Flowering plants
Indoor and garden plants that delight the eye with their flowers.
African lilyAgapanthusThe African lily (Agapanthus) has large globes of blue or white bell-shaped flowers. Requirements, propagation, care an…
Marigold (Tagetes)TagetesMarigolds (Tagetes) are popular, undemanding annuals with yellow and orange flower heads, tolerant of drought and heat.…
Golden trumpetAllamanda CatharticaGolden trumpet (Allamanda cathartica) is a tropical climber with glossy leaves and large yellow fragrant flowers. Requi…
Flamingo flowerAnthurium AndreanumThe flamingo flower (Anthurium andreanum) has glossy heart-shaped spathes in red, pink or white. Requirements, propagat…
Asparagus fernAsparagus SetaceusAsparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus) has feathery needle-like foliage, popular in bouquets and hanging pots. Requirement…
Alpine asterAster AlpinusAlpine aster is a low perennial for rock gardens and borders with blue, violet or white daisy flowers in May and June. …
Italian asterAster AmellusItalian aster (Aster amellus) is a long-lived perennial flowering from July to October in violet, blue, pink or white. …
Bushy asterAster DumosusBushy aster (Aster dumosus) forms compact domes covered in flowers from late August to October. Requirements and propag…Advertisement
New England asterMarcinki - Aster novae-angliaeNew England aster is a tall, hardy perennial flowering from September to November in pink, carmine, violet and blue. Re…
Indoor azaleaRhododendron SimsiiIndoor azalea (Rhododendron simsii) flowers from autumn to spring. Acidic compost, soft water, cool temperature, summer…
Bacopa (Sutera)Sutera DiffususBacopa (Sutera) is a trailing balcony plant covered with tiny white, bluish or pink flowers. Requirements, cuttings, wa…
Lesser periwinkleVinca MinorLesser periwinkle (Vinca minor) is an evergreen ground cover with lilac-blue flowers, ideal under trees and shrubs in s…
Cotton plantGossypiumThe cotton plant (Gossypium) is a decorative shrub with yellow or pink flowers followed by fluffy white bolls. Requirem…
Tuberous begoniaBegoniaTuberous begonia is a summer bedding plant with large flowers from June to the first frosts. Requirements, growing from…
Heartleaf bergeniaBergenia CordifoliaHeartleaf bergenia is an evergreen perennial with large glossy leaves and pink flowers in April and May, thriving even …
Ground ivyGlechoma HederaceaGround ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a fast-spreading ground cover for shade with rounded leaves and blue-violet flowers …
BogbeanMenyanthes TrifoliataBogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is a protected marginal pond plant with three-part leaves and fringed white-pink flower…
Bloody cranesbillGeranium SanguineumBloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) is a low, tough perennial with magenta-red flowers from May to September for bo…
Broad-petalled cranesbillGeranium PlatypetalumBroad-petalled cranesbill (Geranium platypetalum) is a hardy perennial with large violet-blue flowers in May and June. …
Garden pansyViola x WittrockianaGarden pansy (Viola × wittrockiana) is a biennial with large, colourful flowers. Overview of pansy groups, requirements…
Siberian squillScilla SibiricaSiberian squill (Scilla sibirica) is a small, hardy spring bulb with nodding blue bell-shaped flowers for rock gardens,…
ChrysanthemumChrysanthemum IndicumPot chrysanthemums can be bought all year round. Requirements, cuttings, care, overwintering and common problems such a…
HelleboreHelleborusHellebores are tough, long-lived perennials that flower in winter and early spring. Requirements, propagation by divisi…
Christmas roseHelleborus NigerChristmas rose (Helleborus niger) is an Alpine hellebore with large white flowers in winter, also sold as a pot plant a…
Stinking helleboreHelleborus FoetidusStinking hellebore flowers from February to April with green, red-rimmed bell flowers above glossy evergreen leaves.
