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Published: October 20, 2006
Most plants are separated into two different categories: annuals and perennials.
Annuals are plants lasting for one year while perennials tend to live longer than a year. As a matter of fact, most perennials live as long as three years.
Perennials can be further divided into hardy and tender. Hardy perennials are able to sustain winter temperatures while tender perennials cannot survive these conditions. As a result, tender perennials must be either grown indoors or brought indoors during winter.
Tender perennials come in many different varieties. Most tender perennials can be considered tropical or subtropical plants. The most popular types are dahlias, caladiums, gladiolus and calla lilies.
Dahlia is a tender perennial available in more than 40,000 varieties. It is native to Mexico and makes a beautiful garden flower. Dahlias are available in virtually every color except blue. They come in a vast array of shapes and sizes.
Caladium is a tender perennial originating from the tropics of South America. These plants are knows as elephant ears due the shape of their leaves. Caladiums are distinguished by their heart-shape leaves, which vary from 6 inches to 2 feet in height. This tender perennial's color ranges from green and white, green and red, white with red blotches, and green with some lavender blotches.
Gladiolus is a tender perennial also known as the sword lily. This plant is native to South Africa. The gladiolus is characterized by its long stem, sword-shaped leaves and spiked flowers. It is available in a variety of colors.
The calla lily is another tender perennial originating from South Africa. The calla lily is characterized by its broad, trumpet-shaped flowers. This plant also comes in a variety of colors, ranging from white and yellow to rose and burgundy.
Tender perennials can be grown both outdoors and indoors. It is important to remember they should be moved indoors if its outdoor location is exposed to frost or freezing temperatures. Tender perennials can simple be repotted and placed indoors with warm temperatures. After winter has passed, they can once again be moved outdoors.
Sources:
The Basics: Cannas and Callas. Dutch Gardens. 5 October 2006..
Caladium. Botony.com. 5 October 2006..
Gladiolus. The Gardeners Network. 2006. 5 October 2006..
Dennison, Helen. Tender Perennials. J. Franklin Styler Nurseries. 5 October 2006..
Romer, James. Winter Storage of Tender Perennails. Horticulture & Home Pest News. 14 September 2000. 5 October 2006.=
Annuals are plants lasting for one year while perennials tend to live longer than a year. As a matter of fact, most perennials live as long as three years.
Perennials can be further divided into hardy and tender. Hardy perennials are able to sustain winter temperatures while tender perennials cannot survive these conditions. As a result, tender perennials must be either grown indoors or brought indoors during winter.
Tender perennials come in many different varieties. Most tender perennials can be considered tropical or subtropical plants. The most popular types are dahlias, caladiums, gladiolus and calla lilies.
Dahlia is a tender perennial available in more than 40,000 varieties. It is native to Mexico and makes a beautiful garden flower. Dahlias are available in virtually every color except blue. They come in a vast array of shapes and sizes.
Caladium is a tender perennial originating from the tropics of South America. These plants are knows as elephant ears due the shape of their leaves. Caladiums are distinguished by their heart-shape leaves, which vary from 6 inches to 2 feet in height. This tender perennial's color ranges from green and white, green and red, white with red blotches, and green with some lavender blotches.
Gladiolus is a tender perennial also known as the sword lily. This plant is native to South Africa. The gladiolus is characterized by its long stem, sword-shaped leaves and spiked flowers. It is available in a variety of colors.
The calla lily is another tender perennial originating from South Africa. The calla lily is characterized by its broad, trumpet-shaped flowers. This plant also comes in a variety of colors, ranging from white and yellow to rose and burgundy.
Tender perennials can be grown both outdoors and indoors. It is important to remember they should be moved indoors if its outdoor location is exposed to frost or freezing temperatures. Tender perennials can simple be repotted and placed indoors with warm temperatures. After winter has passed, they can once again be moved outdoors.
Sources:
The Basics: Cannas and Callas. Dutch Gardens. 5 October 2006.
Caladium. Botony.com. 5 October 2006.
Gladiolus. The Gardeners Network. 2006. 5 October 2006.
Dennison, Helen. Tender Perennials. J. Franklin Styler Nurseries. 5 October 2006.
Romer, James. Winter Storage of Tender Perennails. Horticulture & Home Pest News. 14 September 2000. 5 October 2006.
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