Fuchsias (sometimes misspelled as fuschia) are a group of flowering trees and shrubs that belong to the Evening Primrose family (Onagraceae). The genus Fuchsia contains over 100 species, several of which are garden favorites. They are grown as perennial shrubs in milder climates but are also grown in containers and hanging baskets. In colder climates, … Read more
Also known as the Semperflorens-cultorum group, wax-leaf Begonias are one of the most popular types of Begonia flower! They are hardy to USDA zones 9-11, so are grown as annuals in cooler climates or overwintered indoors. These plants, which belong to a genus of over 1,300 species, have interesting and dainty flowers which look stunning … Read more
As hot as a chili and as addicting as a tobacco, these flowers are a must in your garden! A Petunia flower is what you would least expect it to be. It is often seen as a distant relative to three very famous agricultural crops which includes tomatoes, chili peppers, and tobacco. What do these … Read more
You might confuse an aster for a daisy, but the two are quite different if you take a closer look! Both flowers belong to the same family but each has its own unique flower meaning and symbolism. An aster is as bright as any flower in the garden with its lush petals, just like how … Read more
Every month of the year has unique and interesting qualities. Nature shows us the hidden truths and beauties of an ever-changing world. These truths reflect not only the natural world but also the qualities of people born in each month. Flowers that thrive and bloom in colder months must persevere despite harsh conditions, while summer … Read more
Begonias are part of a group of over 1,300 species and 10,000 cultivars! These are divided into 7 groups: cane-like, rex-cultorum, rhizomatous, semperflorens, scandent or trailing, shrub-like, and tuberous. Tuberous types are some of the most popular flowering Begonias and are generally grown as annuals in cold climates or overwintered for re-planting the following year. … Read more
Begonias belong to the genus Begonia which contains over 1,300 species of annuals, perennials, climbers, and shrubs. They can be divided into 7 groups: cane-like, rex-cultorum, rhizomatous, semperflorens, scandent or trailing, shrub-like, and tuberous. Of these 7 groups, the most popular flowering types are semperflorens (wax-leaf Begonias) and tuberous (tuberous Begonias). These are grown as … Read more
Begonias are part of the genus Begonia which contains over 1,300 species and over 10,000 varieties and cultivars! First discovered in Mexico in the 1500s, but found later on worldwide in the sub-tropics, this group can be divided into 7 distinct categories. These are cane-like, rex-cultorum, rhizomatous, semperflorens, scandent or trailing, shrub-like, and tuberous. Begonias … Read more
Anthuriums are remarkable for their elegant display of the spadix-with-a-spathe type of inflorescence, and yet their leaf variations can also steal the show. Anthuriums can vary based on sizes, leaf shapes, venations, sizes and colors, spadix hues as well as spathe features and textures. A spadix looks different from a typical flower because it appears … Read more
You may have never seen a flower as intricately beautiful as the Passion flower. Its delicate floral appearance and delectable fruits make it a garden favorite for folk in Central America. If you didn’t figure it out yet, this is the same Passion flower that bears the Passion fruit! The passion flower has many uses … Read more