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 …
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 …
The string of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is also known as chain of hearts, collar of hearts, rosary vine, and sweetheart vine. It has developed flower shapes that are incomparable in complexity with any other flower. Due to their particular specialization in environmental conditions, the plants require little care. With regard to the choice of location …
Flamingo flowers are also known as anthuriums, laceleafs, or tailflowers. With their large, shiny leaves and colorful inflorescences, they are very attractive houseplants. No wonder they keep coming back into fashion again and again. Their cultivation can succeed well with a little attention. Origin The anthurium, or flamingo flower because of its striking inflorescence in …
Monstera deliciosa is also called Swiss cheese plant, delicious monster, fruit salad plant, windowleaf, or simply cheese plant. It got its name because of the typical holes in its leaves. the plant is one of the most popular houseplants. Its imposing size, as well as the huge, glossy leaves, explain the popularity of the vine. …
With its small, spoonlike flowers, the peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is often confused with the usually red-flowered flamingo flower (Anthurium), although they are two different species. However, like the other, one is an easy-to-care-for houseplant that enjoys great popularity in many living rooms. Another common name for the peace lily is spath. Origin and Distribution Spathiphyllum …