Tag Archives: flowers
Senecio Pulcher
Senecio pulcher or crimson groundsel is an ornamental herbaceous perennial. A warm position and a deep, rich, well-drained soil are needed for this flower. It may be propagated by … Read more
Aster
This splendid class of half-hardy annuals has been vastly improved by both French and German cultivators. Speaking generally, the flowers of the French section resemble the chrysanthemum, and those … Read more
False Indigo
Baptisia australis, commonly known as Wild Indigo or False Indigo, is a herbaceous perennial in the pea family. It is well known in gardens due to its attractive … Read more
Chilean Guava
Ugni molinae, commonly known as Chilean guava, or strawberry myrtle is an evergreen shrub which produces white flowers in May, succeeded by round, edible berries, which can be … Read more
Crocus
Crocus is a perennial growing from corms. Among the first flowers to bloom in spring, crocuses are popular with gardeners. Crocus flowers and leaves are protected from frost by … Read more
Clintonia.
Very pretty half-hardy annuals; useful for beds, edging, pots, or rock-work. They produce an abundance of Lobelia-like flowers in August. Sow the seed in the open in spring. Height, … Read more
Borago Laxiflora.
This very choice Boragewort is a trailing hardy biennial. It produces lovely pale pendent flowers from June to August, will grow in almost any soil, and can be increased … Read more
Digitalis (Foxglove).
Very showy, hardy, perennial border plants. They will grow in any garden soil, and are readily raised from seed, which, if sown in the autumn, will produce flowers the following … Read more
Lardizabala Biternata.
This climbing shrub has fine ornamental foliage. It is most suitable for a south or west aspect, where it proves hardy; in other positions protection should be afforded. It will … Read more
Lychnis.
Hardy perennials which, though rather straggling, deserve to be cultivated on account of the brilliancy of their flowers. L. Chalcedonica, commonly known as Ragged Robin, is perhaps the most showy … Read more