You already know that sending a bouquet of fresh flowers is a thoughtful gesture — they're fragrant, colorful and beautiful, so of course they make a great gift. But did you know that the color of the ...

The flowers of any species are typically controlled by genes and are usually of a certain color: bog cranberry typically has pink flowers, starflowers are white, forget-me-nots are blue, and so on.

Pink spring beauties are ephemerals that sustained the earliest Americans, and selection pressure may hold the clue to color variation Pink or Rocky Mountain spring beauties, Claytonia rosea, were ...

Everyone's knee-jerk reaction for color-coding the flower arrangements for special events is red for Valentine's Day and white for funerals. While we're more than happy to get a bountiful bouquet of ...

Shades of light pink can be paired with a number of other colors to create a custom palette. Combine warm blush or cool pastel pink with a range of colors—from shades of green to blue, red, white, ...

Just before the summer solstice, a little group of friends walked out onto Cowee Meadow. Although it was raining in town, out there, the sun was shining. The meadows were a blaze of color: pink ...

Bigleaf hydrangeas thrive in morning sun, afternoon shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Regular fertilization and watering are crucial for healthy growth and blooms. Prune after flowering, but avoid ...