One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The Lenten rose, ...

Q: I have dozens of small seedlings around my Lenten roses. What do I do now? Katherine VanHoy Charlotte, N.C. A: Transplant the seedlings into a semi-shaded "nurse" bed, just a few inches apart.

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.“ "Stop and smell the roses.” “Every rose has its thorn.” Perhaps no other ...

One of the most popular perennials for our gardens is in bloom. The flowers of Lenten Rose Hellebores appear in late February and may last for two months. Now named Helleborus xhybridus, their common ...

Roses need no introduction. But there are so many varieties, requiring so many different levels of care, which is why it's important to factor maintenance and attention into your decision on which ...

As time passes, groups of flowers come in and out of style or favor. Hydrangeas were popular in the 50’s but nothing much changed about them until new varieties suddenly were available. Now, they are ...

Question: I planted a single trunk Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry last year. It appears dead now, with bark damage near the ground. Could the cause be voles? Answer: I am wondering if you have several ...

These unique perennials are one of the very first plants to bloom in early spring, or even late winter, ushering in the new gardening season. They begin blooming well before tulips and daffodils and ...

Almost 30 years ago, the late Mrs. Murray Newman introduced me to her Hellebores that she grew in her Maple Ridge garden. At that time they were not a well-known plant in Tulsa. Today, however, the ...

The Lenten rose, or hellebore, has gone from being a connoisseur’s plant to a widely used perennial valued for its low care, versatility and adaptability to shade. The bloom resembles a wild rose, ...