Evergreen Clematis Plants & Flowers

Evergreen clematis, also known as Clematis armandii, is not as well known as deciduous clematis. But this plant certainly deserves recognition for its ability to climb upward of 20 feet on walls, arbors and trees. Its dark green glossy leaves remain evergreen year-round, giving it its name. Evergreen clematis flowers fragrantly adorn the vine in [...]

Plants With Daisy-like Flowers

Long, thin flower petals radiating from a disc-shaped center not only describes a daisy flower’s appearance but also describes several other flowers. Plants with daisylike flowers offer the gardener options not available in the daisy family. Flower colors, foliage textures, plant height and bloom time of plants with daisylike flowers let you have an attractive, [...]

When to Transplant Clematis Flowers

Clematis is a beautiful, climbing woody vine that produces abundant blossoms in a variety of colors. Once established, clematis needs only a minimum of care to continue blooming year after year. Most popular varieties are the Jackman clematis, which produces large, deep purple flowers, and the Japanese clematis which produces profuse small white flowers. Transplanting [...]

How to Dry Clematis Flowers

Drying summer flowers is one way of extending the season’s colorf into winter. You’ll find different methods of dehydrating blooms to preserve them. A simple technique is to hang a loosely tied bouquet upside down in a dark, cool location. Another is to dip the flowers in silica gel. For clematis, West Virginia University Extension [...]

How to Arrange Flowers Using Calla Lilies & Green Hydrangeas

Green hydrangea flowers result from harvesting before the full development of blossoms — just before the green becomes white, pink or blue. The massive flower heads and strong stems make hydrangeas easy to make into an impressive bouquet by themselves. Adding the slender stems of calla lilies of any color brings sculptural and textural interest [...]

The Best Soil for Begonia Flowers

Begonias are annuals that grow from spring to fall, and die at the first frost. They bloom in oranges, yellows, pinks, reds and white, but only succeed when they get the right amount of sun and good, solid nutrition. Drainage Begonias require quick drainage in their soil, and suffer in standing water, so it’s important [...]

How to Pollinate Bird of Paradise Flowers

Bird of paradise is naturally pollinated by nectar-seeking birds. The birds land on the green bract and dip their beaks into the center of the flowers. While they eat, the birds touch pollen in the stamen and deposit it when they land on another flower, fertilizing it. However, if you keep birds of paradise inside, [...]

Beautiful Tropical Flowers

Tropical flowers bring beauty and ornamental form to the garden. The flowers are known for their combination of brilliant color, fragrance and structure. Most tropicals make wonderful cut flowers. If you’re thinking about planting tropical flowers, consider the sun, soil and moisture requirements as well as your U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone. Amaryllis [...]

How to Look After Peony Flowers

Perennial peonies, Paeonia hybrids, are favored in the home garden for their visually pleasing, large, fragrant flowers, according to the Ohio State University Extension. Blooming in shades of pink, white, magenta, red, cream and yellow during the end of spring of beginning of summer, peonies reach a height of 2 to 4 feet. Peony flowers [...]

How to Preserve All Natural Fresh Flowers

Various techniques exist on preserving fresh, all natural flowers, making it possible for you to hold onto some of your favorite blossoms. Whether you’re saving flowers from your personal garden or you want to keep a bouquet or arrangement piece as a sentimental memento, preserving your fresh all natural flowers isn’t a difficult endeavor. Preserving [...]

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