How to plant and grow chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chicory (Cichorium intybus) or “common chicory” is a perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, sometimes white or pink. Many...
How to plant and grow Cynara cardunculus (Globe artichoke) Artichoke is a cultivated plant originated from wild card from the Mediterranean region, having been selected for the production of large inflorescences. These have a...
Mirabilis jalapa (Marvel of Peru) also known as four o’clock flower is a tropical herbaceous plant that can reach more than a meter in height. Its flowers have the peculiarity of opening only at...
Celosia argentea (cockscomb) are plants that have inflorescences in the form of feathers or ears. Its inflorescences are of vivid colors and can be found in red, orange, yellow, white, or several tones between...
Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) is a herbaceous plant that reaches from 40 cm to more than 1 m in height, presenting flowers in ears that appear at the top of the plant’s branches. There are...
Dianthus caryophyllus (carnation or clove pink) is a flower cultivated for many centuries in the gardens and has an extensive symbolism in different cultures. Carnation is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches up to...
Chrysanthemum is a plant that has been cultivated in China for centuries, with a large number of cultivated varieties in the world today. In Japan, one of the countries where this flower is much...
The sunflower is an annual plant that can grow from 40 cm to almost 8 m in height, depending on the cultivar. Its large flowers are very popular in gardens and there are a...
