Flowers

How to Plant Chrysanthemums   Although there are over one hundred varieties of chrysanthemum, they may be the easiest perennial to grow.   Due to the large variety, it is possible to find any combination of color, height, flower size, and time of bloom that you desire.   Although chrysanthemums may be the easiest perennial…

Growing Wisteria Vines   Growing up I thought lilacs were the most fragrant spring flowers. It wasn’t until I moved into our current home that I was introduced to the fragrant wisteria vine, now another spring favorite!   My wisteria vine is now in full bloom, and almost nothing can compare to its large, fragrant…

Ornamental cabbages are one of the last spots of fresh color in the landscape in late autumn. Although they are edible, they are grown for their colorful leaves. They come in shades of red, purple, pink, and cream or white, with ruffled foliage that is much fancier than regular cabbage. Ornamental cabbages share the same…

Peonies are my favorite flowering perennial; just one step above roses for cut flowers. They are very easy to grow and once established can tolerate long periods without rain. Additionally, unlike many other flower varieties they are quite disease resistant.   Peonies were one of the first perennials to populate American gardens because of their…

Primroses are one of the first flowers that can be planted in the spring. Depending on where you live, you may even see them in the stores late in the winter. When I see the first primroses, I know spring is just around the corner! I always have to buy a primrose or two to…