tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60276018020297349472024-03-12T19:50:59.647-07:00All About FlowersI really loved flowers, that is why i created this site to know more species of flowers and how they look like. I am just curious how beautiful they are. Through this, i could appreciate more how they bring beauty to our environment. Hope you will enjoy viewing my site.mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-9287152198049825502021-05-22T03:14:00.000-07:002021-05-22T03:14:41.411-07:00Red Flowers Collection<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of varieties of red flowers you must know that captivate your eyes. So lovely 27 red flowers!</div><p></p><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.625rem; line-height: 1.3; outline: 0px; padding: 0.625rem 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 1.625rem;">Roses</span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.625rem; line-height: 1.3; outline: 0px; padding: 0.625rem 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wkDnYyBZYh0/YKjTW7NLriI/AAAAAAAAA54/CPIMrGoDwRU9gGBcIdlmjHmPH23wrTLsgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1223/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wkDnYyBZYh0/YKjTW7NLriI/AAAAAAAAA54/CPIMrGoDwRU9gGBcIdlmjHmPH23wrTLsgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/1.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.625rem; line-height: 1.3; outline: 0px; padding: 0.625rem 0px;"><span style="font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem;">There are over 150 species of roses available in a variety of colors and shapes, but red roses—considered to be a symbol of love—are the most popular.</span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Poppies</div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fSjJCiBcRBc/YKjToisgRjI/AAAAAAAAA6A/9vFP6S3qRLU7Rfnnirt6ITi_Q7yq14niQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1225/poppies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fSjJCiBcRBc/YKjToisgRjI/AAAAAAAAA6A/9vFP6S3qRLU7Rfnnirt6ITi_Q7yq14niQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/poppies.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px;">This bright red bloomer features textured petals resembling crepe paper.</p></div></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Bleeding Hearts<span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"> </span></div></div></div></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-raQ7jwWCvYQ/YKjTzu8A9BI/AAAAAAAAA6E/MGPKPiS4ONIVc7VARNk59os9Wglq40PZACNcBGAsYHQ/s1470/Bleading%2Bhearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-raQ7jwWCvYQ/YKjTzu8A9BI/AAAAAAAAA6E/MGPKPiS4ONIVc7VARNk59os9Wglq40PZACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Bleading%2Bhearts.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px;">This dramatic, spring-blooming perennial boasts heart-shaped flowers and grows best in well-drained soil in areas of direct sunlight (in cold climates) or partial shade (in warmer areas).</p></div></div></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Amaryllis</div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jSBNvNci1A/YKjT8U_I12I/AAAAAAAAA6M/U9JkDuPSvbUvHPqRxGgORi9WmjFAwOCCACNcBGAsYHQ/s1225/Amaryllis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jSBNvNci1A/YKjT8U_I12I/AAAAAAAAA6M/U9JkDuPSvbUvHPqRxGgORi9WmjFAwOCCACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Amaryllis.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem;">A popular</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem;"> </span><a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/g34888894/popular-christmas-plants/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/g34888894/popular-christmas-plants/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 0px 0px; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Christmas plant</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem;">, amaryllis are versatile—they do well in flower beds, borders, edgings, and containers. For a longer flowering period, plant bulbs at intervals of 1-2 weeks.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Gerber Daisies</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Zq7g25rD_I/YKjUZ6wmXRI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/5Y7SaBeC4c4W5KC3jIDHCJNvWUSGptB2QCNcBGAsYHQ/s1227/Gerber%2BDaisies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Zq7g25rD_I/YKjUZ6wmXRI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/5Y7SaBeC4c4W5KC3jIDHCJNvWUSGptB2QCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Gerber%2BDaisies.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem;">Gerber daisies (also called Gerberas) come in a </span><a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g32161249/daisy-types/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g32161249/daisy-types/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 0px 0px; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">variety of beautiful colors</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem;">, but the reds are particularly gorgeous, with ray-like petals around a stunning golden-brown center.</span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Tulips</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RLoDpkxJDmE/YKjUe8yh24I/AAAAAAAAA6c/FNIWVs-QnOEDj3hbN47e-epTgLZANJaZwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1224/Tulips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RLoDpkxJDmE/YKjUe8yh24I/AAAAAAAAA6c/FNIWVs-QnOEDj3hbN47e-epTgLZANJaZwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Tulips.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">To enjoy flowering from early to late spring, plant tulip varieties with different bloom times.</span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Cockscomb</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wpijOrO7Ubo/YKjUjekPZTI/AAAAAAAAA6g/BT8fnXght9gTpx041xX6CltqeAuljQ6fQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1356/Cockscomb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="904" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wpijOrO7Ubo/YKjUjekPZTI/AAAAAAAAA6g/BT8fnXght9gTpx041xX6CltqeAuljQ6fQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Cockscomb.