What Is The Lily That Climbs, And Where Does It Grow?
For years, there was widespread use of Gloriosa rothschildiana in the florist trade. It was popular for corsage and bowl arrangements. It brought the arresting beauty of these exotic, tropical,
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Tips For Using Plants That Climb In The Landscape
We usually think of vines as most useful for house walls and arbors, yet they will sprawl along the ground and are particularly useful for spreading over terraces. They may
Quick Tips For Growing Big Beautiful Clematis
In the hierarchy of vines, large-flowered hybrid clematis rank close to the top. Their startling flowers, some measuring 10” inches across, in red, pink, blue, purple, or white, bring rave
Growing Stephanotis Vines: How to Care for Madagascar Jasmine
The Stephanotis (steh-fuh-NO-tuhs) plant is a woody, climbing vine. Its shiny, leathery, dark leaves grow evergreen, and it can produce fragrant white clusters of flowers throughout the summer. The name
Will Tropical Passion Vines Grow In Northern Gardens?
The passion vines are tropical gems at home in warmer climates, but also to be enjoyed the year-round ‘in the North where the winter temperature reaches 20° degrees Fahrenheit below
The Quiet Beauty Of Berried Shrubs and Vines
After the summer perennial show is over, when even the sturdy annuals have lost their freshness, the quiet beauty of berried shrubs and vines begins to stand out in the
Growing Cobaea Scandens Plants: How To Care For The Cup And Saucer Vine
The cobaea scandens (ko-BEE-uh SKAN-dens) is a perennial vine with purple cup-shaped flowers. The cabaea scandens is a phlox plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to Mexico and
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
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,
It’s Time To Start Growing Sweet Peas Again
If you think sweet peas are not for you because summers are too hot in your area, here is good news. Heat-resistant, torrid weather varieties are readily available. By mulching