Corsican helleboreHelleborus ArgutifoliusCorsican hellebore flowers from January to March with yellowish-green flowers above glossy, spiny-edged leaves. Likes f…
Lenten roseHelleborus × HybridusLenten rose (Helleborus × hybridus) is a group of hybrid hellebores with large flowers in white, pink, purple, deep mar…
Oriental helleboreHelleborus OrientalisOriental hellebore comes from the Caucasus and has greenish-white or cream flowers, often tinged pink, from February to…
Purple helleboreHelleborus PurpurascensPurple hellebore has nodding flowers that turn from greenish-maroon to purple-maroon. It grows wild in Central and East…
Persian cyclamenCyklamen PersicumPersian cyclamen is one of the loveliest winter-flowering houseplants. Requirements, growing from seed, watering, repot…
ZinniaZinnia ElegansZinnia (Zinnia elegans) is a colourful annual flowering from late June to October in many shades. Requirements, sowing,…
DahliaDahliaDahlias come in thousands of varieties. The main dahlia groups, requirements, propagation by cuttings, division and see…
African daisyDimorphotheca AurantiacaAfrican daisy (Dimorphotheca) is a summer annual with glossy orange daisy flowers that open only in sunshine. Requireme…
Dipladenia (Mandevilla)Mandevilla SanderiiDipladenia (Mandevilla) is a showy climber with red, pink or white trumpet flowers for balconies and terraces. Requirem…
Burning bush (gas plant)Dictamnus AlbusBurning bush (Dictamnus albus) is a long-lived, aromatic perennial with spikes of white or pink flowers whose oils can …
SneezeweedHelenium HybridumSneezeweed (Helenium) is a tall late-summer perennial with yellow, orange and red-brown daisies around a domed centre. …
Four o'clock flowerMirabilis JalapaFour o'clock flower (Mirabilis jalapa) opens fragrant white, yellow or red flowers in late afternoon. Requirements, sow…
Clustered bellflowerCampanula GlomerataClustered bellflower (Campanula glomerata) is a perennial with dense heads of deep violet bell-shaped flowers. Requirem…
Urn plantAechmea FasciataThe urn plant (Aechmea fasciata) is a bromeliad with silver-banded leaves and a pink flower head. Requirements, propaga…
California poppyEschscholtzia CalifornicaCalifornia poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is an easy annual with silky orange, yellow or white flowers that open in s…
African violetSaintpauliaAfrican violet (Saintpaulia) is an ideal houseplant flowering all year round. Light, humidity, watering from below, lea…
Sweet violetViola OdorataSweet violet (Viola odorata) is a small, intensely fragrant perennial with violet or white flowers in April–May, good a…
Garden phloxPhlox PaniculataGarden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a long-lived perennial with large, colourful flower panicles from July to August. Re…
FreesiaFreesiaFreesia is a fragrant cut flower with bell-shaped blooms in many colours, grown under glass. Requirements, sowing and c…
Flaming sword (Vriesea splendens)Vriesea SplendensFlaming sword (Vriesea splendens) is a bromeliad with banded leaves and a bright sword-shaped flower spike. Light, wate…
FuchsiaFuchsiaFuchsia is almost a symbol of summer, with nodding red, white and purple bell flowers. Requirements, cuttings, seasonal…
Blanket flowerGaillardia HybridaBlanket flower (Gaillardia) is a long-flowering perennial with red and yellow daisy flowers from late June to September…
Summer hyacinthGaltonia CandicansSummer hyacinth (Galtonia candicans) is a tall bulb with loose spikes of white bell flowers in summer. Requirements, pr…
GardeniaGardenia JasminoidesGardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) has glossy dark leaves and waxy white flowers with a jasmine-like scent. Requirements, …
Treasure flowerGazania × SplendensTreasure flower (Gazania) is a sun-loving annual with large bright daisies marked with dark eyes, open only in sunshine…
Caucasian rock cressArabis CaucasicCaucasian rock cress (Arabis caucasica) forms soft grey-green cushions covered in white flowers in April and May. Requi…
Chinese wisteriaWisteria SinensisChinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a vigorous twining climber with hanging racemes of blue-violet flowers in May a…
GloxiniaSinningia SpeciosaGloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) has velvety leaves and large bell-shaped flowers from May to September. Propagation metho…
Sweet WilliamDianthus BarbatusSweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is grown as a biennial with dense heads of fragrant, often eyed flowers in summer. Re…
