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Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are herbaceous perennial plants thought to have originated from the Mediterranean region – however, over two thousand years of cultivation has made it almost impossible to know their true origins for sure. Some believe that carnations date as far back as Greek and Roman times, where they were used for garlands and [...]

Quince, or Cydonia Oblonga, is a small deciduous tree which grows natively in southwest Asia from 5-8m tall. The leaves of a quince tree are covered in tiny white hairs which grow from 6–11cm long. Once the leaves have blossomed in spring, the tree flowers with pale pink to white petals. When these flowers die, [...]

To ensure healthy roses you must first plant them well. You must plant the rose as soon as possible but if the roots are dry, immerse in a bucket of water for an hour before planting. The hole must be big enough for the roots to spread out evenly. Fill in with a fertiliser-rich soil, [...]

Rose leaves are usually five to fifteen centimetres long, have a serrated margin and have a few small prickles on the underside. The stem also has prickles – these are commonly mistaken for thorns, but they are sickle-shaped and are designed to help the plant hang onto other vegetation, and prevent animals browsing.
The petals of a [...]

Hyacinths are perennial flowering plants originating from the East Mediterranean. As well their characteristic bell-shaped flowers with reflexed petals, they can also be recognised by their highly fragrant scent. Hyacinths once formed part of the Liliaceae family but now belong to a separate family called Hyacinthaceae. There are three species within the genus Hyacinthus: the [...]