Introduction: The Mini Rose ‘Gigi’ is a beautiful miniature rose variety known for its vibrant, soft pink flowers and compact growth habit. It is a popular choice for gardeners whoRead More
Category: Flowers
Our flowers garden blog gives you an in depth look at flower gardens and how you can grow the best looking plants. We provide educational tips on flower care, pruning, growing and advice on specific growing zones.
Mini Rose ‘Berna’ Care Guide
Introduction: The Mini Rose ‘Berna’ is a beautiful, compact variety of miniature rose with vibrant, deep-pink flowers and a sweet fragrance. Miniature roses are ideal for small spaces, containers, orRead More
Light Blue and White Columbine Care Guide
The Light Blue and White Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is a striking perennial known for its elegant, nodding flowers that blend soft blue and white hues. It’s a popular choice forRead More
Lavender Lady Passion Vine Care Guide
The Lavender Lady Passion Vine (Passiflora Lavender Lady) is a stunning variety of passionflower known for its delicate, lavender-colored blooms and vigorous climbing growth. It produces an abundance of flowersRead More
Fruit Punch Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Care Guide
The Fruit Punch Poppy is a beautiful variety of Papaver rhoeas, known for its striking, vibrant flowers in shades of pink, red, and orange. It has become increasingly popular inRead More
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis spp.) Care Guide
Forget-me-nots are charming, perennial plants known for their small, bright blue flowers with a yellow center, although some varieties also bloom in pink, white, or purple. They are a popularRead More
Drummond’s Pink Phlox: Growing and Care Guide
Introduction Drummond’s Pink Phlox (Phlox drummondii) is a stunning, low-growing flowering plant known for its bright pink blooms. It is commonly used in garden borders, rock gardens, and containers. WithRead More
Double Guava: Growing and Care Guide
Introduction Double Guava is a unique variety of guava (Psidium guajava) known for its high fruit yield, aromatic fragrance, and resilience. This tropical fruit tree is ideal for home gardens,Read More
Diamantina Clematis: Growing and Care Guide
Introduction Diamantina Clematis is a stunning, long-blooming, double-flowered clematis variety known for its rich purple-blue blooms with layered petals. It adds vertical interest to gardens, trellises, and containers. With properRead More
Desert Rose Picotee: Growing and Care Guide
Introduction Desert Rose Picotee (Adenium obesum ‘Picotee’) is a stunning succulent shrub prized for its unique, showy blooms edged with a darker hue, creating a striking contrast. Known for itsRead More
Care Guide for Dancing Peacock T-Rex Begonia
Introduction Dancing Peacock T-Rex Begonia is a stunning hybrid cultivar prized for its vibrant, multicolored foliage with bold patterns and unique textures. This begonia is primarily grown as a houseplantRead More
Care Guide to Compact Dark Rose Prairie Splendor Echinacea
Compact Dark Rose Prairie Splendor Echinacea (also known as Echinacea purpurea ‘Compact Dark Rose’ or simply Echinacea), a member of the Asteraceae family, is a striking, hardy perennial coneflower varietyRead More
Care Guide to Creme de Cassis Hollyhock (Alcea rosea ‘Creme de Cassis’)
Creme de Cassis Hollyhock (Alcea rosea ‘Creme de Cassis’) is a stunning cultivar of Hollyhock, a tall, perennial flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. Known for its large, vibrant flowersRead More
Care Guide to Crazy Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens)
Crazy Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens), also known as the Marguerite Daisy, is a beautiful and cheerful flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It’s famous for its abundant, bright whiteRead More
Care Guide to Coral Reef Dianthus (Dianthus hybrida ‘Coral Reef’)
Coral Reef Dianthus (Dianthus hybrida ‘Coral Reef’) is a striking and vibrant perennial plant, known for its beautiful, fringed flowers that range in shades of coral pink, peach, and red.Read More
Care Guide for Cleopatra Canna Lily (Canna indica ‘Cleopatra’)
The Cleopatra Canna Lily (Canna indica ‘Cleopatra’) is an eye-catching tropical plant with lush foliage and vibrant flowers that can add a touch of exotic beauty to any garden orRead More
Care Guide for Clair de Lune Clematis (Clematis ‘Clair de Lune’)
The Clair de Lune clematis is a truly spectacular flowering vine that has earned its place as one of the most popular cultivars for gardeners seeking elegance and color inRead More
Chocolate Cherry Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Care Guide
Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Chocolate Cherry’) are striking, deep burgundy-red sunflowers with velvety petals and dark chocolate-colored centers. These stunning, branching sunflowers add a rich, dramatic look to gardensRead More
Cherry Rose Sunflower Care Guide
Cherry Rose Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Cherry Rose’) are stunning annual flowers known for their unique bicolor petals, which blend deep cherry red with soft rose hues. These sunflowers not onlyRead More
Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia Care Guide
Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’) is a unique and vibrant flowering plant known for its deep red, velvety blooms. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonlyRead More
