Garden Flowers - page 3

Truly unexpected as a garden plant, ornamental tobacco used to be outlawed. Today, local governments recognize that this ornamental plant doesn’t pose any health risks. Ornamental tobacco, a short facts list Name – Nicotiana Family – Solanaceae or nightshade family Type – perennial Height – 20 to 60 inches (50 to 150 cm) Exposure – full sun, part sun, shade Soil – […]

Lavandula angustifolia is the scientific name of common lavender. It’s grown both in gardens and in large fields for its amazing fragrance and

This special variety of wallflower, Ravenelle, is a little flower with an endearing scent that is a must-have in perennial flower beds for its colors as much as for its unique shape.

Vinca is a plant genus that’s part of the dogbane family. Two kinds of Vinca exist, major and minor.

Bana grass is a particular variety of Pennisetum. Its amazing growth power makes it suitable for many purposes, from tall grass hedge to fuel and fodder.

Perennial geranium is a variety that has the advantage of being hardy and thus resists freezing.

Queen of flowers in China, peony was introduced to Europe after the Chinese emperor of the time had sent a collection of the flowers to Napoleon Bonaparte’s wife Joséphine.

Are you starting to feel that watering in summer is a chore? Wouldn’t it be pleasing to have only plants with no watering? Select plants that can cope with lack of water and you’ll have found a great solution to your problem!

Bellflower is a little flower that is perfect to mark edges and provide ground cover.

A fragrance of jasmine and spices, an abundant blooming from January to the end of March… In winter, at a time where flowers are dire, daphne comes to enchant the garden.

Marvel of Peru is an exotic shrub native to the Americas. It blooms in abundance and

Developed in a profusion of shapes and colors, dahlias are available in a host of varieties. To promote the most beautiful and the most hardy, the distinguishing “Red label dahlia” seal of quality was created.

The four o’clock flower is a perennial with abundant flowering all summer long that propagates itself quite fast, sometimes to the point of being invasive.

Mirabilis is a family of flower shrubs that are often amazing when planted in a garden.

Ophiopogon planiscapsus ‘Nigrescens’ isn’t only original because of its shiny, long blackish leaves. It doubles its appeal with delicate pinkish-white flowers in summer.

Graphic pompom shapes with a variety of sizes and bearings, ornamental onion enlightens flower beds with their colored heads.

Forget-me-not is a cute biennial or perennial flower, depending on the variety and climate.

Few flowers bloom at the heart of winter: the hellebore can illuminate your garden even when cold snow blankets all.

Fuchsia has magnificent flowers that are simply beautiful all summer long.

Lantana is a perennial that is simply beautiful! It will lend a special touch to the garden boxes and flower beds in your garden.

Beeblossom, or gaura, is a magnificent perennial plant that makes for easy growing and minimal care. It procures us beautiful and durable blooming.

Pampas grass is one of the most majestic grasses, but it’s also one of the most invasive.

The true spelling of the fuschia plant is actually fuchsia.

French lavender is a nice alternative to common lavender thanks to its very original flowers.

There are hundreds of Madagascar periwinkle varieties. They vary in size and shape, and of course in flower color. Here’s a list of the

Brugmansia and Datura look alike, but they are actually different plants.

The true spelling of this confusing flower plant is actually fuchsia.

Native to China, Mahonia eurybracteata has only been made available to the world at large in the past two decades.

Strapwort, also called Corrigiola, is a small plant that grows in rocky wilderness.

Mirabilis jalapa is one of the most fragrant shrubs that can be planted in the garden.

Japanese anemone is a perennial with remarkable fall blooming.

Candytuft hold its name from the amazing blooming that renews itself from spring to fall.

Lavender is often a sentimental plant. After about a decade, it tends to grow large, woody, and unshapely. Learn how to

Tetterwort, or Greater Celandine, is often considered a weed. It’s cute flowers and amazing orange sap, however, are full of health benefits!

Even in the midst of winter, there are many plants that will lend their beauty to balconies, terraces and windowsills, whatever the container.

Coreopsis is a superb summer-blooming perennial. Its gold yellow flowers stand out with their purple-colored heart.

Ivy-leaved cyclamen is distinct from common florists’ cyclamens because of its fall blooming and its perennial life cycle.

Montbretia is a nice perennial that is making a true comeback in our gardens.

The geranium ‘Rozanne’ is a variety that has the advantage of being a perennial. It thus resists freezing while maintaining incredible ornamental value.

A cute succulent that grows on its own, Stonecrop will grant you wonderful blooms when the temperature rises

Spider lily, also called hymenocallis, is a simply beautiful bulb flower.

Nepeta is a cute blue-hued flower that is similar to both lavender and nettle. It adapts well to most climates, even cold and damp areas.

Balisier, a flower from the Heliconia genus, is a magnificent rhizome flower that is easy to care for.

Daisy is the name given to a host of varieties and so they come in different shapes and colors.

Penstemon, also called beardtongues, are beautiful perennials that bloom all summer long.

Marigold is a pretty little annual that blooms from spring until the first frosts.

Blue fescue is a cute little grass.

Wondering how to choose between English and French lavender? Here are a few key differences between French and English lavender to

Zantedeschia is a plant that is simply beautiful. It bejewels itself with its most beautiful flowers in summer.

Both in Muslim lore and in Christian legends, the Virgin Mary is an important figure. The cyclamen

Bacopa is a very cute perennial plant that has the advantage of growing and blooming very well in the shade.