Ranunculus are very beautiful bulbous plants. They bloom in all possible colors and are also suitable as cut flowers. For the gardener, the question arises as to how hardy the flowers are, i.e. how much frost the ranunculus can tolerate. temperature tolerance The ranunculus ( Ranunculus asiaticus) originally comes from the Orient. This explains why it is less suitable for…
Dahlias (Dahlia) are beautiful perennials with bulbs that are unfortunately not hardy. For this reason, they have to be replanted every year. This article tells you how to plant dahlias correctly. The special thing about dahlias There are many different types of dahlias, from very small to very large specimens. With double or single flowers, in all colors. What…
Pulling the dahlias forward can bring flowering forward by four to six weeks. The tubers are often soaked in the process. However, these methods also come with some risks. We clarify. Dahlia tubers must be overwintered frost-free, as they usually do not survive low temperatures. A cool and dark cellar with medium to high humidity is ideal for this….
The optimistic spirit of optimism in the spring garden is gone when tulips refuse to bloom. If only leaves sprout instead, affected gardeners want to get to the bottom of the problem. A complicating factor is that the causes can have different origins. The spectrum ranges from an unsuitable location to improper planting and neglect in care. With this…
Ranunculus – or Ranunculus asiaticus – may not have the most beautiful name in the plant world, but it captivates with its magnificent flowers. And with this she can definitely keep up with Rose and Co. As a spring bloomer, it gets you in the mood for summer and transforms the garden into a blooming paradise at…
The genus Camassia contains about six species and belongs to the subfamily of the agave family. The natural range of the prairie lily is in North America, where it grows in moist meadows at altitudes of up to 2400 m. Depending on the species, blue, white to cream-colored or violet flowers form in spring, which are in…
Beautiful blooms in a variety of shapes and colors, dahlias are one of the most attractive summer flowers in the garden. So that they can optimally develop their splendor, they need a sunny and warm location. The perfect dahlia location In view of the great abundance of different varieties, many collectors are gripped by a passion…
Which flower can move into your garden next? One with beautiful flowers? One with strong color accents? Or would you prefer one that carries the scent of summer? If this decision is difficult for you, choose a plant that brings all these things with you: the lily. But which of the hardy varieties should it be? Asian Hybrid Asiatic hybrids…
In Germany, the fire lily is one of the wild-growing mountain meadow plants in the foothills of the Alps and in the Harz Mountains. Some specimens have also made it to the fields of northern Lower Saxony, where they are a botanical specialty as field weeds. Particularly large occurrences of the conspicuous Lilium bulbiferum are found on…
The slender gladioli (gladiolus) are very popular as bedding and cut flowers because of their elegant appearance. In recent years, gladioli growers have succeeded in bringing purple, blue and even brown varieties onto the market in addition to the white, yellow, salmon-colored or red flower colors. In nature, gladioli can only be found occasionally in southern Germany. You…