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Geranium sanguineum It is widespread in Europe, differs in strongly dissected openwork leaves, forms rounded bushes from 20 to 40 cm high or grows as a loose carpet (depending on the variety). Blooms from mid-July for 30-40 days with large Carmine-red flowers, has decorative forms with white, pink, purple-purple flowers. […]
These cute and unpretentious perennials are becoming more and more welcome guests of our cottages. Once settled, they live with us for many years, quickly fill empty spaces in flower beds, give a special charm to garden paths, grow well and look good in pots. The love for Alchemilla is […]
Why is Helleborus niger called the “Christmas rose”? No assumption stands up to criticism. There are stories about a shepherdess who had nothing to give to the new-born infant Christ. he (she) began to cry, the tears burned through the snow, and wonderful flowers grew. In fact, Helleborus niger grows […]
Helleborus orientalis and its varieties And here is another famous Helleborus orientalis. It grows in mountain forests. The species is very variable. Sometimes it is divided into three separate ones: Helleborus abchasicus with bright pink flowers, Helleborus guttatus with greenish-white speckled flowers, and Helleborus orientalis ssp. proper orientalis = Helleborus […]
After a long winter sleep, nature gradually wakes up, and one of the first messengers of the long — awaited spring is Caltha palustris. Now it is more often found in suburban areas, and this is easy to explain: there are not so many near-water (or short — term-water) plants […]
Canadian roses are plants from the category “planted and forgotten”. Ideal for beginners — as well as for gardeners who live in regions with frosty winters, and anyone who is tired of” bothering ” with hiding the Queen of the garden and caring for her. Not familiar with them yet? […]
Root-related or grafted seedlings: what are the differences and which ones to choose? Seedlings are grafted and own-rooted. And many gardeners are wondering which ones to prefer. Root-related seedlings are grown from cuttings of plants of the original variety. They are characterized by greater winter hardiness and longevity. If the […]
What does rose want? This question has not yet received a clear answer even in the special literature, where recommendations are often based on the rules of agricultural technology of roses in closed ground. The results of statistically reliable scientific studies are valid only for specific environmental conditions. Meanwhile, every […]
Mineral fertilizers for roses In recent years, there is a wide variety of complex mineral fertilizers on sale, including specialized ones for roses, so the main task is not to make a mistake in choosing. Scientists-growers still recommend that we make our own mineral feedings based on simple fertilizers (ammonium […]
All Oxalis have an inexplicable charm. They have long and firmly occupied a place in the line of the best garden plants in the world. Their green or dark red leaves and delicate white, pink, yellow flowers captivate a kind of beauty. There are about 500 species in the genus […]