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Azaleas – types, growing conditions and what care should be taken.




Azaleas are flowering shrubs making up part of the genus rhododendron. There are two major differences between azaleas and other rhododendrons. Azaleas are smaller, making a good house plant, and they flower in singular large blooms, whereas rhododendrons produce long strips of smaller blooms.

Types of Azalea

- Evergreen azaleas (R. Tsutsusi) produce two sets [...]






Aristolochia Elegans – how to grow and what are the soil conditions




A diverse race of climbing plants, they are mostly natives of tropical regions. Some of the aristolochias are noted for the extraordinary size and formation of their blooms. The larger flowered varieties, however, all demand a high temperature and extremely careful culture.

Characteristics of Aristolochia Elegans

- Aristolochia elegans is an evergreen vine with unusual [...]






ACHILLEA sibirica: ‘Love Parade’ – characteristics and growing conditions




The Yarrows are among the best perennials for planting in hot, dry and sunny locations, providing good colour throughout the summer months. This selection features clusters of soft-pink flowers, held over a bushy clump of dark-green, sawtooth foliage. Excellent for cutting. Remove spent flowers regularly to promote continued blooming. Will spread to form a patch, [...]






Chocolate Daisy : Berlandiera lyrata, how to grow, soil conditions and benefits.




Berlandiera lyrata has bright yellow daisy-like bloom, this plant provides a definite chocolate scent all summer. Growing to 18 inches tall, Berlandiera sports silvery foliage and showy 2 inch yellow flowers that have red undersides. The Chocolate Flowers does, indeed, smell like delicious chocolate. Gardeners often grow these along walkways where and below window sills. [...]