Jade plantCrassula OvataJade plant (Crassula ovata), the money tree, is an easy succulent with fleshy glossy leaves, ideal as a bonsai. Require…
CornflowerCentaurea CyanusCornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is an annual with blue, white or pink flowers, good for borders and cutting. Requirements…
HeliotropeHeliotropiumHeliotrope is a summer plant with clusters of dark violet, vanilla-scented flowers, ideal for balconies. Requirements, …
HyacinthHyacinthusHyacinths are fragrant spring bulbs with dense spikes of flowers in many colours. Requirements, planting depth and spac…
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)HippeastrumHippeastrum (amaryllis) produces huge trumpet flowers on tall stems. Requirements, propagation, watering, rest period a…
Bigleaf hydrangeaHydrangea MacrophyllaBigleaf hydrangea has large flower heads in pink, blue or white. Requirements, cuttings, how to turn flowers blue, wate…
Climbing hydrangeaHydrangea PetiolarisClimbing hydrangea is a self-clinging climber with flat white flower heads in June and July, ideal for shady walls. Req…
IxiolirionIxiolirionIxiolirion is a charming bulb from the Asian steppes with star-shaped blue or violet flowers on tall stems. Requirement…
Spider lilyHymenocallis FestalisSpider lily (Hymenocallis) is a summer bulb with large white or yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped corona. Care and o…
Persian buttercup (Ranunculus)Ranunculus AsiaticusPersian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) has rose-like double flowers in bright colours. Watering, feeding, storing the…
Purple coneflowerEchinacea PurpureaPurple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a long-flowering, medicinal perennial with pink-purple daisies around a spiky…
Leopard plantLigularia DentataLeopard plant (Ligularia dentata) is a large hardy perennial with round, purple-backed leaves and orange-yellow flowers…
Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa)Yucca FilamentosaAdam's needle (Yucca filamentosa) is a hardy perennial with a rosette of sword-like leaves and tall spikes of white bel…
Flaming KatyKalanchoe BlossfeldianaFlaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is a popular succulent pot plant flowering even in winter. Requirements, cutting…
CalatheaCalatheaCalathea is a tropical foliage plant with strikingly patterned leaves that needs warmth and high humidity. Requirements…
Slipper flowerCalceolariaSlipper flower (Calceolaria) has pouch-shaped yellow to red, often spotted flowers. It likes cool, bright spots. Requir…
Calla lilyCantedeskiaCalla lily (Zantedeschia) has elegant white or coloured spathes. How to give it a rest period for regular flowering, pr…
Irish moss (Sagina subulata)Sagina SubulataIrish moss (Sagina subulata) is a low cushion-forming perennial with tiny white flowers, ideal for rock gardens and bet…
Spider flowerCleome SpinosaSpider flower (Cleome spinosa) is a tall, lush annual with fragrant white, pink or violet flowers from July to autumn. …
CliviaClivia ManiataClivia (Clivia miniata) has dark green strap leaves and clusters of orange flowers. Requirements, the winter rest perio…
Cup-and-saucer vineCobaea ScandensCup-and-saucer vine (Cobaea scandens) is a fast annual climber with large bell-shaped flowers turning from green to pur…
Dutchman's pipeAristolochia DuriorDutchman's pipe (Aristolochia) is a vigorous climber with huge heart-shaped leaves and pipe-shaped flowers, ideal for p…
ColeusSolenostemon ScutellarioidesColeus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is grown for its vividly coloured, velvety leaves in countless patterns. Requirem…
Lily of the valleyConvallaria MajalisLily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a long-lived perennial with fragrant white bell flowers in May, for shade a…
Bearded irisIris HybridaBearded iris is a perennial with striking flowers in an unmatched range of colours in May and June. Requirements, divid…
Reticulated irisIris ReticulataReticulated iris (Iris reticulata) is a tiny early spring bulb with violet-blue flowers marked with yellow in March and…
Garden cosmosCosmos BipinnatusGarden cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an easy annual with feathery leaves and white, pink or purple flowers from July to…
MontbretiaCrocosmia CrocosmiifloraMontbretia (Crocosmia) is a corm-forming plant with arching sprays of orange flowers, similar to gladiolus. Requirement…
