Irises: Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Dividing Bearded and Siberian Types

BA Elliott The tall, elegant iris, named for the Greek rainbow goddess, graces gardens in magical colors. Every gardener wants this reliable, hardy, easy-to-grow perennial. Irises attract butterflies and hummingbirds an

Impatiens: Growing Colorful Shade-Loving Annuals for Gardens and Containers

White and orange impatiens Angela Altomare Impatiens are delightful annuals that shine as houseplants or summer bedding plants. Known as Busy Lizzie, their name derives from the Latin for their explosive seed pods—the s

Hyacinths: Growing Fragrant Spring Blooms Outdoors and Indoors

Hyacinth bulbs are planted in fall for spring blooms. The Victorians cherished hyacinths for their sweet, lingering fragrance, massing them in low beds with single-color rows. Their loose-to-dense racemes pack strongly

Gladiolus: Planting, Growing, and Storing Corms for Dramatic Summer Spikes

Gladiolus is a beloved perennial prized for its elegant, showy flowers borne on tall spikes. A staple of cutting gardens and back borders (due to their height), gladioli bloom in a rainbow of colors and reach 2–6 feet t

Delphiniums: How to Grow Majestic Spikes of Blue, Pink, and Purple

Delphiniums are prized perennials grown for their dramatic spires of colorful summer flowers in stunning shades of blue, pink, white, and purple. Theyre cottage-garden classics and superb cutting-garden stars. Delphiniu

Dahlias: Expert Guide to Planting, Growing, and Storing These Summer Showstoppers

Nancy Parker Where to buy dahlia seeds and tubers: Burpee Gardening In cooler North American climates, dahlias grow as tuberous-rooted tender perennials, planted in spring from small brown biennial tubers. These vibrant

Daffodils: Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Spring's Cheerful Blooms

A closer look at a daffodil. Annette McCarthy Where to buy daffodil bulbs: Burpee Gardening Sunny, yellow daffodils are natures announcement that spring has officially arrived! Plant the bulbs in autumn, and theyll rewa

Crocus Planting Guide: Early Spring Color That Naturalizes Beautifully

When winter seems endless, delicate goblet-shaped crocuses push through snow to announce spring’s arrival. These petite perennials (2–4 inches tall) bloom in pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, purples, blues, and more, often

Cosmos Growing Guide: Easy, Airy Blooms for Sun and Bouquets

Cosmos are annuals grown for their showy, bowl- or cup-shaped flowers on long, wiry stems. Blooms reach 3–5 inches in pink, orange, red, yellow, white, and maroon. Plants can grow 18–60 inches tall (up to 6 feet). They’r

Coneflower (Echinacea) Growing Guide: Tough, Beautiful, and Pollinator-Perfect

Coneflowers are bright, daisy-like perennials with distinctive raised centers. Easy to grow, relatively drought-tolerant, and excellent as cut flowers, they also attract songbirds with seeds from dried flower heads. Some

Growing Cannas: A Complete Guide to Planting, Care, and Overwintering

Few summer bulbs bring such flamboyant, tropical drama to the garden as cannas. With their towering reedy canes, immense paddle-shaped leaves in shades of green or bronze, and ruffled flower spikes that bloom from early

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) Growing Guide: Sunny, Tough, and Pollinator-Friendly

Native to North America, black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are beloved wildflowers that blanket fields with golden-yellow, daisy-like blooms from June to October. The “black eye” is the dark brown-purple center. Plants

Astilbe Care Guide: Grow Stunning Feathery Blooms in Shade

Astilbe is a shade-loving perennial prized for its showy, feathery flower plumes (6 inches to 2 feet long) rising above glossy, fern-like foliage. Plants range from 6 inches to 5 feet tall, making them versatile for wood

Aster Growing Guide: Plant, Care for, and Enjoy These Fall Bloomers

Asters are daisy-like perennials that bring vibrant color to the late-summer and autumn garden when many other flowers have faded. Ranging from 8 inches to 8 feet tall depending on variety, they fit into borders, rock ga

Memorial Day Flowers: Honoring Loved Ones with Fresh and Silk Tributes

Memorial Day (May 30): your local florist provides fresh or silk flowers for gravesite honors and family gatherings. Fresh Flowers at the Gravesite Cone arrangements (ground-insertable) popular Bring: scissors, water j

Butterfly Releases: The Flying Flowers That Elevate Any Celebration

Butterfly releases transform weddings, anniversaries, funerals, birthdays, holidays, ceremonies, and corporate events into unforgettable moments. Symbolizing new beginnings, theyre a living metaphor released with intenti

Forgot the Occasion? Online Florists Save You with Same-Day Delivery

Last-minute birthday, anniversary, graduation, promotion—online florists are the ultimate backup. No lunch-hour shop runs. Custom flowers: hop, skip, click. Most offer same-day delivery (even internationally) to cover th

4th of July Flowers: Patriotic Arrangements for Independence Day

July 4th celebrates freedom—your local florist can design the perfect red, white, and blue floral tribute for every celebration style. Family Picnic Centerpieces with fresh in-season blooms + miniature flags. Even holid

Online Florists Sell Way More Than Flowers: Gifts, Gourmet, and Collectibles

Think online florists are just roses and bouquets? Theyre actually one-stop gift hubs: collectibles, chocolates, gourmet baskets, popcorn (flag tins, popcorn balls), stuffed graduation bears, Crabtree & Evelyn, Sharp

Why Online Flower Delivery Beats Driving to Every Florist in Town

Your partner loves sterling roses. Every local shop is sold out. Youre hours from a planned surprise. Online florists solve this instantly—search inventory across shops, not just one, and route your order to a local fulf