Category: Highlighted Plants & Flowers

Ilex Name:Ilex Family:Aquifoliaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub or small tree Flowering time:May to June (small white flowers) Best time to buy:Autumn or early spring Max Height:30-90 Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full sun Origin Ilex, also known as holly, is a genus of over 400 species. The most common species used in floristry is Ilex verticillata, also known…

Waxflower Name:Waxflower Family:Myrtaceae Type Plant:Shrub Flowering time:Late winter to late spring (depending on climate) Best time to buy:autumn Max Height:(0.9-2.4 meters), depending on variety and growing conditions Sun/Shadow:Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade Origin Native to Western Australia, waxflowers thrive in dry, sandy soils and warm climates. Introduced to horticulture in the 20th century,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…