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Fraser fir: complete guide
Abies fraseri
Everything about the Fraser fir (Abies fraseri): care, planting, pruning and companion plants. Practical gardening tips for temperate climate gardens.
Siberian Fir: complete guide
Abies sibirica
Everything about Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica): planting, care and garden design. A practical guide to this extremely cold-hardy conifer.
Berberis hookeri: complete guide
Berberis hookeri
Berberis hookeri, or Hooker's barberry, is an elegant shrub native to the Himalayas. This cold-hardy plant offers year-round interest with red thorns and bright berries.
Elk sedge: complete guide
Carex garberi
Learn about Elk sedge, a hardy subarctic North American sedge perfect for alpine gardens, rock gardens, and cold climates.
CyperaceaeCarex holostoma: complete guide
Carex holostoma Drejer
Discover Arctic marsh sedge care, habitat preferences, USDA zones, and sourcing tips. Perfect for wet gardens and cold climate landscapes.
CelastraceaeDwarf Spindle (Euonymus nanus): complete guide
Euonymus nanus
Euonymus nanus is a compact dwarf shrub with fine foliage, ideal for borders and rock gardens. Winter hardy with striking golden autumn color and minimal maintenance needs.
Festuca viviparoidea: complete guide
Festuca viviparoidea
Explore Festuca viviparoidea, a hardy northern grass adapted to extreme climates. Learn about cultivation, arctic hardiness, and incorporating this resilient ornamental grass into contemporary gardens.
Ipheion uniflorum: complete guide
Ipheion uniflorum (Graham) Raf.
The springstar is an enchanting bulb flower from South America with pale blue star-shaped blooms in March. Learn how to grow this early spring flower with ease and minimal maintenance.
Iris ruthenica: complete guide
Iris ruthenica
This Eastern European alpine plant with purple flowers is extremely hardy and makes a spectacular rock garden inhabitant. Minimal care, maximum blooms.
Antarctic beech: complete guide
Nothofagus antarctica
Learn all about the Antarctic beech: cultivation, care and benefits of this impressive tree.
Potentilla drummondii: complete guide
Potentilla drummondii
Discover Drummond cinquefoil, a precious alpine plant from the Pacific Northwest. Learn to grow this native mountain treasure and why it's ideal for rock gardens and alpine settings.
Lapland rosebay: complete guide
Rhododendron lapponicum
Grow Rhododendron lapponicum successfully: a hardy, low-growing shrub for acidic soil and partial shade. Perfect for rock gardens and alpine designs.
Ribes hudsonianum: complete guide
Ribes hudsonianum Richardson
Discover the northern black currant: a hardy shrub from North America with glossy black berries. Ideal for wildlife gardens and ecological landscaping.
Ribes laxiflorum: complete guide
Ribes laxiflorum
Master spreading currant, a subarctic shrub producing black berries. Ideal for cold regions, requires minimal maintenance and produces nutritious fruit.
Cloudberry: complete guide
Rubus chamaemorus
Everything you need to grow cloudberry: ideal conditions, soil pH 4–5.2, watering needs, and harvest tips. Perfect for bog gardens and acidic soils.
Dwarf Palmetto: complete guide
Sabal minor
Dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) is a compact American palm suitable for cold climates. Perfect for protected garden locations. Learn growing and winter tips.
Sedum stenopetalum: complete guide
Sedum stenopetalum
Wormleaf stonecrop is a remarkably hardy North American alpine succulent with bright yellow flowers. Perfect for rock gardens in cold climates.
Sempervivum grandiflorum: complete guide
Sempervivum grandiflorum Haw.
Discover Sempervivum grandiflorum: an elegant succulent for rock gardens. Everything about care, location and winter hardiness. Available now!
Silene bellidifolia: complete guide
Silene bellidifolia
Daisy-leaved catchfly from South Europe: delicate alpine flower with pink petals. Perfect for rocky outcrops and scree gardens.
Wood germander: complete guide
Teucrium scorodonia
Wood germander (Teucrium scorodonia) is a robust, aromatic herb with delicate pale flowers and garlic-scented leaves. Learn how to grow this European wildflower easily in sun or shade.
Veronica aphylla: complete guide
Veronica aphylla
Discover leafless speedwell, a compact alpine plant with blue flowers. Perfect for rock gardens and alpine troughs with minimal maintenance needs.