CrocusCrocusCrocuses are among the earliest spring flowers. Popular varieties, where to plant them, planting depth, feeding and lif…
LantanaLantana CamaraLantana is a shrub with clusters of flowers that change colour from yellow to orange and red, for balconies and contain…
Blue star creeperLaurentia AxillarisLaurentia axillaris is a summer annual covered in star-shaped blue, pink or white flowers, ideal for balcony boxes and …
English lavenderLavandula AngustifoliaEnglish lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a fragrant evergreen subshrub with violet flower spikes and silvery leaves…
Perennial flaxLinum PerennePerennial flax (Linum perenne) is a drought-tolerant perennial with sky-blue flowers in June and July for rock gardens …
LewisiaLewisia CotyledonLewisia cotyledon is a rock-garden perennial with fleshy evergreen rosettes and striped star-shaped flowers in May and …
Blazing starLiataris SpicataBlazing star (Liatris spicata) is a perennial with dense spikes of lilac, violet or white flowers that open from the to…
LilyLiliumLilies are the queens of the summer garden. Main lily groups (Asiatic, trumpet, oriental), requirements, propagation, p…
DaylilyHemerocallisDaylilies (Hemerocallis) are easy, long-lived perennials with lily-like yellow or orange flowers and grassy leaves. Req…
Trailing lobeliaLobelia ErinusTrailing lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is a popular annual with masses of small blue, white or pink flowers from June to lat…
Flowering rushButomus UmbellatusFlowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) is a hardy pond plant with umbels of pink flowers above fresh green leaves. Require…
Garden lupinLupinus PolyphyllusGarden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) is a tall perennial with palmate leaves and majestic spikes of flowers in rainbow co…
Opium poppyPapaver SomniferumThe opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is an annual with large white, mauve, pink or red flowers in June–July and decorat…
HollyhockAlthaea RoseaHollyhock (Althaea rosea) is a tall biennial with spikes of single or double flowers from July to September. Groups, re…
Passion flowerPassiflora CaeruleaPassion flower (Passiflora caerulea) is a fast-growing climber with exotic flowers and a fringed corona. Requirements, …
GladiolusGladiolusGladiolus is one of the most popular cut flowers, with tall spikes of large flowers. Requirements, propagation from cor…
Trumpet vineCampsis RadicansTrumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is a fast-growing climber with orange-red trumpet flowers from June to September. Requi…
Swiss cheese plant (Monstera)Monstera DeliciosaMonstera deliciosa is one of the most beautiful houseplants, with huge split and perforated leaves. Requirements, propa…
Threadleaf coreopsisCoreopsis VerticillataThreadleaf coreopsis is a long-lived perennial with fine needle-like leaves and masses of small yellow flowers in summe…
Pot marigoldCalendulaPot marigold (Calendula officinalis) is an easy annual with orange or yellow flowers and medicinal uses. Sowing directl…
FoxgloveDigitalis PurpureaFoxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a biennial with tall one-sided spikes of purple, spotted bell flowers. Requirements an…
Daffodil (Narcissus)NarcissusDaffodils are among the most popular spring bulbs, flowering from March to May in white, yellow and orange. Groups, req…
NasturtiumTropaeolumaNasturtium (Tropaeolum) is an easy annual with round leaves and bright spurred flowers from June to autumn, for climbin…
NemesiaNemesia StrumosaNemesia (Nemesia strumosa) is an annual with two-lipped flowers in white, orange, pink and red from late June to August…
New Guinea impatiensImpatiens New GuineaNew Guinea impatiens are bushy plants with large flowers in many colours and glossy, often coloured leaves. Requirement…
Forget-me-notMyosotisForget-me-not (Myosotis) is a biennial with masses of tiny blue, white or pink flowers from April to June. Sowing, plan…
Silk vinePeriploca GraecaSilk vine (Periploca graeca) is a vigorous twining climber up to 10 m with glossy leaves and intricate purple-brown flo…
Obedient plantPhysostegia VirginianaObedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) is a vigorous perennial with upright spikes of flowers, good for borders and cu…
OleanderNerium OleanderOleander (Nerium oleander) is a fragrant flowering shrub for terraces and balconies. Note: all parts are poisonous. Req…
ColumbineAquilegia VulgarisColumbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) is a short-lived perennial with spurred flowers in late May and June. Requirements, prop…
