Most summer bulbs prefer good drainage, although calla, canna, crinum, spider lily (Hymenocallis) and some gingers are a few exceptions. Full to part sun (six hours or more of direct sun) is important ...
Learn how to easily propagate new Crocosmia (Montbretia) plants through division! In this video, we guide you step by step on separating your existing plants to create healthy, vibrant new ones.
Hummingbird resting on a crocosmia branch with closed flower buds. - Ian Dewar Photography/Shutterstock Crocosmia is a genus of summer-blooming perennials that grows ...
Florida residents can attend a free Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Seminar in Melbourne on March 21. February is an ideal time to plant a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and bulbs in Florida gardens ...
Today I will explore the wonderful world of corms. Along with bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes, corms constitute the quartet of underground storage structures that send up their silky blooms once a year — ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clusters of bright red Crocosmia flowers - Tonybaggett/Getty Images Crocosmia (also known by its common name, montbretia) is a ...
WHILE summer-flowering plants are often the highlight of the gardening year, there are many plants that will extend your enjoyment of the garden right through the autumn months. This month, the plant ...
Meet the perfect perennial for the dog days of summer. You don't need to travel to South Africa to enjoy one of its finest flowers. Crocosmia (Crocosmia aurea), a member of the lily family, grows in ...
This beautifully vibrant plant can quickly take over, but there are some well-behaved cultivars One species dominating at the expense of others can be problematic The hedgerows in the west of Ireland ...