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With the onset of warm spring days, not only dacha flower beds, but also forest clearings are blooming with bright colors. And many forest primroses successfully move into gardens and even attract the attention of breeders who create cultivated varieties of wild flowers. Let’s get acquainted with some widespread plants […]
Corydalis belongs to the family Fumariaceae. Like a princess imprisoned in a dungeon, she languishes underground for ten months and only for a short time — in the spring, soon after the snow melts — comes to the surface to greet the sun, shine with her delicate beauty and delicate […]
Among the representatives of Nepeta, who have found application in culture, there are also very spectacular beauties, and species with a rather modest appearance. Both deserve our attention, and there are many reasons for this. Nepeta-spicy-aromatic plants that attract bees and butterflies. Their leaves with shades of silver perfectly complement […]
Today we have a meeting with superexpots-palm trees. Their peculiar appearance is so attractive that these plants have become the subject of dreams of many country aesthetes who prefer unusual woody species. And the palm trees meet the expectations of lovers of this culture, bringing a unique southern flavor and […]
Sabal palmetto Sabal palmetto is a spectacular palm tree up to 30 m high and 5-7 m wide. She is originally from the USA (from North Carolina to Florida). According to USDA data, winter hardiness corresponds to 8-10 zones. One of the most common types in the culture. However, the […]
At first, I doubted whether to write this article (although I really wanted to share my knowledge and ideas), whether it would not do more harm than good, whether it would inspire “green poachers” to dig up (and destroy) already rare plants. However, after consulting with familiar biologists, I came […]
Lathyrus vernus But, of course, not all forest flowers care about the convenience of the gardener. Lathyrus vernus, for example, stands with leaves until autumn (however, its leaves are quite decorative). But it also blooms early in spring, a little later than Anemone and Corydalis. A young plant produces 1-2 […]
In this article, we will talk about incredibly beautiful trees from the family Bignoniaceae and Scrophulariaceae with pink, lilac, blue and purple color options. The magic of their flowering is simply magical! All this is exotic, still a rarity for the garden, but it can also be different: subtropical and […]
Today we will talk about rare woody plants. In most cases, these are exotic species whose culture is limited primarily by critical temperatures, soils, high humidity, or, conversely, by the aridity of the region. Often even the microclimate of the cottage plays an important role. But is it possible to […]
The birthplace of helenium is North and Central America, but it has long won the hearts of European designers, gardeners and just plant lovers. In Europe, this flower is called “sneezeweed”. This nickname is given to him for a reason — in ancient times, snuff was made from the dried […]