African daisies make a fantastic statement in any garden. While you might think that you may need to live in one of the warmer parts of the world in order to grow them, this isn’t necessary. You can grow them in colder climates without too much trouble, but they will be annuals, and they will die back at the first … Read More
Native to Mexico, the Agave tequilana, the blue agave, or the Weber’s Blue Agave is a striking succulent which comes from the Asparagus plant family. You can grow it as a houseplant in colder climates, or if you’re lucky enough to live somewhere warm, you can use it as an architectural plant in your own garden. Just be aware that … Read More
The amaryllis is a stunning flower, sold both as an ornamental bulb and as a cut flower, widely admired for its huge, lily-like blooms that come in bright colors. It’s often given as a holiday gift during the Christmas period, where it’s enjoyed indoors as a colorful and fragrant flower. With some flowers, the meaning and its origins are easy … Read More
Azaleas are grown all over the world for the sheer magnitude of flowers that the shrubs produce, usually between May and June. As well as being admired around the world, these gorgeous blooms are used for centerpieces, bouquets, and weddings for their vivid colors and large, architectural shapes. They are often confused with the rhododendron, as they are very similar, … Read More
The aster has been a favorite around the world for centuries. While it’s part of the daisy family and often confused as the daisy, because of its similar shape, and it’s ability to grow pretty much anywhere, they are two completely different flowers with very different symbolism. There are three main types of asters to know, and which are often … Read More
Some of the most beautiful plants in the world hail from Africa, which also features a huge diversity of plants, some of which are unique to this beautiful country. If you want to know more about African flora, or you want to create your own tropical paradise, rockery, or you’ve got the perfect place for an unusual and captivating houseplant, … Read More
Part of the buttercup family in the Ranunculaceae genus, anemones are popular for both cut flowers and as container plants. They have a fragile, understated beauty, which has a lot of meaning attached to them. Some can even contradict each other, depending on the cultural context. What does ‘Anemone’ Mean? ‘Anemone’ comes from Greek, which translates as ‘daughter of the … Read More
Being such a large continent, Asia has a wide range of different climates and terrain, which results in an even wider range of native, beautiful flowers. Some are grown all over the world as ornamental beauties, widely admired for their unique looks, and this is a testament to their adaptability, being able to thrive in conditions that they’re not necessarily … Read More
