My Skyscraper sunflower has failed to live up to its name and potential. One of the giant sunflower breeds, this is supposed to grow more than 3 metres tall. Right now, it’s “just” 1.8 metres tall. I don’t think this … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ornamental plants
When it turned out that the zinnia plant I had grown from mixed given seeds bore beautiful red flowers, I was determined to propagate it even more. So, when the first couple of flowers finished blooming and the flower heads … Continue reading
Alright, so Phase 1 of growing sunflowers did not go that well. I did manage to grow the Ballad sunflower successfully – as well as a few stunted others – but I decided to start all over again. A new … Continue reading
How can this be called a hibiscus, I wondered, looking at pictures of the Sunset Hibiscus after someone gave me some seeds for it; it looks more like an oversized okra flower! Nevertheless, I was game to try growing this … Continue reading