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Cockscomb, a </span><a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g4662/fall-flowers/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g4662/fall-flowers/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 0px 0px; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">fall-blooming flower</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">, gets its name from its likeness to a rooster's head (the "cock’s comb"). Though it's traditionally grown in the red color pictured here, it's also available in yellow, pink, and white.</span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Woolflower</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zzhjk6nrr68/YKjUnsEJP7I/AAAAAAAAA6k/48YlAK8qaacajbZvtYFuuSiI7CZ7l29DgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1470/Woolflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zzhjk6nrr68/YKjUnsEJP7I/AAAAAAAAA6k/48YlAK8qaacajbZvtYFuuSiI7CZ7l29DgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Woolflower.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Very much related to cockscomb, woolflower—or celosia—is a beautiful red <a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g4662/fall-flowers/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g4662/fall-flowers/" style="background: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%) 0px 100% / 0px 0px repeat-x; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">fall-blooming flower</a> that also happens to be edible!</p></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: center;">Freesia</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-2rOtmbias/YKjUrxZ3o4I/AAAAAAAAA6s/B2wMrOw-shs0cm9TFS846Pej7ZZmkwXDgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1225/Freesia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-2rOtmbias/YKjUrxZ3o4I/AAAAAAAAA6s/B2wMrOw-shs0cm9TFS846Pej7ZZmkwXDgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Freesia.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Freesia, a beautiful </span><a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g806/choosing-fragrant-flowers-0609/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g806/choosing-fragrant-flowers-0609/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 0px 0px; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">night-blooming flower</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;"> features trumpet-shaped petals and comes in a variety of different colors—including red, mauve, and purple.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Yarrow</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P5lx0VR2Lho/YKjUv3QlqBI/AAAAAAAAA6w/1JY7XiIvxP8t_Rh2cWJm7pUnBxhn7FLtACNcBGAsYHQ/s1414/Yarrow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="948" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P5lx0VR2Lho/YKjUv3QlqBI/AAAAAAAAA6w/1JY7XiIvxP8t_Rh2cWJm7pUnBxhn7FLtACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Yarrow.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Yarrow is hardy, versatile, and easy to care for. What's more, it attracts butterflies!</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Coneflowers</span></p></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GvJgAZZIGI4/YKjU04GlnzI/AAAAAAAAA64/zeljMhCotKkHqeIfpjUO9AqXMqOMTolugCNcBGAsYHQ/s1470/Coneflowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GvJgAZZIGI4/YKjU04GlnzI/AAAAAAAAA64/zeljMhCotKkHqeIfpjUO9AqXMqOMTolugCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Coneflowers.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Also known as echinacea, this collection of flower is a popular, easy-care perennial that blooms in the summertime. It's great for attracting pollinators—and the petals, leaves and roots can also be used to make herbal tea.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Dahlia</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DBAJXaeSsw8/YKjU5utX4bI/AAAAAAAAA7A/Rg_AlifUkZ8iiu60TgiwHkyAPFmjRwrjACNcBGAsYHQ/s1225/Dahlia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DBAJXaeSsw8/YKjU5utX4bI/AAAAAAAAA7A/Rg_AlifUkZ8iiu60TgiwHkyAPFmjRwrjACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Dahlia.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">These gorgeous perrenials come in a wide array of colors and are known for their distinctive petal formations. You may want to be careful planting them, however, if you <a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a27250274/plants-hay-fever-sufferers-avoid/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a27250274/plants-hay-fever-sufferers-avoid/" style="background: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%) 0px 100% / 0px 0px repeat-x; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">suffer from hay fever allergies</a>.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;"></span></p></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: center;">Red Marigold</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kYsOuZpGD4Q/YKjVAX1YylI/AAAAAAAAA7I/3SieDhu8GuoL7q6xhEi5HyZVFHSr-xz6gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1307/Red%2BMarigold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kYsOuZpGD4Q/YKjVAX1YylI/AAAAAAAAA7I/3SieDhu8GuoL7q6xhEi5HyZVFHSr-xz6gCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Red%2BMarigold.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Marigolds can range from pale yellow to a deep, russety red. If you're looking for all-red varieties look for 'Durango Red' or 'Red Charm.' Bonus: They're </span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">very </em><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">easy to grow.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Hibiscus</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a79K_yDBYdc/YKjVGYlzmUI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/Bv68KDLuVL028GqywAneJRREM9VPY05mwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1219/Hibiscus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a79K_yDBYdc/YKjVGYlzmUI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/Bv68KDLuVL028GqywAneJRREM9VPY05mwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Hibiscus.