Mauve articles Tag

Chilopsis linearis or desert willow: a heat-resistant shrub

in multiple cultivars with varied colors: • Chilopsis linearis 'Alba' with white flowers; • Chilopsis linearis 'Desert Amethyst' with amethyst mauve color; • Chilopsis linearis 'Rio Salado' with pink flowers marbled with white and mauve; • Chilopsis linearis 'Lucretia Hamilt ...

04
Sep
2024

Lemon verbena: an easy-to-grow aromatic plant

use it to prepare detox water (a refreshing and fragrant calorie-free drink). Note: Lemon verbena blooms in the summer, but its small white or light mauve flowers are not used in cooking or infusion. Only the leaves are interesting for their lemony and fresh aroma. 3- What are the virtues of lemon ...

26
Apr
2013

Bee balm: 5 good reasons to grow this plant

are scarlet red and have a tousled pompom shape, earning the plant the nickname "devil's hair." There are also hybrid varieties with white, pink, or mauve flowers. 2- The bee balm is easy to grow. Bee balm is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant. It accepts almost any soil but prefers a cool, rich, and w ...

27
Nov
2013

Poet's carnation: sowing, cultivation and maintenance

e you large, ball-shaped inflorescences that look like round bunches. The flowers, often bicolored, decline a whole pallet of colors (white, pink, mauve, red, purple...). They can be simple or double according to varieties, and the height of the plant can go from 20 to 60 cm. Regardless of the ...

24
Aug
2022

Garden: Planting Lavender in 5 Questions

1- How to choose your lavender plant? City gardeners who only have a balcony can definitely consider planting lavender in a large pot. At the time of purchase, you can settle for a small plant sold in a pot because lavenders are fast-growing plants. Whether you cultivate them in a pot or in the ...

07
Apr
2023

Purple oxalis: everything you need to know about the false shamrock in 5 questions.

ficent violet foliage! This plant from the Oxalidaceae family is native to South America. Highly appreciated for its foliage, it also produces small mauve flowers from May to July when provided with sufficient brightness. Attention: this plant is toxic to animals! If you have a cat or other pet, m ...

16
June
2023

What are the trending colors in the garden?

contrasts by pairing blue flowers with pale yellow, salmon pink, or purple blooms. • in partial shade, rather combine blue with other cool colors like pink, mauve, and violet. ...

24
Jan
2024

Water-Saving Lawn Alternatives: 5 Plants

low, semi-persistent mat. It is hardy down to -10°C and tolerates trampling very well. Another significant advantage is that in June, it boasts small mauve flowers that are highly appreciated by pollinating insects such as bees and bumblebees. 3- The small Turkish woman Among the 5 water-saving p ...

22
Apr
2024