Category: Highlighted Plants & Flowers

  • Waxed Apples and Pears

    Waxed Apples and Pears

    Waxed Apples and Pears Name:Waxed Apples and Pears Family:Rosaceae Type Plant:Evergreen tropical tree Flowering time:Spring to early summer Best time to buy:Autumn Max Height:10-15 meters Sun/Shadow:Full sun Origin Waxed apples and pears add elegance to bouquets. Place them strategically for balance and contrast. Secure them with floral wire or adhesive to keep them in place.…

  • Large-flowered chrysanthemums

    Large-flowered chrysanthemums

    Large-flowered chrysanthemums Name:Large-flowered chrysanthemums Family:Asteraceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Autumn Best time to buy:summer autumn Max Height:60 to 120 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun Origin Large-flowered chrysanthemums, or “mums” in the UK, have a rich history that starts in ancient China. These blooms graced British gardens in the early 19th century, quickly gaining popularity for their vibrant petals…

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  • Gaultheria

    Gaultheria

    Gaultheria Name:Gaultheria Family:Ericaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub Flowering time:Summer (usually July to August) Best time to buy:Spring or early fall Max Height:height ranging from 10 to 15 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full shade Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers moderate to high humidity Origin  Gaultheria, or Mountain Tea, is a genus of plants in the heather family (Ericaceae), boasting about…

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  • Pennisetum

    Pennisetum

    Pennisetum Name:Pennisetum Family:Poaceae Type Plant:Ornamental grass Flowering time:Summer to autumn Best time to buy:Around flowering time Max Height:30-150 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun Wintergreen:No Humidity:Moderate History/Origin Enter a world of natural elegance with Pennisetum, an ornamental grass that has captured the hearts of garden lovers for centuries. The origins of Pennisetum date back to Africa, where these…

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  • Calluna Beauty Ladies

    Calluna Beauty Ladies

    Calluna Beauty Ladies Name:Calluna Beauty Ladies Family:Ericaceae Type Plant:Evergreen perennial shrub Flowering time:Blooms from late summer to early fall, typically from August to September. Best time to buy:The best time to buy ‘Beauty Ladies’ heather is in spring and early summer when they are widely available in garden centers. Max Height:his variety generally reaches a…

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  • Astilbe

    Astilbe

    Astilbe Name:Astilbe Family:Saxifragaceae Type Plant:Perennial herbaceous flowering plant Flowering time:Blooms from late spring to late summer, with peak blooming typically occurring in June to July. Best time to buy:pring and early summer are the best times to purchase Astilbe, as this is when they are usually available in garden centers. They can also be planted…

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  • Aconitum

    Aconitum

    Aconitum Name:Aconitum Family:Ranunculaceae Type Plant:Perennial herbaceous plant Flowering time:Late summer to early autumn (July to October) Best time to buy:Spring (for planting or bulbs) Max Height:1-1.5 meters Sun/Shadow:Partial shade Aconitum is a truly remarkable cut flower with its rich history and distinctive characteristics. This flower is a great choice for any occasion. The colour spectrum…

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