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Though hibiscus flowers only last a day or two, they are quickly replaced by new blooms. You can also collect the petals and dry them, then steep them as a tea, or to use in recipes like this <a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a33626266/hibiscus-mint-lemonade/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a33626266/hibiscus-mint-lemonade/" style="background: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%) 0px 100% / 0px 0px repeat-x; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">hibiscus-mint lemonade</a>.</p></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: center;">Anthurium</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3n2r41_gjzw/YKjVK8xaVAI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/8LsPy9sRttIG8OtL7JzmNV4Nbrs8VJ4QQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1225/Anthurium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3n2r41_gjzw/YKjVK8xaVAI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/8LsPy9sRttIG8OtL7JzmNV4Nbrs8VJ4QQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Anthurium.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">A great choice for the novice plant owner, anthurium's heart-shaped leaves can last for months and will re-bloom year round with proper care. We also love them as indoor plants!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Cardinal Flower</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gSRBJK1262Y/YKjVPuSWtcI/AAAAAAAAA7c/A6LWHO_CPmQ4fTeuIpcSCBchNXQ-FMw8wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1228/Cardinal%2Bflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gSRBJK1262Y/YKjVPuSWtcI/AAAAAAAAA7c/A6LWHO_CPmQ4fTeuIpcSCBchNXQ-FMw8wCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Cardinal%2Bflower.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">This spiky flower prefers the wet soil of meadows and marshes. Consider planting it near a water feature such as near a small pond, to help control algae growth.</p></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: center;">Anenome</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kkl102xToxw/YKjVTFCOmLI/AAAAAAAAA7k/kNCGce0OBAcoJMUytg0rtSh5wOR0WBjTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1219/Anenome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kkl102xToxw/YKjVTFCOmLI/AAAAAAAAA7k/kNCGce0OBAcoJMUytg0rtSh5wOR0WBjTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Anenome.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">These poppy-like flowers are very low maintenance. They blossom in early to mid-spring and are happiest in partial shade to full sun. <a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g2923/flower-meanings/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g2923/flower-meanings/" style="background: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%) 0px 100% / 0px 0px repeat-x; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">Popular in wedding bouquets</a>, you can find them in a variety of colors, including white and even <a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g25414502/blue-flowers/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g25414502/blue-flowers/" style="background: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%) 0px 100% / 0px 0px repeat-x; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">blue</a>.</p></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: center;">Begonia</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UEDg_vzSj7A/YKjVWoP5PBI/AAAAAAAAA7o/89yz-CyA8Swv_RKaJgO3CaNEvIci9tH3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1225/Begonia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UEDg_vzSj7A/YKjVWoP5PBI/AAAAAAAAA7o/89yz-CyA8Swv_RKaJgO3CaNEvIci9tH3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Begonia.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Though this shade-tolerant annual is fairly easy to grow, begonias can still be needy: Remove dead flowers, leaves, and stems daily for the plant to truly thrive.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Red Sunflower</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qArdAX4QXr0/YKjVapxs6TI/AAAAAAAAA7w/G4oQJO8T29QRVz4exuI-AHLiWIdjRf17QCNcBGAsYHQ/s1224/Red%2Bflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qArdAX4QXr0/YKjVapxs6TI/AAAAAAAAA7w/G4oQJO8T29QRVz4exuI-AHLiWIdjRf17QCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Red%2Bflower.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Unlike </span><a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g32128958/sunflower-types/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g32128958/sunflower-types/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; background-size: 0px 0px; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">some of the other varieties</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">, red sunflowers do not grow naturally in the wild. Their striking color is a result of breeding.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Camellia</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fUgXjvHZeMo/YKjVe5rudcI/AAAAAAAAA70/jFqB6V-n870mGaXH7j1kwbj1dfBRPRM9ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1219/Carmella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fUgXjvHZeMo/YKjVe5rudcI/AAAAAAAAA70/jFqB6V-n870mGaXH7j1kwbj1dfBRPRM9ACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Carmella.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Alabama's state flower blooms in winter. The shrub prefers partial shade and consistently moist, rich soil.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Camelli</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hrxpvr3-EIY/YKjWjpAUHFI/AAAAAAAAA9A/mIiBkq_Re5URhL6PmcO7-hIZKNLfxp_jwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1470/Camellia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hrxpvr3-EIY/YKjWjpAUHFI/AAAAAAAAA9A/mIiBkq_Re5URhL6PmcO7-hIZKNLfxp_jwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Camellia.jpg" /></a></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Camellia is actually the name for several hundred species of plants with winter-blooming flowers. Here are a <a data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g693/camellia-flowers-0209/" href="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g693/camellia-flowers-0209/" style="background: linear-gradient(rgb(230, 244, 225) 0px, rgb(230, 244, 225) 100%) 0px 100% / 0px 0px repeat-x; border-bottom: 0.0625rem solid rgb(84, 158, 56); box-sizing: border-box; color: #549e38; outline: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.05rem; padding-top: 0.05rem; text-decoration-line: none; word-break: break-word;" target="_blank">few of our favorite varieties</a>.