Primulas are easy-to-grow perennials that come in many colors and shapes. Many people when they think of Primula will think of the popular Polyanthus types illustrated to the left and they make a happy display. But there are many more Primulas in all shapes, sizes and colors of Primula that …

During the holidays, stores are filled with acres of blooming Christmas cacti. They bloom brightly with flowers in red, pink, yellow, orange, white or purple. The average gardener can’t keep their hands from snapping one or more in exotic colors and rushing to the checkout. But at some point reality …

In a very bright, warm environment such as a greenhouse, Adenium can remain active during the winter months. If you bring your plant indoors for the winter, it will probably stay in a semi-dormant state until spring. During this time, just keep it in a warm room with bright, indirect …

Passionflower propagation can be achieved by seed or stem cuttings in spring, or by layering in late summer. Propagating Passion Flower Seeds Passion flower seeds germinate best when fresh or directly from the fruit. They do not store well and will usually be dormant for up to a year. To …

The flowers are very rich in nectar and are like magnets for bees and butterflies. Most foxgloves are biennials, blooming in their second year from seed, or short-lived perennials. Most are more or less evergreen so their rosettes of green leaves remain all winter. Just be aware that foxgloves contain …

Hoya plants are easy to propagate from stem cuttings, but you’ll need to gather a few tools before you begin. Grab the tools from the list below and keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to propagate your hoya. Tools and equipment requirements To propagate Hoya, you need the …

African violets are usually grown under fluorescent lights placed 12 to 15 inches above the leaves. If the leaves start to turn light green, your plant is getting too much light, while thin and dark green leaves or a leggy plant indicate too little light. Soil A well-drained potting mix …

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early fall if your spring is short and the days warm up quickly; or apply fertilizer after the bulbs have bloomed in late winter if the spring is long and temperate. The crocuses will have a chance to use the extra nutrients to produce larger …

In a very bright, warm environment such as a greenhouse, Adenium can remain active during the winter months. If you bring your plant indoors for the winter, it will probably stay in a semi-dormant state until spring. During this time, just keep it in a warm room with bright, indirect …

Daylily clumps can grow anywhere from six inches to five feet tall. Since they can reach a span between two to four feet wide, space only about three feet apart (or for a more dramatic show in the early years, space about 18 inches apart). Plant roots in early spring …