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How to Care for Clematis the 9 Step Guide
Hardiness Zone: 4-9Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutralSun Exposure: ShadeAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: The genus Clematis was first published by Carl Linnaeus in Species Plantarum in 1753, the first species listed being Clematis viticella.
How to Care for Chrysanthemum the 8 Step Guide
Hardiness Zone: 5-9Soil Type: NeutralSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: The chrysanthemum was first cultivated in China as a flowering herb and is described in writings as early as the 15th Century B.C. In fact, their pottery depicted the chrysanthemum much as we know it today. As an herb, it … Read more
How to Care for Carnations the 10 Step Guide
Hardiness Zone: 7-10Soil Type: 6.7 pHSun Exposure: Full sun or partial shadeAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: The first carnations were sent to the United States in 1852 from France to Long Island. It is traditionally given on the first anniversary as a sign of love and commitment.
How to Care for Camellias the 9 Step Guide
Hardiness Zone: 7-10Soil Type: Slightly cidicSun Exposure: Dappled or full shadeAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: Camellias were cultivated in the gardens of China and Japan for centuries before they were seen in Europe. The German botanist Engelbert Kaempfer reported that the “Japan Rose”, as he called it, grew wild in woodland and hedgerow, but … Read more
How to Care for Calla Lilies the 9 Step Guide
Hardiness Zone: 8-10Soil Type: Slightly acidicSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: Calla lilies originate from South Africa and Malawi, however, are known to have made their way to Europe by appearing in an illustration in 1664. Calla lilies are rooted deep within Greek and Roman mythology. The flower itself was … Read more
How to Care for Buttercups the 7 Step Guide
Hardiness Zone: 8-11Soil Type: AcidicSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: The buttercup flower is native to many parts of Europe, especially in the northern latitudes. It is thought to have originated in Greece, Turkey, and Iran. It was brought over to North America and now can be found in many … Read more
How to Care for a Black eyed Susan The 11 Step Guide
Hardiness Zone: 3-9Soil Type: AcidicSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: AnnualType: Flower History: Black Eyed Susans are indigenous to many sections of the United States. They were introduced into Europe soon after Columbus’s visits and were named by Linnaeus in 1753. Linnaeus gave them the Latin name Rudbeckia Hirta after his mentor Olaf … Read more
How to Care for Begonias the Effortless 10 Step Guide
Hardiness Zone: 9-10Soil Type: NeutralSun Exposure: Full sun, part sun, shadeAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: The origin of the begonia was commonly thought to be in Brazil, though some were found in Mexico at an earlier date and the Chinese used them in the 14th century. However, the first person to document the discovery … Read more