These are hardy shrubs, comprising both evergreen and deciduous species. When given plenty of room they develop into fine specimens, clothed in bloom from top to bottom. They thrive in any fairly good, friable ground. The barberry may be raised by seed sown either in autumn or spring, or suckers springing up from the rootstocks […]
Coming into bloom before spring is far advanced, the purple rock cress or Aubrietia is generally at its best in April bidder unless there is a higher bid. If two persons simultaneously bid the same amount, the auctioneer can accept which of the bids lie pleases. An auctioneer is not entitled to sell except for […]
There are four chief types of carnation—the border carnation, which is grown in flower beds out of doors and blooms in summer; the perpetual – flowering carnation, which is cultivated in pots under glass and blooms all the year round, though chiefly in autumn, winter and spring; the annual carnation which flowers in summer from […]
This is the popular name of a variety of the genus Mathiola, a half-hardy, biennial flowering plant. The seed is sown in May. In cold districts it is wise to winter the plants in a frame and put them out in spring. The plants average about 18 in. in height, and the flowers are sweetly […]
The name is locally applied to two distinct varieties of flowers. One is a form of the species of buttercup known as Ranunculus acris which produces double yellow flowers. It thrives in ordinary border soil. The other is a variety of Ranunculus aconitifolius which bears double white flowers; this plant, which is known also as […]
These flowering shrubs, now classified as rhododendron by the botanist, consist of several species and numerous varieties of three types: —the Indian azalea (rhododendron indicum), the Ghent, and the mollis azaleas. The Indian azalea, largely imported from Holland, is grown chiefly under glass for spring blooming. The Ghent and mollis azaleas are used similarly and […]
Type: Perennial Flower Species: 29 Height: 60 Growing: Australia Flowers: Yellow Kingdom: Plantae Unranked: Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Hypocalymma Share in:
This is a family of hardy rock and border plants. The flowers are white, silvery grey, and yellow, and the plants, which are mostly summer-flowering, do not need any special cultivation. Anthemis Biebersteinii, grey leaves and yellow flowers, 12 inches, and macedonica, white flowers, 6 inches, are suitable for the rockery. Kelwayi and tinctoria grow […]
This popular plant has graceful feather-shaped leaves, and the flowers of different varieties are blue, white, or pink in color. Usual greenhouse soil suits them, and they require to be kept moist and warm They are propagated by means of cuttings taken in spring. Share in:
The plants of the genus Melissa, a hardy herbaceous perennial with aromatic stems and leaves, are classified as balm They flower in the summer months, at which period the stems should be cut off and stored for winter use Balm leaves make a good pot-herb and were formerly used extensively The plants may be increased […]
The most popular species of Andromeda is known to botanists as Pieris floribunda. It is an American evergreen. with leathery leaves and dense racemes of white flowers , appearing in April. The height is commonly 3 to 4 feet . Another beautiful species is Japonica with tufts of creamy bells in abundance. There is a […]
This name is given to the small, dull-green, unopened flower buds of a trailing shrub which grows wild in Greece, North Africa, and various parts of South Europe. It is cultivated to a small extent in Great Britain. The bud is picked long before the flower is ready to bloom, and the further it is […]
The sacred lily of Greek mythology is in gardening phraseology the Asphodelus, a hardy herbaceous perennial of Southern Europe, with white or yellow flowers. The species ramosus attains a height of 4 ft. in good soil; it has long, sword-shaped leaves and bears white flowers in late spring and summer. It does well in a […]
CANDYTUFT Flower
The annual varieties of candytuft are favourite edging flowers for beds and borders. They are of various colours, crimson, rose, lavender, purple flowers, etc. The plants are of the easiest possible cultivation and make a brave show for several weeks. Seeds are sown in April where the plants are to bloom in summer and the […]