By Species and Types

Growing Malus Spectabilis: Tips for Thriving Pear Blossom Crabapples

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

Malus spectabilis, popularly known as the pear blossom crabapple, is a highly favored variety. Not only does it boast vibrant flowers, but its fruits are also exquisitely appealing. The tree…

Begonia tuberhybrida Voss: Nature’s Perennial Gem from Peru and Brazil

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

The Begonia tuberhybrida Voss is native to South American countries such as Peru and Brazil. This perennial evergreen herb is an incredibly attractive variety of Begonia. It grows to a…

Wu Fei Lian Lotus: Unveiling the Beauty of This Japanese Variety

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

The Nelumbo nucifera ‘Wu Fei Lian’ is a variety introduced from Japan. In 1966, Japanese lotus expert Sakamoto Yuji bred it by crossing the American Yellow Lotus with the Japanese…

Elegant Mrs. Perry Slocum Lotus: Nature’s Color-Shifting Beauty

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

The Mrs. Perry Slocum, often referred to as Lady Perry, is a perennial aquatic herb and one of the most prestigious varieties of lotus. This variety boasts incredibly large blooms,…

Malus ‘Sparkler’: A Colorful Crabapple Delight

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

The Malus ‘Sparkler’, a stunning variety of crabapple, is native to the United States. This deciduous, small tree has a compact form with upright branches. Its twigs are dark purple…

Ice Begonia: Aquatic Elegance and Care

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

The Ice Begonia is a perennial aquatic herb, which is a variant of the lotus flower. This variant has upright, dark green foliage that is dense, standing at a height…

Tricolor Lotus Care Guide: Cultivating Miniature Lotus Flowers

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

The Tricolor Lotus is a miniature lotus flower cultivated in pots and bowls. It is a particularly valuable variety within bowl lotus plants. The flower buds are elongated peach-shaped, with…

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Big Versicolor’: A Multicolored Lotus Marvel

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

The Nelumbo nucifera ‘Big Versicolor’, also known as ‘Jade Butterfly Tiger’s Mouth’, is a variety of lotus flower belonging to the large plant type, double-flower, multi-colored lotus category in Chinese…

Lavandula pinnata: Unveiling the Beauty of Feathered Lavender

Peggie September 20, 2023 No Comments

The Lavandula pinnata is a shrub from the Lavender family, standing 30-100 cm tall. It has bi-pinnate deeply lobed leaves that are grey-green in color. The plant spreads out and…

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Snow White Princess’: A Miniature Lotus for Your Home

Peggie September 18, 2023 No Comments

The Oriental Pearl is a type of miniature lotus flower that is grown in pots or bowls. It is a cultivated variety of the bowl lotus, which is characterized by…

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Hong Taiyang’: The Reddest Sun in Your Garden

Peggie September 18, 2023 No Comments

The Nelumbo nucifera ‘Hong Taiyang’ is a perennial aquatic herb and a variety of lotus. Its name, meaning “Reddest Sun,” is derived from the vibrant red color of its flowers.…