Interesting facts about lilacs

Lilac is a flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae. There are about 25 species of lilacs. Lilacs are native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia, and widely and commonly cultivated in temperate areas elsewhere. European colonists first brought over their beloved lilac bushes to North America in the 1750s. They … Read more

Interesting facts about gerberas

Gerberas are actually a type of Daisy (Asteraceae), and are one of the most popular flowers to buy due to their bright color and longevity. Gerbera is native to tropical regions of South America, Africa and Asia. It was named in honour of German botanist and medical doctor Traugott Gerber (1710-1743) who travelled extensively in … Read more

Interesting facts about morning glory

Morning glory is the common name for over 1,000 species of flowering plants in the family Convolvulaceae. It is widespread in both tropical and temperate areas. Morning Glories prefer a full sun throughout the day. In cultivation, most are treated as perennial plants in frost-free areas and as annual plants in colder climates, but some … Read more

Interesting facts about hibiscus

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. There are about 220 different species of hibiscus in the world, and each variety differs in size, shape, and color. Hibiscus is native to warm temperate … Read more

Interesting facts about wisteria

Wisteria is a genus of 10 species of twining, usually woody vines of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is perennial plant that can survive from 50 to 100 years or even longer. Wisterias are native to China, Korea, and Japan but are widely cultivated in other regions for their attractive growth habit and beautiful profuse … Read more

Interesting facts about jasmine

Jasmine is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family. There are about 200 different species of Jasmine. Jasmine is native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Australasia and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers. Jasmines grow well in moist, well drained, sandy loam to … Read more

Interesting facts about dahlias

Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. Dahlias are members of the Asteraceae family, related to the daisy as well as the sunflower and the chrysanthemum. There are 42 species and about 20,000 cultivars of dahlia. This great variety results from dahlias being octoploids — that is, they have … Read more

Interesting facts about daisies

The daisy is a flowering plant belonging to the family Asteraceae (also called Compositae). There are approximately 4000 species of daisies that differ in size, shape, color and type of habitat. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. Daisies can live in both wet and dry climates, and they are resistant to pesticides and … Read more

Interesting facts about magnolia

Magnolia is beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Magnoliaceae. It is named after French botanist Pierre Magnol. There are around 210 species of magnolia that differ in size, shape, color of the flower and type of habitat. Magnolias can be evergreen or deciduous. Magnolia is an ancient genus. Appearing before bees did, the … Read more