Dahlias are beloved by gardeners and florists for their large array of glorious colors and delightful flowers that range from miniature pompoms to giant dinnerplates!Flowering from midsummer until the arrival of frost, th
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Spring Flower BonanzaWe escaped the chill weather for a week to see the wildflowers of southern Cyprus with travel company Naturetrek – our company of choice when we want to see plants in their natural habitat. And what a week to choose – according to our local botanist guide, he doesn’t remember them ever being finer thanks to the late winter rain that has stimulated mass flowering.
Paphos Archeological Park
Poppies and corn marigolds are the real show-offs, painting the landscape red and gold over huge areas and at their most spectacular amongst the Greco-Roman ruins that remain in a fine state of preservation around Paphos. Paphos is this year’s European Capital of Culture, despite the fact that much of the city – with the exception of the 2000 year old bits – seems to largely be a construction site. It’s not clear whether the work will be finished anytime in 2017. Still, the good bits are wonderful.
The mosaics at Paphos Archeological Park are in wonderful condition and of intricately fine detail with subtle colour variations assembling images of great sophistication Moraea – a member of the Iris family, grows tucked in amnogst the poppies and corn marigolds Cyclamen persicum grew in amazingly diverse places – crevices in rocks seem to be a favourite, but they also sprang up in amongst other wildflowers under the shade of trees and even on rocky areas of meadow One of the loveliest of meadow flowers is the Turban buttercup -only close examination and a different colour palette distinguishes it from an anemone. It grows mainly on the edge of meadows in shades of white and bright yellow and very occasionally stained with red. If only our bindweed looked like this convolvulus with rich pink flowers andDahlias are beloved by gardeners and florists for their large array of glorious colors and delightful flowers that range from miniature pompoms to giant dinnerplates!Flowering from midsummer until the arrival of frost, th
My husband Wade runs a lawn care business and his clients who are active in garden clubs and enthusiastic about perennial garden design often share starts with him.One of my absolute favorites is the swamp sunflower he ob
If you are searching for pretty spring blooms for your garden, then check out the below list, which comprises Best Spring Flowers.
Kim Cornelison
With their unique and vibrant hues, these stunning flowers are sure to make a statement in any garden or floral arrangement. Fear not, as we’ve put together a guide to the Best Red Sunflower Varieties to help you choose the best one for your home.
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the top 5 spring blooms, where we explore the enchanting world of vibrant flowers that grace the season with their breathtaking beauty. As passionate floral enthusiasts, we take great pleasure in sharing our knowledge and expertise to help you discover the most captivating blooms that flourish during this time of renewal and rejuvenation.
The parrot tulip, Tulipa gesneriana var.dracontia, is an intriguing cultivated variety with twisted, curled, and ruffled petals streaked by vivid combinations of colors.We’re all familiar with tulips and their cheerful, colorful blooms that herald the arriv
The third week of March and the Snowdrops hung on whilst the Crocus defied the Winter conditions to herald the beginning of Spring
Do not forget the pleasures of Acers in spring and early summer. New buds and leaves are an interesting feature of carefully chosen species. Visit a good garden center or a renown public garden like RHS Harlow Carr in Harogate We know that Maple trees or Acers have exceptional colour in autumn which is why tourists flock to New England and the eastern seaboard to see the flaming colours. Cold nights and warm days are the conditions that help turn green leaves to vibrant colours. With the falling temperatures, the lush green colours of summer have been replaced with vivid reds, golden yellows and browns.
There’s more to your spring garden than daffodils, crocuses and tulips. Yet so embedded are these beautiful flowering bulbs in our gardening psyche that it’soften hard to see beyond them – which is a great shame. At this time of year, garden centres and nurseries are groaning with traditional spring flowering bulbs but also some far more exciting and arguably classier late spring and summer bloomers. Let’s take a look around and let’s get planting. Alliums
In my earlier post about Sir Paul Smith, I wrote about the role of green as the anchor that holds everything in place in a garden – so it’s unsurprising that the greenness was what I noticed as I looked at some of the drawings of this year’s Chelsea gardens. No doubt, when we get to Chelsea our eyes will seek out the excitement, and the actual gardens will be further enlivened by shape, texture and the play of light, but it is useful to see the contribution that green makes to each of the gardens and bear it in mind for the planting in our own garden. Jo Thompson’s Sylvan Retreat will h
Visiting somewhere new to learn about the local flora and fauna is an enriching experience – especially when you are in the hands of a local expert who brings it all to life far better than any travel guidebook ever will. I look at things more closely – and not just the wildflowers – and come home nourished by the experience.