00:00Grow these 10 flowers that symbolize romance for a beautiful love garden.
00:05Ranunculus. Ranunculus, native to the Mediterranean and Asia, charms with layered petals symbolizing radiant charm and attracts hoverflies and solitary bees.
00:16Gardenia. Gardenia shrubs from tropical Asia and Africa offer creamy white, fragrant blooms and shelter lacewing larvae that prey on aphids.
00:25Tulips. Tulips from Central Asia bloom in early spring in reds, pinks, and whites, attracting bees while needing deadheading to prevent reseeding.
00:36Anemones. Anemone coronaria from the Mediterranean heralds anticipation with jewel-toned petals, attracting solitary bees and requiring periodic division to control spread.
00:48Jasmine. Jasmine's white star-shaped fragrant blooms, enjoyed at dusk, attract moths, and require training on trellises to prevent overgrowth.
00:59Peonies. Peonies produce lush, ruffled blooms symbolizing prosperity, attracting bumble and honeybees, and benefit from division every few years.
01:08Violets. Violets. Sweet violets from Europe and Asia display heart-shaped leaves and fragrant purple blooms, attracting ground-nesting bees and requiring bed edging.
01:19Lily of the Valley. Lily of the Valley's fragrant bell-shaped flowers attract solitary bees but spread vigorously, requiring division to prevent overrunning other plants.
01:29Carnations. Carnations. Carnations from the Mediterranean region sport frilled petals symbolizing fascination, attract hoverflies, and thrive in well-drained alkaline soils.
01:41Gladiolus. Gladiolus, native to Africa and Eurasia, offer tall spikes symbolizing strength, attract hummingbirds, and need corm lifting to manage crowding.
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