Flower

Rambling roses are best in care-free romantic gardens. Like children, they tumble over walls, scramble through fences and climb into trees – happiest when left alone. Rambling roses are generally more vigorous than climbing roses. They are well-suited to semi-horizontal growth. The ramblers scramble along fences, tumble down hills, spill over walls and walkways and…

Peonies are a beautiful species of single or double flowers native to Asia, western North America, and southern Europe. They have become a popular cut and bouquet flower because of their papery-appearance and bright color selections. They look delicate and regal at the same time sprucing up gardens from spring to summer. If you are…

One of nature’s most unforgettable flowers is the Virginia bluebell. They are absolutely breathtaking in masses of intense blue rippling across the woodland floor. One of the earliest flowers to bloom in spring, it is sometimes difficult to see Virginia bluebells in nature without trekking through mud and out of the way places. But this…

Rhododendrons are grown in many North American and European gardens; however, the rhododendron species originated from the East, brought to Europe by plant explorers. The rhododendron species belong to the Ericaceae plant family; rhododendrons are botanically related to azaleas, blueberries, heathers and mountain laurels. The name rhododendron is derived from the Greek word rhodos (meaning rose) and dendron (meaning tree). There…

We all know daisies from our childhoods. One way or another, we have used the proverbial flower ‘he loves me, he loves me not.’ But moving past that, daisies are popular houseplants not only as ground covers but also as indoor plants. It is also one of the most cultivated flowers around the world with…

Within the three groups of clematis there are a huge variety of flowers, colors and habitats which can be used for a wide range of gardening purposes. Types of Clematis Types of clematis are commonly divided into three groups, these being the early flowering clematis varieties which can flower from late winter through to spring…

Maianthemum species have heart shaped leaves and edible berries. They are a shade-loving spring flower for the water garden. In early spring, tiny shoots lie dormant underneath the forest floor. As spring goes on, in shady areas near streams and wetlands, plants begin to emerge and uncurl into heart-shaped leaves. This beautiful, shade-loving groundcover is…

Rain lilies, often overlooked but easy to grow, are showy, trouble-free and cheap enough to buy by the dozens-in short, the rain lily is easy to love. Zephyranthes sp. or rain lilies, as they are more commonly known because of their tendency to burst into bloom after a rain, are a delight. A clump-forming perennial,…

Daffodils are known as the bringers of spring because when they start to bloom, it means that spring has come. It is a cheery flower that will work best as border and accent flowers in the garden. It is also a beautiful flower cut and an easy to grow container plant. But like other flower…

It is a cliché that you will smell the lily of the valley before you could find it because this one is a highly scented perennial. Aside from its beautiful, delicate, white flowers that make beautiful stem cuts, it is also a popular perennial because it is easy to care for. Albeit its known toxicity,…

These sunny annuals might be native to Mexico but it has been cultivated around the world for many reasons. Well, aside from its bright hues that will make any location cheery, it is also easy to care for, plant, and grow. On the plus side, its flowers also offer a lot of benefits from ornamental,…

Yellow flowers are hard to miss especially during summer and spring. Having yellow flowers in the garden always brings brightness in the area and exudes excitement, liveness and joy. If you want to spruce up your gardens or homes with yellow flowers, here are some of the best yellow flower names you can count on. …

Strawflowers offer the promise of continued color and fresh floral beauty well into the months of the year when nothing is in bloom. Come autumn, gardeners everywhere are bidding a sorrowful so long to their lush and flourishing flower gardens. But October does not have to mean the onslaught and months of dreariness. Many growers…

Many seasoned gardeners agree; no garden would be complete without the quintessential Bleeding Heart. For generations, this fairytale flower has been the focal point for numerous garden designs. The bleeding heart’s bloom forms the shape of a perfect heart and growers cannot seem to resist its charms. There are some specifics to learn about successfully…

Roses are beautiful, fragrant additions to any garden. With a few cuttings, even novice gardeners can propagate, plant and maintain roses. Delicate, aromatic and brimming with color, roses add beauty to any garden. They are also easy to propagate, plant and maintain. Even beginners can start roses from cuttings. Soil Preparation for Healthy Roses Roses…

There are more to flowers than just being classified in terms of colors, when to use them, what to use them for and when they bloom. If you really want to get a full grasp of everything, you have to understand the different types of flowers and some of their classifications. If you are interested…

Lilies are one of the most delicate flowers to gaze on. They have a certain charisma, making them a favorite container flower in gardens, for stem cuts in vases and in flower arrangements for all occasions. Lilies are also one of the most symbolic flowers in many cultures in the world especially in Europe and…

From flowering climbers and shrub roses to ground cover and patio plants, the different types of roses come in a wonderful variety of shapes and colors. A Brief History of Roses Fossilised roses have been found around the world, proving the existence of this flower in pre-historic times. Petrified rose wreaths were discovered in the…

Since the dawn of civilization, the lily was the representative of the feminine ideal. It was the sacred flower of the ancient Neolithic and Minoan goddess Dictynna, who lived atop Mount Dicta. Dicta is the root word of “dictate” and “edict,” and thus it is no surprise that Dictynna’s name meant “She Who Must Be…

For years, all I did was water my lilies and mulch so you can imagine my delight when I read from a well known Daylily gardener that water is the most important element that they need. He said that people touring his gardens wanted to know what he fertilized them with because he had so…

Throughout history, especially during the Victorian era, an almost secret language of flowers has been used to convey messages. Many cultures around the world have used plants and flowers as symbols; they represented gods, spirits, important landmarks in life, religious occasions, and so on. During the years leading up to the Victorian era, they took…