Growing Conditions for Daylilies
The daylily (Hemerocallis) is a popular garden plant known for its orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. This perennial grows best in U.S. …
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How to Grow Amaryllis in California
Amaryllis belladonna is the only species of the genus Amaryllis commonly grown in the garden. Because the flowers appear before …
How to Care for a Gerber Plant
Gerber, or Gerbera, daisies grow as perennial flowers in warm climates, or annuals in areas where winter temperatures drop below …
The Best Dirt for Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea plants (Bougainvillea glabra) grow outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 10. This tropical vine …
Cymbidium Orchid Fertilizer
Cymbidium orchids, native to tropical Asia and Australia, are favorites for corsages and cut flowers. Their thick, waxy petals come …
How to Grow Tulip Trees From Seed
The tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) sometimes bears the name tulip poplar even though it has no relationship to the Populus …
How to Grow Echinops
Echinops bannaticus, or the blue globe thistle flower, springs forth every summer with bright blue, prickly-looking flowers. The thistle attracts …
What Is a Million Bells Flower?
Million bells (Calibrachoa) is a small, dense plant that sprawls or grows in a mound, depending on the variety. It …
How to Maintain Blue Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are large bushy plants that produce round pink, blue, white or green blooms at the top of tall stalks. …
Beginning Flower Gardening
Beginning a new flower garden requires planning and preparation to ensure success. Whether you plant perennial or annual flowers, a …