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Picea conica Name:Picea conica Family:Pinaceae Type Plant:Evergreen conifer Flowering time:– Best time to buy:Autumn and Winter Max Height:1-2 Sun/Shadow:Full sun Wintergreen:Yes, evergreen Humidity:Moderate humidity Origin Picea conica, or cone spruce, is a miniature form of white spruce (Picea glauca) native to the Rocky Mountain region of North America. Discovered in the early 20th century, its…

Cymbidium Name:Cymbidium (commonly known as the boat orchid) Family:Orchidaceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:late fall to early spring Best time to buy:autumn Max Height:30cm – 120 cm Sun/Shadow:party sun Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:high humidity Origin Cymbidium orchids, native to Asia’s mountainous and subtropical regions, have been admired in China and Japan for thousands of years. By the 19th…

Ilex Name:Ilex Family:Aquifoliaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub or small tree Flowering time:May to June (small white flowers) Best time to buy:Autumn or early spring Max Height:30-90 Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full sun Origin Ilex, also known as holly, is a genus of over 400 species. The most common species used in floristry is Ilex verticillata, also known…

Waxflower Name:Waxflower Family:Myrtaceae Type Plant:Shrub Flowering time:Late winter to late spring (depending on climate) Best time to buy:autumn Max Height:(0.9-2.4 meters), depending on variety and growing conditions Sun/Shadow:Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade Origin Native to Western Australia, waxflowers thrive in dry, sandy soils and warm climates. Introduced to horticulture in the 20th century,…

Large-flowered chrysanthemums Name:Large-flowered chrysanthemums Family:Asteraceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Autumn Best time to buy:summer autumn Max Height:60 to 120 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun Origin Large-flowered chrysanthemums, or “mums” in the UK, have a rich history that starts in ancient China. These blooms graced British gardens in the early 19th century, quickly gaining popularity for their vibrant petals…

Gaultheria Name:Gaultheria Family:Ericaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub Flowering time:Summer (usually July to August) Best time to buy:Spring or early fall Max Height:height ranging from 10 to 15 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full shade Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers moderate to high humidity Origin  Gaultheria, or Mountain Tea, is a genus of plants in the heather family (Ericaceae), boasting about…

Calluna Beauty Ladies Name:Calluna Beauty Ladies Family:Ericaceae Type Plant:Evergreen perennial shrub Flowering time:Blooms from late summer to early fall, typically from August to September. Best time to buy:The best time to buy ‘Beauty Ladies’ heather is in spring and early summer when they are widely available in garden centers. Max Height:his variety generally reaches a…

Astilbe Name:Astilbe Family:Saxifragaceae Type Plant:Perennial herbaceous flowering plant Flowering time:Blooms from late spring to late summer, with peak blooming typically occurring in June to July. Best time to buy:pring and early summer are the best times to purchase Astilbe, as this is when they are usually available in garden centers. They can also be planted…