Allamanda (al-uh-MAN-da) is a perennial flowering plant commonly pruned into an evergreen shrub that belongs to the genus Allamanda and is a member of the family Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee). The genus Allamanda was named after Dr. Frederick Allamand, a Swiss botanist. This evergreen creeping shrub is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America … Read more
Gloriosa or glory-lily (Gloriosa rothschildiana) has proved to be one of the noteworthy introductions to American gardens in the first half of the 20th century. Adapting itself, Gloriosa may be grown as a showy flowering bulb for summer gardens in the northern states. Gardeners report success in New York, Michigan, and Wisconsin. How to plant … Read more
Would a climbing lily vine bring some excitement to your patio? Add bright color for a garden wall or something glamorous, exotic, and a conversation starter for the front doorstep? If so, why not plant a climbing Gloriosa lily vine (aka Gloriosa lilies) in pots for a portable bloom that provides color in your garden … Read more