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Ah, the Polianthes, also known as tuberose – has a scent so intoxicating it could charm the socks off anyone within a whiffing distance. This Mexican native was once the Aztecs' secret weapon, adding a dash of it to their...

Spring is in full swing, and as the temperatures rise, it’s the perfect time to plant your summer bulbs. Once nestled in the soil, their journey begins, leading to vibrant summer blooms that will bring you joy and a deep...

Hemerocallis, the scientific name for daylilies, has a fancy ring to it, right? These vibrant flowers belong to the Xanthorrhoeaceae family. The name ‘Hemerocallis’ is derived from the Greek words ‘hemera’ (day) and ‘kallos’ (beauty). Despite the common name, daylilies...

Whether your taste leans towards the enchantment of frilly bearded irises or steers towards the sleek, contemporary allure of Dutch irises, one thing remains certain: they'll infuse your garden with unparalleled beauty in vibrant hues, and steal the show.  With...

Few things are as disheartening as tenderly nurturing your magnificent dahlias, only to witness them crumple in the wake of a storm. Blooms muddied and dishevelled, their delicate petals clinging to bent and broken stems. Dahlias strut their stuff through...

Get ready for a botanical love affair, or as the legendary UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh puts it, "Sex on stalks" - his way of charmingly describing Agapanthus praecox. Forget the elegant common names like African Lily or Lily of the...