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
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
The ghost plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) is a lovely succulent that is easy to grow and has the most delightful structure. The plant starts as a symmetrically-perfect rosette and then produces short to longer stems on which further rosettes form. This allows the plant to take on a somewhat trailing appearance. There are a couple of … 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
There are numerous succulent species that are ideal for growing in hanging planters or baskets. Many of these amazing hanging succulent plants produce long trailing stems that cascade down over the edges of the pot to create a truly magnificent display. These hanging plants are ideal for hanging indoors near a bright window or from … Read more
Frailea is a genus of cactus varieties that are small-growing and ideal for growing in pots indoors because they don’t take up much space and are fairly easy to care for. These interesting little cacti only reach a height of around 2 inches and their maximum width is also around 2 inches. With the different … Read more
Sometimes, when you want to make a statement, a tall-growing cactus is the perfect solution. Whether you’re looking for an indoor focal point or you want to create a dramatic outdoor landscape, there are many tall cactus varieties that you could consider. For desert gardens, a grouping of tall cacti against a blank wall looks … 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
String succulents are lovely trailing plants that are suitable for growing in hanging baskets and planters and can add another dimension to vertical gardens. They can also add an extra dimension to your interior landscape because they can be hung in front of a window in almost any room of the house. This not only … Read more
Echinocereus are delightful little cacti that generally only reach around 12 inches in height. They are very easy to care for as long as you don’t overwater them. Apart from having quite attractive cylindrical stems with multiple spines, these cacti produce the most gorgeous large flowers in spring. These blooms come in a variety of … Read more