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. ...
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How to grow Persian Shield in the UK
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 ...
How to grow Lysimachia clethroides
Lysimachia clethroides, commonly known as Gooseneck Loosestrife, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that produces arching spikes of white, gooseneck-shaped flowers. Here’s how to grow and care for Lysimachia clethroides:
How to grow Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’
To grow Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’ in the UK, follow these steps:
How to grow Coniogramme emeiensis ‘golden zebra’
Coniogramme emeiensis ‘Golden Zebra’ is a cultivar of the Korean Goldband Fern that has striking golden-yellow variegation on its fronds. Growing ‘Golden Zebra’ is quite similar to the standard Coniogramme emeiensis, but it may have ...
How to grow Tradescantia fluminensis ‘maiden’s blush’
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:
How to grow Phytolacca laka boom
Phytolacca americana ‘Silberstein,’ commonly known as American pokeweed ‘Silberstein’ or Phytolacca laka boom, is a cultivar of the native American pokeweed. It is grown for its attractive, variegated foliage and berries. Here’s how to grow ...
How do you grow Petasites japonicus?
Petasites japonicus, commonly known as Japanese butterbur or giant butterbur, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Japan and other parts of Asia. It is grown for its large, attractive foliage and is ...
How to grow Melianthus Major
Melianthus major, commonly known as honey bush or giant honey flower, is an unusual and attractive perennial plant native to South Africa. It has unique blue-green foliage and produces interesting reddish-brown flowers. Here’s a guide ...
How to grow and care for Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’
Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’ is a striking perennial plant known for its bronze-colored foliage and attractive plumes of flowers. It grows to about one meter tall. Here’s a guide on how to grow and care for ...