Lollipop plantPachystachys LuteaLollipop plant (Pachystachys lutea) is a houseplant with golden-yellow, spike-shaped bracts lasting for months. Positio…
Pachypodium bispinosumPachypodium bispinosum is a South African caudiciform succulent with a pear-shaped water-storing base, thorny branches …
Madagascar palm (Pachypodium lamerei)Pachypodium LamereiMadagascar palm (Pachypodium lamerei) is a fast-growing spiny succulent with a tuft of long leaves at the top. Light, t…
Canna lilyCannaCanna lily is a tropical plant with large ornamental leaves and showy flowers. Planting rhizomes, feeding, watering and…
Goat's beardAruncus DioicusGoat's beard (Aruncus dioicus) is a tall shade-loving perennial with feathery white plumes in May and June. Requirement…
Ivy-leaved geraniumPelargonium x HederifoliumIvy-leaved geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) has trailing stems and glossy ivy-like leaves – a balcony favourite for boxe…
Regal pelargoniumPelargonium GrandiflorumRegal pelargonium (Pelargonium grandiflorum) has large flowers in many colours from May to late autumn. Cuttings, winte…
PetuniaPetuniaPetunia is one of the most popular balcony and bedding annuals, with funnel-shaped flowers in many colours. Sowing, pla…
OxlipPrimula ElatiorOxlip (Primula elatior) and its colourful garden hybrids flower from April to May. Requirements, propagation and forcin…
PeonyPeoniaPeonies are among the most beautiful garden perennials, flowering in late May and June. Position, division, planting de…
Chinese peonyPaeonia LactifloraChinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora) is a long-lived perennial with large, fragrant white, pink or crimson flowers in lat…
Chenille plantAcalypha HispidaThe chenille plant (Acalypha hispida) has long red tassel-like flowers. Its requirements, propagation, care and common …
Moss rose (Portulaca)Portulaca GrandifloraMoss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is a sun-loving annual with silky single or double flowers from summer to autumn, ide…
ClematisClematisClematis is one of the most beautiful climbers, with masses of star-shaped flowers. Requirements, propagation from seed…
Liverwort (hepatica)Hepatica NobilisHepatica nobilis is a protected woodland perennial with blue-violet flowers in early spring. Requirements, propagation,…
Bee balmMonarda HybridaBee balm (Monarda) is an aromatic perennial with whorled flower heads in pink, red, scarlet or blue from July to Septem…
Winter aconiteEranthis HyemalisWinter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is one of the earliest flowers, with yellow cups from February to March. Requirement…
Castor oil plantRicinus communisCastor oil plant (Ricinus communis) is a fast-growing annual with huge palmate leaves, reaching 2–3 m in a single seaso…
Russian vineFallopia AubertiiRussian vine (Fallopia aubertii) is the fastest-growing climber, covered in white flowers from August to October. Uses,…
Cardinal flower (Rechsteineria / Sinningia cardinalis)RechsteineriaRechsteineria (Sinningia cardinalis) is a Brazilian tuberous houseplant with bright red tubular flowers. Light, humidit…
Ice plant (Sedum spectabile)Sedum SpectabileIce plant (Hylotelephium spectabile) is a drought-tolerant succulent perennial with fleshy blue-green leaves and pink f…
Balloon flowerPlatycodon GrandiflorusBalloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a perennial with balloon-shaped buds opening into bell-shaped blue, white o…
Pasque flowerAnemone PulsatillaPasque flower (Pulsatilla) is a very early spring perennial with silky purple, red or white flowers and fluffy seed hea…
Bleeding heartDicentra SpectabilisBleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is a perennial with arching sprays of pink heart-shaped flowers in late April and…
Mossy saxifrageSaxifraga ArendsiiSaxifrages are cushion-forming rock garden plants from the mountains. Position, drainage, shade at midday, overwinterin…
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)SpathiphyllumPeace lily (Spathiphyllum) is a popular shade-tolerant houseplant with glossy leaves and white spathes. Requirements, p…
False sunflowerHeliopsis HelianthoidesFalse sunflower (Heliopsis) is an easy, long-lived perennial with golden semi-double flowers from July to September, ex…
SunflowerHelianthus AnnuusThe sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a tall annual with large yellow flower heads from July to October. Requirements an…
