Some even produce a rainbow of different colored fruits on one plant. Bell peppers grow into compact bushes with large, alternate leaves, white flowers and fruits on multiple branches. Bell peppers require warm temperatures to germinate and produce fruit. Richard T. Nowitz / Getty Images Like tomatoes, they belong to the nightshade family, but aren’t nearly as fussy about growing conditions. The foliage of all nightshade plants, including bell peppers, is toxic to people....

Read on to learn how to grow and care for bellflowers in your garden. Bellflower Care Light Bellflowers should be planted where they receivefull to partial sunlight. Water Bellflowers prefer moist soil, but it should not be soggy. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Fertilizer Apply abalanced fertilizerin the spring as new growth forms. Many stay green throughout temperate winters. Propagating Bellflowers can be propagated by cuttings or by dividing plants....

Bells of Ireland Care Here are the main care requirements to successfully grow bells of Ireland. Light Full sunis best for bells of Ireland. Plants in shady locations will almost certainly need staking. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Blend some compost into the planting area before sowing seeds. Water Keep bells of Ireland consistently moist during the vulnerable seedling and transplant stages. Soaker hoses are great for providing moisture without water-logging the plants....

These plants have big, glossy leaves as well as springtime flowers. Read on for our care guide. Bergenia Care Bergenia plants are vigorous without beinginvasiveand will slowly spread to form aground cover. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova They thrive in partial shade but will also tolerateheavy shade. But, of course, the more sun plants receive, the more moisture they will need. Water Bergenia likes consistent moisture. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova...

They are also commonly called Spanish needles, tickseed sunflowers, and beggarticks. They thrive in rich soil with sufficient drainage and require full sun. They toleratedrought and heatrelatively well. Bidens albayujie chen / Getty Images Bidens are perennial plants in warmer climates. In northern climates with freezing temperatures, they are annuals and will need replanting each year. Light Bidens prefer full sun conditions for the biggest and best blooms. Bidens Campfire BurstJacky Parker Photography / Getty Images...

This ornamental grass is so tough it can survive fire. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova All hail the king of native grassesthe big bluestem! Big bluestem is not only revered for its functional properties but it is also grown for its decorative features. When it flowers, it boasts small purple or yellow spikelets. Plant your big bluestem in late winter or early spring. This ornamental grass cannot tolerate full shade conditions....

Tieu Bao Truong / Getty Images Bigleaf hydrangeas are no doubt the most popularhydrangeas. Numerous cultivars of each punch in exist. Growing two feet or more per year, bigleaf hydrangeas are fast-growing shrubs. Tieu Bao Truong / Getty Images They should be planted in the fall or early spring. Hydrangeas are toxic to people and pets. Planting Plant in summer or fall when the weather is cooler. tab1962 / Getty Images...

Bigleaf periwinkle may be mildly toxic to humans and animals. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil to flourish. Water If growing in the shade, your bigleaf periwinkle should not require extra watering. But if there’s a long period of drought supplemental watering may be necessary. Temperature and Humidity Bigleaf periwinkle is not as cold-hardy as ordinary periwinkle. It prefers a temperate climate. Types of Bigleaf Periwinkle All types of bigleaf periwinkle have blue flowers....

They prefer medium to bright indirect lightso ensure theres a window availableand moist, well drained soil. Dont expose them to direct sunlight other than the very early morning sun. Harsh direct sunlight can burn the leaves. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Indoors, an east- or north-facing window is ideal. Soil These plants like loose soil rich inorganic matterwith excellent drainage. A peat-based potting mix is good for container plants. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida...

Tall, black stalks are accentuated by small, medium-to-dark green leaves and a dense, clump-forming growth habit. This makes it popular with gardeners looking to create dense hedges ornatural privacy screens. There are several bamboo species with the common name black bamboo. Unlike the others, such asDendeocalamus asper cv.Hitam andGigantochloa atroviolacea,P. nigrais one of the only varieties of black bamboo with a running instead of clumping growth habit. Nevertheless, with the proper knowledge and care,P....

The purple variety is a dark dusky color that ranges from maroon to purple but often looks black. A white flowering variety (Tacca integrifolia) grows twice as large as theblack variety. The bat flower will bloom from late spring through early fall with new blooms appearing repeatedly throughout the season. Rise Liao / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 It might be necessary to create a small microclimate that is hospitable to this somewhat delicate plant....

It grows in an upright and fairly rounded shape. Black chokeberry has a slow to moderate growth rate and can be planted in the fall or spring. Black Chokeberry Care This shrub is highly adaptable and hardy. It can grow well in both moist and dry locations. Ideally the soil pH should be acidic, but it can also grow in alkaline soil. And while it prefers soil that drains well, it is also tolerant of boggy soil....

Grygorii Shvets / Getty Images Black diamond watermelons are known for their enormous size and juicy, sweet flesh. This late-season heirloom variety is popular for home gardens, and large, commercial farms. The dark, blue-green-black melons have rich red flesh. Grygorii Shvets / Getty Images and typically lack the usual stripes of more familiarwatermelon varieties. Covering the soil with black plastic before seeding helps warm up the soil. Selecting a Planting Site Watermelonsneed a location in full sun with well-draining, rich soil....