As if its flowers fell from the sky in flakes, the bacopa (Chaenostoma cordatum) presents itself on the summer balcony. Its gracefully hanging tendrils covered with star-shaped blossoms create a picturesque appearance in hanging baskets and window boxes. To unfold in all its glory, proper care is essential for this South African flowering beauty. Formerly …
With its trumpet-shaped, lush flowers, the trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is a decorative vine ornament. Its winter hardiness makes it a recommended alternative to the tropical angel’s trumpet (Brugmansia). The trumpet vine is also commonly known as hummingbird vine, cow itch vine, and trumpet creeper. Read on to find you what you should know about …
The charming fairy fan flowers (Scaevola aemula) make a friendly contribution to care by cleaning their own blue and purple flower spikes. This undemanding frugality lets us relax about the Australian immigrant’s lack of winter hardiness. The exotic fairy fan flower presents itself uncomplicated on the balcony and terrace. Planting Fairy Fan Flowers Properly Do …
The exotic slipper flowers, also known as lady’s purses, slipperwort, and pocketbook flowers, owe their name to their bright yellow, striking flowers. As charming houseplants, opulent Calceolaria hybrids have taken many hearts by storm. New cultivars also thrive magnificently in the bed and on the balcony. Planting the Slipper Flower You want to plant the …
In the natural garden, the masterwort plant (Astrantia) is more fashionable than ever. Thanks to its manifold floral talents, the masterwort has become a very popular summer perennial. The following answers to frequently asked questions will tell you everything you need to know to plant and care for frugal astrantia. Planting Masterwort Spring and late …
Blanket flowers (Gaillardia) stage themselves as tireless perennial bloomers in the summer garden. In the rock garden, in flower borders, and in the tub, the floral flame wheels attract all eyes. In any sunny spot in your green kingdom, the colorful composites are also no slouch as gap fillers. Planting Blanket Flowers Properly Mid-May marks …
The evergreen coral bells (Heuchera) are also sometimes known as alumroot. They enchant us with beautiful flower colors and neat leaves that shimmer in magnificent shades. Native to the mountains of North America and Mexico, the plants are well hardy. They grace your garden as prodigal perennials for many years with their beautiful floral display. …
The arum lily (Arum) thrives with magnificent foliage and deep red berry clusters in shady locations that other perennials shy away from. Despite their name, however, they are not related to lilies (Lilium). If the high poison content is not an insurmountable hurdle, the plant provides decorative accents in beds and containers throughout the year. …
As the garden year draws to a close, it’s time for the Japanese anemone (Anemone hupehensis). Until well into October, the flowering beauty sets colorful accents in beds and tubs. Planting Japanese Anemone If you take into account the requirements for proper planting in an adequate location, the Japanese anemone will prove to be a …
When colorful carpets of flowers gently sway in the wind, the anemone spreads its delicate magic. The delicate flower thrives along mighty hedges or at the foot of deciduous trees with planting and care effort within manageable limits. Planting Anemone Anemone will thrive and bloom effortlessly if you plant the flower in March/April or August/September …