</p></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: center;">Pentas</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dnao85uuzHg/YKjVuh0d_oI/AAAAAAAAA8I/z2EpynH3Pn0KhqPXUvjc9l_yBOI9E0xWACNcBGAsYHQ/s1219/Pentas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dnao85uuzHg/YKjVuh0d_oI/AAAAAAAAA8I/z2EpynH3Pn0KhqPXUvjc9l_yBOI9E0xWACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Pentas.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Also called Egyptian Star Flower, this humidity-, drought-, and heat-tolerant plant bears clusters of flowers known to attract bees and butterflies.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Canna</span></p></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KdFHow5nEIU/YKjVzPdxn4I/AAAAAAAAA8M/RD2V5DN9LzkBKhtARP1cK2dszCB_N9B5wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1228/Canna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KdFHow5nEIU/YKjVzPdxn4I/AAAAAAAAA8M/RD2V5DN9LzkBKhtARP1cK2dszCB_N9B5wCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Canna.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">These perennial flowers are happiest in places with a lot of sun and a good supply of water, so be sure to water them often if you live in an area where summer rainfall is less than an inch per week.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem;">Azalea</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R1pfYZSN_9c/YKjV2hBmM8I/AAAAAAAAA8Q/XR87if8x2z4R5b9UP6VS5mtZ8eok2_NrQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1219/Azalea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R1pfYZSN_9c/YKjV2hBmM8I/AAAAAAAAA8Q/XR87if8x2z4R5b9UP6VS5mtZ8eok2_NrQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Azalea.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Among the most popular rhododendrons, low-maintenance azaleas love acidic, well-drained soil. But they can tolerate a wide range of shades and temperatures.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Columbine</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bAud4mWKn0Q/YKjV68gfaYI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/cAjeVYFTFLsspm075joHBHwylo5ZOsRvACNcBGAsYHQ/s1219/Columbine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bAud4mWKn0Q/YKjV68gfaYI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/cAjeVYFTFLsspm075joHBHwylo5ZOsRvACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Columbine.jpg" /></a></div><p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">This easy-going, early summer-blooming perennial loves shade and moist, well-drained soil.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Chrysanthemum</div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iMAltsLC_sc/YKjV_fxNHxI/AAAAAAAAA8g/d2Std_s3e3QW8NKDB-NKGAUKZUALrRwSACNcBGAsYHQ/s1225/Chrysanthemum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iMAltsLC_sc/YKjV_fxNHxI/AAAAAAAAA8g/d2Std_s3e3QW8NKDB-NKGAUKZUALrRwSACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Chrysanthemum.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">Also known as mums, chrysanthemums are a fall garden must-have and produce pom pom and daisy-like blooms.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px; text-align: center;">Scarlet Sage</div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KG1Dx2KEsxg/YKjWEGG536I/AAAAAAAAA8o/fu6pkXyuiIwigujvjqsb4Yk9PHG3awqoACNcBGAsYHQ/s1225/Scarlet%2BSage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KG1Dx2KEsxg/YKjWEGG536I/AAAAAAAAA8o/fu6pkXyuiIwigujvjqsb4Yk9PHG3awqoACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Scarlet%2BSage.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; text-align: center;">This ornamental perennial can grow up to four feet high and bears blooms that smell like fresh pineapple.</span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px;">See more : <a href="https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g25716875/red-flowers/?slide=1" target="_blank">https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/g25716875/red-flowers/?slide=1</a></p></div></div></blockquote><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.625rem; line-height: 1.3; outline: 0px; padding: 0.625rem 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Charter, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-dek" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.625rem 0px 0px; outline: 0px;"><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px;"></span></div><div class="slideshow-slide-hed" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Memphis W01", Times, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.2; outline: 0px;"><span class="slideshow-slide-expand-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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Spring bulbs herald an end to dark winter days, bringing a welcome splash of colour to the garden when few other plants are in flower.</div>
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Knowing when to plant spring bulbs is important for the best displays. Begin to plant spring flowering bulbs, corms and tubers in borders and containers between October and December, before the coldest winter weather sets in. As a rule of thumb, most bulbs should be planted at 3 times their depth, but there are a few exceptions so its worth checking our planting depth table in our 'How to grow bulbs' article.</div>
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There are plenty of spring bulbs to choose from, but if you need some inspiration take a look at our top 10 pick of bulbs that flower in spring.</div>
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These jewel-like crocus flowers look sensational planted in large naturalised swathes throughout lawns and rockeries. Try crocus cancellatus, an unusual and sought-after variety from Turkey with delicate-looking blooms.</div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Daffodil</span></b></div>
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A well loved genus, and for good reason! Daffodils are the cheeriest of spring bulbs, with their frilly trumpeted blooms and bright colours. Traditional golden daffodils are hard to beat, but if you like something a little different, why not try frilly pink Narcissus 'Replete' or some lovely scented daffodils.</div>
