Eucalyptus macrocarpa has as growing environments those with dry soil and even if it can also grow in tropical areas, that climate is not recommended.The flowers, having a diameter of 100 mm can have colors such as bright red or even pink-red. The blooming period begins in early spring and the last flowers may be seen in mid summer.

      The Winter Heath is easily recognizable through its full and abundant foliage of green leaves that give the impression of lance. The flowers are impressive and numerous and they usually occur on red, white or lilac. Because they are so numerous, the flowers can give the impression of being a sole one, like a bouquet.

      Native from Europe and Asia, Crocus is perfect for cultivating it in pots. The flowers have the shape of a cup with sharp or rounded petals and colors like red, white, bicoloured or with dots and striations. Depending on the specie, they can either bloom in spring or in fall.

      Protea is very popular among flowers used in dry flower arrangements, especially in wedding arrangements. The diversified genus gathering 92 species offers the possibility of creating astonishing, eye-catching bouquets. For those interested in planting Protea, one important aspect is..

      Quercus prinus or Chestnut Oak is a species of oak native to the eastern United States. Chestnut Oak does not impress by its size that can usually reach a maximum number of 22 meters. Occasionally, in great growing conditions and if receiving all the needed attention, the tree can reach a height of 40 to 43 meters, but these cases are very rare.

      Contra Costa Goldfields, a plant belonging to the Aster family and scientifically known as Lasthenia conjugens, is an endangered species of flowers native to California that have as main growing environment, the Californian vernal pools.

      Banksia robur is a plant able to reach a height of 2.5 meters and sometimes even more. As expected, the leaves are also impressively large and the flower consists of an astonashing spike that has as color, a mixture between red and brown, and pink if referring to the bud. From a certain point of view, the flowers also have a human aspect and that is the color of the flower that before fading, changes to grey.

      Plectranthus verticillatus is not a very big fan of low temperatures. Therefore, in order to avoid frost, protect the stem by surrounding it with dry leaves and if you want to move them outside, do it after the temperatures start to reach 15 Celsius degrees.

      Salvia reflexa has, not only a beautiful smell, but also beautiful pale mauve flowers, 12 mm long that are usually grouped in pairs. If trying to describe the flower, you can say it looks like two lips, the lower lip being longer than the upper one.

      The Hawthorn has become a very popular plant due to its amazing qualities as substituting for hedges and ornamental plants. Gardeners have recurred to planting this genus especially to give the idea of abundance in their gardens, or to use it as bordering plant in residential area, national parks or other special venues.