African daisies can make a vibrant addition to your garden, but a warm climate is necessary. The African daisy originates from Africa, and requires a similar climate to grow, even as an annual. These african daisy flowers will not tolerate frost—at all—and will die at the first hint of frosty weather. Although African daisies have […]
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The gazania, scientifically known as gazania rigens and more commonly referred to as the treasure flower, is a beautiful low-maintenance flowering plant that will brighten any garden. These flowers are so easy to grow and care for that they even grow as weeds in certain climates—they can even become invasive if not properly cared for.
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When it comes to flowers, their fragrance is one of the most sought-after attributes—along with beautiful blooms, that is. Choosing the right fragrant flowering plants for your home is primarily based on personal preference, but there are some flowers that will grow better than others depending on your region and planting conditions. Walking through your
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The fortnight lily goes by many names, including African iris, butterfly iris, Wood iris, and scientifically Dietes iridioides. The name fortnight lily is based on the blooming cycle of the flowers, where new blooms come up approximately every two weeks. A fortnight is a time period of two weeks, originating from an old English term
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The rockrose formally known as cistus is a unique name for a unique-looking flower. The flowers on the rockrose have a crinkled look that resembles the texture of rock—but much softer to the touch. These low-maintenance flowers will grow effortlessly under the right conditions and will make a beautiful addition to any garden. Another unique
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Spirea plants are flowering shrubs that come in several different varieties and can make a wonderful addition to any garden or landscaping. Spirea plants are known for their vibrantly colorful flowers, attractive foliage, and for their versatility. Many plant their spirea plants as shrubs around their property, as a ground cover, and even in containers.
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Climbing hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to any home. These flowering vines will climb almost anything, turning an ordinary view into an extraordinary view when they are in bloom although they do require some patience. When it comes to climbing hydrangea vines, you have some color varieties to choose from anywhere from white, blue, pink,
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Bleeding hearts are some of the most unique-looking flowers that you can grow in your own backyard! Although the bleeding heart blooms are beautiful, they have a short bloom cycle that leaves behind a large amount of foliage that is not particularly pretty in a flower garden. Although bleeding hearts are not particularly difficult to
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Colchicum flowers are fall-blooming, making them a great addition to your landscaping if most of your other flowers are spring or summer blooming. Colchicum is grown for their hardiness and simple care needs, in fact, they barely need any care at all. This perennial flower will grow back year after year and is a bulb
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When it comes to flowers, there are hundreds of thousands of different varieties, some more unique than others. In different parts of the world, you will find regional-specific traits that make a flower stand out against the rest. To find the most unusual flowers, traveling around the world—metaphorically, of course—is a must. Let’s explore some
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