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Start with the conditions you have
The strongest plant matches begin with climate and site—not flower colour.
1. Your hardiness zone
Use your Canadian hardiness zone as the first suitability check. Local exposure and winter protection still matter.
2. Sun or shade
Observe the site through the growing season, then select full sun, partial sun, partial shade or shade.
3. Soil and moisture
Match drainage and moisture before choosing bloom colour. Right plant, right place means healthier gardens.
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Find plants that fit
Combine filters to narrow the library. Timing and performance can vary with local conditions.
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Awesome Astilbe – Shade, Sun and Moisture
View plant →: Awesome Astilbe – Shade, Sun and MoistureAstilbes are the drama queens of the shade garden. You cannot help but admire these ‘no-fuss’ divas for their beauty…
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Maiden Grass: How To Care For And Use
View plant →: Maiden Grass: How To Care For And UseMaiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus) is a rich, tall, full-bodied herbaceous perennial and hardy ornamental grass that is popular in…
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How To Grow And Care For Marigold Flowers
Calendula officinalis, Tagetes tenuifolia and many more
View plant →: How To Grow And Care For Marigold FlowersThe Marigold, a cheerful and easy plant to grow, and the first choice among those who want a bright and…
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Trumpet Vine Growth, Care and Pruning
Campsis radican
View plant →: Trumpet Vine Growth, Care and PruningThe trumpet vine, hummingbird vine or Trumpet Creeper vine is the common name for Campsis radicans pronounced (kamp’-sis), which belongs…
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Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos, Hibiscus syriacus and many more
View plant →: Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy HibiscusHibiscus ornamentals include varieties that bloom profusely for months, with eye-catching blooms in a variety of colours up to 30…
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Propagating Peonies Flowers to Stand Out in Any Garden
Paeonia
View plant →: Propagating Peonies Flowers to Stand Out in Any GardenPeonies are a wonderful, lush addition to any garden. With their gigantic, radiant, colourful blooms and delicate greenery, they are…
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Lilac Care and Propagation
View plant →: Lilac Care and PropagationLilacs are some of the most beautiful plants, with their vibrant colours and sweet fragrance! They are perfect for any landscaping application, including…
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Great St. John’s Wort Care and Uses
View plant →: Great St. John’s Wort Care and UsesSt. John’s Wort is a magnificent, vivacious plant with flowers that can be up to 5 cm wide. It is…
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Azure bluets
Houstonia caerulea
View plant →: Azure bluetsAzure bluets, also called Quaker ladies, is a low perennial groundcover native to parts of eastern Canada. It suits moist,…
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Water Avens
Geum rivale
View plant →: Water AvensWater Avens are good ground cover for cool, wet areas where many plants often struggle. It is a perennial that…
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Zigzag Goldenrod Attracts Pollinators
Solidago flexicaulis
View plant →: Zigzag Goldenrod Attracts PollinatorsZigzag Goldenrod, also known as Solidago flexicaulis, is distinguished by its toothed, broad-ovate leaves and the shape of its stem.…
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Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium montanum
View plant →: Blue-eyed GrassThe Blue-eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium montanum, is a lovely perennial flower which has long been a favourite plant due to its…
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