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With so many shapes and colours available, its hard to choose just one variety of Tulip to grow, so treat yourself to our Everlasting Mix for a full range of colours. Take a look at the double flowers and stunning colour of Tulip Purple Wow. Keep early spring weeds at bay with a dense carpet of Tulip 'Ground Cover' Mix.</div>
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Famed for its breath taking perfume and sprays of elegant white flowers. Once established, Lily of the Valley forms a lush green carpet of foliage that makes excellent ground cover for a damp, shady spot. The foliage always looks particularly pretty jewelled with raindrops after a light spring shower.</div>
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The powerful fragrance of the Hyacinth is not to everyones liking, but their majestic, upright flowers are simply magnificent. Although they are often grown in pots on the windowsill, Hyacinths are surprisingly hardy and well equipped for outdoor cultivation. Try Hyacinth 'Midnight Mystique' for its enigmatic black flowers.</div>
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Despite its name winter aconite flowers into spring and attracts bees and other beneficial pollinating insects to your garden. The delightful flowers form a golden carpet each spring and are practically maintenance free.</div>
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Carpets of classic woodland Bluebells create a magical sight in spring as the weather warms and days begin to lengthen. English Bluebells thrive in damp, shady areas but are surprisingly resilient, even in drought conditions. Always choose English Bluebells as the Spanish variety can become invasive and hybridise with our native Bluebells.</div>
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Also known as the Russian Snowdrop, the white star-shaped flowers of Puschkinia are striped in the most extraordinary shade of blue. These resilient spring bulbs love a sunny spot where they can bake in the sun throughout summer. They look exceptionally pretty as an under planting beneath the ghostly stems of Silver Birch trees.</div>
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Pleione formosana is a surprisingly hardy orchid that you can grow either on a windowsill or in a sheltered border outside. It's very easy to grow and the delightful blooms will come back year after year.</div>
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Spring flowers are more than just some pretty blooms, they lift the heart and soul and are the promise of a lovely lazy summer, long warm days just around the corner and a lifting of the dreary winter gloom. All it takes are a few sunny yellow crocus in a pot or a whole host of daffodils underneath your shrubs and trees. A lot of spring flowers bloom underneath deciduous trees so are ideal for planting at the bottom of a deciduous hedge or underneath your shrubs. There is a whole range of plants to choose from, from tiny delicate pink <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cyclamen coum</em> to the heavenly scented <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Chimonanthus praecox</em> (Wintersweet), a deciduous shrub with tiny pale lemon flowers which grows to a height of 4m (13’), best planted near a path where you can appreciate its aroma.</div>
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When we think of spring flowers the first images that come to mind are the bulbs, with drifts of snowdrops usually being the first to bloom closely followed by crocus.</h5>
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They are available as dry bulbs in late summer, but you often have better success planting snowdrops ‘in the green’ in spring as the dry bulbs can have a high failure rate, depending upon where you buy them. A lot of the smaller flowering bulbs such as <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Chionodoxa</em> (Glory of the Snow), <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Iris reticulata</em> and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">histrioides</em>, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fritillaria hermonis subsp. amana</em>, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Muscari </em>(Grape Hyacinth) or <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Narcissus</em> ‘Tete a tete’, look lovely in a rockery, an old Belfast sink or collection of terracotta pots.</div>
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Rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias are the staples of the spring garden giving you a glorious burst of colour, and occasionally fantastic scent. You will need an acid soil for these but if you do garden on alkaline soil you can grow some of the smaller varieties in large containers using ericaceous compost. The evergreen azaleas tend to be smaller than the deciduous but don’t have any scent; <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">yakushimanum </em>rhododendrons are also a smaller growing, evergreen species available in a variety of colours. For scent you can’t beat the deciduous <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Rhododendron luteum</em> (<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Azalea pontica</em>) which grows to about 180cm (6’) and is a lovely sunshine yellow.</div>
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An easy shrub for even the most inexperienced gardener is <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Forsythia x intermedia</em> but it does really need a large garden as it gives a huge blast of yellow for a couple of weeks and then is quite boring for the rest of the year. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Magnolia stellata</em> with it’s lovely white starry flowers would suit a small to medium garden as it only reaches a height of about 3m (10’), the large flowered magnolias really need a large garden but are worth finding space for in a sheltered position, as their buds are very susceptible to frost damage. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pieris</em> is largely grown for its fresh red and pink foliage in spring, but they do have some interest for the rest of the year. They also come in varying sizes, some being suitable for even the smallest garden, ‘Little Heath’ is very slow growing, has lovely cream and light green foliage, and is quite happy growing in a container.</div>
