INDOORS/OUT
As the spring sun starts to warm up, many people feel
the urge to get out into the garden and enjoy the sun
on the patio or terrace ... but it can still be a rather
chilly business. Here we have gathered together the
robust varieties already available to add a decorative
touch both indoors and out.
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HYDRANGEA
The name comes from the Greek, hydor meaning water and angeion meaning vessel. With that in mind, you will always remember that the Hydrangea needs a lot of water. The flowers change colour according to the acidity of the soil. Acid soil yields blue and basic soil pink flowers.
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CAMPANULA
There are more than 300 varieties. An old Italian legend has it that the shape of the harebell actually provided the inspiration for all church bells. |
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DIPLADENIA
The original Dipladenia had slightly pink flowers and originates from the highland around Rio de Janeiro. History indicates that there may only have been a single plant originally, and they are no longer found growing in the wild.
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ROSE
Roses symbolise love, whatever the colour. Depending on the colour, however, they can also mean the following: White: ”I’m worthy of you”, Yellow: ”Jealousy, diminished or dying love”, Dark red: ”Awkwardness”.
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BEGONIA
The plant has its origins in the former French colony of St. Domingo, where it was discovered by a French botanist. In order to honour the local governor,
Michel Begon, the plant species was named after him. Begonia reigns supreme both indoors and out, and comes in a plethora of colours.
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KALANCHOË
The plant hails from Madagascar and is part of the Crassulaceae family. Blossfeldiana, the most common variety, was introduced by Robert Blossfeld – a German
breeder – in 1932.
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