Plant Encyclopedia

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19 plants

White butterfly bush flowers in full bloomScrophulariaceae

White Butterfly Bush: complete guide

Buddleja albiflora Hemsl.

Discover the white butterfly bush with fragrant white flowers and elegant foliage. Perfect for borders, garden maintenance, and seasonal beauty.

12 min
Japanese butterfly bush with elegant drooping flowersScrophulariaceae

Japanese Butterfly Bush: complete guide

Buddleja japonica Hemsl.

Discover the Japanese butterfly bush with delicate drooping flower sprays and refined structure. Ideal for specimen planting, borders, and summer color.

12 min
Red powderpuff flowers in full bloomFabaceae

Powderpuff Tree: complete guide

Calliandra haematocephala

The Powderpuff tree (Calliandra haematocephala) is an exotic flowering shrub with stunning red pom-pom blooms. Discover cultivation, care, and design possibilities.

12 min
Clidemia hirta plant with white flowersMelastomataceae

Clidemia hirta: complete guide

Clidemia hirta

Learn about Clidemia hirta, a flowering tropical shrub with purple berries. Discover care, propagation, and suitability for conservatories.

10 min
Bentham's cornel with white flower clusters and red fruitsCornaceae

Bentham's cornel: complete guide

Cornus capitata

Bentham's cornel is an elegant evergreen shrub from the Himalayas with stunning white flowers and ornamental red fruits. Discover cultivation and care tips.

12 min
Duranta erecta displaying vibrant purple flowers and golden berriesVerbenaceae

Duranta: complete guide

Duranta erecta

Duranta erecta, or Pigeonberry, is a stunning tropical flowering shrub with vibrant purple blooms and golden berries. Discover complete cultivation and care guidance.

12 min
Pink flowers of Erica terminalis heath plantEricaceae

Erica terminalis: complete guide

Erica terminalis

Discover the Corsican heath (Erica terminalis) and learn how to cultivate it successfully. Expert tips on care, blooming, location, and maintenance of this Mediterranean plant.

12 min
Red hanging flowers of Fuchsia excorticataOnagraceae

Fuchsia excorticata: complete guide to the tree fuchsia

Fuchsia excorticata

Discover the New Zealand tree fuchsia with its elegant hanging flowers. Tips for cultivation, maintenance and winter hardiness in the garden.

12 min
Golden-yellow flowers of Genista linifoliaFabaceae

Genista linifolia: complete guide to the needle-leaf broom

Genista linifolia

Discover the Mediterranean needle-leaf broom with its golden flower abundance. Tips for cultivation in sun-drenched gardens and dry slopes.

12 min
Bright red flowers of Chinese ixora in a tropical gardenRubiaceae

Chinese ixora (Ixora chinensis): complete guide

Ixora chinensis

Discover Chinese ixora, a subtropical shrub with bright flowers in red, pink, orange, or yellow. Growing guide for warm climates.

12 min
Myrtle blooms in July-August with white flowers and fragrant berriesMyrtaceae

Myrtle: complete guide

Myrtus communis

Myrtle is a Mediterranean shrub with glossy leaves and white flowers. Ideal for sunny locations, grows 1-3 meters tall. Prefers dry to moderately moist soil with pH 6.0-8.0. Suitable for terrace containers in the Netherlands.

12 min
Yellow flowers of Phlomis fruticosa (Jerusalem sage)Lamiaceae

Phlomis fruticosa: complete guide

Phlomis fruticosa

Learn all about Jerusalem sage (Phlomis fruticosa): cultivation, care, flowers, maintenance and winter hardiness. Practical tips for your garden.

12 min
Rhododendron alabamense Alabama azalea red flowersEricaceae

Rhododendron alabamense: complete guide

Rhododendron alabamense Rehder

Discover the Alabama azalea, an American shrub with stunning pink-red flowers. Ideal for partial shade and acid soils.

12 min
Vigorous Bramble with white and pink flowersRosaceae

Vigorous Bramble: complete guide

Rubus affinis

Vigorous Bramble produces delicate white and pink flowers and scrambling growth habit. Learn how to support and maintain this European shrub for maximum blooms.

12 min
Kohler bramble with purple flowersRosaceae

Kohler Bramble: complete guide

Rubus koehleri

The Kohler bramble is an interesting bramble species from Europe. Read everything about planting, care, bloom and ideal garden conditions.

12 min
Blue Sage with blue-purple flowersLamiaceae

Blue Sage: complete guide

Salvia pachyphylla

Discover Blue Sage, a drought-loving shrub with stunning blue flowers. Guide to cultivation, care and perfect plant combinations.

12 min
Mozambique bitter apple with white flowers and characteristic berriesSolanaceae

Mozambique bitter apple: complete guide

Solanum tettense

Explore Mozambique bitter apple: a robust African shrub with delicate flowers and distinctive berries. Perfect for drought-tolerant gardens and wildlife.

12 min
Himalayan lilac with lilac flowers and shiny leavesOleaceae

Syringa emodi: complete guide

Syringa emodi

Discover the Himalayan lilac. Learn how to plant, care for, and enjoy this enchanting flowering shrub with full blooms every spring.

12 min
Weigela florida in full bloom with pink to white trumpet-shaped flowers in a garden borderCaprifoliaceae

Weigela florida: complete guide

Weigela florida

A detailed guide to growing and caring for Weigela florida in your garden – from planting to pruning, with tips for vibrant blooms and ideal companions.

12 min