We all know the wax begonias because they are the most common container and landscape plants out there. But did you know that there are at least 10000 species of this plant? So, the begonias that you know may just be a scratch on the surface. These shade-loving plants are well-loved because of their hardy…
Nothing ever screams summer than sunflowers. Those bright, yellow flowers, with petals that resemble the sun’s rays are everything you need to enliven your yard. To prepare that sunflower garden bed for the next summer, you must plan about what type of sunflower you should have. Yes, you read that right. There are different types…
Sometimes, it is not just curiosity that drives us to want to know rare stuff in the world. Our love for flowers is off the charts and it is understandable why we would want to know what rare flowers are there. For one, some can still be bought and taken home to be cared for…
Mostly, the Orchids are epiphytic plants. They are called epiphytic plants due to their nature of growing on branches of the trees. Orchids are deemed as household plants. Two of the most common ones are the Moth orchid and the cymbidium. Like any other plant, Orchid requires fertilizers in order to have optimal health and…
Do you want to gift flowers to someone closer to your heart? If yes, you must avoid making inevitable mistakes from your end to plan the event accordingly. The essential aspects in this regard are you must stop making some of the common mistakes while you plan to gift flowers online. When you plan to…
Valentine’s day is the holiday dedicated to love and romance, and plenty of couples will choose flowers as a way to convey this message. While the rose is a fantastic and classic choice, you may also want to add a few other flowers to the bouquet or just want to surprise your partner. Check out…
Lavender is an extremely popular plant with a variety of uses. Most people recognize this plant for its beautiful flowers and sweet fragrance. The Romans harness the lavender scent to repel insects such as mice from the house. Others use the flowers in a banquet, for culinary purposes, and herbs. Lavender is cultivated into more…
Azalea is one of the best shrubs that will give you that very appealing sight. The most striking feature that makes it great for decoration is the delightful color that it can accord during spring. The plants can grow to great heights as high as 12 feet tall, displaying spectacular sights during the spring. If you…
Gardeners become familiar with different types of annual geranium plants. Explore all Pelargonium’s cultivars for plant beds and container gardens, indoors and outside. Zonal Geraniums (Pelargonium zonale) Zonal is the general name for the large group of geraniums often found in summer gardens. Zonal refers to the ring of darker color inside the leaf margin….
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. …