Sweet alyssumLobularia MaritimaSweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a compact annual with dense heads of tiny, honey-scented flowers for edging, beds…
Silver ragwort (Dusty miller)Senecio CinerariaSilver ragwort (Senecio cineraria) is grown as an annual for its decorative silvery-grey, deeply cut foliage, ideal for…
Madagascar jasmine (Stephanotis)Stephanotis FloribundaMadagascar jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) is a climber with waxy, strongly scented white flowers from June to Septemb…
Common daisyBellis PerennisThe common daisy (Bellis perennis) is grown as a biennial with white, pink or carmine flowers for beds and balcony boxe…
Cymbidium orchidCymbidiumCymbidium is a popular orchid with long sprays of large flowers. It needs cool nights to flower. Requirements, care, wa…
Bird of paradise (Strelitzia)Strelitzia ReginaeBird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a striking South African plant with exotic flowers. Compost, feeding, watering…
Crown imperialFritillaria ImperialisCrown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) is a stately bulb with a ring of large orange, yellow or red bell flowers under…
Grape hyacinthMuscariGrape hyacinths (Muscari) are small, attractive and easy spring bulbs with dense spikes of blue or white flowers. Requi…
Scarlet sageSalvia SplendensScarlet sage (Salvia splendens) is a compact annual with intensely red flower spikes from June to September. Requiremen…
Love-lies-bleedingAmaranthus CaudatusLove-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) is an annual with long drooping red tassels from July to autumn. Requirements …
Star of BethlehemOrnithogalum UmbellatumStar of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) is a protected bulb forming carpets of white star-shaped flowers in May. Re…
Glory-of-the-snowChionodoxa LuciliaeGlory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) is one of the first spring bulbs, with starry blue flowers with white centres. …
SnowdropGalantus NivalisThe snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is a protected native bulb with nodding white bells in February and March. Requirement…
AstilbeAstilbe ArendsiiAstilbe (Astilbe × arendsii) is a shade perennial with feathery plumes in white, pink and red from June to September. R…
Astilbe 'Nikky'Astilbe NikkyAstilbe 'Nikky' is a compact perennial with fluffy two-tone pink plumes, good for cutting and drying. Requirements.
Dotted loosestrifeLysimachia PunctataDotted loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) is a vigorous, long-lived perennial with whorls of yellow flowers from June to…
Creeping JennyLysimachia NummulariaCreeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is a classic ground cover with round leaves and cup-shaped yellow flowers, ideal…
Red hot pokerKniphofia UvariaRed hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria) is a striking perennial with yellow-to-red flower spikes from June to October. Require…
Spiderwort (Tradescantia Andersoniana group)Tradescantia AndersonianaGarden spiderwort (Tradescantia × andersoniana) is a perennial with blue-violet flowers from May to October that open b…
Tulip 'Biflora'Tulipa BifloraTulipa biflora is a small species tulip with fragrant white flowers with a yellow centre on 10–12 cm stems.
Tulip 'Abba'Tulipa AbbaTulip 'Abba' is an early double tulip with red flowers, 30–45 cm tall, flowering very early and excellent for cutting.
Tulip 'Acuminata'Tulipa AcuminataTulipa acuminata, the horned tulip, has long, pointed fiery-red petals with a yellow base and flowers in May.
Tulip 'Agenensis'Tulipa AgenensisTulipa agenensis is a red tulip with a yellow base and globe-shaped flowers on upright stems.
Tulip 'Angelique'Tulipa AngeliqueTulip 'Angelique' is a double tulip with delicate pink-and-white petals, about 40 cm tall, for borders and cutting.
Tulip 'Apeldoorn's Elite'Tulipa Aplendoorn's EliteTulip 'Apeldoorn's Elite' is a single tulip up to 50 cm tall with red petals edged in yellow, growing in almost any soi…
Tulip 'Apricot Beauty'Tulipa Apricot BeautyTulip 'Apricot Beauty' is a popular single early tulip, 40 cm tall, with light orange to salmon flowers in late April a…
Tulip 'Arabian Mystery'Tulipa Arabian MysteryTulip 'Arabian Mystery' is a Triumph tulip, 35 cm tall, with dark purple flowers sometimes edged white. Flowers in late…
Tulip 'Armena'Tulipa ArmenaTulipa armena is a low, rarely seen red tulip with small, crown-like flowers on thin stems.