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You can soon perk up a bland patio, backyard or entrance with some instant colour in the form of bedding plants in a container, window trough or hanging basket. The most readily available are Primulas, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Bellis perennis</em> (Daisies), <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Myosotis sylvatica</em> (Forget-me-nots), Violas and Pansies. Just add some small trailing ivies and a little conifer in the centre and you have a quick, not very expensive burst of colour.</div>
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Whatever the size of your garden there are spring flowers to suit every situation from huge rhododendrons to a little pot of daffodils or dwarf tulips on the windowsill. So no excuse for not bringing a little bit of cheerfulness into a grey spring day.</div>
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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 190px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7HHWBnsNRI/AAAAAAAAAhc/-MFTUFj_oZ8/s320/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454359804928341266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7HHWXTLAqI/AAAAAAAAAhk/rSNrl-k5I2Y/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 191px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7HHWXTLAqI/AAAAAAAAAhk/rSNrl-k5I2Y/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454359810747859618" border="0" /></a>mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-36743083205908580632010-03-30T01:58:00.000-07:002010-03-30T02:07:17.598-07:00The Language and Meaning of Flowers for Married CouplesThroughout history, lovers have given flowers to each other as a token of their longing, devotion, and love. The language and meaning of flowers has evolved through the years.<br />When choosing a flower as a gift, consider how special the flower is to your lover and what message it communicates. Use our guide to the language and meaning of flowers to make sure your meaning is crystal clear.<br />"The flowers of Yorkshire are like the women of Yorkshire. Every stage of their growth has its own beauty, but the last phase is always the most glorious. Then very quickly they all go to seed." - From John Clarke's (John Alderton) ungiven speech in the movie, "Calendar Girls."<br /><br /><br />ACACIA: Concealed love, chaste love.<br />AGAPANTHUS: Love letters, love.<br />ALIUM: Strength.<br />ALMOND, FLOWERING: Hope.<br />ALLSPICE: Compassion.<br />ALSTROMERIA: Wealth, prosperity, fortune.<br />ALYSSUM: Worth beyond beauty.<br />AMARYLLIS: Pride, beauty.<br />AMBROSIA: Love is reciprocated.<br />AMERICAN ELM: Patriotism.<br />ANEMONE: Forsaken, expectation.<br />ANTHURIUM: Lover.<br />APPLE BLOSSOMS: Good fortune.<br />ARBUTUS: Thee only do I love.<br />ASH TREE: Grandeur.<br />ASPARAGUS FERN: Fascination.<br />ASTER: Variety, elegance, daintiness. This purple wildflower was once burned by the ancients because they believed the resulting smoke would drive away evil. It was named for the Latin word for "star." Also known as the birthflower for September.<br />ASTILBE: I'll still be waiting.<br />AZALEA: Love, romance, first love, fragile passion, temperance. It is also the Chinese symbol of womanhood.<br />BABY'S BREATH: Innocence.<br />BACHELOR'S BUTTON: Single blessedness, felicity, celibacy.<br />BALSAM: Ardent love.<br />BAMBOO: Strength, loyalty, steadfastness.<br />BASIL: Best wishes.<br />BAY WREATH: Merit reward.<br />BEECH TREE: Prosperity.<br />BEGONIA: Be cordial, fanciful nature, beware.<br />BELLS OF IRELAND: Good luck, gratitude, whimsy.<br />BIRCH: Meekness.<br />BIRD OF PARADISE: Magnificence.<br />BITTERSWEET: Truth.<br />BLACK POPLAR: Courage.<br />BLUEBELL: Humility, constancy, grief.<br />BLUEBERRY: Prayer.<br />BOUVARDIA: Enthusiasm.<br />BROOM: Humility, neatness.<br />BUGLE: Lovable, cheers the heart.<br />BUTTERCUP: Childishness, riches, ingratitude.<br />BUTTERFLY WEED: Let me go.<br />CACTUS: Endurance, warmth.<br />CALENDULA: Grace, grief, jealousy. Also the birthflower for October.<br />CALLA LILY: Magnificent beauty. Associated with the sixth wedding anniversary.<br />CAMELLIA: Gratitude, loveliness.<br />CAMELLIA, PINK: Longing for you.<br />CAMELLIA, RED: You're a flame in my heart.<br />CAMELLIA, WHITE: You're adorable.<br />CARNATION: Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman, yes. Also the birthflower for January.<br />CARNATION, PINK: A woman's love, I'll never forget you, mother's love.<br />CARNATION, PURPLE: Capriciousness.<br />CARNATION, RED: Alas for my poor heart, admiration, my heart aches for you, friendship, pride, fascination.<br />CARNATION, STRIPED: Refusal, No, sorry I can't be with you.<br />CARNATION, WHITE: Innocence, faithfulness, sweet and lovely, pure love, ardent love, good luck. These lovely flowers have lasting qualities, and are often handed out on Mother's Day to symbolize the purity and strength of motherhood. They were handed out at the first Mother's Day service in 1908.<br />CARNATION, YELLOW: Disdain, rejection, you have disappointed me.<br />CATTAIL: Peace, prosperity.<br />CEDAR: Strength.<br />CHESTNUT TREE: Justice, luxury.<br />CHRISTMAS/LENTEN ROSE (HELLEBORE): Beautiful year ahead.<br />CHRYSANTHEMUM: Cheerfulness, optimism, rest, truth, long life, joy. Considered to be a noble flower in Asian culture, mums are used as an object of meditation per a suggestion by Confucius. Also the birthflower for November.<br />CHRYSANTHEMUM, RED: I love.<br />CHRYSANTHEMUM, WHITE: Truth, loyal love.<br />CHRYSANTHEMUM, YELLOW: Slighted love.<br />CLEMATIS: Clever, intellectual. Associated with the eighth wedding anniversary.<br />CLOVER, FOUR-LEAF: Good luck, be mine. Faith, hope, love, and luck are represented by the four leaves. If you give your lover a four-leaf clover that you found, you belong to each other.<br />CLOVES: Dignity.<br />COLUMBINE: Salvation, strength, wisdom.<br />COREOPSIS: Cheerful.<br />CORN: Riches.<br />CORNFLOWER: Delicacy.<br />COSMOS: Modesty. Associated with the 2nd wedding anniversary.