Care Guide to Cherry BiColor Zinnia
Cherry Bicolor Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is a beautiful, eye-catching flowering plant known for its vibrant and cheerful appearance. The “Cherry Bicolor” variety stands out due to its distinctive flowers, featuringRead More
Care Guide to Carnival de Rio Tulip
Carnival de Rio Tulip is a vibrant and unique variety of tulip that is known for its striking, multicolored petals. This spectacular tulip is a member of the parrot tulipRead More
Care Guide to Carnaby Clematis
Striking, large, deep purple flowers with a white center. This vigorous climbing plant is perfect for growing on trellises, fences, arbors, or as a ground cover to add an elementRead More
How to Care for Candy Stripe Phlox
Candy Stripe Phlox (Phlox paniculata), also known as Striped Phlox or Garden Phlox, is a striking perennial that is known for its showy clusters of star-shaped flowers with bold stripesRead More
Caring for California Gold Bougainvillea
California Gold Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra ‘California Gold’) is a stunning cultivar of the popular bougainvillea plant, known for its brilliant golden-yellow bracts that surround its small white flowers. Bougainvilleas areRead More
How to Care for Candid Clematis
Candid Clematis is a beautiful variety of clematis known for its pure white, star-shaped flowers. Clematis plants are popular for their ability to add vertical interest to gardens, trellises, fences,Read More
How to Care for Butterfly Kisses Echinacea
Butterfly Kisses Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’) is a hybrid cultivar of the popular Echinacea (coneflower) species, known for its attractive, bright blooms and compact, bushy growth habit. This perennialRead More
Guide to Burgundy Gaillardia (Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Burgundy’)
Burgundy Gaillardia (Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Burgundy’) is a stunning and vibrant perennial plant known for its deep red, burgundy, and yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer. Also called BurgundyRead More
How to Care for Brilliant Red Dianthus
If you’re looking to cultivate a Brilliant Dianthus in your garden or are caring for one already, this detailed guide will walk you through everything you need to know toRead More
How to Care for Blushing Lilac Cuttings (Syringa vulgaris)
Blushing lilacs, specifically Syringa vulgaris, are popular ornamental shrubs that are cherished for their fragrant, colorful flowers and beautiful blooms that appear in the spring. One of the most rewardingRead More
How to Care for Blushing Bride Tradescantia (Tradescantia albiflora)
Blushing Bride Tradescantia (Tradescantia albiflora) is a stunning and versatile ornamental plant often chosen for its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. Native to tropical regions of the Americas, this hardyRead More
How to Care for a Blue Wisteria Tree (Wisteria sinensis)
Blue Wisteria, specifically Wisteria sinensis, is a stunning and elegant climbing tree or vine known for its cascading clusters of blue-purple flowers, which make it a popular choice for gardensRead More
How to Care for Blue Sea Holly (Eryngium planum)
Blue Sea Holly (Eryngium planum) is a striking, spiky perennial that brings a unique texture and vibrant color to any garden. Known for its blue, thistle-like flowers and silvery foliage,Read More
How to Care for Blue Glory Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta ‘Blue Glory’)
The Blue Glory Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta ‘Blue Glory’) is a stunning cultivar of the well-known Black-Eyed Susan flower. It is prized for its unique color variation, offering blue orRead More
How to Care for Blue Chiffon Hibiscus – A Comprehensive Guide
The Blue Chiffon Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blue Chiffon’) is a stunning, deciduous shrub known for its large, ruffled, blue-violet flowers with a delicate lacy center. As part of the RoseRead More
How to Care for Blue Catmint – A Comprehensive Guide
Blue Catmint (Nepeta spp.) is a resilient, aromatic perennial known for its soft, gray-green foliage and striking spikes of blue to lavender flowers. Popular among gardeners for its ability toRead More
How to Care for Blue Bells Clematis
Blue Bells Clematis (Clematis integrifolia), a delightful, non-vining species of clematis, is prized for its charming, nodding, bell-shaped flowers. Unlike the more common vining varieties, this clematis grows in aRead More
How to Care for Blue and White Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea)
The Blue and White Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea), also known as the Rocky Mountain Columbine, is a striking perennial that produces delicate blue and white flowers. This native North American wildflowerRead More
How to Care for Black ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’)
The Black ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’), commonly known as Raven ZZ, is a stunning, low-maintenance houseplant known for its deep, almost black, glossy foliage. This plant is an excellentRead More
How to Care for Black Willow (Salix nigra)
The Black Willow (Salix nigra) is a fast-growing, moisture-loving tree native to North America. Known for its elegant, slender leaves and deeply furrowed bark, this tree thrives near water sourcesRead More
How to Care for Black Velvet Monkey Vine
