Orlaya Grandiflora is a hardy annual flower that is a great addition to the cutting garden. With lacy white disc shaped blooms, it adds a romantic touch to flower arrangements. Learn how to grow Orlaya, also known as White Lace Flower, and enjoy this pretty flower in the garden this season. When I first grew…
hardy annuals
How To Grow Poppies From Seed To Bloom
Poppies are fabulous flowers to grow in the garden. The flower petals have a tissue paper texture, which lends to their delicate appearance. Yet these colourful blooms are actually very hardy in the garden, and easy to grow from seed given the right growing conditions. Learn how to grow poppies from seed, and fill your…
How To Grow Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)
Scabiosa, also known as Pincushion flower, has an adorable flower that is shaped just like a pin cushion. The blooms appear to be covered with tiny pins with beaded heads, just like the pins in an old fashioned pincushion. Learn how to grow scabiosa, and enjoy these sweet blooms in your own garden. Scabiosa is…
How To Grow Shirley Poppies – For The Garden And Vase
Shirley Poppies are annual poppies that produce stunning blooms with crinkled tissue papery petals and vivid colouring. They are not long lasting in the vase, although they can still make such an impression, regardless of their short vase life. Learn how to grow Shirley Poppies using the right growing techniques to get the most out…
How To Grow Hardy Annuals In The Garden
Hardy annuals are staples in our cut flower garden. They are the perfect flowers to start early in the season, as they can tolerate both cool temperatures and even some frost. They are some of the first flowers to get planted out in spring, and can even be fall planted in milder zones. Learn how…