Grow smarter, not harder!

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Whetherin a potor a sprawling garden, growing flowers can be a joyful experience.

With their vibrant colors anddelightful scents, flowers are a true gift from nature.

Ipomoea tricolor, the Mexican morning glory or just morning glory, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae,

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However, not all blooms are easy to cultivateeven for seasoned horticulturists.

Many flowers require precise conditions and meticulous care to thrive.

Here are seven flowers that might be too high-maintenance for your garden.

Image of borage in flower. Borage is a medicinal and culinary herb from the Mediterranean. Flowers, buds and leaves. Frontal view, even light. Melbourne, Australia.

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“And if youre in a small spacelike my tiny Brooklyn backyardthat level of maintenance is just too much.

“Plus, the smell is magical.

“After one rain shower, even staked-in hoops tend to fall apart as their stems are very weak.

Ipomoea indica is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, known by several common names, including Blue morning glory, Oceanblue morning glory, Koali awa, and Blue dawn flower.

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Gardenias require specific temperatures, sun exposure, watering, and fertilizer, all on a rigorous schedule.

So, if youre new to growing flowers or frequently travel, its best to plant a different seed.

Theres also gall to deal with, Sixx adds.

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“If this fungus is located in the planting bed, you must not replant dahlias there again.

Delphiniums thrive incooler climatesand need at least six hours of sunlight to stay healthy,” she says.

Despite all this effort, their blooms last only about a month.

Gardenia jasminoides, commonly called common gardenia or cape jasmine, is native to Japan and southern China and is an evergreen shrub with thick, glossy, dark green leaves. It is particularly noted for its extremely fragrant white flowers and is often grown in double-flowered forms. Flowers bloom in late spring to early summer (June-July) in Japan.

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“They also need heavy fertilizers and constant pruning.”

Applying mulch around rose bushes will keep the roots cool.

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Blooming delphinium in the garden

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Nostagie Tantau. Hybrid tea rose. Rose garden. Summer.

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