Charming Flowers

Most varieties of this plant grow 4-5 feet tall. Their bloom ranches from almost 10 inches big to 2-inch pompoms. They come in virtually all shades of the rainbow. Grow dahlias for gorgeous, colorful flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn, when many plants are past their best! The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring. In colder zones,…

Delphiniums are perennials grown for their showy spikes of colorful summer flowers in gorgeous shades of blue, pink, white, and purple. They are popular in cottage-style gardens and cutting gardens. They prefer moist, cool summers and do not fare well in hot, dry weather. The plants also dislike sudden wind or rain. The delphinium is a tall flower, growing around 39…

Acacias are graceful trees that grow in warm climates such as Hawaii, Mexico, and the southwestern United States. The foliage is typically bright green or bluish green and the small blooms may be creamy white, pale yellow, or bright yellow. Acacia may be evergreen or deciduous. Most acacia tree types are fast growers, but they usually live only 20 to…

Bellflowers will bloom heaviest in June and July but can delight you with flowers all the way into October in some areas. The primary characteristic is the upturned, open cup-shaped flowers in hues of pink and white but primarily lavender or light blue. The plants will spread over the seasons and the lower growing varieties make excellent ground cover. Most…

Flowers of celosia are known as wool flowers or cockscombs. They have unusual flowers that can bloom up to 10 weeks. These flowers can have red, pink, purple, gold or bicoloured blooms. When many celosia flower blooms are next to each other. The Celosia flower is also known as the Prince of Wales’ Feathers. The plume-like flowers range in color…

The beauty of peonies is unparalleled. They grow in large blooms in shades of pinks that are quite pleasing to the eye. Their foliage is also unmistakable and creates a nice contrast to the brightly colored flowers. This plant takes a little bit of time to develop and will need a few years to grow into their full beauty. Peonies…

Wow! Such a beautiful plant! We absolutely love the full shape and wonderful foliage on this houseplant. Growing in it's natural habitat - this native to south and central America plant grows in swamps up to 20 metres tall, which is surprising considering how well it's adapted to become an easy to care for indoor tree. The Mexican fortune tree…

They grow fairly slowly from thick canes or stems that produce long, narrow leaves like stalks of corn, growing upward. This growth habit also makes them look a lot like palm trees, which is why they’re sometimes called “false palms.” They make good houseplants because they are tall and narrow, typically only reaching around 4 to 6 feet tall in…

The foliage shows compact growth and the upright stem in the later years of growth transform into climbing stem. Native to Central and South America and known for their unique arrow-like leaf shape, Arrowhead plants are easy to grow and do well in low to medium light. The Goosefoot or Arrowhead plant is named so because of the arrow or…

The Aluminum plant does occasionally flower, but the tiny white blooms are not ornamental. You will want to remove them as soon as they bloom to conserve energy for the impressive foliage growth. The Aluminum plant is an easy going house plant that is generally simple to please. So long as the Pilea cadierei plant gets the water and sunlight…

A fabulous plant from its foliage to its extravagant flowers. The silver-tinged leaves are very decorative even when plant is not in bloom. The exotic, two-color flowers are the source of the common name “fireworks”. The pink spikes with purple florets create an explosion of color guaranteed to brighten up any room.  Terrific for partly shaded locations such as porches,…

Poinsettia care begins with proper light, water, and temperature conditions. During the holidays, while in full bloom, they typically enjoy semi-cool, humid locations in bright, indirect light with plenty of moisture. Poinsettias change color in response to shorter winter days. Poinsettia flowers are actually made up of the bracts, which look like petals, and the tiny yellow flowers in the…