Flower information
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Centaurea cyanus – Cornflower
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The little blue flower, which was once considered an annoying weed of the cornfields, became the much-loved decoration of the cottage, vegetable, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Although very low in care demands, cornflower still needs care and certain conditions to grow. Here are the tips on how to grow it successfully. The little resistant flower Cornflower…
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Cosmos bippinatus – Garden Cosmos
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Cosmos, the popular flower of every cottage garden, commands attention with its tall, green stems, which are complemented by delicate flowers in all possible colours. No matter the shape, size, or color of the flowers, they are always noticed in the garden. Here are the tips on how to grow it successfully. . . Easily…
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Nicotiana alata – Flowering tobacco (Jasmine tobacco)
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If you want a flowering tall plant that will smell deliciously in the evening then Nicotiana alata is your plant. This delicate perennial/annual plant will fill the garden with delicate flowers, and attract lots of butterflies and bees. Nicotiana alata general information Nicotiana alata is one of the dozens of species that grow under the…
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Kitchen window plant jungle
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A few weeks back I wrote about my Maranta plant and the jungle I made on my living room window, well I guess the right sequel would be to write about my kitchen window jungle. The kitchen window is also crowded with plants, so many that there’s actually no more room for a single pot…
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Maranta surprises never end
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A few months ago I wrote about my accident with my Maranta plant in which I broke off both of the branches. I really thought that my plant was gone, but instead, the little, crazy resistant Maranta awarded my clumsiness with two new branches and rooting of the broken parts. I was really amazed…