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With its broad tropical leaves this plant adds a touch of the exotic to the summer garden. Its form resembles that of the banana, with foliage that can range from light green to bronze. Depending...

Dahlias are a beautiful specimen of garden flower. These flowers grow from tubers in healthy, well-drained soil. Many gardeners are intimidated with the thought of growing dahlias due to the extra...

Dahlias are spectacular flowers produced by tubers which multiply into clumps. These must be harvested and divided. Expect a 90 to 95 percent survival rate, says Alan Fisher of the American...

Elephant Ears, or Colocasia esculenta, can grow into massive clumps of huge green leaves if left unattended. Although very attractive to some people, they can be considered invasive in certain...

Known as the desert candle, the foxtail lily is a striking perennial plant that sends up tall spikes covered with tiny star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, orange and yellow. Native to...

The tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) grows from a tuber, although the tuber is commonly mistaken for a bulb. After the blooming period, the main tuber will decline and will not bloom again. However,...

Begonias are one of the most popular flowers for gardeners. These plants produce a variety of large, colorful blooms that are known throughout the world. Begonias are multipurpose flowers in that...

Dahlias, with their bright colors and plentiful blooms, are a delight in any garden or flower bed. Oftentimes called "bulbs," dahlias are actually tubers. While dahlias are a perennial, they...

The gloriosa lily, or Gloriosa Rothschildiana, is a vining plant that holds on to a trellis with tendrils that grow from the leaves. It has a very unusual yellow or red lilylike flower with petals...

Caladiums are flamboyant foliage plants that produce heart-shaped leaves in red, pink, white and green variations. Massing in a shady location produces a striking effect. Used as accent plants...

The tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) is grown from a tuber that resembles a bulb and produces grassy foliage and sweet-smelling white blooms as tall at 36" in the warmest part of the summer....

Dahlias are perennials that produce beautiful blooms throughout the summer. They continue blooming into late summer and autumn when other plants have stopped. Dahlia tubers can be treated as...

The gloriosa lily is a tuberous rooted perennial that blossoms into an exotic crimson and yellow flower. The flashy blooms are easily identified by the outward spread of their wrinkled petals,...

The approach of fall and winter brings another round of routine garden maintenance. Elephant ears, popular for their massive, colorful foliage, require a little more maintenance than most...

Colocasia plants and elephant ear plants are the same attractive tropical plant. These broad-leafed plants thrive in a partially shady garden spot. Plant colocasia bulbs in the full sun also, as...

Dahlia bulbs, also called tubers, need to be dug up in the fall and stored over winter to protect them from freezing temperatures. Store dahlia bulbs in a cool, dry place such as a garage or root...

Dahlia plants reproduce and grow from underground tubers that serve as an energy and nutrient storage device for the plant. In climates where temperatures drop to at or below freezing, dahlia...

Dahlias may be an old fashioned flower, but their beauty never fails. These large showy plants produce an abundance of blooms in mid to late summer and into the fall. Flowers range in color from...

Dahlias bulbs produce plants with beautiful and colorful flowers. Because the flowers are perennials, so the flowers grow back year after year. In colder climates, a gardener must winterize the...

Dahlias of any shape, size and color are a wonderful addition to any garden or container. And there truly is a wide selection to pick from. From dwarf dahlias for borders and containers to giant...

Eremurus, also commonly called a foxtail lily and sometimes a desert candle, is an impressive plant in the garden. Tall spires covered with multitudes of star-shaped flowers can reach heights of...

Tuber flowers do not need a lot of garden space to thrive. They offer dramatic color year round if you plant different varieties. The most important issue with tubers is the light level. Certain...

Caladium is a popular foliage plant native to South America. They have heart-shaped leaves that range in size from a few inches to a few feet. Caladium is a tuberous plant that comes in various...

Arisaema are diverse perennials with fun nicknames like "Jack in the pulpit" and "cobra lily." These distinctive plants grow from seeds and from tubers, and require specific care and attention...

Elephant ear, a member of the Caladium family so called because the large mature leaf closely resembles the ear of an elephant, are a dramatic and showy statement for any garden.

The dahlia is a beautiful flower that will add bright color to your garden all summer long. The blooms are also wonderful for cut flower arrangements. The dahlia, although often called a bulb, is...

If a dahlia with root tubers is planted, the gardener should test the tuber for firmness and note that dahlias are heavy feeders. Plant dahlias, and mix organic matter with the soil, with tips...

To choose some interesting and unusual plants for your garden, you need to seek out the growers who specialize in plants that are a little less mainstream. Here are some unusual bulbs and corms...

Caladiums are a foliage plant, which means they do not bloom. Caladium leaves, however, are very colorful, ranging in color from green with red centers, pink and white. They can grow up to 4 feet...

The Dalia comes (Dahlia pinnatacome), from Central Mexico. The earliest being a single flower type, which grows in well-drained soils of volcanic ash. Dahlia flowers can be propagating from...

Dahlias come in all sizes, from small 12-inch plants to towering beauties that can reach 8 feet. The blooms range in size from modest 2-inch flowers to gigantic 12-inch blooms. These striking...

Spectacular color and exotic flower shapes make dahlias stand out in a border or bed. Review "How to Plant Dahlias" for planting tips. The following steps will keep dahlias blooming heartily for...

Tuberous begonias have magnificent flowers. To keep them growing year after year, the tubers must be dug from the ground and stored during cold weather. Fleshy begonia tubers will rot if left to...

Magnificent dinner plate dahlias command respect in any summer garden. These gargantuan blooms are available in a remarkable variety of colors and shapes. If planted correctly, dahlia flowers can...

Dahlias must be dug up and stored every autumn if you live in an area where the soil freezes. In milder regions, dig up tubers every few years or when plants stop producing abundant blooms.

Dahlias are the unsurpassed darlings of the summer garden. Their spectacular color and exotic shapes make them stand out in a border or bed. Their hardiness and low maintenance make them a...