Allium
Ornamental Onion, and the Smell to Prove It
Allium gives perfect purple spheres on bare stems. Why the water smells of onion, how to stop it, and which varieties...
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Amaranthus
Love Lies Bleeding
Amaranthus is the trailing rope of flowers in modern bouquets. The two forms, why it drops seed everywhere, and what...
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Amaryllis
One Bulb, Four Enormous Flowers
Amaryllis is the Christmas bulb that flowers indoors in winter. How to buy one, why the cut stems are hollow, and how...
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Anemones
Beautiful and Meaningful Flower
Complete guide to anemones - meanings, types, colors, care instructions, and pricing. Everything you need to know about...
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Asters
September's Flower, and Autumn's Daisy
Asters carry an arrangement from late summer into autumn. How to buy them, the water problem nobody mentions, and why...
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Astilbe
Feathered Plumes, and a Thirst
Astilbe gives soft feathered plumes for weddings but drinks more than almost any flower. How to buy it, and why it...
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Bells of Ireland
Green Bells, and Not Irish
Bells of Ireland is a spire of green cups with tiny white flowers inside. Why it is not Irish, and why it curves toward...
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Buddleia
The Butterfly Bush, and a Problem Plant
Buddleia is covered in butterflies and is also invasive in much of the US. The honest picture, and how to use it cut.
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Calendula
Pot Marigold, and Not a Marigold
Calendula is sold as pot marigold but is a different plant entirely. Edible petals, skin creams, and how to keep it...
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Camellia
The Winter Flower That Made Tea
Camellias flower in winter on glossy evergreen wood. Why they drop whole flowers, their link to tea, and why the blooms...
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Campanula
Canterbury Bells, and the Ethylene Problem
Campanula and Canterbury bells: how to buy them, why they are the most ethylene-sensitive flower in the shop, and how...
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Celosia
Velvet Brains and Feathered Plumes
Celosia comes in two forms that look nothing alike: velvet cockscomb and feathery plumes. How to buy it, and why it...
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Cherry Blossom
Ten Days, and the Whole Point Is That It Ends
Cherry blossom branches are a florist's biggest spring statement. How to buy them, how to force them early, and what...
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Christmas Cactus
A Rainforest Plant That Outlives You
Christmas cactus is a rainforest plant, not a desert one, which changes everything about watering it. How to make it...
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Chrysanthemums
Beautiful and Meaningful Flower
Complete guide to chrysanthemums - meanings, types, colors, care instructions, and pricing. Everything you need to know...
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