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PinaceaeCanada Balsam: complete guide
Abies balsamea
Explore the comprehensive guide to Canada Balsam (Abies balsamea): growth, care, ideal location, and more for a thriving garden.
PinaceaeSakhalin Fir (Abies sachalinensis): complete guide
Abies sachalinensis
Discover everything about the Sakhalin Fir (Abies sachalinensis): care, hardiness and garden use. A practical guide for this extremely cold-hardy fir.
SapindaceaeAcer velutinum: complete guide
Acer velutinum
Acer velutinum or velvet maple is an elegant deciduous tree with soft, velvety foliage from Iran. Discover cultivation, autumn colour and design tips.
FabaceaeAlpine milk-vetch: complete guide
Astragalus alpinus
Comprehensive guide to growing Astragalus alpinus: care, hardiness, soil needs and ideal garden pairings for rocky or alpine settings.
BetulaceaeResin Birch: complete guide
Betula glandulosa
Discover the resin birch (glandular birch), a hardy dwarf birch from the north. Perfect for cold climate gardens, native plant design, and natural landscapes.
BetulaceaeCanoe birch: complete guide
Betula papyrifera
Complete growing guide for Betula papyrifera – ideal conditions, care tips, and companion plants for this striking white-barked tree.
BrassicaceaeColbaga: complete guide
Brassica rapa
A practical, gardener-to-gardener guide to growing Colbaga (Brassica rapa), from sowing to harvest and companion planting, ideal for UK and North American gardens.
PoaceaeNarrow small-reed: complete guide
Calamagrostis stricta
Everything you need to know about Calamagrostis stricta: growth, care, ideal spots, and companion plants. A resilient grass for moist gardens, 60–120 cm tall.
FabaceaeSiberian peatree: complete guide
Caragana arborescens
Complete guide to growing Caragana arborescens: ideal conditions, pruning tips, soil needs, and companion planting. Perfect for windbreaks and low-maintenance gardens.
MontiaceaeCuban-spinach: complete guide
Claytonia perfoliata
Discover how to grow Cuban-spinach (Claytonia perfoliata): ideal conditions, watering, soil, and companion planting for UK and North American gardens.
Danish scurvygrass: complete guide
Cochlearia groenlandica
Everything you need to grow Danish scurvygrass (Cochlearia groenlandica): ideal conditions, care tips, and hardiness in coastal gardens.
CornaceaeCornelian-cherry: complete guide
Cornus mas
Everything you need to know about Cornus mas: growth, flowering, planting tips, care and companion plants. Perfect for UK and US gardens, hardy to zone 5.
RanunculaceaeMusk Larkspur: complete guide
Delphinium brunonianum
Delphinium brunonianum, known as Musk Larkspur, is an exquisite alpine bloom from the Himalayas. Discover comprehensive care instructions, growing tips, and design inspiration for your garden.
AsteraceaeErigeron humilis: complete guide
Erigeron humilis
Arctic alpine fleabane is a dwarf alpine bloomer with subtle charm. Discover how to integrate this alpine jewel into your garden for seasonal color.
Festuca halleri: complete guide
Festuca halleri
Haller's fescue is a compact alpine grass species. Discover how to successfully integrate this mountain dweller in rock gardens and alpine borders.
GentianaceaeAlpine gentian: complete guide
Gentiana nivalis
Everything you need to grow Gentiana nivalis: ideal conditions, care tips, and planting advice for USDA zones 3-8. Perfect for rock gardens and alpine beds.
Naked-stalked Globe-daisy: complete guide
Globularia nudicaulis
Naked-stalked Globe-daisy is an alpine gem featuring distinctive blue ball-shaped flowers. Learn cultivation tips, care requirements, and design ideas for alpine gardens.
NymphaeaceaeAtlantic waterlily: complete guide
Nymphaea candida
Everything you need to grow Nymphaea candida: ideal conditions, care tips, and blooming season. Hardy and low-maintenance for garden ponds.
PinaceaeCommon spruce: complete guide
Picea abies
Learn how to grow Picea abies successfully in your garden. Full details on light, soil, pruning, and care for UK and US gardeners.
PinaceaeWestern white spruce: complete guide
Picea glauca
A practical guide to growing Picea glauca in your garden. Learn about ideal conditions, watering, pruning, and winter care for this hardy evergreen conifer.
PinaceaeBlack spruce: complete guide
Picea mariana
Discover how to grow Picea mariana – a hardy, slow-growing evergreen perfect for moist, acidic soils and cold climates. Ideal for naturalistic landscapes.
PinaceaeSiberian spruce: complete guide
Picea obovata
Full care guide for Picea obovata: ideal conditions, watering, pruning, and companion plants. Hardy to -45°C and perfect for northern gardens.
PinaceaeSerbian spruce: complete guide
Picea omorika
Complete care guide for Picea omorika: growth habits, ideal location, soil, watering, pruning and companion plants. Perfect for narrow gardens.
PinaceaeMorinda spruce: complete guide
Picea smithiana
Everything you need to know about Picea smithiana: growth habits, care, ideal placement, and companion planting. Perfect for landscape designs on gardenworld.app.