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:
Local Gardener Latest Articles
How to maintain Digiplexis Falcon Fire
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 ...
How to grow Salvia Amistad
Salvia ‘Amistad’ is a beautiful perennial plant known for its striking deep purple flowers and velvety green leaves. Here’s a guide on how to grow Salvia ‘Amistad’:
How to grow Oakleaf Hydrangeas
To grow oakleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia), you need to provide them with the right growing conditions and follow a few basic care guidelines. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to grow oakleaf hydrangeas:
Paulownia tomentosa care
Paulownia tomentosa is commonly known as the Empress Tree or Princess Tree, while the Foxglove Tree is a different species known as Paulownia tomentosa var. tomentosa. The cultivation and care for the Foxglove Tree, Paulownia ...
How to grow Ipomoea lobata (Spanish Flag)
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 ...
How to grow Farfugium Japonicum
Farfugium Japonicum is a very useful plant for ground cover. Its massive leaves, up to 30cm across, look wonderful beneath towering tree ferns or palms. It can also look great as a specimen plant in ...
How to grow Paulownia tomentosa
Paulownia tomentosa, sometimes called the Foxglove tree, is grown in tropical style gardens for it’s enormous leaves that can get to 30cm long. It’s common name of Foxglove tree comes from the flowers which bare a ...
How to grow Colocasia Esculenta Blue Hawaii
Growing Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’: Adding Exotic Elegance to UK Gardens Introduction to Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’ Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’ is a striking cultivar of the taro plant, renowned for its stunning blue-green leaves with dark veins ...
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 about two to three weeks. For best flowers they should be ...