Heather is a delightful small woody shrub that hails from the moors of Scotland. In late summer and fall, each small bush is adorned with masses of small bell-shaped flowers. However, in the northern hemisphere, heathers can bloom from late July right through until November. The heather flower prefers acidic soil that is well-drained but … Read more
Cosmos are delicate annual daisy-like flowers that brighten your yard with glorious color all summer. The gorgeous blooms are a favorite with bees and butterflies and will attract these important pollinators to your garden in early summer. Even the feathery leaves and slender stems are attractive and will add softness to your garden. Cosmos flowers … Read more
Narcissus is a genus of around 50 species. They are bulbous plants in the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. Most species are spring flowering perennials! They are extremely popular as spring bulbs, and their flowers are easily recognized in the wild by their large cupped yellow flowers. They easily hybridize in the wild, but many horticultural crosses … Read more
Daffodils are one of the most popular spring bulbs! They belong to the genus Narcissus and there are around 50 species. Daffodils are divided into 13 groups botanically, but the most popular garden varieties are N. pseudonarcissus, N. jonquilla, and N. poeticus, and their hybrids. The genus name Narcissus comes from Greek Mythology where a … Read more
Coral bells are interesting foliage plants that can add both foliage color and texture to any landscape. These perennial plants form lovely low-growing mounds which makes them suitable for a variety of different garden areas including rock gardens, raised garden beds, borders, and woodland settings. Although coral bells do have small, bell-shaped flowers on long … Read more
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
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
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
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