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Growing Guide: How to Grow Papaver (Oriental Poppy)
Papaver, also known as Oriental Poppies, exhibit remarkable resilience, enduring winter temperatures as low as -20°C. This makes them well-suited for direct outdoor planting in pots or borders during both...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Plant Bearded Iris
Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a breathtakingly beautiful and exceedingly popular perennial, renowned for its captivating charm, striking flowers, and enchanting foliage. This regal member of the Iris family boasts...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Dahlias
No summer garden is complete without the stunning presence of dahlias. Originally hailing from Central America and Mexico, these bold and vibrant perennials are not only beautiful but also incredibly...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Lupin (Lupinus)
Lupins, with their striking and vibrant flower spikes, are quintessential cottage-garden plants. Their captivating beauty extends beyond just cottage gardens; these sun-loving flowers thrive in various settings, making them a...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Daylilies, scientifically known as Hemerocallis, are herbaceous perennial plants that belong to the family Asphodelaceae. They are popular garden flowers known for their attractive and vibrant blooms, which last for...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Phlox
Phlox, known for their profusion of small, often scented flowers in summer, come in various forms from tall perennials to creeping or alpine varieties. Some even grow as annuals for...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Geranium
Geraniums are hardy, vibrant blooms perfect for any garden. They are fantastic for pollinators such as bees and hoverflies, providing a long season of nectar and pollen. Hardy geraniums can...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Hostas
Hostas are shade-loving perennials that can transform any shaded garden into a greenscape that looks vibrant from spring to autumn. Setting them apart from other perennials is the rich and...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Dicentras
Dicentras, commonly known as "Bleeding Heart," get their name from their plump, heart-shaped flowers. Dicentras adore the shade and bloom in spring. These flowers come in beautiful pink, purple, red,...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Liatris
Liatris plants are captivating herbaceous perennials that feature striking vertical columns of intriguing blooms, reminiscent of feather dusters. These small flower spikes gracefully descend and arrange themselves in beautiful clusters,...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Delphinium
Delphiniums are beautiful flowering plants that belong to the family, Ranunculaceae. They are known for their tall, showy spikes of vibrant flowers, which make them popular choices in gardens and...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Helleborus
Helleborus, commonly known as hellebores or Lenten roses, are a genus of perennial flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. They are native to Europe and parts of Asia, and...
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