Lenten Rose Plant

All about the Lenten Rose This plant only resembles a rose and is actually of a completely different genus. Its name is Hellebore and it looks very like a small rose. Lenten Rose flowers around the Lenten season, which explains the first part of its name. It has been carefully bred, and many new varieties…

Jacob’s Ladder Plants

Jacob’s Ladder perennial plants (scientific name – Polemonium) are popular among gardeners because of their beautiful flowers. The plant got its name thanks to the special leaves arrangement which remind you of a ladder. The interesting foliage is not the main attraction of the Jacobs Ladder plant – it is highly valued for its exceedingly…

Jack in the Pulpit Plant

All about Jack in The Pulpit Plant The Jack in the Pulpit is a plant that originates in shady woodlands. To grow these plants successfully you will have to replicate the conditions of it’s growth and natural environment, at least partially. As the sunlight rarely reaches the ground in any strength in a forest, this…

Iris Plants

All about Iris Plants, from Planting Iris to Iris Care The Iris is a very beautiful plant, and there are a lot of varieties available, in all sizes and colours, though they are actually only two real kinds, the Bearded Iris and the plain ones. This does not mean that there is not variety in…

Impatiens Flowers

Facts about Impatiens Flowers Impatiens flowers are popular annual plants for cultivating in shade gardens, and this is not without good reason as these plants are exceedingly easy to grow, maintain, and take care of. Not only are they beautiful, their flowering period is quite long, and they will decorate your garden with bright spots…

Hyacinth Flower

Guide to Planting Hyacinth Bulbs and Care of Hyacinth Flower Hyacinth is an exceedingly beautiful flowering plant which wins the hearts many gardeners thanks to it charming elegance and wonderful fragrance. It starts blooming at the beginning of spring with flowers in white, pink, red, orange, salmon, yellow and even lavender and blue. Growing Hyacinths…

Hostas for Sun

Popular Hostas for Sun It is a well-known fact that hostas are shade loving plants, but it does not mean that it is absolutely impossible to plant hostas in sunny locations. Fortunately, there are some hostas that like the sun as well – they are quite tolerant to direct sunlight. Most of them include species…

Hosta Plants

Hosta Plants – A Shade Perennials Plant There are not too many plants which would decorate your garden better than Hostas. Exquisitely beautiful and original, they create a very charming effect and bring diversity and a cheerful touch to your garden. Numerous benefits of this plant, like beauty, durability, hardiness, made it a number one…

Heuchera Varieties

Just look at some of the range of Heuchera varieties. There is a fantastic choice of colours and textures and the impact these plants could have on the beauty and uniqueness of your garden can’t be denied. Remember Heuchera plants are also called Coral Bells… MahoganyMidnight RoseMiracleParisPeppermint SpicePinot GrisPinot NoirRave OnSashaySouthern ComfortSparkling BurgundyTiramisuBeaujolaisChristaCitronelleEncoreGeorgia PeachGypsy DancerGreen SpicePurple…

Heuchera Plant

Heuchera plant is also known as Coral Bells or Alum Root and is famous for its bright colourful leaves. By planting different varieties of this plant you can get a combination of colors. The leaves vary in color, shape and texture – they can be round, triangular and even heart-shaped. The colors of Heuchera range…