Category: All Flowers and Plants

Cordyline Australis Name:Cordyline Australis Family:Asparagaceae Type Plant:Evergreen tree or shrub Flowering time:Late spring to early summer (May to June) Best time to buy:Spring Max Height:4-10 meters, depending on the variety and growing conditions Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Wintergreen:Yes, evergreen Humidity:Prefers moderate humidity and well-drained soil Origin Cordyline Australis, also known as cabbage tree or…

Celosia Name:Celosia Family:Amaranthaceae Type Plant:Annual Flowering time:Summer to early autumn (July to October) Best time to buy:Spring or early summer Max Height:30-90 cm, depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Full sun Origin Celosia is a popular cut flower because of its looks and long vase life. Celosia is native to tropical regions.  For a long time, grown…

Carnivores Name:Carnivores Family:Varies (includes multiple families such as Droseraceae, Nepenthaceae, and Sarraceniaceae) Type Plant:Perennial or annual, often adapted to nutrient-poor environments Flowering time:Varies by species; typically spring to summer Best time to buy:Spring or early summer Max Height:Varies widely, from a few centimeters to over 1 meter, depending on the species Sun/Shadow:Full sun to bright,…

Paeonia Name:Paeonia Family:Paeoniaceae Type Plant:Herbaceous perennial or woody shrub Flowering time:Late spring to early summer (May to June) Best time to buy:Early spring or autumn Max Height:60-120 cm (herbaceous types) or 120-180 cm (woody types) Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin Peonies are pretty flowers with a long history! They come from places like Asia,…

Calibrachoa Confetti Name:Calibrachoa Confetti Family:Solanaceae Type Plant:Annual Flowering time:Spring to frost (April to October) Best time to buy:Spring Max Height:15-30 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Wintergreen:Not wintergreen; not frost-tolerant Humidity:Prefers moderate humidity and well-drained soil Origin Calibrachroa Confetti is a flowering plant valued for its colour combinations. Calibrachoa is native to South America, particularly…

Capsicum Name:Capsicum Family:Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Type Plant:Perennial, often grown as an annual Flowering time:8-10 weeks after germination Best time to buy:Late spring to early summer Max Height:60-120 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun (6-8 hours daily) Wintergreen:No, not frost-tolerant Humidity:Prefers moderate humidity, around 50-70% Origin Capsicum plants, better known as peppers, are native to the tropical regions of…

Agapanthus Name:Agapanthus Family:Amaryllidaceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Mid to late summer (July to September) Best time to buy:Spring Max Height:60-120 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Wintergreen:Semi-evergreen, depending on the variety Humidity:Prefers moderate humidity, well-drained soil Origin The Agapanthus, also known as the Lily of the Nile, is originally from South Africa. It is the only…

Helianthus Plants Name:Helianthus Plants Family:Asteraceae Type Plant:Annual or perennial, depending on the species Flowering time:Summer to early autumn (July to October) Best time to buy:Spring or early summer Max Height:30-300 cm, depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Full sun Wintergreen:Annual species die back in winter; perennials can be winter-hardy Humidity:Prefers moderate to high humidity and well-drained soil…

Preserved & Dried Flowers Name:Preserved & Dried Flowers Family:Varies (includes multiple families like Asteraceae, Rosaceae, etc.) Type Plant:Preserved or dried versions of various plants and flowers Flowering time:Not applicable (flowers are preserved after harvest) Best time to buy:Year-round (no specific season) Max Height:Varies depending on the original plant species Sun/Shadow:Keep out of direct sunlight to…

Ornamental grasses Name:Ornamental grasses Family:Poaceae (Grass family) Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Late summer to autumn Best time to buy:Spring or early autumn Max Height:Varies by species, 30 cm to 3 meters Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Wintergreen:Some are evergreen, others deciduous Humidity:Tolerates a range of humidity levels, prefers well-drained soil Ornamental grasses are beautiful plants for…

Hibiscus Name:Hibiscus Family:Malvaceae Type Plant:Annual, perennial, or tropical shrub Flowering time:Summer to autumn (June to October) Best time to buy:Spring Max Height:90-300 cm, depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Full sun Wintergreen:Tropical varieties are not wintergreen; they need protection from frost. Hardy perennials can be winter-hardy in temperate zones. Humidity:Prefers high humidity and well-drained soil Origin Hibiscus…

Celosia Name:Celosia Family:Amaranthaceae Type Flower:Annual flower Flowering time:Spring to early fall Best time to buy:Spring to summer Max Height:75 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun Origin Celosia is a popular cut flower because of its looks and long vase life. Celosia is native to tropical regions.  For a long time, grown varieties were enjoyed. Nowadays, celosia is grown…