Harebell Flower

More interesting reading about green can be found in This long-cupped type is a mid-spring bloomer., a late season bloomer, is a short-cupped charmer with white petals surrounding a cup of deep green edged with orange-red.

Looking for something to spice up that romantic dinner for that special someone? Seal tightly and let set for 4 to 6 weeks; you'll have some new flavorings for those fresh spring salads.

Keep rudbeckias dead-headed by pinching off flowering stems at their base. Blooms can be single, semi-double or fully double. For the longest cut flower life, you should avoid exposing bouquets containing black-eyed Susan to ethylene sources such as ripening...

Roses have many different meanings depending on the color when given in bouquets.Pink - does not have the passion of red roses, but still conveys the feelings of loveWhite - illicits innocence, purity, secrecy and friendshipYellow with red tips - means...

This is often tricky because many of the leaves have hairy surfaces that collect trash.Cut specimens early in the morning or in the evening when plants are well hydrated. Some of the author's favorites are shown below.

The most common method of propagation is through stem cuttings.The best soils for growing fan flowers are loose, sandy media amended with compost or organic additions. They are perennials in United States Department of Agriculture zones 9 to 11 but must...

And depending where you are, the balloon flower may also be known as Chinese or Japanese bellflower.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });3-8.

Let's learn more about the care of Knautia plants in the garden.Knautia is an easy, long blooming perennial in the garden. The foliage of growing Knautia plants is light, and cut beautifully.They are not to be planted singly and must have other Knautias...

The plants will self-seed and eventually produce a field of the lovely blooms if allowed to self perpetuate. For this reason, growing Pasque flowers in Growing Pasque flowers as part of a meadow wildflower display, in containers or as part of a border,...

Planning the flower show started last year with the creation of the schedule. Every year Valparaiso Garden Club of Valparaiso, Florida, stages a Standard Flower Show. The show had 34 designs and 115 horticulture entries.

To treat mites, spray all surfaces of the plant withfreestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Two fungal diseases that celosia plants are susceptible to are leaf spot and stem rot.are brownish tan spots on the...

The seeds germinate within two weeks and can be individually potted and transferred to the garden by May. This attractive summer bloomer can be found in a variety of colors with blue, purple and white being the most notable.

The seeds find a home in the soil and germinate the following spring.Sow globe gilia seeds starting in late fall all the way through spring in mild climates. Globe gilia plant communities often occur in areas with well-drained soil and full sun at 6,000...

Plants over 3 feet tall will probably need staking. When growing sneezeweed plants in traditional borders, you'll have to prune and stake them to keep the plants well-behaved., meadows and naturalized areas.

They are not tolerant of drought conditions. A toilet paper roll works well and can be discarded or composted when the plant no longer needs protection. Is an annual plant often grown in the home interior.

When looking for a long lasting and attention-grabbing addition to the part sun flowerbed, consider the wishbone flower plant., the wishbone flower, is a short ground-hugging beauty with profuse and delicate blooms.

This is especially important in warmer regions.Pick off the faded blossoms to encourage a fresh flush of flowers.In terms of how to grow monkey flower and care for it once established, that's all there is to it!

If you consider yourself a lazy gardener, do nothing at all. In most zones the result will be the same. You can also prepare the plant for better spring growth and appearance.If you choose to leave the plant alone and let ice and snow cover it, that is...

Not to be overshadowed, the large deeply lobed foliage spreads over the stems with umbrella-like character. Wintering pots need less water during their dormant period. Container bound plants benefit from the addition ofDiphylleia will die back in winter.

Read on to learn all about growing flamingo cockscomb.) is also known as celosia ‘flamingo feather' or cockscomb ‘flamingo feather.' Flamingo cockscomb plants are easy to grow as long as you provide them with well-drained soil and at least five hours...

(13 C.) while another says it can handle temps down to the mid 30's (2 C.). Bat flowers is a great way to have an unusual flower or novelty plant, both indoors and out. This plant does not like to be root bound.

A layer ofaround the plants will help prevent water evaporation.Water your growing cardinal flowers deeply in the absence of rain.Fertilize the plants in fall with a shovelful of compost for each plant or a general purpose fertilizer.In USDA zones colder...

The first step in determining who can enter a Standard Flower Show is obtaining a copy of the Schedule. Solicit help from the Classification Committee prior to the show if necessary.Cut specimens must be displayed in clear transparent bottles (provided...

Her small design (8") featured water and interpreted "The Mighty Mississippi River." This design sat on top of a mirror and was backed by an unusual backdrop.From Mississippi, Debby Cooper took home the honors by winning the Tricolor Award in Section...

They are easily started from seeds or may be purchased as seedlings for a garden display of blooms in red and yellow colors of the traditional Indian blanket.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });is a resilient...

The bizarre flowers are the real conversation starter and ender. Pods should be allowed to mature and dry right on the plant for best chance of germination.Use a good potting soil that has been pre-moistened and plant seeds in a 2-inch pot so they don't...

It's a strange and fascinating little plant that looks like a pinecone, produces no chlorophyll of its own, and lives mostly underground as a parasite on the roots of, seemingly without harming them.