<br />COWSLIP: Grace, beauty.<br />CRANBERRY: Heartache cure.<br />CROCUS: Cheerfulness, gladness, abuse not.<br />CYCLAMEN: Resignation, good-bye.<br />CYPRESS: Mourning, death.<br />DAFFODIL: Regard, rebirth, new beginnings, unrequited love, you're the only one, chivalry, eternal life. Associated with the tenth wedding anniversary. Also the birthflower for March.<br />DAFFODIL, SINGLE: Misfortune.<br />DAFFODIL, SEVERAL: Joy, happiness.<br />DAHLIA: Instability, dignity, forever, good taste. Associated with the fourteenth wedding anniversary.<br />DAISY: Innocence, loyal love, I'll never tell, purity, love that conquers all. Associated with the fifth wedding anniversary.<br />DANDELION: Faithfulness, happiness, love's oracle.<br />DAY LILY: Coquetry, Chinese emblem for mother. Associated with the twentieth wedding anniversary.<br />DELPHINIUM: Big-hearted, fun.<br />DOGWOOD: Durability.<br />ELDER: Zealousness.<br />ELDERBERRY: Zeal, kindness.<br />ELM: Dignity.<br />EREMURUS: Endurance.<br />EUPHORBIA: Persistence.<br />FENNEL: Strength, praise.<br />FERN: Sincerity, magic, fascination, confidence, shelter.<br />FEVERFEW: Good health.<br />FILBERT: Reconciliation.<br />FIR: Time.<br />FLAX: Domestic symbol, fate, kindness.<br />FLEUR-DE-LIS: Flame.<br />FLYTRAP: Deceit.<br />FORGET-ME-NOT: True love, hope, remembrance, memories.<br />FORSYTHIA: Anticipation.<br />FOXGLOVE: Insincerity.<br />FREESIA: Innocence, thoughtfulness.<br />FUSCHIA: Taste. Associated with the third wedding anniversary.<br /><br />Visit for more meanings of flowers:<br /><br />http://marriage.about.com/od/flowers/a/flowermean.htmmae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-33520058979329017672010-03-30T01:34:00.000-07:002010-03-30T01:56:47.432-07:00White Flowers MeaningWhat White Flowers Meaning Represents?<br /><br /> White flowers meaning vary somewhat depending on the type of flower they are associated with and the region. Most of the time though white flowers symbolize purity and innocence. They are often associated with religious ceremonies including weddings, communions, and baptisms. White flowers have a rich significance in history as a symbol of unity and strength.<br /><br />In some cultures white flowers meaning is quite different - it is a symbol of sadness. Many people use white flowers to signify they miss someone. With so many military people on deployment right now a single white flower recognizes the fact that a valued member of the family is not there to share the daily activities taking place.<br />Flowers are a common why to apologize for being a bad date, bad spouse, or even a bad friend. Sending white flowers represents you are willing to do anything to reach out to that person. It is a sign that you surrender and want to start working on repairing the damage that you have caused the relationship. It is also an indicator that you take responsibility for being the cause of the circumstances.<br /><br />Sometimes white flowers are simply used because they match well with anything that is taking place. If you are hosting a large event and need to make floral centerpieces you have to order the flowers early. Yet if the décor for the event has not been determined you can just go with white. It is universally acceptable and regardless of the color of the table clothes or the style of the decorations they will blend in nicely.<br />White flowers can mean elegance as well for a given situation. They are timeless and pure so they can turn a casual event into something more classy without having to spend a great deal of time or money to accomplish the look. If you aren't sure of the right type or color of flower to send to someone choose a simply white - you can't go wrong with the many great sentiments they hold.<br />White flowers mixed with another color can instantly change the meaning behind them. For example a combination of white and red flowers means your love for that person will never die. This is a common combination when flowers are being sent as an apology or to celebrate a wedding anniversary. They often symbolize the purity of a relationship or the fact that you want it to be like that again.<br /><br />It is important that white flowers are of the best quality no matter what style or choice of flower you want to send. White flowers that aren't good quality can quickly appear to be dingy and that won't send the message you so desperately want to convey to the other party.<br />Almost any kind of flower you can imagine is available in the color of white. Knowing what they white flowers meaning is can help you express your true feelings that are appropriate for the given situation or to shed some light on the situation for the other party. White flowers are beautiful, delicate, and provide you with many opportunities to steer your relationships in the right direction.<br /><br />Sample white flowers:<br /><br />Flowers of Common Pear<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G4uYeuSKI/AAAAAAAAAfU/ZwuF3aZNTH4/s1600/3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 222px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G4uYeuSKI/AAAAAAAAAfU/ZwuF3aZNTH4/s320/3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454343730707187874" /></a><br /><br />These white flowers are Common Pear Flowers. They appear beautiful contrast with new spring leaves. Common Pear grows rapidly and reach about 15m (50 feet) height. Common Pear is also known as European Pear.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Flowers of Cavatine Pieris<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G5DgpDrNI/AAAAAAAAAfc/RUBB47yKTHE/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G5DgpDrNI/AAAAAAAAAfc/RUBB47yKTHE/s320/1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454344093675269330" /></a><br /><br />Cavatine Pieris is cultivated from Japanese Pieris. Like as Japanese Pieris, this plant is evergreen shrub and has cute white flowers in spring (a little bit late from Japanese Pieris). Cavatine Pieris is dense growing habit and beautiful dark green foliage so this plant is good yard plant. Also Cavatine Pieris is cold weather and deer tolerance plant.<br /><br /><br />White Flowers of Woodyfruit Melliodendron<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G6USVq-jI/AAAAAAAAAfk/jUnK6IvFJiU/s1600/4.