The French company “Meilland” exists since 1850 and today is considered one of the largest and most successful in the market of seedlings of garden roses. The fame and glory of the company in the XX century associated with the name of Francis Mayan, who presented the world his masterpiece […]
Helenium: Species And Varieties, Photos, Use in Garden Design (Part 2)
Helenium in garden design Helenius ‘ role ensures his continued popularity among designers. It pays homage to nori and Sandra Pope, known for their wonderful monochrome flower beds. For example, in the Botanic garden of Oxford, they created a composition where the variety ‘Chipperfield Orange’ was planted with dahlias of […]
Chrysanthemum Multiflora – the Real Queen of Autumn!
Chrysanthemum is an annual or perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. This is a unique flower that has more than a thousand years of history. Decorative qualities of chrysanthemum have always been highly valued, so as a result of breeding works a large number of different varieties, shapes and […]
What is the Secret of the Popularity of American Peonies? (Part 1)
In recent years, the most popular in the world have become American varieties of peonies. The fact is that after the First world war, the center of selection of these plants gradually moved from France to the United States, where many nurseries were formed. There worked known originators, who gave […]
What are the Most Winter-Hardy Roses: a Cheat Sheet for the Novice Grower
I represent the top of the best roses that have proven themselves in difficult conditions of cold climate. This hardy winter-hardy varieties, characterized by lush flowering. Many of them bloom tirelessly all summer until the first frost, confidently winter and delight us with amazing beauty flowers. An unfading classic ‘Paul’s […]
Planting Lilies in the Garden: Where, How, When And What to Plant
When choosing a Lily, its name is a secondary matter, the key is the group to which this or that variety belongs. Belonging to a certain group and dictates the specifics of agricultural technology. Knowing which group the variety belongs to, you can understand what requirements it imposes on the […]