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Growing Guide: How to Grow Papaver (Oriental Poppy)
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Papaver (Oriental Poppy)

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Aug 08, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Plant Bearded Iris
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Growing Guide: How to Plant Bearded Iris

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Aug 03, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Dahlias
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Dahlias

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Aug 01, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Lupin (Lupinus)
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Lupin (Lupinus)

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 26, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Daylily (Hemerocallis)
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Daylily (Hemerocallis)

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 26, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Phlox
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Phlox

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 26, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Geranium
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Geranium

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 25, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Hostas
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Hostas

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jul 20, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Dicentras
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Dicentras

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jul 20, 2023

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,...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Liatris
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Liatris

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 19, 2023

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,...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Delphinium
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Delphinium

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 19, 2023

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helleborus
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helleborus

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 19, 2023

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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