Tulip 'Aucheriana'Tulipa AucherianaTulipa aucheriana is a dwarf species tulip, 15–20 cm tall, with pink star-shaped flowers and a yellow centre.
Tulip 'Bakeri'Tulipa BakeriTulipa bakeri is an undemanding species tulip with small olive-pink flowers with a yellow base, several per stem.
Tulip 'Batalinii'Tulipa BataliniiTulipa batalinii is a dwarf species tulip up to 15 cm tall with fairly large yellow flowers and wavy grey-green leaves.
Tulip 'Borszczowii'Tulipa BorszczowiTulipa borszczowii is a solitary species tulip with yellow-orange, sometimes reddish, globe-shaped flowers.
Tulip 'Butkovii'Tulipa ButkoviiTulipa butkovii is a species tulip with yellow or white oval petals finely speckled with pink.
Tulip 'Cretica'Tulipa CetricaTulipa cretica is a rare species tulip from Crete with small white or pink-and-white flowers and smooth blue-green leav…
Tulip Greigii 'Calypso'Tulipa Greigii CalypsoTulipa greigii 'Calypso' is a 15–30 cm Greigii tulip with bright yellow flowers flushed red outside, flowering in mid-s…
Tulip Greigii 'Cape Cod'Tulipa Greigii Cape CodTulipa greigii 'Cape Cod' has apricot-orange petals edged with strong yellow and flowers at the beginning of May.
Tulip Greigii 'Chopin'Tulipa Greigii ChopinTulipa greigii 'Chopin', named after Fryderyk Chopin, has cream to lemon-yellow flowers and leaves streaked with blue-g…
Tulip Greigii 'Compostella'Tulipa Greigii CompostellaTulipa greigii 'Compostella' is a 15–30 cm tulip with orange-red-yellow flowers and outward-curving petals, flowering i…
Tulip Greigii 'Flowerdale'Tulipa Greigii FlowerdaleTulipa greigii 'Flowerdale' flowers very early with orange, yellow and gold tones and mottled leaves; loved by bees and…
Tulip Greigii 'Pinocchio'Tulipa Greigii PinocchioTulipa greigii 'Pinocchio' has red-and-white flowers – red in the middle of the petals, white at the edges. Flowers in …
Tulip Greigii 'Plaisir'Tulipa Greigii PlaisirTulipa greigii 'Plaisir' grows 45–60 cm tall with red flowers edged white, flowering very early. Plant bulbs 10–15 cm a…
Tulip Greigii 'Red Riding Hood'Tulipa Greigii Red Riding HoodTulipa greigii 'Red Riding Hood' has red flowers and broad leaves with purple-brown markings that stand out even before…
Tulip Greigii 'Toronto'Tulipa Greigii TorontoTulipa greigii 'Toronto' has fragrant coral orange-pink flowers on strong, slender stems, 15–30 cm tall, excellent for …
Tulip 'Linifolia'Tulipa LinifoliaTulipa linifolia is a 15–20 cm species tulip with red flowers with a deep purple centre and grey-green, red-edged wavy …
Tulip Praestans 'Fusilier'Tulipa Praestans FusilierTulipa praestans 'Fusilier' is a multi-flowered tulip with orange-red flowers, 15–20 cm tall, flowering in April in ful…
Tulip Praestans 'Unicum'Tulipa Praestans UnicumTulipa praestans 'Unicum' has red flowers and green leaves edged cream, ideal for small gardens and rock gardens.
Tulip 'Pulchella'Tulipa PulchellaTulipa pulchella is a dwarf species tulip from Iran and Turkey with small red-purple flowers on 20 cm stems.
Tulip Pulchella 'Persian Pearl'Tulipa Pulchella Persian PearlTulipa pulchella 'Persian Pearl' is a 10–15 cm early spring tulip with striking purple-red flowers and a bright yellow …
Tulip 'Systola'Tulipa SystolaTulipa systola is a solitary species tulip with deep red cup-shaped flowers on strong stems and wavy, waxy green leaves.
Tulip 'Tarda'Tulipa TardaTulipa tarda is a low species tulip with white star-shaped flowers and glossy, light green arching leaves.
