Preserving flowers is a beautiful way to capture memories and create lasting decorations. Whether you're looking to keep your wedding bouquet as a cherished memento or simply extend the life of a stunning floral arrangement, knowing how to preserve flowers is invaluable. This guide will explore va...
Aster amellusflowers from July through to October. Stake stems with canes in the spring to ensure that they are not damaged by windy weather. Pinch out the tips of new shoots in late spring to encourage the development of more flowers later in the year. Once flowering begins, cut stems for...
All you need to know about planting, propagating and caring for sunflowers, with tips on the best varieties to grow. Expert advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
The taller these flowers grow, the more likely they are to need staking to support their heavy flowers. Avoid a tangled mess by using one large stake and tying individual flower stems to it, instead of constructing a fence-like support system. With minimal issues like these, you can expect ...
Most peonies grow 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, with the flowers being a little taller. They will get bigger every year as the tuberous root expands, but are definitely not aggressive. And like most perennials, peonies die down to the ground in the winter, only to start over again in...
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1 foot tall, to 2 feet wide Exposure: Full sun Bloom time: Summer, although it rarely flowers Color: Grey-green leaves, orange flowers This striking low-grower with spiraling leaves is more cold-hardy than other Aloe. It is endangered in the wild due to over-collecting. Photo by: Saxon...
Giant Sunflowers –Many people find growing these to be addicting. A giant sunflower can be either a very tall plant, or an enormous flower head. Tithonia, or Mexican Sunflower–Grow 4-6 feet tall, with daisy-like flowers. Blooms summer to fall. Did you know? If you have a pet hamste...
By mid-summer, plants are about 2 1/2 feet tall, and first flowers are open. Buds are everywhere! A few weeks later, plants are full grown at about 4 feet, and all this color will continue until frost. How To Stake Dahlias If you're growing big Dahlia plants, staking will be impo...
2. Stake flowers Staking dahlias helps to preserve the display of blooms, but staking is also important because it supports the whole plant, points out Steve Bradley. ‘Fully open flowers can become heavy (especially after rain) and drag the whole plant down onto the soil if the plant has...