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Growing Guide: How to Grow Siberian Iris
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Siberian Iris

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 23, 2023

Siberian Iris are prolific and an easy to grow perennial in an array of conditions. The spectacular flowers come in a range of colors with intricate markings and excellent form. 

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Red Hot Poker
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Red Hot Poker

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 18, 2023

Red Hot Poker is also known as Red Hot Poker and Torch Lily. It is a beautiful plant that can add life and color to your garden. It's easy to...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Coneflowers (Echinacea)
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Coneflowers (Echinacea)

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 17, 2023

Echinacea, also known as Coneflowers, are herbaceous perennials of the daisy family. They have large daisy-like flower heads with drooping petals and brown cone-shaped centres, giving them their unusual name.

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All About Monarda Cranberry Lace
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All About Monarda Cranberry Lace

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jan 17, 2023

When it comes to gorgeous and unique perennials, none beats Monarda Cranberry Lace! Known for having crown shaped pink-purple flowers, this plant is a showstopper.

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Geranium

Growing Guide: How to Grow Geranium

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 16, 2023

Geraniums are iconic garden flowers that have been American favorites for decades. Geraniums are often planted in hanging baskets, containers and flower beds giving a pop of color to any...

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Ravishing Ranunculus: Everything You Need To Know
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Ravishing Ranunculus: Everything You Need To Know

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jan 16, 2023

Although they’re members of the Buttercup family, our ornamental Ranunculus bulbs are a far cry from the simple yet cheerful yellow flowers we remember from childhood games! Offering breathtakingly intricate...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helenium
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helenium

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 12, 2023

Helenium is an easy to grow perennial plant that brings brightness and joy to any garden. In nature, they can commonly be spotted in meadows and outer woodlands. They blossom...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Delphinium
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Delphinium

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jan 11, 2023

Delphinium commonly called Larkspur is a clump forming perennial. It grows upright and boasts dark green foliage. It’s a great choice to incorporate in cottage gardens, beds and borders, and adds a...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Potentilla Thurberi

Growing Guide: How to Grow Potentilla Thurberi

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 11, 2023

Potentillas are perennials that bloom from spring to mid-summer. They are gorgeous, strawberry-like flowers that are perfect for adding a burst of color to beds and borders. 'Monarch's Velvet' is...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Penstemon
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Penstemon

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 10, 2023

If you are in search of a perennial that has high-impact, is long-blooming and easy to grow, then Penstemon is perfect for you. With blooms starting in early summer. you...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Veronica Longifolia
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Veronica Longifolia

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 10, 2023

Veronica Longifolia, also commonly known as 'Speedwells' are long-blooming and easy to grow perennials that are prized by gardeners. Their spikey, colorful flowers rise elegantly and attract butterflies. The extremely...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Hellebores
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Hellebores

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 09, 2023

Growing Hellebores is easy. They grow best in rich soil that can retain moisture, and are very flexible in terms of sunlight exposure. As a woodland plant though, they tend...

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