The Black Velvet Monkey Vine (Rhaphidophora korthalsii) is a rare and exotic climbing plant admired for its deep green to almost black velvety leaves and unique growth habits. This stunningRead More
How to Care for Black Truffle Red Cardinal Lobelia
The Black Truffle Red Cardinal Lobelia is a striking perennial known for its deep burgundy-black foliage and brilliant red flowers. This eye-catching plant is perfect for pollinator gardens, water features,Read More
How to Care for Black Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’)
The Black Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’) is a stunning ornamental plant known for its deep purple to nearly black foliage. It’s widely used as ground cover, in hangingRead More
How to Care for Black Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima ‘Black Sea’)
The Black Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima ‘Black Sea’) is a hardy perennial known for its dark green, grass-like foliage and deep pink to purplish flower clusters. It thrives in coastalRead More
How to Care for Black Scallop Ajuga (Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’)
The Black Scallop Ajuga (Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’) is a striking ground cover plant known for its deep, almost black foliage and vibrant blue flowers. This perennial plant is anRead More
How to Care for Black Lace Sambucus (Elderberry) – A Detailed Guide
Black Lace Sambucus (Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’) is a striking deciduous shrub known for its finely cut, dark purple-black foliage and clusters of pink flowers that bloom in late springRead More
How to Care for Black Knight Canna Lily (Canna indica ‘Black Knight’)
The Black Knight Canna Lily (Canna indica ‘Black Knight’) is a stunning tropical perennial known for its deep burgundy foliage and striking red flowers. This plant thrives in warm climatesRead More
How to Care for Black Knight Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’)
The Black Knight Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’) is a stunning, fast-growing deciduous shrub that attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to the garden with its deep purple, fragrant flowerRead More
How to Care for Black Iris Germanica
Black Iris Germanica, commonly referred to as Black Bearded Iris, is a stunning perennial that captivates gardeners with its dark, velvety petals and striking appearance. These irises add elegance andRead More
How to Care for Black Hollyhock (Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’)
Black Hollyhock (Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’) is a stunning biennial or short-lived perennial known for its tall spikes of deep maroon to almost black flowers. These dramatic blooms add an elegant,Read More
How to Care for Black Forest Cake Heuchera
Black Forest Cake Heuchera, a variety of coral bells, is a striking perennial known for its deep burgundy foliage and delicate, airy flowers. This plant is a favorite among gardenersRead More
How to Care for Black Elephant Ears and Angel Wings Duo
Black Elephant Ears and Angel Wings are two stunning tropical plants known for their dramatic foliage and bold visual appeal. Both plants belong to the Araceae family and thrive inRead More
How to Care for Black Dragon Coleus
The Black Dragon Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides ‘Black Dragon’) is a stunning foliage plant known for its deeply ruffled, velvety leaves in shades of deep burgundy, purple, and almost black. ThisRead More
How to Care for Black Cardinal Philodendron
The Black Cardinal Philodendron (Philodendron ‘Black Cardinal’) is a stunning tropical houseplant known for its broad, dark leaves that range from deep green to almost black. This low-maintenance plant isRead More
How to Care for Black Calla Lily Bulbs
Black Calla Lilies (Zantedeschia) are exotic, dramatic flowers known for their deep purple to nearly black blooms. These striking plants add elegance and sophistication to gardens, containers, and floral arrangements.Read More
How to Care for Black Bugbane (Actaea simplex ‘Black Negligee’): A Comprehensive Guide
Black Bugbane, also known as Actaea simplex ‘Black Negligee’ or Cimicifuga ramosa, is a striking perennial prized for its dark, lacy foliage and tall, fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers. This shade-loving plantRead More
How to Care for Black Beauty Sunflower Seeds: A Comprehensive Guide
Black Beauty Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus ‘Black Beauty’) are a striking variety known for their deep burgundy to almost black petals. These sunflowers provide a dramatic contrast to traditional yellow sunflowersRead More
How to Care for Black and Blue Salvia: A Comprehensive Guide
Black and Blue Salvia (Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’) is a stunning perennial plant known for its deep blue tubular flowers and contrasting black calyxes. As a member of theRead More
How to Care for Big Red Sunflower Seeds: A Comprehensive Guide
Big Red Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a stunning addition to any garden, with their deep red petals and towering stems. These sunflowers are not only beautiful but also relatively easyRead More
How to Care for a Birkin Philodendron: A Comprehensive Guide
The Birkin Philodendron (Philodendron ‘Birkin’) is a stunning houseplant known for its deep green leaves adorned with creamy-white variegation. This relatively low-maintenance plant is perfect for both beginners and seasonedRead More