Pinch Off Those Coleus Flowers
Today’s coleuses (Coleus scutellarioides, formerly Plectranthus scutellarioides and Solenostemon scutellarioides) is very different from the coleuses that used to be available.Continue Reading
Category: Annuals
Start Early: Sow Your Pansies Now!
Did you know you can sow your pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) for next year’s garden now, that is, at theContinue Reading
Is Wasabi Coleus Edible?
The coleus sold under the name ‘Wasabi’ (Coleus scutellarioides ‘Wasabi’) is a horticultural variety (cultivar) known for the light-green coloringContinue Reading
Soggier Than Thou: Plants That Tolerate Wet Soil
Ideally, good garden soil would be both moist and well drained. Any surplus moisture would then drain away rapidly, allowingContinue Reading
Unbelievable Miss Montreal Begonia
Sometimes really interesting things happen by pure coincidences. That’s the case when the new begonia Unbelievable Miss Montreal (Begonia UnbelievableContinue Reading
Annuals that Bloom Nonstop… Without Deadheading
There’s been a slow but steady revolution going in the world of annual flowers. Thanks to hybridization and selection, theContinue Reading
When To Sow or Plant Out Your Annuals
An annual is a plant that goes through its entire cycle of growth from seed to seedling to flowering toContinue Reading
When Sunflowers Kill!
Not many people know about the dark side of sunflowers (Helianthus annuus). However, the beautiful bright blooms do hide aContinue Reading
A Petunia With Heart
I must admit that I’m not necessarily a big petunia fan. I dislike pinching off all those sticky dead flowersContinue Reading
The Dahlia That Celebrates Canada’s 150th
Yes, Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2017 and to highlight this special event, there’s a special flower: the CanadianContinue Reading