Snowdrops appear like little silky ornaments on a bed of snow before the break of spring. If you haven’t noticed it yet, these lovely flowers resemble much like fine pieces of jewelry. Once you read up on the delightful meaning and symbolism of this flower, you’ll surely become a green thumb and add it to … Read more
African Daisies is the common name given to flowers under the genus Osteospermum. These include around 70 species of daisy-like flowers which originate from South Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. They can be annuals, perennials, or shrubs. The most popular types grown by gardeners today are O. ecklonis, O. jucundum, and their many hybrids and … Read more
Itoh or intersectional peonies are the hybrids of herbaceous peony Paeonia lactiflora and hybrid lutea tree peonies. Their flowers and leaves resemble those of tree types, whereas growth habits and forms more closely resemble herbaceous types. Peonies are low maintenance and long-living plants with lovely flowers, which would make a nice addition to cottage-style gardens. … Read more
Tree peonies are part of the genus Paeonia and are woody shrubs that have attractive foliage and large, beautiful, bowl-shaped flowers. These peony plants are low maintenance, and with the right care, have been shown to reach up to 100 years in age. Their beautiful and delicate blossoms make them the perfect candidates for either … Read more
When you first take a good look at the gardenia, you might think that it also resembles another popular flower. You aren’t wrong there because it does appear to look and smell a lot like jasmine! The ivory white wax-like petals and lush green leaves make this beautiful flower a favorite for garden enthusiasts. Not … Read more
Peonies are common favorites among gardeners, and there are an estimated 40 species in the genus Paeonia. The majority of these are herbaceous (herbaceous peonies), but this group also contains woody shrub types (tree peonies) and a hybrid of the two (Itoh peonies), all of which have magnificent flowers and similar care needs. These plants … Read more
The camellias look like an excessively petalled rose flower when you take a closer look. It is one of the most favorite ornamental flowers grown in many various colors and adored in many gardens and bouquets. Behind the numerous or possibly few numbers of petals, each species may have an equal list of meaning and … Read more
Paeonia lactiflora, also known as The Chinese Peony, is a hardy perennial that blooms year after year. It is hugely popular among gardeners and comes in many attractive varieties. These plants are low maintenance, long-living, and are beautiful in cottage-style gardens or sunny borders. History Chinese Peonies were first introduced into Europe in the 1800s … Read more
Chlorophytum comosum (also known as spider plants, spider ivy, airplane plant or ribbon plant) is an incredibly prolific species of plant. Once they reach maturity, they start to grow long wiry stems that produce many plantlets. If your spider ivy has begun growing spider plant babies, this is fantastic news! These spiderettes can be easily … Read more
The perfect addition to any garden, Alliums, commonly known as Ornamental Onions, are a bold and unusual plant. They mostly bloom from late spring to early summer (a few species will bloom in fall), and look right at home in cottage-style gardens or dotted throughout sunny borders. These flowers attract bees and butterflies, so they … Read more