Anthuriums are gorgeous plants, instantly recognizable by their heart-shaped foliage, and unique flowers that are available in many colors. You may know them for both of these traits, but did you know that you can get other types, with leaves that can grow more than 2 feet wide or long? It can be difficult to buy an anthurium and try … Read More
Bottlebrush plants are stunning, hailing from the myrtle plant family, and are native to Australia, but are grown across the world for their beauty. As you might imagine from the common name, these shrubs and trees produce very unusual flowers that look like brushes. Not sure if the bottlebrush is right for your garden? Here’s everything you should know. At … Read More
Indian hawthorns are beautiful plants that don’t need a lot of attention, and provide you with plenty of color and structure into any garden, reliably flowering year after year. Not sure if the Indian hawthorn is for you? Let’s take a look at everything you should know about this plant. At A Glance: What You Should Know About Indian Hawthorn … Read More
We know most cacti for their spines, which protect the plants from being eaten by animals in arid environments, while also helping to retain moisture. But they can do harm in a badly-thought-out position in our gardens and homes, especially if you have pets or children. This is where the spineless cacti shine, those that we’ve managed to cultivate to … Read More
Lupines are beautiful plants that introduce plenty of color and life into any garden. They are easy to grow, and don’t need a lot of care, making them a popular choice in many spaces. There are about 200 different species to choose from, the majority of which come from North and South America, but you can also find some species … Read More
Also known as Passiflora, passion flower vines are among the most beautiful climbing plants you can grow, with their instantly recognizable flowers, with a long flowering season. They will quickly cover any vertical surface, providing a great screen for any bare fence, wall, or trellis. Not sure if the passion flower vine is for you? Here’s everything you need to … Read More
If you’re looking for unusual flowers that provide gorgeous color and fragrance and attract many pollinators, you cannot go wrong with honeysuckle. It gives a romantic look to any planting scheme, and softens any landscape. Honeysuckles are usually vines, but you can get shrub types too, which make the perfect hedge. Not sure if honeysuckle would be right for your … Read More
Amaranth flowers are largely used as ornamental plants in gardens, thanks to their gorgeous pendant flowers in bright colors. But did you know that these flowers also have a lot of symbolism, too? Amaranth flowers signify immortality, but there are other meanings worth exploring, too. Let’s take a look. At A Glance: What You Should Know About Amaranth Amaranth is … Read More
There are amazing wonders in Australia, not just in terms of culture, the people, the rich history, and the views, but also in the world of plants. Depending on your climate, you may even be able to grow some of these in your own slice of paradise, or, as houseplants (depending on plant rarity, protected species, and avoiding any that … Read More
There’s no denying that small flowers are beautiful. But there is a space in every garden that cries out for drama, height, and color that only large flowers can provide. If you were to fill your garden with blooms that are all the same height and size and nothing else, you’d soon find your eyes skimming over them. A sea … Read More
