Flowers grow stems, leaves and petals in a perfect pattern again and again. A new study shows that even in this precise, patterned formation in plants, gene activity inside individual cells is far ...

No cut flower garden is complete without a few fillers, and flowers like cornflower, baby's breath, and yarrow are ...

Planting flower strips in a field with at least two species can increase the number of natural enemies of pests by 70%. The ...

The growing appreciation for aesthetic landscaping, home gardening, and floral decor has propelled the demand for ornamental flowers and cut flowers in Japan. Urban dwellers are increasingly investing ...

New research reveals how repeated genetic changes in Hibiscus flowers have led to the loss of visually striking bullseye ...

One of the most remarkable events you can experience during this time is the Ashikaga Wisteria Festival, held annually at Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture. This incredible festival has ...

There are so many types of salvias, you could spend years discovering new varieties – you may wish to move to a place with a bigger yard to fit them all in. Along with an endless variety of hue and ...

Tulips in vivid shades now blanket the fields of Yamanakako Hana no Miyako Park, a flower garden set at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The spring bloom – featuring more than 110,000 tulips in 23 varieties — ...

But how does a flower conjure up the odor of decaying flesh? For a long time, scientists haven’t been quite sure. One persistent theory was that plants produce these compounds passively ...

A hill in Hebei, China, was transformed into a faux Mount Fuji with white paint, attracting tourists with promises of scenic views and a volcano experience for 98 yuan. However, the attraction ...

You don't have to have flowers to have color. This is why I love coleus. There are also several varieties of this plant. The foliage ranges in color from bright lime green to deep purple.

And while it may not quite match the size or age of the Great Wisteria, the Yae Kokuryu Fuji is no slouch in the looks department either. Ah, but we said there are three types of flowers reaching full ...