Garden Flowers - page 4

Pacific Giant delphinium (Delphinium elatum ‘Pacific’) are tall perennial plants. They produce dense candles of flowers in a mix of white, violet, and blue.

Delphinium, also called larkspur, is an amazing plant that blooms from June to October.

Sweet alyssum or Lobularia maritima is a annual that is simply beautiful.

Persicaria is a genus with species that are so different that you’re certain to find one to match your needs!

Truly unexpected as a garden plant, ornamental tobacco used to be illegal. Ornamental tobacco, key facts Name – Nicotiana Family – Solanaceae (nightshade) Type – perennial Height: 20 to 60 inches (50 to 150 cm) Exposure: full sun, part sun, shade Soil: ordinary  –  Flowering: summer to early fall Today, most governments recognize that this […]

English lavender is one of the most famous lavenders. Many varieties exist to decorate our gardens. These tend to be hardier than other types of lavender, making them great for planting in colder areas. English Lavender varieties, key facts Name – Lavandula angustifolia How many varieties – 200+ Height – 2+ to 4 feet (60-90 […]

Starting a flower bed always requires a little bit of thinking and planning. There are a few basic rules to follow if you want your bed to look beautiful.

Caucasian pincushion flower is as cute as it is discrete, and encountering it is sure to lift your spirits.

Zebra grass, also called eulalia grass or Chinese silver grass, is an ornamental grass with tall, swaying fronds.

Beeblossom, or gaura, is an easy-growing perennial plant with minimal care.

Cleome is a magnificent annual that produces large pink, white or violet blooms.

Echinacea, a perennial with colored flowers, also goes by the name “purple coneflower“.

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

Savanna daisy is part of the great Asteraceae family.

Calibrachoa is a very beautiful flower that bears hundreds of small bell-shaped flowers

Carnation, whether annual or perennial, shares simple and beautiful blooms.

A notoriously easy succulent, the Sempervivum houseleek family is a pleasure to grow. Houseleek, key facts Botanical name: Sempervivum sp. Common: Houseleek, Hen & Chicks Family: Crassulaceae Type: perennial ground cover

Freesia is a superb bulb flower, both extremely ornamental and fragrant.

Alumroot or Heuchera is a perennial notorious for its very ornamental leafage.

Viola cornuta is a very cute little flower that blooms all winter long.

Foxglove is a very beautiful summer-blooming perennial flower.

Ranunculus are marvelous right from the beginning of spring and will bloom until the beginning of summer.

Papaver poppy, also simply called poppy, is a wildflower that blooms in spring and summer.

Rudbeckia, whether perennial or annual, is a beautiful flower with summer blooming.

Dianthus is a beautiful small perennial, part of the Caryophyllaceae family.

Nemesis is a cute annual that blooms abundantly with warm colors.

Sweet William is perfect for decorating flower beds and garden boxes.

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

Funkia is a perennial plant that bears cute discrete flowers from spring all the way to the end of summer, but its foliage is what makes it noteworthy.

Four o’clock flower is a perennial with abundant flowering all summer long… but only at 4 PM!

Gladiolus is among the most beautiful bulb flowers of all.

Spurge is a truly unique plant, both for its flowers and leaves.

Agastache is a plant that boasts many assets. Its appeal lies in its foliage, flowers and therapeutic properties.

A lush summer perennial, Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ really makes a stand.

Heath pearlwort, or Scotch moss, spreads into a beautiful carpet with cute flowers. Heath pearlwort facts Botanical name – Sagina subulata Family – Caryophyllaceae Type – Perennial Height – 1 to 2 inches (3 to 5 cm)

Diascia is a very cute flower that blooms all summer long and even deep into fall.

Lantana is a perennial flower shrub that gives a special touch to garden boxes and flower beds.

Zinnia is a cute annual flower that blooms abundantly all summer long.

With surprising bamboo-like leafage, the Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’ is a shrub that will make you feel

The ZZ plant is a beautiful leaf plant, but it fears cold, wet outdoor weather. Outdoor ZZ plant facts Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia Common: ZZ plant, emerald palm Hardiness: 32°F/0°C ⚠️ No freezing Outdoor Height – 2-3 feet (0.6-1 m) Soil type: well draining        –         Exposure: part shade, shade This fabulous glossy leaf plant […]

The red hot poker is a flower native to South Africa with succulent leaves. Key facts to remember Name – Kniphofia Family – Liliaceae Type – perennial

Stachys, or “lamb’s ear“, has soft, fuzzy silver-green leaves – shaped like lamb’s ears!

Hart’s tongue fern is a wonderful, refreshing fern to grow in both house and garden. Hart’s tongue fern facts Name – Asplenium scolopendrium Formerly – Phyllitis scolopendrium Family – Polypodiaceae Type – fern, perennial, indoor plant Height – 16 to 20 inches (40 to 50 cm) Exposure – part sun, shade Soil: ordinary   –   Foliage: evergreen   –   Flowering: none […]

Veronica is a cute grassy perennial (annual if freezing).

With striking designer-like leaves, cute and colorful rosettes, houseleek (or Sempervivum) is among those few plants that require neither care nor water. Amazing, isn’t it?

Gazania is a mesmerizing summer-blooming flower.

Helichrysum italicum is the Italian everlasting, curry plant.

China pink is a small flower (Dianthus chinensis) which has magnificent colors.

Lavandula latifolia is one of the 3 original lavender varieties.

With their bells that make them foxglove-lookalikes, Penstemon varieties – also called Beardtongue – gives flower beds bright colors in summer. They bloom from May to October.

Peony is a beautiful flower, but it tends to be choosy.