Cosmos are delicate annual daisy-like flowers that brighten your yard with glorious color all summer. The gorgeous blooms are a favorite with bees and butterflies and will attract these important pollinators to your garden in early summer. Even the feathery leaves and slender stems are attractive and will add softness to your garden. Cosmos flowers … Read more
The Easter cactus, unlike other so-called holiday cacti, flowers in spring and that’s why it’s called an Easter cactus or spring cactus. There appears to be general confusion about the correct botanical name for this particular plant. Scientific references refer to it as Hatiora gaertneri, Schlumbergera gaertneri or Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri. No wonder people get confused … Read more
Graptosedum succulents are all hybrids. Therefore, you might see them listed as xGraptosedum. The “x” denotes that the plant is not a true species, but rather a cross between two different species. In this case, Graptosedums are a cross between the genera Graptopetalum and Sedum. The reason that plant breeders have crossed these two genera … Read more
All Graptosedum succulents are hybrids by crossing two other succulent species. You may also see them shown as xGraptosedum. The “x” signifies that the plant is a hybrid cross and not a pure species that can be found in a native habitat. In general, Graptosedums are a cross between species from the Graptopetalum genus as … Read more
Forget-me-nots are such delightful plants that you’ll want to grow a few different varieties in your garden to add some color and cheerfulness to your yard. These pretty plants can even be grown in pots to adorn your front entry or your outdoor entertaining area. Here are the most common true species of forget-me-nots and … Read more
The Forget-me-not (Scorpion grasses) is a delightful spring flowering plant that is often used in borders or in cottage gardens. This plant is ideal for growing among other early spring flowers such as daffodils and tulips as a colorful ground cover. In general, forget-me-nots will bloom in late spring and early summer with some plant … Read more
Growing tulips is so rewarding. There are so many different types of tulips that you can grow, that it would be impossible to give you a complete list. It becomes even more challenging when tulips are grouped into various divisions according to their bloom time, flower shape, and stem height. Therefore, we’ve decided to showcase … Read more
Tulips are one of the iconic signs of spring. These lovely flowering tulip bulbs fill our spring gardens with glorious color before other spring bulbs have even emerged from their winter sleep. They give so much enjoyment to people all around the world. Tulips are available in a multitude of colors including some that are … Read more
Coral bells are lovely colorful foliage plants that grow really well in shaded gardens. They are relatively easy to care for and just require regular moisture and division every 3 or 4 years to extend their life. Originating in North America, these plants have been cultivated for many years and enthusiastic growers and plant nurseries … Read more
Coral bells are interesting foliage plants that can add both foliage color and texture to any landscape. These perennial plants form lovely low-growing mounds which makes them suitable for a variety of different garden areas including rock gardens, raised garden beds, borders, and woodland settings. Although coral bells do have small, bell-shaped flowers on long … Read more