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It is one of
Delphiniums Are Demanding Beauties: But So Worth It!
For two months out of the year, December and January, my delphiniums let me rest. The remainder of the time, they keep me busy. Mostly Pacific hybrids bloom their last
Amaryllis Belladonna Bulbs: How To Grow And Care For Belladonna Lily
Amaryllis belladonna (am-ah-RIL-lis bel-ah-DON-nah), also known as Belladonna Lily, is a perennial summer-flowering bulb that belongs to the genus Amaryllis and from the Amaryllidaceae family. It is one of the
Northeast Rhododendrons: The Beginnings Of The Dexter Rhododendron
Over a century ago, the word “rhododendron” was a name touched with magic, conjuring up images of mansions framed in priceless shrubberies, the utmost in beauty and exclusiveness. Today that
Growing Winning Roses: How To Tips Of A Prize Winning Rose Grower
“How do you grow roses good enough to win the Nicholson Bowl?” This question was frequently put to Edward Sima of Seattle, Washington, who won the most coveted prize of
Growing Quality Mums: How To Brighten Borders And Foundation Plantings
Even though fall is months away, it’s not too soon to start working for top-quality chrysanthemums to brighten up borders or foundation plantings. Chasing Perfection Regardless of the number of
Northwest Rhododendrons: Pacific Northwest Is Rhododendron Country
The Pacific Northwest is natural rhododendron country. In that narrow belt along the Pacific slope running from Vancouver and Victoria to San Francisco, the winters are tempered by warm waters.
Growing The Vesper Iris: The Blooming Iris That Tells Time
Here’s an iris that tells time! At three o’clock every day from late July to frost, the 2″ inch flowers open into colorful gems of blue, lavender, or wine color,
Growing The Bayou Beauty Louisiana Iris A Swamp Horticultural Treasure
Deep in the swamps of south Louisiana grows a horticultural treasure that has all the brilliance of precious jewels. Whence this fabulous Louisiana iris came, or when, no one knows.