Tulip 'Turkestanica'Tulipa TurkestanicaTulipa turkestanica from Central Asia bears up to 12 white flowers with a yellow centre per plant in spring. 10–15 cm t…
Tulip 'Urumiensis'Tulipa UrumiensisTulipa urumiensis from Turkey and Iran has bright golden flowers among narrow green leaves, 10–15 cm tall, flowering in…
Tulip Clusiana 'Cynthia'Tulipa Clusiana CynthiaTulipa clusiana 'Cynthia' is a lady tulip, 20–25 cm tall, with soft yellow inner petals and red outer petals, flowering…
Tulip Clusiana 'Lady Jane'Tulipa Clusiana Lady JaneTulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' is a lady tulip, 20–25 cm tall, with pink outer and white inner petals, flowering in late A…
TulipsTulipaTulips are spring bulbs flowering in April–May, native from southern Europe to China. Uses in beds, borders and as cut …
Tiger flower (Tigridia)Tigridia PavoniaTiger flower (Tigridia pavonia) is a summer bulb with striking spotted flowers that last a single day. Planting, liftin…
Flowering tobaccoNicotiana AlataFlowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata) is an annual with trumpet flowers that open in the evening and are most fragrant at…
Evergreen candytuftIberis SempervirensEvergreen candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) forms evergreen mats covered in white flowers in late April and May. Requirem…
Pineapple lilyEucomisPineapple lily (Eucomis) is a South African bulb with a dense flower spike topped by a tuft of leaves. Requirements, pl…
Garden verbenaVerbenaGarden verbena (Verbena × hybrida) forms compact clumps with fragrant flower heads in many colours. Sowing, planting ou…
Snow-on-the-mountainEuphorbia MarginataSnow-on-the-mountain (Euphorbia marginata) is an annual with white-edged leaves, good for borders and cutting. Requirem…
PoinsettiaEuphorbia PulcherrimaPoinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), the Christmas star, has colourful bracts in red, white, cream or pink. Care, propag…
Spanish flagMina LobataSpanish flag (Ipomoea lobata) is an annual climber with flame-like sprays of red, orange, yellow and cream flowers from…
Common morning gloryIpomoea PurpureaCommon morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is a fast annual climber with funnel-shaped purple, white, blue or pink flowers…
Virginia creeperParthenocissus QuinquefoliaVirginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a vigorous, hardy self-clinging climber whose leaves turn scarlet in …
SnapdragonAntirrhinum MajusSnapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a summer annual with spikes of two-lipped flowers in many colours. Uses by height, re…
ZZ plant (Zamioculcas)Zamioculcas ZamiifoliaZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a tough, undemanding houseplant tolerant of shade and drought. Watering, repotting…
Broad-leaved sea lavenderLimonium LatifoliumBroad-leaved sea lavender (Limonium latifolium) is a perennial with airy pyramidal sprays of lavender-blue flowers, exc…
Tatarian staticeLimonium TataricumTatarian statice (Limonium tataricum) is a perennial with branched sprays of tiny white flowers, excellent for fresh an…
Sea thriftArmeria MaritimaSea thrift (Armeria maritima) is an evergreen cushion perennial with round pink flower heads from May to September. Var…
Wood anemoneAnemone NemorosaWood anemone is a native spring woodland perennial with white flowers from March to May. Requirements and planting in n…
Japanese anemoneAnemone JaponicaJapanese anemone is a tall late-summer perennial with white, pink or red flowers from August to October. Requirements, …
Poppy anemoneAnemone CoronariaPoppy anemone (Anemone coronaria) is a tuberous perennial with large white, blue, pink or red flowers, good for cutting…
Autumn crocusColchicum AutumnaleAutumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) flowers in autumn while its leaves appear in spring. Requirements, propagation and …
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera)ZygocactusChristmas cactus (Zygocactus/Schlumbergera) flowers in late November and December. Light, temperature, rest periods, pr…
AubrietaAubrieta CultorumAubrieta is a spreading rock-garden perennial forming carpets of pink-violet flowers from April to June. Requirements, …
Floss flowerAgeratum HoustonianumFloss flower (Ageratum houstonianum) is a compact annual with fluffy blue, pink or white flowers all summer. Requiremen…
Coral bellsHeuchera HybridaCoral bells (Heuchera) form compact clumps of lobed leaves with airy sprays of tiny red, pink, coral or white flowers. …Nothing matches the filter.