Camellias are attractive evergreen shrubs that are highly prized for the beauty of their exquisite blooms, their splendid evergreen foliage, and their compact, shapely habit. Blooming prodigiously for weeks from fall to spring, when the rest of the garden offers little, Camellias are ranked as one of the best flowering shrubs. With just a couple […]

Campanula, also known as bellflower, is grown for the charming bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, or white. With over 300 species, Campanula can be found growing in a wide range of habitats throughout the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, from rocky alpine cliffs to native meadows. It is a delicate perennial […]

Candytuff is an enchanting, low, woody-based perennial that will charm your garden from mid-spring through early to mid-summer. Some cultivars will re-bloom in early fall. Among the purest garden whites with abundant clusters of 4-petaled white flowers, enhanced by delicate yellow dots on each petal, the blossoms stand out starkly against the foliage of narrow, […]

Canna, often referred to as canna lilies, is a genus of around 10 species of flowering plants native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Despite the common name, they are not true lilies but belong to the Cannaceae family. The flowers are vibrant, often coming in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, or […]

Native to Southern China and Japan, the Cape Jasmine is a large evergreen shrub with thick, lustrous, lance-shaped, dark-green leaves and extremely fragrant white flowers. Blooming throughout the year in warm climates, where temperatures do not fall below 60℉, this plant blooms in late spring to early summer in cooler climates. It is toxic to […]

Lobelia Cardinalis, commonly known as Cardinal flower, is one of the most breathtaking native perennials you can grow. With its tall, upright spikes packed with brilliant cardinal-red flowers, this moisture-loving beauty puts on a performance that hummingbirds and gardeners never forget. Those vivid red blooms look almost electric in the landscape, especially when sunlight filters […]

Dianthus, commonly known as Carnation, is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants, including annuals, evergreen perennials, or subshrubs with narrow, usually silvery-grey leaves and showy flowers with notched petals. Most carnation varieties have fragrant flowers in shades of pink, red, or white. A strong performer, this carnation is perfect for the sunny […]

Catchfly is a perennial plant with eye-catching, rounded clusters of bright pink flowers in mid or late summer. Native to Europe, catchfly has escaped gardens and naturalized in most of the US.  It grows up to 12-18 inches tall and 6-9 inches wide. It is pest-free and low-maintenance. Once established, this eye-catching beauty is also […]

Cattleya orchids, often called the “queen of orchids,” are among the world’s most popular and widely recognized orchids. They belong to the family Orchidaceae, one of the largest and most diverse plant families on earth. Renowned for their large, showy, and fragrant flowers, Cattleyas are a favourite among orchid enthusiasts.  They have a sympodial growth […]