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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Month-by-Month Grow Guide (UK)

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Grow Guide – Botanical Overview Family: AmaryllidaceaeGenus: HippeastrumOrigin: Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South AmericaCommon Name: Amaryllis (UK horticulture)Type: Bulbous perennial Botanical...

Tower Lilies: The Majestic Giants of the Garden

Tower lilies, also known as giant lilies, are a stunning addition to any garden, renowned for their impressive height and breathtaking blooms. These horticultural...

Crocosmias: The Devil’s Own Fire in Your UK Garden!

Crocosmias, with their vibrant blooms and lush, sword-like foliage, are a staple in many UK tropical gardens. These South African natives, also known as...

Growing Arisaema consanguineum in the UK: A Guide to Cultivating the Exotic Cobra Lily

Arisaema consanguineum, also known as the Cobra Lily, is an exotic and intriguing plant that can add a dramatic touch to any UK garden....

How to Grow Alocasia Micholitziana ‘Frydek’

Alocasia Micholitziana "Frydek," often referred to simply as Alocasia Frydek, is a striking houseplant known for its velvety, dark green leaves with pronounced white...

How to grow Erythronium Pagoda

Erythronium Pagoda, commonly known as the Pagoda Dogtooth Violet or simply Dogtooth Violet, is a charming perennial plant native to North America and Asia....

How to grow Sauromatum giganteum in the UK

Sauromatum giganteum, commonly known as the voodoo lily or giant voodoo lily, is an unusual and fascinating plant known for its large, exotic-looking leaves...

How to grow Colocasia ‘Royal Hawaiian Aloha’

Colocasia 'Royal Hawaiian Aloha' is a beautiful variety of elephant ear plant known for its large, heart-shaped leaves and striking tropical appearance. To successfully...

How to grow Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic,' commonly known as Black Magic Elephant Ear or Black Taro, is a stunning tropical plant with large, dark-colored leaves. Growing...

How to maintain Crocosmias

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...

How to grow Tigridia

Tigridia pavonia might be a short lived flower but when it opens, wow, what a flower! Tigridia pavonia flowers in July and August for...

How to grow Fritillaria meleagris

Sometimes called the Snake's Head Fritillary or the Checkered Lily, Fritillaria meleagris is quite common in the UK but is not a native plant....

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