With its brilliant red and green foliage, coleus canina offers a striking pop of color as a houseplant or in outdoor containers. This plant is also known as scaredy cat plant or piss-off plant due to its pungent odor. If you’re looking to add something unusual to your indoor plant collection, here is some background … Read more
With their spectacular diversity of colors, shapes, and sizes, dahlias are among the most versatile garden flowers. But with so much variety, it can be tricky to know exactly what you’re getting when you buy a dahlia plant or seeds. In this article, we’ll break down the distinguishing features of the most common dahlia flower … Read more
This North American wildflower is known for its hardiness. Lupines thrive in hardiness zones 3 through 10. Eden Brothers has selected the best 16 cultivars for cut flower production from among 200 varieties. There are annual and perennial plants in a wide range of colors, so there is something for every gardener and climate! The … Read more
Dahlias are beloved for their stunning diversity of colors shapes and sizes. But when is the optimal time to sow dahlia seeds to get these spectacular blooms in your garden? Here is a complete guide to understanding when and how to plant dahlia seeds for success. An Overview of Dahlia Seed Germination Before diving into … Read more
There aren’t many flowers that can handle cold weather, but pansies and violas come in a lot of different colors when it gets cooler. You can even mix and match them in the garden to give your early-blooming flower bed more color. The two flowers look so much alike that many people mistake one for … Read more
We offer a variety of spring annual flowering plants in a 6-06 package. Each flat contains 6 trays with 6 plants in each tray. For any gardener or plant lover the term “flat of flowers” is one you’ll come across frequently. But what exactly is a flat of flowers? This handy guide will give you … Read more
Lilies are prized for their elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms and lovely fragrance. But not every flower called a “lily” actually belongs to the true lily family Lilaceae. Many imposters closely resemble true lilies despite being unrelated. Let’s explore some popular flowers frequently mistaken for lilies to expand your horticultural knowledge. Why the Confusion Exists Several factors … Read more
While the lupine flower, also called the bluebonnet, looks like a wildflower, it is actually a fast-growing legume in the pea family. It has a tall, showy spire of purple, blue, white, or yellow flowers this time of year. You can expect flowers for about three months, from spring to midsummer. Lupine plants don’t spread … Read more
Dahlias have fairly high nutrient requirements and, like other flowering plants, require plenty of potassium to bloom well. David Hall, manager and director of Halls of Heddon, says that this flowering plant needs to be fed a potassium-rich feed in order to get the nutrients it needs: “Dahlias respond well to regular feeding – but … Read more
With their brightly colored, fragrant blooms and attractive foliage, it’s no wonder bee balm plants remain a perennial favorite for gardens. Also known as bergamot or monarda, bee balm makes an excellent addition to flower beds, borders, and wildlife gardens. Its shaggy flowers attract pollinators while its strong scent deters deer and rabbits. If you … Read more