The spur flower (Plectranthus) is not related to the real frankincense tree (Boswellia) but exudes a very similar, wonderfully ethereal-spicy fragrance. It is a real sensory delight on sunny seats on the balcony, terrace, or even in the living room! Origin The spur flower belongs to the large genus of herbaceous perennial plants with the …
Hydrangeas are real miracles of flowers. These beautiful plants are also known as hortensia, bigleaf hydrangea, French hydrangea, lacecap hydrangea, mophead hydrangea, and penny mac. Their gaudy hues enchant every observer. But the splendor of color does not come by itself. You need to consider some factors in the care and selection of the site …
You can beautifully green bare walls, bare house walls, and other unsightly corners in the garden with the help of climbing hydrangea. Within a few years, a single small bush develops into a climbing plant up to 50 ft (15 m) high and 16 ft (5 m) wide. It not only makes gray concrete disappear …
With tropical blooms beautiful, velvetleafs (Abutilon), also known as Indian mallows, conjure up a paradisiacal ambience on the summer balcony. On the creative windowsill, the exotic beauty with its colorful campanulate flowers is a welcome guest. Behind its capricious appearance, you will find a low-maintenance and long-lasting tub plant. Planting Velvetleafs Since the non-hardy velvetleaf …
With colorful funnel flowers, callas create an exotic ambience on the windowsill and in the garden. Their African origin, the different flowering times, and unorthodox facets of their cultivation raise questions about the calla lily. We will answer all your questions here in a compact and practical way. Planting Callas Correctly Plant summer-flowering callas in …
Turkish sage (Phlomis russeliana), also known as Jerusalem sage, is quite insensitive to drought. It is therefore ideal for steppe and gravel gardens. The perennial is also otherwise robust, easy to care for, long-lived, and adapts easily to many garden sites. You can easily recognize it by the characteristic shape of its whorled flowers. Origin …
