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Green bamboo canes with foliage in bright sunlightPoaceae

Bambusa vulgaris: complete guide

Bambusa vulgaris

Growing common bamboo in your garden - everything about planting, care, growth rate and winter hardiness of bamboo in temperate climates.

12 min
Pink and purple orchid-like flowers of the mountain ebony treeFabaceae

Bauhinia variegata: complete guide

Bauhinia variegata

Growing orchid tree - everything about planting, flowering, care and winter protection of this Asian ornamental tree.

12 min
Winter daphne flower showing pink and white petalsThymelaeaceae

Winter daphne (Daphne odora): complete guide

Daphne odora

Learn how to grow fragrant winter daphne for year-round garden interest. This cold-hardy shrub blooms in winter and fills gardens with intoxicating perfume.

12 min
Chinese yam plant with heart-shaped leavesDioscoreaceae

Dioscorea polystachya: complete guide

Dioscorea polystachya

Discover the Chinese yam (Dioscorea polystachya), a fascinating climbing plant with knobby underground tubers prized for ornament.

12 min
Gynostemma pentaphyllum jiaogulan red berries green foliageCucurbitaceae

Gynostemma pentaphyllum: complete guide

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Jiaogulan, climbing wellness herb from Asia. Small red berries, fine feathery foliage and medicinal value. Perfect for pergolas and shade gardens.

12 min
Ilex pernyi plant with characteristic green leaves in natural settingAquifoliaceae

Ilex pernyi: complete guide to this elegant Chinese holly

Ilex pernyi

Discover the unique characteristics of Ilex pernyi, a striking evergreen holly from China and Tibet featuring distinctive diamond-shaped foliage. Perfect garden plant for structure and winter interest.

12 min
Yunnan Holly leaves with characteristic spiny edgesAquifoliaceae

Ilex yunnanensis: complete guide

Ilex yunnanensis

Discover the Yunnan Holly, an elegant Asian shrub with glossy foliage perfect for shady spots. Full care guide, tips, and companion planting.

12 min
Kesselring lily flowersLiliaceae

Kesselring lily: complete guide

Lilium kesselringianum Miscz.

Discover the Kesselring lily, a rare Asian flower with elegant white blooms. Learn about care, cultivation, and garden design with this beautiful ornamental.

12 min
Oryza sativa rice paddies with flowering seed headsPoaceae

Oryza sativa: complete guide

Oryza sativa

Discover Oryza sativa, common rice. Guide to cultivating this important grain crop in gardens, care, and benefits of growing rice at home.

12 min
Yellow flower of peony with delicate petalsPaeoniaceae

Delavay peony: complete guide

Paeonia delavayi

Discover the elegant tree peony of Delavay (Paeonia delavayi) from Tibet. Guide for cultivation, care, and enjoying these unique flowers.

12 min
Flowers of Paeonia obovata in a Japanese gardenPaeoniaceae

Paeonia obovata: complete guide

Paeonia obovata

Discover Chinese peony, a rare Japanese woodland peony with elegant flowers. Cultivation, care, appearance and success tips for gardeners.

12 min
Rhododendron fortunei with delicate flowers in full bloomEricaceae

Rhododendron fortunei: complete guide

Rhododendron fortunei

Discover the scented Rhododendron fortunei, a magnolia-like shrub with elegant blooms. Perfect for shaded gardens, plant collections and woodlands. Care, cultivation and winter hardiness.

12 min
Rhododendron schlippenbachii with large pink flowersEricaceae

Schlippenbach rhododendron: complete guide

Rhododendron schlippenbachii

Discover the magnificent Schlippenbach rhododendron with large pink flowers from East Asia. Hardy, spectacular spring blooms, and complete cultivation guide.

12 min
Chinese gall tree in natural growth with autumn foliageAnacardiaceae

Chinese gall: complete guide

Rhus chinensis

Master the Chinese gall tree with its stunning autumn foliage and year-round ornamental appeal. Learn care, location, and landscape uses for this Asian native.

12 min
Rosa moyesii with large red flowers and green foliageRosaceae

Rosa moyesii: complete guide

Rosa moyesii

Discover Rosa moyesii, a stunning Asian rose with large red flowers and glossy ornamental hips. Cultivation and care essentials for this spectacular wild rose species.

12 min
Chestnut rose with double flowers and spiky fruitsRosaceae

Chestnut rose: complete guide

Rosa roxburghii

Discover the remarkable Chestnut rose from the Himalayas with unique spiny fruits and double flowers. Master care, location, and cultivation for this rare Asian species.

12 min
Rubus alceifolius plant with large leaves and berriesRosaceae

Rubus alceifolius: complete guide

Rubus alceifolius

Discover giant bramble (Rubus alceifolius), a tropical Asian species with large leaves and edible berries. Cultivation tips for protected environments and conservatory growing.

12 min
Chinese nutmeg tree leaf and fruitTaxaceae

Chinese Nutmeg Tree: complete guide

Torreya grandis

Learn everything about Torreya grandis, the Chinese nutmeg tree. Discover cultivation methods, care, and special characteristics of this rare tree.

12 min