There are countless types and varieties of bulb flowers. Fortunately, because this group of perennials is one of the most important flowering plants for our gardens, some of which adorn their location for decades with little care. Below are a number of popular bulbs as well as a number of lesser known bulbs, ranked by beauty for…
The mighty giant lilies belong to the lily family. The plants are not only incredibly tall, but also have magnificent flowers. They look especially beautiful on the edges of forests or in the company of shrubs and trees. Especially when their dark foliage forms a nice contrast to the mostly pure white flowers. Giant lilies can grow to a…
The Madonna lily or white lily, as it is also called, is a noble plant – which is not only a highlight in the garden because of its appearance. The powdery, gentle and yet fresh scent is pleasant and turns the Madonna lily into a wonderful cut flower. find location The Madonna lily, with the botanical…
The royal lily belongs to the lily family and to the trumpet lily family and is often referred to as the white lily. It grows from a bulb, the diameter of which can be up to 15 cm. The stems grow erect. The leaves appear first in spring. The fascinating, intensively scented, white and yellowish flowers at the base…
The name of the lily alone triggers wanderlust for warm, colorful climes and this spontaneous reaction is no accident. Because the fascinating plant is native to subtropical, tropical and temperate climate zones and originally comes from Chile. The Swedish botanist Clas Alstroemer discovered this exotic plant on his travels in the 18th century and brought it with…
Like so many plants, the Montbretia also have numerous other names, which often cause confusion among hobby gardeners. About 100 years ago, the delicate beauties were traded under the name Montbretia Aura. It was later renamed to the Latin name Crocosmia, which is common today. The old garden plants, which were already very popular in grandmother’s time, belong…
A magnificent specimen is the amaryllis with its flowers at Christmas time. With the high-stemmed plant, however, there is a risk that the leaves will buckle. Care errors on bent leaves are mainly responsible. The plant expert gives ideas on what to do in this case and how to prevent twisting in the future. need for action If…
Dahlias are beautiful garden plants. They do best in the bed, but there are some varieties that also unfold their splendor in the bucket. Dahlias are originally from Mexico. The beauty of these flowering wonders is their variety of colors and variety of flower shapes. A distinction is made between single-flowering dahlias with an open centre, ruff dahlias, water…
Has your hippeastrum faded? Just don’t carry the enchanting flowering plant to the compost heap as a thank you. An amaryllis certainly has enough vitality to continue to delight you with its distinctive blooms for several winters to come. It depends on the right care after flowering. This is based in particular on the consideration of an inverted life…
The amaryllis, also known as the knight’s star, is one of the bulb flowers with around 80 species and more than 600 cultivated forms. Hybrids are usually available commercially or in nurseries. The amaryllis opens its magnificent, funnel-shaped flowers every year in winter or early spring, provided the care is right. Properties of Amaryllis With this plant,…