Coral bells are lovely colorful foliage plants that grow really well in shaded gardens. They are relatively easy to care for and just require regular moisture and division every 3 or 4 years to extend their life. Originating in North America, these plants have been cultivated for many years and enthusiastic growers and plant nurseries … Read more
Columbines are delightful spring flowering plants that are very popular with cottage gardeners. They’re relatively easy to grow and many will self-seed quite readily. They are available in almost any color of the rainbow and many are two-toned in interesting color combinations. Apart from the true species of columbines, there are also many different hybrids … Read more
When it comes to choosing a camellia that you might like to grow in your garden, the choice is enormous. To start with, there are over 300 different species. However, most of these camellia types are not grown commercially so you can usually narrow your choice down to two species – Camellia japonica and Camellia … Read more
There’s no doubt that camellias brighten up the winter garden with their colorful big blooms. When everything else looks a little dull and dreary, these gorgeous plants burst into color and delight us with their exquisite flowers. In fact, their bloom time can range from late fall to early and mid-spring depending on the specific … Read more
Cremnosedum ‘Little Gem’ is a hybrid plant and the only recognized species in this genus. It’s a cross between Cremnophila nutans and Sedum humifusum. ‘Little Gem’ is a low-growing succulent that produces a mat of small rosettes. This plant loves to grow in full sun. It produces small yellow flowers that grow on short stalks. … Read more
Columbines (Aquilegia spp.) are delightful spring flowers that every gardener should grow to add both color and whimsy to the garden. Columbines or granny’s bonnet, as they’re sometimes called, are generally short-lived herbaceous perennials but will self-seed if the seed heads are left on the plant rather than dead-heading them. Apart from adding some wonderful … Read more
There are only two known species in the Cremnophila genus. These are Cremnophila nutans and Cremnophila linguifolia. Both species have fleshy, succulent leaves with rounded margins that are around four inches long. These leaves are arranged in dainty rosettes that are no more than 7 inches in diameter. When these plants flower, they have inflorescences … Read more
The pig’s ear succulent, scientifically known as Cotyledon orbiculata, is a remarkably fleshy succulent. This species is distinguished by its relatively large leaves, which have rounded margins that may flush red in optimal conditions. The leaves themselves are glossy and are usually bright green, though their finer features differ according to cultivar. Native to South … Read more
The entire cactus family contains around 1500 different species. Many of these species are flowering cacti but only some of them have red flowers. It’s also interesting to note that some of these red-flowering cacti are either cultivars, subspecies, or variants of the original species. Nevertheless, in our quest to bring you the best red … Read more
If your succulent collection is in need of some height and complexity from larger-leaved species, the pig’s ear cactus would be a charming addition. Low-maintenance, robust, and evergreen, this lovely plant grows large enough to be a shrublet. It can be cultivated either outdoors or indoors, but its best features are brought out by full … Read more