Why Pollinator Gardens are Important, and How to Build One
Why should I welcome pollinators into my garden? Is it important to attract bees and butterflies into your garden? By welcoming bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, you are paying attention to the overall health and strength of your garden. Bees pollinate as they go from flower to flower. While visiting flowers in your garden, bees help your flowers reproduce and
Planting the Best Fall Flowering and Early Spring Garden
What Should I Plant in the Fall? There are many spring blooms such as daffodils and tulips, and in summer, beautiful lilies and dahlias. But what about fall and early spring when the ground is only beginning to thaw? There are bulbs you can plant in the fall to extend the blooming period of your garden and bulbs that will flower
Extra Time on Your Hands?
Spring has arrived! Spend some extra time outdoors! With the arrival of spring, enjoy some solitude and soak up the sunshine that graces our gardens. Now is the perfect time to relax and unwind in the company of crisp spring air and sprouting garden friends. Grab a jacket, and a warm cup of tea or coffee, and take a walk
Amazing New Bulbs for Fall!
Now available at a local garden center near you are a wide variety of dazzling new Florissa fall bulbs. Check out our new fall 2019 attractions! Add some of Florissa’s new spectacular Colourful Companions for show-stopping spring gardens. We select varieties that are complementary in colour, height, and blooming times so you can leave the guesswork behind. If you are a
Garden Accents: Anemones
Charming Anemones are easy to grow and once you do, you’ll discover they’re a fantastic addition to your garden. Gorgeous all on their own or arrange them among other flowers in a spring bouquet and they add a finishing touch. Once you’re acquainted, you’ll want to plant more and more of them. Commonly known as Windflowers, Anemones are a diverse group, with several species
Canadian Liberator
Canadian Liberator is a stunning red tulip that is being used to create awareness and remembrance of a very important moment in history. In 1945, Canadian forces were an integral part of the liberation of Europe at the end of World War II, and spring 2020 marks 75 years since the end of WWII. It is important that the sacrifices
Gorgeous Dahlias to Plant This Spring
Florissa’s Choice: Antique Copper A vintage combination of breathtaking ball dahlias in warm coppery apricot and deep garnet red tones is just what you need to usher in the gardening season. Antique Copper is Florissa’s must-have Choice for 2019. This Colourful Companion features 10 cm (4”) blooms, atop strong stems which will give you outstanding and long-lasting cut flowers. The showy garnet red