If you’re a cactus enthusiast, you’ll know that most cacti have the ability to flower. It’s part of their natural reproductive system that ensures their survival in the wild. However, did you know that some species of cacti have the most spectacular flowers you could imagine? Although many people grow cacti because they’re so easy … Read more
Another quite famous color of flowers in the world of flora is yellow. Yellow flowers are just as stunning as the sun in the sky. Its bright and joyous color brings about a sense of warm emotions and positivity. Flowers with yellow-colored petals look like little stars on a field of leaves and grass. The … Read more
Many flowers of the world come in all shapes, sizes, and even colors! But what is the meaning behind floral color? Although most flowers come in all colors and sizes, there are only a few true blue flowers in the world of flora. Listed in this article you will learn more about the different types … Read more
First thing’s first, red flowers are just one of the most popular and vibrant flowers out there. Just as famous as flowers of bright colors like yellow and pink, red beauties are fit for just about any occasion of any day. Other flowers are also a beauty but none can match these delicate blooms. With … Read more
You may have heard of all the kinds of colors of flowers, but you don’t normally hear about green flowers. In fact, the leaves are the only green thing on plants you mostly see – not in this case! Green flowers will make a stunning addition to any garden because they are simply charming flowers. … Read more
Violas belong to the genus Viola and the violet family, Violacaea. They are a large group of over 500 species, made up of small shrubs and herbaceous plants. Several violas are extremely popular in the gardening world, and are classified into distinctive garden types! These are pansies (Viola x wittrockiana), Johnny-jump-ups (Viola tricolor and others), … Read more
The genus Viola is a large group that contains over 500 species of herbaceous plants and small shrubs. It belongs to the violet family, Violaceae, and there are several popular flowering plants within the genus! These can be separated into distinctive garden types: pansies (Viola x wittrockiana); Violets (Viola odorata, Viola riviniana, V. cornuta, and … Read more
Pansies are a firm favorite amongst gardeners, especially when it comes to winter and spring flower beds and displays! They are a member of the genus Viola and are part of the Violaceae family. Pansies are often confused with other flowering members of the Viola genus, however, most people are referring to V. x wittrockiana … Read more
Pansies are one of the most popular bedding plants amongst gardeners! These cool-weather favorites are particularly useful for adding color to gardens during winter! Although the common name “pansy” is sometimes used to refer to several cultivated flowers within the Viola genus such as Viola tricolor, the plant most people associate with the name pansy … Read more
Cockscombs are delightful garden ornamental plants that belong to the genus Celosia and the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. They can either be herbaceous annuals and perennials, or shrubs, with around 45 species in this relatively small genus. The most popular garden cockscomb plants are cultivars of or closely related to Celosia argentea. C. argentea cultivars are … Read more