Creating a tropical-style garden in the UK can be a delightful challenge, blending lush, exotic plants with the sometimes harsh British climate. One stunning addition to this garden style is the Meconopsis, often known as ...
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How to Grow Bromeliad Guzmania Lingulata ‘Francesca’
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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 ...
How to grow Shoo Fly Plant
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Introduction The Shoo Fly Plant, common name Apple of Peru, known scientifically as Nicandra physalodes, is a striking addition to many tropical gardens in the UK. With its distinctive blue flowers and balloon-like seed pods, ...
How to grow Foxgloves
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Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea), with their striking tubular flowers and tall spires, are a beloved sight in gardens and wild landscapes alike. These biennial plants, native to Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia, have captivated the ...
How to grow Montanoa grandiflora (Tree Daisy)
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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 ...
How to Grow Acanthus ‘Morning’s Candle’
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Acanthus ‘Morning’s Candle’, commonly known as Bear’s Breeches, is a striking perennial plant that adds architectural elegance to any garden. With its tall flower spikes, deep green foliage, and white flowers tinged with pink or ...
How to Grow Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’: A Comprehensive Guide
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Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’ is a vibrant and long-blooming perennial that adds a splash of orange to any garden. With its striking tangerine-colored flowers and attractive foliage, this plant is a favorite among gardeners for its ...
How to Grow Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’
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Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’, commonly known as Queen of the Prairie, is a stunning perennial that adds a splash of vibrant color and an airy, graceful presence to any garden. With its large, feathery plumes of ...
How to Grow Ligularia przewalskii
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Ligularia przewalskii, commonly known as Przewalski’s golden ray, is a striking perennial plant renowned for its dramatic foliage and tall, yellow flower spikes. Native to moist areas in China and Siberia, this plant is an ...
How to Grow Filipendula ‘Red Umbrellas’
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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 ...