By Julie Christensen When you think of annuals, you probably think of compact, neatly behaved bedding plants like petunias and impatiens that require consistent babying in the form of frequent watering and fertilizing. Cleome flowers (Cleome hassleriana) will challenge … [Read more...]
How to Grow Amaranthus Cruentus (Red Amaranth)
By Julie Christensen Most bedding annuals have a compact, tidy form and are used to fill in the spaces left by shrubs and perennials – the real workhorses of any mixed bed. Not so with amaranthus cruentus, also know as red amaranth. Native to Central and South America, this … [Read more...]
How to Grow Liriope
Liriope (Liriope spp.), sometimes known as lily turf, is a tough, grass-like perennial that thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10. If you need a tough ground cover, liriope just might be the solution. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and has a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Gardenia Flowers
By Julie Christensen Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides), with their fragrant, waxy blossoms, rank among the queens of the flower garden. Unfortunately, they’re a bit tricky to grow – and that’s if you live in a warm climate. They won’t grow outdoors at all north of USDA plant … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hibiscus and Common Questions Answered
By Julie Christensen The genus Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) includes more than 200 species of perennials, annuals and shrubs. When you think of hibiscus, you might think of the exotic, tropical plants that are hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, but there are … [Read more...]
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