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Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo): complete guide
Abies pinsapo
Everything about the Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo): planting, care and garden use. Practical guide to this drought-tolerant fir endemic to Andalusia.
Sydney golden wattle: complete guide
Acacia longifolia
Sydney golden wattle (Acacia longifolia) is a fast-growing, full-bodied tree with beautiful golden flowers. Excellent for Mediterranean gardens and sturdy screening.
Spiny bear's-breeches: complete guide
Acanthus spinosus
Discover Acanthus spinosus, an architectural Mediterranean perennial with spiny leaves and impressive white flower spikes. Full growing and care guide for bold gardens.
Ligurian yarrow: complete guide
Achillea ligustica
Discover Achillea ligustica, a Mediterranean yarrow with delicate feathery leaves and yellow flowers. Full growing guide for Mediterranean and rock gardens.
Achillea odorata: complete guide
Achillea odorata
Achillea odorata or cream flowered sneezewort is Mediterranean culinary herb mit elegant white flowers. Master cultivation, care and design tips.
Black garlic: complete guide
Allium nigrum
Black garlic (Allium nigrum) is a striking Mediterranean onion with white flowers and black stamens. Hardy to USDA zone 5. Blooms May to June with excellent drainage needed.
Whitebuttons: complete guide
Anacyclus clavatus (Desf.) Pers.
Whitebuttons is a charming Mediterranean plant with delicate white flowers. Learn cultivation, appearance and care tips for this hardy beauty.
Andryala integrifolia: complete guide
Andryala integrifolia
Discover Common andryala, a Mediterranean plant with yellow flowers. Expert growing advice, location, care and maintenance for your garden.
Yellow milk-vetch (Astragalus boeticus): complete guide
Astragalus boeticus
Discover the yellow milk-vetch, a Mediterranean legume with sunny golden flowers. Care, cultivation and origins of this remarkable plant from the Mediterranean region.
Montpellier Milkvetch: complete guide
Astragalus monspessulanus
Discover Astragalus monspessulanus, a hardy Mediterranean perennial with delicate blue-pink flowers. Care, location, soil requirements and landscape design tips.
Bellis annua: complete guide
Bellis annua
Growing annual daisies - everything about sowing, flowering, care and combinations of these charming garden flowers.
European fan palm: complete guide
Chamaerops humilis
How to grow and care for Chamaerops humilis: sunlight, watering, hardiness and ideal planting spots for this Mediterranean shrub.
Cistus ladanifer: complete guide
Cistus ladanifer
Discover the stunning gum rock-rose with white flowers and aromatic foliage. Perfect for Mediterranean gardens and dry locations. Read our comprehensive care guide now.
Crepis bursifolia: complete guide
Crepis bursifolia
Discover the Italian hawksbeard with yellow flowers and interesting leaf shape. Perfect for Mediterranean gardens and dry locations. Read our comprehensive care guide.
Brown bluebell (Dipcadi serotinum): complete guide
Dipcadi serotinum
Grow the unusual brown bluebell, a Mediterranean bulb with golden flowers. This late-spring bloomer is perfect for containers and dry sunny borders.
Euphorbia duvalii: complete guide
Euphorbia duvalii
Discover this rare French euphorb. Learn how to grow this distinctive plant successfully with our complete guide on location, soil and care.
Saw-tooth spurge: complete guide
Euphorbia serrata
Saw-tooth spurge is an adaptable Mediterranean plant with characteristic serrated leaves and brilliant yellow flower bracts. Ideal for dry, sunny sites in Mediterranean and warm gardens with minimal water needs.
Fumana arabica: complete guide
Fumana arabica
Discover Fumana arabica, the Arabian rockrose. A drought-tolerant shrublet for Mediterranean gardens. Complete care guide.
Tangled Hypericum (Hypericum triquetrifolium): complete guide
Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra
Discover Tangled Hypericum, an elegant Mediterranean shrub with yellow flowers. Perfect for sunny, dry gardens and container cultivation.
Woolly Fluellen: complete guide to this Mediterranean charmer
Kickxia lanigera
Discover Kickxia lanigera (Woolly Fluellen), a delicate Mediterranean plant with yellow flowers. Growth, care requirements and climate tolerance.
Laurel: complete guide
Laurus nobilis
Everything about Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis): cultivation, hardiness, harvesting, culinary uses and winter protection. A prized herb and ornamental shrub.
LamiaceaeEnglish Lavender: complete guide
Lavandula angustifolia
Everything about English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): planting, pruning, care and overwintering. Practical tips for lush purple blooms.
Lavandula pedunculata: complete guide
Lavandula pedunculata
Stoechas lavender thrives in warm, dry conditions with stunning purple flowers crowned by vibrant bracts. This Mediterranean dwarf shrub blooms from spring to autumn and tolerates drought exceptionally well.
Tuberous Hawkbit (Leontodon tuberosus): complete guide
Leontodon tuberosus
All about tuberous hawkbit (Leontodon tuberosus): cultivation, care, Mediterranean origins, and how to integrate this wildflower into your garden successfully.