Garden Flowers

China pink is a small flower (Dianthus chinensis) which has magnificent colors.

Vinca is a plant genus that’s part of the dogbane family.

Lavandula latifolia is one of the 3 original lavender varieties.

With their bells that make them foxglove-lookalikes, Penstemon varieties – also called Beardtongue – gives flower beds bright colors in summer. They bloom from May to October.

Peony is a beautiful flower, but it tends to be choosy.

A herbaceous peony is a peony that loses stems and leaves in winter. They grow back from roots in Spring.

Oriental fountain grass is one of the most trendy grasses.

Tetterwort, greater celandine, is often considered a weed.

Mirabilis jalapa is one of the most fragrant shrubs that can be planted in the garden.

Bulbs are fabulous to spruce up gardens, especially in original containers and compositions. Have fun inventing your own!

Sweet William is perfect for decorating flower beds and garden boxes.

Grape hyacinth, or muscari, is very cute short bulb flower.

Peonies are long-lasting flowers much appreciated in our gardens. They are special in that they are hardy

Heath pearlwort, or Scotch moss, spreads into a beautiful carpet with cute flowers. Heath pearlwort facts Botanical name – Sagina subulata Family – Caryophyllaceae Type – Perennial Height – 1 to 2 inches (3 to 5 cm)

Beeblossom, or gaura, is an easy-growing perennial plant with minimal care.

Coreopsis is a superb summer-blooming perennial. Its gold yellow flowers stand out with their purple-colored heart.

A symbol of seaside gardens along the coast of French Brittany, hydrangea exist in a great many new varieties that adapt to nearly all European and American climates.

Hyacinth is definitely a most beautiful spring bulb flower.

The true spelling of the fuschia plant is actually fuchsia.

Primrose is one of the first flowers to bloom in the year.

Even in the midst of winter, there are many plants that will lend their beauty to balconies, terraces and windowsills, whatever the container.

Hydrangea is without doubt a beautiful flower-bearing plant.

Lavender is famous in the Mediterranean for its fragrance and color. Care for it well!

Hydrangeas are highlights of summer with magnificent flowers in hues from pink to blue. Easy to care for, they are unique flowering shrubs.

The true spelling of this confusing flower plant is actually fuchsia.

The ZZ plant is a beautiful leaf plant, but it fears cold, wet outdoor weather. Outdoor ZZ plant facts Name – Zamioculcas zamiifolia Common – ZZ plant, emerald palm Hardiness – 32°F (0°C) Outdoor Height – 2-3 feet (0.6-1 m) Soil type: well draining        –         Exposure: part shade, shade This fabulous glossy leaf […]

Kahili ginger isn’t grown for spice: it’s a beautiful flower! Key Ginger lily facts Name – Hedychium gardnerianum Common – ginger lily, kahili ginger Family – Zingiberaceae Type – rhizome perennial Height – 2 to 5 feet (60 to 150 cm) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil: ordinary, cool      –      Flowering: summer to late fall Planting kahili […]

The red hot poker is a flower native to South Africa with succulent leaves. Key facts to remember Name – Kniphofia Family – Liliaceae Type – perennial

In the bulb flower category, tulip is a universal favorite. Discover why!

After drab winter months, what a joy to see first flowers appear! Fresh bursts of color appear in flower beds, hedges and on taller trees. Here are the first flowers to appear in spring, signaling that finally, the weather has taken a turn for the better.

Garden pink is appreciated for its flowers and slender,  somewhat blueish foliage.

Heliotrope is a perennial that blooms from spring until the end of summer.

Portuguese lavender is a rare, appealing type of lavender. Portuguese lavender facts Name – Lavandula latifolia

Although its sister-plant, the herbaceous peony, is more famous, tree peony can reach 6 feet (2 meters) tall.

In winter, at a time where flowers are dire, Daphne blooms enchant the garden.

Clove pink is known as Florists’ or common carnation.

Heather is a cute perennial very well suited to acidic soils.

Spurge is a truly unique plant, both for its flowers and leaves.

Growing a hellebore in a pot makes it possible to witness its exceptional winter blooming even without a garden.

Spreading out to form wonderful carpets of color at the heart of winter, Erica carnea can beat bad weather to the point of sprouting through a blanket of snow. A choreography of white, pink and purple bells swells up from beneath the monotonous white winter mantle. Is this not proof that this small, hardy shrub […]

Fruity, flowery or vanilla-like, sensuous and mesmerizing, the fragrance of certain winter flowers is anything but low-key.

Wondering how to choose between English and French lavender? Here are a few key facts to

English lavender is one of the most famous lavenders. Many varieties exist to decorate our gardens. These tend to be hardier than other types of lavender, making them great for planting in colder areas. English Lavender varieties, key facts Name – Lavandula angustifolia How many varieties – 200+ Height – 2+ to 4 feet (60-90 […]

Old English lavender is grown for its beauty and fragrance. It’s very popular in gardens!

Tending to flowers in planters comes naturally in spring and summer, they’re perfect for dressing up our decks and balconies. But winter is also a season where flowers and colors abound!

Winter heather, also called Erica, is a beautiful cute plant that blooms throughout fall and winter.

Though it’s certainly the most famous one, Helleborus niger isn’t the only white hellebore in the world. There are indeed a good twenty species within the Helleborus genus, each of which is again subdivided into many varieties. Of these, there are quite a few hellebore with white flowers.

With its beautiful yellow flowers, the huge heart of which Van Gogh would have admired, each one of the Inula species is a magnificent flower bed perennial.

French lavender is rarer than common lavender. Its flowers are very original.

The sunflower is a superb flower that blooms in a distinctive yellow hue. It is very easy to grow in your own home in pots or in the ground.

Sunpatiens is the answer to all who love Impatiens and wish to see them bloom in full sun!