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Pelargonium peltatum is a trailing perennial. It is evergreen. Pelargonium peltatum is native to South Africa. It is part of the Geraniaceae family of plants. They also call it the Ivy-leaved Pelargonium, Hanging Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Ivyleaf Geranium, Cascading Geranium. The stems can grow up to 2m or 6ft long. Carl Linnaeus first described Pelargonium peltatum in 1753 in Species Plantarum. Pelargonium peltatum Pelargonium peltatum has heart-shaped or five-lobed leaves. ...

Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’ is an easy growing compact mounding perennial. It belongs to the Asteraceae family of plants and related to the Sun Flower. It is also known as the Common Gaillardia or Blanketflower ‘Arizona Sun’. It is native to North America. Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’ grows to about 10in or 25cm tall. Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’ in Los Angeles How to grow Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’: Grow Gaillardia ...

Clematis viticella ‘Abundance’, or also called Clematis ‘Abundance’ is a climber from the Viticella Group. Clematis viticella or Italian Leather Flower is native to Europe and was imported into English gardens as early as 1569 by Hugh Morgan, in England it was originally called Virgin’s Bower. It is a deciduous climber that produces a large number of flowers in summer and fall. The flowers could have 4 to 6 petals ...

Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Floribunda’ or Hydrangea ‘Floribunda’ is a member of the Hydrangaceae family of plants. Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Floribunda’ is a deciduous shrub. Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Floribunda’ is native to Eastern China, Korea, Japan, and Russia. Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Floribunda’ can grow between 1 meter to 4 meters tall.  Hydrangea Paniculata – Floribunda at Christchurch in London UK It flowers in the summer and early fall. It has conical flowers that are creamy-white and ...

Zantedeschia aethopica, Calla Lily, or Arum Lily belongs to the Araceae family of plants. Zantedeschia aethopica is native to South Africa. it is a plant that can be grown in the garden as well as in containers. It can thrive in sun or partial shade. Plant it in moist, poorly drained soil. You can even plant it in a water garden in the shallow water of up to 30 cm ...

Impatiens ‘Divine Violet’ a member of the Balsaminaceae family of plants creates beds of color throughout summer and fall. Impatiens ‘Divine Violet’ is a perennial that can grow 40cm or 18in tall. They usually plant it as an annual. Grow it in full sun or partial shade. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil. It is great for borders, ground cover, or containers with a big burst of color for ...

Phytolacca rugosa belongs to the Phytolaccaceae family of plants. It is a deciduous herbaceous perennial. It flowers in summer. Fruits follow in autumn adding nice color to the garden for a long period. They also call Phytolacca by other common names Pokeweeds, Pokebush, Pokeberry, Pokeroot, Inkberry, or Poke Sallet. The name Phytolacca is derived from Greek. “Phyto” means “plant” and “lacca” means “red dye”. Phytolaccas are native to South America, North America, or Asia. ...

Anemone ‘Rosenschale‘ or Japanese Anemone ‘Rosenchale‘ is from the Ranunculaceae family of plants. They grow well in partial shade and will be ok in the sun as well. They produce beautiful pink flowers from August to October. Anemone ‘Rosenschale‘ is a clump-forming deciduous perennial. It has dark green foliage.   Plant Anemone ‘Rosenschale‘ in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade, it does not like to be transplanted. You ...

Persicaria amplexicaulis’Firetail’ or Red Bistort ‘Firetail’ is also called Polygonum amplexicaule ‘Fire Tail’ and is part of the Polygonaceae family of plants. Persicaria amplexicaulis’Firetail’ is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial. It grows to about 1m or 3ft tall and produces tiny red flowers on spikes. Persicaria amplexicaulis’Firetail’ flowers in summer and fall. How to grow Persicaria amplexicaulis’Firetail’: You can plant it in any soil. Grow it in the sun or partial shade. Propagate ...

Damask Rose is an old-fashioned rose. It is a deciduous shrub. They also call it Castilian Damask, Old Castilian, Trachyean Rose, or Rosa damascena. Rosa Damascena is native to the Middle East. It was brought to Europe through Syria where we assume the name “Damascus Rose” is derived from. Rosa damascena is part of the Rosaceae family of plants. Damask Rose usually grows to over 2m or 6ft tall. It is ...