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Growing 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...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Iris
Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a stunning perennial plant known for its elegant blooms and graceful foliage. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you successfully grow Siberian Iris in your...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)
Red Hot Poker is also known by its scientific name, Kniphofia and also given the nickname, Torch Lily. A beautiful and radiant plant that can add life and colour to...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Astilbe
Astilbe, also known as ‘False goat’s beard’ is a beautiful and versatile perennial plant known for its vibrant, feathery flowers and attractive foliage. It blooms flowers in various shades, from...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Echinacea
Growing echinacea is a great way to add colour and diversity to your summer garden. Also known as Coneflowers, are herbaceous perennials of the daisy family. They have large daisy-like...
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