A firm favorite in the hearts of gardeners everywhere, peonies are wonderful flowers that bring delight into the garden every year. There are an estimated 40 species in the genus Paeonia consisting mostly of herbaceous perennials (herbaceous peonies), but also of woody shrubs (tree peonies), and hybrids of the two (Itoh peonies). They are low-maintenance … Read more
Bleeding Hearts are primarily plants of the Dicentra genus, although the Common Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is also included within the Bleeding Heart Family. These plants are perennials and their natural habitat is shady wooded areas. Bleeding Heart flowers are truly unique, blooms are heart-shaped and dangle gracefully from their stems, flower color ranges from … Read more
Petunias are a group of flowering plants that belong to the Nightshade family. The genus Petunia contains around 35 species, most of which are annual herbs. The Common Garden Petunias (Petunia × atkinsiana also known as Petunia x hybrida), are the most well-known from this group, and while they are technically perennials, the majority of … Read more
The genus Hibiscus contains over 200 flowering plants. Mostly found in tropical, subtropical, and warm-temperate climates, they are known for their big and beautiful flowers. The name Hibiscus is often associated with colorful and flamboyant species/varieties, most notably Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, also known as Chinese Hibiscus or Tropical Hibiscus. However, Hardy Hibiscus commonly known as Rose … Read more
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, also known as Tropical Hibiscus or Chinese Hibiscus is an evergreen shrub with characteristic large, funnel-shaped flowers. This plant is very popular among growers as flowers can range from 2-10 inches in diameter and come in a variety of bright and eye-catching colors. Native to China, tropical Asia, and the Pacific Islands, this … Read more
The Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis, formerly known as Dicentra spectabilis) is a perennial shrub with stunning flowers. True to its name, the Bleeding Heart flower is a pink, heart-shaped bloom with a delicate, white stamen that hangs from the tip of the heart. The flowers hang at regular intervals along an arching stem. Bleeding heart … Read more