Daffodil Daffodils are a group of plants in the Amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. They have long been associated with spring and Easter time, but they can be found all year round as houseplants or garden plants. The daffodil is one of the most popular flowers for cutting. It has many cultivars that range from white to yellow, red and orange. There … Read More
Dahlias are among the most-loved plants there are, grown across the world for their color and beauty. It’s said that once you grow one dahlia, you’ll be hooked. As vices go, that’s a pretty good one! They’re easy to grow, and come in a huge multitude of forms and colors. When you consider how easy it is to hybridize these … Read More
Traditionally seen as one of the heralds of spring, daffodils are considered a great burst of color and life after the long days of winter. They are a great relief, a sign that the days are about to get longer, the temperatures are slowly creeping up, and your garden is coming back to life. No planting scheme is complete without … Read More
Dracaena plants are very easy to care for, and combining that with their lovely, variegated and elongated foliage and thick, bamboo-like stems, they are grown indoors as houseplants all over the world. While they are slow to grow, they provide a lot of architectural structure and greenery into any indoor space, but they also have some health benefits. Here’s everything … Read More
Dendrobium orchids, commonly just referred to as dendrobiums, is one of the largest orchid genera, which is a lot when you consider the orchid family is the biggest plant family on earth. The dendrobium genus is made up of more than 1,800 different species, so chances are you’ve come across one or two, or you’ve even grown them before. You’ll … Read More
Delphinium flowers are one of the most unusual and extremely pigmented flowers found in nature. Not only are the colors of these flowers extremely vivid, but the way these flowers form clusters on top of huge flower spikes add drama and interest into any planting scheme. It also helps that the heights these flowers reach help fill in any tall … Read More
While daylilies are not true lilies, they act and look like lilies, and have the added bonus of not being attractive to the lily beetle. These clump-forming perennial blooms add rich color and dimension into any garden, but they also have some compelling meaning attached to them. Behind The Name: What does ‘Daylily’ Mean? Most daylilies open during the day … Read More
Delphiniums bring a wealth of height and color into any garden, although they do have a reputation of being difficult to look after. This is due to the way that delphiniums can be easily broken by heavy winds, but there are tricks to stop this from happening, even in the most exposed garden. Their popularity has been cemented by their … Read More
Daylilies are fantastic ornamental plants which are grown all over the world for their beauty and ease of care. They are also used in bouquets and weddings, as daylilies are a fantastic cut flower. For many reasons, they are a favorite of gardeners and breeders alike, often referred to as the perfect perennial, as they come in many shapes and … Read More
Daisies are wonderful plants which have a cemented popularity in gardens and as part of cut flower bouquets. They form a large part of the huge Asteraceae family of plants, also known as the sunflower or daisy family. Daisies are native to many parts of Africa, North America, and Europe, and naturalize well in environments they aren’t native to. The … Read More
