Anyone out there who considers themselves a green thumb will be familiar with the amount of planning, research, and preparation that goes into creating a spectacular outdoor display! It may seem like a bit of a headache, but carefully curating and choosing what plants belong in your garden can be extremely rewarding, especially when the … Read more
The African Lily, or Lily-of-the-Nile, is a tender perennial that belongs to the genus Agapanthus and the Amaryllidaceae family (subfamily Agapanthoideae). There are 6 species in the genus plus many hybrid cultivars! They are either evergreen plants that will continue to have foliage throughout the winter or deciduous plants that will have a winter dieback. … Read more
African Lily flowers are tender perennials that belong to the genus Agapanthus. They are classified under the Amaryllidaceae family but belong to the subfamily Agapanthoideae. There are 6 species, plus subspecies, cultivars, and hybrids! They are either evergreen or deciduous and depending on which, may need extra care over winter or be more suited to … Read more
Lantanas are a group of over 150 flowering plants that are native to parts of tropical America and Africa. They belong to the genus Lantana and the verbena family, Verbenaceae. In their preferred climate they grow as evergreen perennials, however, in colder climates, they are often grown as bedding annuals or as container plants that … Read more
Baby’s breath is a group of flowering annual, perennial, and evergreen plants that belong to the genus Gypsophila and the family Caryophyllaceae. The genus consists of roughly 150 species that can be found growing wild in Europe and Asia in meadow steppes, beaches, and woodland margins, particularly where the ground is calcium-rich. Their genus name … Read more
Lantanas are a group of over 150 flowering plants that belong to the genus Lantana, and the verbena family, Verbenaceae. They are evergreen shrubs that are normally perennials, but they can be grown as annuals in colder climates. These plants are well-loved garden ornamentals with the most popular variety being L. camara and its cultivars! … Read more
Baby’s breath is a group of roughly 150 flowering plants belonging to the genus Gypsophila, and the pink or carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. There are a few species that have been heavily cultivated for the florist industry as “florist fillers” such as G. paniculata, however, they are also well-loved as ornamental plants for meadow, cottage-style, and … Read more
Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers for both gardens and bouquets! They are part of the genus Chrysanthemum which contains roughly 40 flowering plants and is part of the Asteraceae family alongside daisies and dahlias. Garden and florist cultivars are fondly known as “mums” and have been given the classification Chrysanthemum x morifolium. … Read more
Chrysanthemums are perhaps one of the most popular flowering plants worldwide! They belong to the Chrysanthemum genus, which contains around 40 flowering plants, however, those grown and bred for the floral and garden industry are classified as Chrysanthemum x morifolium. Also known as “mums”, these plants are a part of the Asteraceae family which also … Read more
Delphiniums are a group of around 365 plants that belong to the genus Delphinium, and the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Sometimes mistakenly referred to as larkspurs, delphiniums, although similar, are actually different plants altogether! Plants in this group consist of annuals, biennials, and perennials. The most common delphiniums grown today are part of or derived from … Read more