Cleoma spinosa is an amazing plant! One of the few in which the view becomes more beautiful and exotic over time. The secret lies in the amazing features of Cleoma: the setting and maturation of numerous seeds in no way affect the duration of flowering. Pay attention to the inflorescence: […]
Gaillardia – Unpretentious Flower
The genus Gaillardia is represented by 30 species of annual and perennial plants of the Asteraceae family. Especially good in the south are the varieties of perennial gaillardia, which in modern taxonomy are usually referred to as “G. hybrids”. The exact origin of this hybrid is unknown. It is believed […]
Scaevola Aemula – Beautiful Flower from Australia
Recently, a beautiful flower native to Australia – Scaevola Aemula from the almost unknown family Goodeniaceae-has been appearing more and more often in our flower beds. Scaevola aemula is an annual with creeping shoots reaching a height and width of up to 50 cm (1.6 ft), the leaves are toothed, […]
Sempervivum: Varieties and Photos, History of Cultivation, Planting Tips
In recent years, the West has again awakened interest in the genus Sempervivum, to its hybridization and obtaining new forms. Previously, this was noted in the early twentieth century, then in 60-70 years, and now a new wave covers Europe. Associations of fans of these plants are created. Every year […]
Cineraria in the Garden
Many of us, choosing a plant for the border, want it to be decorative, eye-catching, while well framed paths or favorably emphasized bright flower beds. Cineraria is what you need! Cineraria has many species that are very different from each other in appearance: herbaceous flowers and ornamental shrubs. Cineraria flowers […]
Delosperma for Rockery
Recently, in the summer of floral innovations in stony gardens, beautiful carpets of delosperms from the family Aizoaceae are laid out. Although it can be called innovations with a stretch: they won over amateur gardeners with their bright beauty in 2003-2004. The name of the genus delosperma in Greek means […]