Floral Guides

The Ipheion uniflorum, commonly known as spring starflower, is an adorable bulbous plant that stands about 15 cm high. You can easily appreciate the spreading habit, flooded with small, pale lavender-blue star-shaped flowers in March. Also recognized as Brodiaea milla or Tristagma, this Ipheion forms a basal tuft that is 20-25cm long, and produces ribboned, […]

Impatiens flowers are bright annuals that deserve a place in every garden! The impatiens, also known as impatient or garden balsam, are one of the rare annual plants that thrive in the partial or total shade to lighten up with its usually vividly colored flowers. These new hybrids are more receptive to sun exposure and […]

Yellow is a bright, cheery color that everyone wants to add to their tropical garden. Finding the right flower can be tricky unless you know what to look for. The first thing is, of course, to look at the space you have and what kind of plant you need. If it is a hedge that […]

Hydrangeas were first discovered in Japan. Hydrangea gets its genus name from the Greek word ‘hydor,’ meaning water. The term ‘angos’ refers to a jar or vessel. Therefore, the name hydrangea translates roughly to “a water vessel”, for its need for plenty of water.   Hydrangeas are popular flowers not just for gardens and landscapes […]

Butterflies are attracted to plants and flowers for a variety of reasons. Some serve as hosts for breeding and feeding caterpillars. Attracting butterflies to your garden is an art. In a garden, flowers are not only natural but also serve biodiversity. Many of us love to see butterflies twirling in our backyards. These majestic insects, […]

Do you dream of heavenly islands with unique colors and scents? What if all this was possible without buying a plane ticket? Instead, you could do this just by going out to your garden where you can have beautiful exotic flowers! We guarantee an incredible sense of pleasure and an unforgettable adventure in your own […]

Brightly and beautifully colored flowers are all around. Hues of red, orange, yellow, white, and violet are some of the most common, but with some luck, you can also get other not-do-common colors. Light blue flowers are among the most elegant and breath-taking. You can learn more about them here. In this article, we are […]

Garlic, shallots, and onions belong in the perennial Allium family but the ornamental allium adds a much-needed pop of color in your garden. Easy to grow, these globular flowers are loved for more than just their looks; they attract pollinators while deterring deer and rodents. Allium aren’t prone to any serious diseases or pests. With […]

Peonies offer a delicate flowering, but they are known to be capricious and demanding. However, they are easy to grow and live with when they are planted and cultivated in the right conditions. The peony, or paeonia, has not finished enchanting us with its large and generous flowers in different shapes and colors. Additionally, some […]

Atropa belladonna, popularly known as deadly nightshade, is a magnificent and beautiful poisonous plant, which, if it is used in strict quantities and under the guidance of doctors, is very useful in internal medicine and surgery. The plant is very beautiful and appears to have emerged from Paradise. It has green leaves and gorgeous red […]

Perennials plants are a staple for any garden. They add visual interest, flower power, and color to any yard. Whether you are a beginner in the gardening game or a seasoned expert, including perennials in your garden is an excellent design choice. Perennials are plants that grow from the root every spring and die back […]

Since ancient times, many cultures around the world have associated flowers with emotions and feelings. What could be more elegant and subtle than a flower to send your message? Each lunar month is therefore associated with a flower. For example, the rose represents June. There is a flower for every occasion. From birthdays to Christmas […]

Creating the perfect garden takes a lot of care and consideration. It is easy for one plant to ruin a beautiful garden because it is the wrong size, it doesn’t grow the same environment as the other plants, or because of various other reasons. If you are struggling to find an ideal plant to add […]

Gardens in Europe are truly a sight to behold. With centuries of horticultural history, patronised by some of the most notable families in the continent’s history there are some truly amazing gardens dotted all across the cities and countryside, which are thankfully now open for the public to enjoy. As summer’s just around the corner, […]

As much as we love having flowers and plants in our homes on display, there is nothing quite like seeing them beautifully presented in their natural surroundings. Gardens are man-made, so we can’t call them completely natural. However, when a garden is done well there is no spectacle quite like it. In this blog we are going […]

We all know the obvious benefits of gardening, there is the immediate pleasure of having beautiful trees, plants or flowers to look at, then there is the enjoyment of harvesting what you have planted. Maybe you are growing herbs or vegetables that you can now use in your cooking, or perhaps you’ve grown beautiful flowers […]

The garden is a living space that constitutes an integral part of any home. Our climate means we spend more time in the garden in spring and summer. You can grow your own fruit and vegetables there, organise barbecues amongst friends, kick back and relax with a good novel, or even turn it into a […]