Growing Flowers

Tickseed flowers are perennial flowers that bloom from June to August, producing a bright yellow bloom. They typically grow 12 to 18 inches tall and are hardy in zones four to nine. This means...

Bird-of-paradise are popular tropical plants that produce striking flowers at the top of long stalks. They can be grown indoors or outdoors, so long as the correct warm climate is maintained....

Chrysanthemums are perennial or annual flowering plants (depending on climate) that are known for their big, bushy flower formations. Florists' mums, (Chrysanthemum molifolium or Dendranthema...

Canna is a tropical flower that has an array of colors for you to enjoy. It is also called a Canna Lilly. Canna flowers can create a beautiful display when properly cared for and maintained.

Pansies are delightful and hardy additions to your flower garden. Pansies can tolerate cold and continue to bloom past the first frost and well into the winter in some areas. With proper care, you...

Double bloom roses are full, beautiful flowers containing 15 or more petals per bloom. These lovely buds are the preferred choice for cut arrangements, opening slowly to show expansive layers of...

Heather (botanical name Calluna) is a flowering shrub native to northern and western Europe that usually grows to less than 25 inches. There are well over 500 varieties of heather, including...

There is nothing quite so welcoming in the spring garden as the cheerful face of the humble pansy. Pansies smile up at you when other flowers are no further along than putting out a few new...

Container gardens open the world of gardening to everyone. Selecting flowers that will thrive in containers is getting easier all the time. Even the geranium is now available in zonal, ivy and...

Not everyone has a green thumb. Fortunately, you can grow your plants and flowers fast, and everyone will think that you have been gardening for years. There are some basic essentials that flowers...

If you are starting a garden with a small child, there isn't a plant that is easier to plant than cosmos. This adaptable flower can tolerate any soil condition and sprouts easily when planted in...

The orchid cactus is a succulent that requires regular care and the proper environment to bloom. Orchid cactus blooms anytime between late spring and early fall, and most species only bloom at...

Gardenia plants are a beautiful addition to any landscaping plan. In addition to the brilliant pure white blooms, they emit an exquisite scent which has inspired many perfumes and colognes....

Crocosmia "Lucifer" is an evergreen perennial flowering bulb, grown in the garden for its dramatically rich red flowers, abundance of long-stemmed bloom and its attractiveness to bees and birds....

Easter lilies, known botanically as Lilium longiflorum, are perennial flowering bulbs that bloom in the spring and early summer. Often used as temporary indoor houseplants to celebrate the Easter...

While most people think of spring at the optimal time for planting flowers in the garden fall actually provides the temperate climate conditions that many flowers thrive in. Flowering perennials...

Snapdragons are available in sizes from less than a foot high up to about 3 feet tall. Their flowers come in all colors, except blue. Snapdragons bloom until hot summer weather sets in, and then...

When all is right in the world of rose bushes, they will thank you by blooming. If they do not bloom, they are telling you that something is wrong: with their setting, with what you are doing or...

The best conditions for growing perennial flowers varies depending on the type of bloom. Grow perennial flowers with tips from a gardener and nursery owner in this free video on flowers.

Planting a flower garden in October is ideal for a spring bloom explosion. Cool season annuals planted on top of bulbs promises a colorful show while waiting for the bulbs to sprout. A few October...

A mature Gerber daisy plant may bloom for up to 6 weeks when kept indoors. But getting these plants to a point of maturity can take some time. When propagated from seed, the average Gerber daisy...

Hibiscus moscheutos produce the largest blooms of any perennial flowering plant. The large colorful blossoms are a popular choice for their beauty but also for their relative ease of care. They...

African Violets are beautiful flowers, but sometimes you care for them and they never bloom. This article will give you many helpful tips on how to grow beautiful African Violets. I have...

I love a garden full of blooming flowers. And I love flowers blooming in my house. But cut flowers die so soon. This is how I keep that "spring time" feeling in the house all year...

Poppies of the genus Papaver are annuals, perennials or tender perennials grown as annuals. Perennial Oriental Poppies bloom in dark pink, reds and lavender; Iceland poppies are perennials grown...

The saddest day of the year for a gardener is the day the last flower dies. Autumn flowers make that day come later in the year, and they make spring seem not that far away. Plan in advance and...

Bearded iris grows almost anywhere. They are usually evergreen and come in lots of beautiful colors. Sometimes bearded iris blooms twice in one year with the second flowering is far more fragrant...

The smell of flowers is the greatest scent in the world to many people The fragrant, natural aromas bring back memories and improve attitudes around the globe. However, sometimes flowers smell...

Adding contrasting plants and textures can add a whole new dimension to any flower bed. Having a diverse floral mix can turn a monotone bed of flowers into a bursting bouquet. Bright flower...

Daffodils grow from bulbs that you plant in the fall. They are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring each year and they come up year after year once they are planted. Like all bulbs,...

Gerber daisies are fun looking flowers that come in bright shades. They are an annual or tender perennial plant with long-lasting flowers. Gerber daisies have long and strong stems that support...

Hellebores bloom in late winter and early spring, bringing flowers to the garden at a time when other blooms are sparse.