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Pussytoes: complete guide
Antennaria parvifolia
Pussytoes is a tough, ornamental mountain plant. Learn how to grow this alpine beauty, where to place it, and maintenance tips for success.
Argyrolobium zanonii: complete guide
Argyrolobium zanonii
Discover Argyrolobium zanonii, a stunning Mediterranean shrub with golden-yellow flowers. Perfect for sunny gardens with well-drained soil and minimal water needs.
Louisiana Sagewort: complete guide
Artemisia ludoviciana
The Louisiana Sagewort is an ornamental plant with silver foliage. Learn how to grow this herbaceous plant successfully.
Cordia sebestena: complete guide
Cordia sebestena
Discover the stunning Scarlet Cordia, a tropical tree with vibrant red-orange flowers. Learn about cultivation, care, and maintenance schedules.
Cupressus guadalupensis: complete guide
Cupressus guadalupensis
The Guadalupe cypress: an elegant conifer for gardens. Complete cultivation guide for this Mexican cypress. Information about care, location, form and maintenance.
Cycas pectinata: complete guide
Cycas pectinata
The pectinate cycad from the Himalayas. Complete guide for growing this rare palm-like plant. Information about care, maintenance and ideal growing conditions.
Cycas revoluta: complete guide
Cycas revoluta
The Sago cycad: a classic ornamental plant for indoors and out. Complete cultivation guide for this Japanese palm-like plant. Information about care, maintenance and ideal growing conditions.
Green-leaf desmodium: complete guide
Desmodium intortum
Green-leaf desmodium is a tropical plant with characteristic sticky seed pods. Grows well in warm climates as an ornamental plant.
Late pink: complete guide
Dianthus serotinus
Late pink is a rare alpine plant from central Europe with delicate pink to red flowers. Ideal for rock gardens and alpine borders.
Abyssinian banana: complete guide
Ensete ventricosum
The Abyssinian banana is an impressive, nutritious plant native to Ethiopia. Learn about growing, care, and culinary uses of this remarkable species.
Euphorbia umbellata: complete guide
Euphorbia umbellata
Discover the African milk bush, an ornamental tropical succulent from East Africa. Ideal for warm, sunny locations and distinctive gardens with character.
Giant-rhubarb: complete guide
Gunnera tinctoria
Learn how to grow and care for giant-rhubarb: ideal conditions, watering needs, winter survival, and companion planting tips.
Gypsophila repens (Alpine Gypsophila): complete guide
Gypsophila repens
Discover everything about Gypsophila repens: creeping ground cover with white flowers. Growing, care, and alpine garden placement.
Ilex perado: complete guide to Azorean holly from Madeira
Ilex perado
Discover Ilex perado, an exotic evergreen holly from the Azores and Madeira with lovely foliage and red berries. Perfect choice for Mediterranean and coastal garden design.
Platycodon grandiflorus: complete guide
Platycodon grandiflorus
Growing and caring for balloon flowers (Platycodon grandiflorus). Discover how to successfully grow these elegant flowers in your garden.
Jamaican nightshade: complete guide
Solanum jamaicense
Discover Jamaican nightshade: a tropical climbing vine with beautiful flowers and ornamental fruits. Expert care, growing tips, and cultivation guide.