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Podcast Episode: “Welcome to Local Gardener, where we explore the art, science, and beauty of gardening. Today, we’re looking at using flowers to enhance the exotic charm of a tropical garden. Whether you’re designing a ...
Cyathea cooperi, commonly known as the Australian Tree Fern, is a stunning fern that can add a touch of tropical elegance to your garden or indoor space. Growing this fern successfully requires careful attention to ...
Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Maiden’s Blush’ is a beautiful and popular houseplant known for its colorful foliage and trailing growth habit. Here’s a guide to help you grow and care for this lovely plant:
Verbascums, also known as mulleins, are a group of flowering plants renowned for their tall spikes adorned with delicate, cup-shaped flowers. These hardy perennials or biennials not only add a charming aesthetic to gardens but ...
Arisaema consanguineum, also known as the Cobra Lily, is an exotic and intriguing plant that can add a dramatic touch to any UK garden. Known for its distinctive hooded spathe and striking, umbrella-like leaves, this ...
Tree Daisy, scientifically known as Montanoa grandiflora, is a stunning ornamental plant known for its large, daisy-like flowers and lush foliage. Native to Mexico and Central America, it is prized for its rapid growth and ...
Tetrapanax is a striking and exotic addition to any garden, known for its large, dramatic leaves that create a lush, tropical feel. This guide will cover everything you need to know about growing Tetrapanax in ...
Abutilon megapotamicum is not fully hardy and can only take temperatures down to minus five degrees centigrade. With this in mind it is best placed where it can be dug up and stored in a ...
Introduction:For gardening enthusiasts, understanding the climate zones is essential for choosing the right plants that will thrive in their local environment. While the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Hardiness Zone Map is well-known ...
Filipendula ‘Red Umbrellas’ is a striking perennial that adds a splash of vibrant color and texture to any garden. Known for its red-tinted stems, lush foliage, and clusters of creamy-white flowers tinged with pink, this ...
Bromeliad Guzmania Lingulata, commonly known as the scarlet star, is a popular houseplant known for its vibrant bracts and rosette of glossy green leaves. The ‘Francesca’ variety is particularly striking, with its bright red or ...
Cleome, also known as spider flower or bee plant, is a unique and attractive flowering plant that can add beauty to your garden. Here’s a guide on how to grow and care for Cleome: 1. ...
So how long does it take to make a tropical style garden in the UK? If you’ve been admiring any of the tropical style gardens that are popping up in the UK, you may be ...
Digiplexis ‘Falcon Fire’ is an eye-catching hybrid plant that combines the characteristics of Digitalis (foxglove) and Isoplexis (Canary Island foxglove). It features tall flower spikes adorned with tubular flowers in shades of pink, coral, and ...
Crocosmias, also known as montbretias, are beautiful flowering perennials that produce clusters of vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, red, and yellow. Here are some tips on how to maintain Crocosmias:
Pseudopanax ‘Cyril Watson’, also known as Mountain Toatoa, is a striking evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. Here’s a general guide on how to grow Pseudopanax ‘Cyril Watson’ By following these guidelines, you can grow ...
Darmera peltata, commonly known as umbrella plant or Indian rhubarb, is a stunning perennial known for its large, umbrella-like leaves and delicate pink or white flower clusters. Native to moist woodlands and stream banks in ...
Tigridia pavonia might be a short lived flower but when it opens, wow, what a flower! Tigridia pavonia flowers in July and August for about two to three weeks. For best flowers they should be ...
Growing Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) in the UK requires careful attention to its tropical nature and the temperate climate of the region. While Persian Shield is not well-suited to the UK’s cooler climate, you can ...
A greenhouse is a gardener’s sanctuary, providing an ideal environment for nurturing plants year-round. However, maintaining optimal temperatures within the greenhouse can be challenging, especially during extreme weather conditions. Proper insulation is essential for regulating ...
Ipomoea lobata is commonly known as Spanish Flag and also Mina lobata and firecracker vine. It is a fast growing climber that can reach heights of 5m but in the UK 2m in height is the ...
Butia odorata (formerly misidentified as Butia capitata) is one of the hardiest feather palms suitable for UK gardens, particularly in milder regions. Its graceful, arching fronds and edible fruit make it a striking feature in ...
Dicentra spectabilis ‘white gold’, commonly known as bleeding heart, has been renamed to Lamprocapnos spectabilis. All very confusing! Although it has a delicate appearance it is actually quite a tough plant being reliably perennial. Although ...
Understanding how to grow Nepenthes Miranda: Nepenthes miranda, commonly known as the Miranda Pitcher Plant, is a captivating and unique carnivorous plant that enthralls enthusiasts with its intricate pitcher traps. Native to the rainforests of ...
