Charming Flowers

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…

We’re all familiar with the baby’s breath plant, from bridal bouquets to cut flower arrangements that use the small, delicate white flowers, fresh or dried, to fill in around larger blooms. Baby’s breath is the star of the cutting garden, providing delicate little blooms that dress up floral arrangements, (and your garden). If you have access to a mature baby’s…

During the summer grow them in a shaded greenhouse, indoors on an East or West windowsill or anywhere that is bright but without strong sunshine - early morning or evening sunlight is weaker and therefore ok. Their blooms look very similar to African violets with their purple, pink and white hues, but cape primroses also possess red varieties in brilliant…

Aster Flower plant is very attractive, gorgeous to see. It can easily be grown in winter seasons with seeds. there are a decent amount of color variety in aster flower. If you are looking for the best plant to grow in the winter seasons go with it. You can collect seeds from drying aster flowers and use it next time.…

Gaillardia, also known as blanket flower, is an easy to grow, short-lived perennial with richly colored, daisy-like flowers. These plants have a long blooming season, from summer until fall. Blanket flowers are an interesting and colorful addition to the flower bed or garden, offering long lasting blooms if deadheaded, a necessary part of the care of blanket flowers. A member of…

Growing hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) in the garden is a goal of many gardeners who remember these impressive flowers from their youth. Hollyhocks add drama and height, making an impressive backdrop to shorter perennials. Alcea is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, commonly known as the hollyhocks.  They are native to Asia and…

Peace lily is a natural for filling a corner, including those with part sun as well as dark spots. Tuck it into a simple container to let glossy leaves and stately flowers steal the spotlight. A beloved houseplant, peace lilies are renowned for their easy care. All of us crave to live a life filled with peace and contentment. Peace Lilly…

Peperomia makes an attractive addition to your collection of houseplants. They are not too difficult to tend to and maintain. Their green and slightly brown stem gives them a beautiful texture. The easy going Peperomia houseplant could be a very good fit for you if you've a small space to fill in your home or office. Many peperomia species have attractive foliage…

The Nephrolepis, or Lemon Button Fern, is one of the most pleasant small ferns an Indoor Gardener can grow. Once it finds its place in your home, and you establish its care cycle, its pretty much care-free. A small fern that grows to about a foot high and not much more across, it boasts tiny arching stems. The plant usually…

Your African mask plant prefers a tight fit in its pot so don't repot too often. Humidity is second on the list of necessities for your new houseplant. Alocasia thrives in a moist environment and need plenty of water during active growth. If you’re an indoor plant enthusiast looking for a unique addition to your collection of houseplants, then Alocasia…

The tree can grow up to 15 meters. It is evergreen and has compound medium green leaves in clusters of seven. This tree depends for mechanical support on other rainforest trees. The tree is multi-trunked and flowers bloom at the treetop. The umbrella plant is a multi trunk tree that can grows over 15 metres tall outdoors and has to be…

Do you feel your living room looks pale, drab or dull? Want your kids to join you at the dining table for food and some heart-to- heart chats? Then let a croton with its bright yellow, orange, red and even black foliage spruce it up for you. You could always grow the plant in a colourful pot to add to…