After blooming is finished, cut flower stems down to their base to discourage rhizome rot, but doNOTtrim the iris’ leaves. The plant’s foliage carries on with photosynthesis and generates energy for next year’s growth and flowers. Only prune off brown leaf tips, if desired. After a hard...
they are also linked to bashfulness. Although peonies themselves don’t represent life as a whole, the flowers are given to someone as a sign of hope. These gorgeous and fluffy flowers are perfect to gift someone that is starting a new chapter in their life. You can give these...
We’ve played around with the mostly tender, African Iris relative of the genus Babiana for years. So far, we’ve tried 9 of the 93 species of Baboon flower with little success. The one that has survived in the crevice garden for five years is Babiana rubrocyanea, of which Doug caught...
Despite its name,Blue-Eyed Grassis not a grass, but a small wildflower in the iris family. It gets its common name from its slender, grass-like foliage and petite flowers with bright blue eyes surrounded by yellow stamens. Native to North and South America, theselow-growing perennials reach...
Coreopsis is a joy to plant because the massive number of flowers it produces attracts an array of butterflies. While this plant comes in many colors, the yellow variety has light yellow leaves and a dark orange center. You can expect to enjoy these flowers starting in the early summer. ...
Plant the seeds in seed starting mix and pot up as required before planting out after the last frost. 2. Breed Phalaenopsis Orchids Orchids are ideal for those with limited space, in apartments, or who want to breed indoor plants for gifts. If you want to breed flowers, these are more ...
They also bloom all year round, with a peak display in spring through to fall, which is another reason why gardeners love them. The foliage is fern-like and forms an upright habit. It is virtually pest and disease-free and grows up to six feet tall. Fairy Iris Another name for the...
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Around the world,tulips are symbols of love. They’re native to Iran but became trendy throughout Europe starting in the 16th century. After that, they spread rapidly to become a global gardener’s staple. Two of the best places to see a spectacle of tulips blossoming in China include the...
Mother Nature sends everyone into bed – including Krazy, who has fallen asleep at the foot of a tree, and who she tucks in with a blanket of flowers for the iris out. No classic, but not an entire waste of time. Flowers For Madame(Warner, Merrie Melodies, 12/14/35 – I. (Friz)...