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G6USVq-jI/AAAAAAAAAfk/jUnK6IvFJiU/s320/4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454345481405266482" /></a><br /><br />Woodyfruit Melliodendron is native to China. This plant is deciduous shrub and grows 10.5m (35 feet) height and 9m (30 feet) width. So this plant nothing attractive in winter season but when spring come this shrub attract eyes of many people. The flowers of this plant start blooming <br /><br /><br /><br />White Flowers of Japanes Pieres<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G6fjM3n0I/AAAAAAAAAfs/EKD01m3rpi0/s1600/5.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G6fjM3n0I/AAAAAAAAAfs/EKD01m3rpi0/s320/5.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454345674910310210" /></a><br /><br />These cute white flowers are Japanese Pieris ones. This evergreen shrub is often called as Lily of the Valley Shrub because, as you can easily understand from the picture, the flowers of this plant are very alike to the ones of Lily of the Valley. The flowers are fragrant and bloom in early spring. And this plant has evergreen beautiful foliage so this shrub is loved as yard plant even though Japanese Pieris is toxic plant.<br /><br /><br />White Flowers of Japanese Apricot<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G7gvFVcdI/AAAAAAAAAf0/ZFeE5O6f_mI/s1600/6.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G7gvFVcdI/AAAAAAAAAf0/ZFeE5O6f_mI/s320/6.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454346794791432658" /></a><br /><br />These white flowers are Japanese Apricot. You can see pink version of these flowers on the old post. The flowers of Japanese Apricot have good fragrance especially white flowers are (I found when I took this picture; White ones have stronger fragrance than pink ones).<br /><br /><br />Flowers of Snow Drop<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G7pey9cxI/AAAAAAAAAf8/k4otU4EXi1U/s1600/7.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7G7pey9cxI/AAAAAAAAAf8/k4otU4EXi1U/s320/7.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454346945038218002" /></a><br /><br />Snow Drop is one of few flowering plants in winter. It has cute white flowers as you can see on the picture. Snow drop grows from its bulb each winter and it is very easy to take care of it. So this is very good plant for your garden.mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-57996810272687112372010-03-30T01:29:00.000-07:002010-03-30T01:32:48.308-07:00Flower Care TipsMost floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive. The Society of American Florists provides these tips for longer-lasting, more vibrant flowers:<br /><br />For floral arrangements<br /><br />• Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing a flower food provided by your florist. Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with either a pint or a quart of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet. <br />• If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution. <br />• Keep flowers in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate.) Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions. <br />For loose bunches or boxed flowers<br />• Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them in a flower food solution. Don't forget how important it is to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. <br />• Fill a clean (washed with a detergent or antibacterial cleaning solution), deep vase with water and add a flower food from your florist. <br />• Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial microbial growth that may limit water uptake by the flower. <br />• Re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Place the flowers in the vase solution you've prepared. <br />Selecting Flowers<br />• When selecting flowers, look for flowers with upright, firm petals and buds beginning to open. Yellow, spotted or drooping leaves are signs of age. <br />• When using woody stems and branches (such as quince, forsythia or lilac), cut the stem with sharp pruning shears. Place them in warm water containing fresh flower food to promote flower opening.mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-72364708881161524142009-07-09T01:13:00.000-07:002009-07-10T06:32:19.088-07:00My flowers choice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWm9JJZL3I/AAAAAAAAAZc/x6lZ3VSqpoE/s1600-h/627784315_5f23ba5f16_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 186px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWm9JJZL3I/AAAAAAAAAZc/x6lZ3VSqpoE/s320/627784315_5f23ba5f16_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356370901184622450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWnU3s6fPI/AAAAAAAAAaE/7po3g3gHJO8/s1600-h/3373434879_32607b59e8_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWnVAzD3kI/AAAAAAAAAaM/9cFBegbHz-A/s320/3545692688_ce4c7c1c8b_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356371311260327490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWnVa_LzLI/AAAAAAAAAaU/avh5lrUn-iQ/s1600-h/flowers1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 160px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWnVa_LzLI/AAAAAAAAAaU/avh5lrUn-iQ/s320/flowers1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356371318290500786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWm8kYeSeI/AAAAAAAAAZM/rK3zz-eP1RI/s1600-h/1705454030_e2c80a81c9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWm8kYeSeI/AAAAAAAAAZM/rK3zz-eP1RI/s320/1705454030_e2c80a81c9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356370891315759586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWm9wHyGEI/AAAAAAAAAZs/a1G0w4AtfqU/s1600-h/1356812468_a421789ae0_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 203px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWm9wHyGEI/AAAAAAAAAZs/a1G0w4AtfqU/s320/1356812468_a421789ae0_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356370911646849090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWm9KxVzpI/AAAAAAAAAZU/8dRLCyF7g6k/s1600-h/501724344_d8cf78bb1e_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWm9KxVzpI/AAAAAAAAAZU/8dRLCyF7g6k/s320/501724344_d8cf78bb1e_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356370901620608658" border="0" /></a>mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-53887526819774462422009-07-09T00:15:00.000-07:002009-07-09T01:25:27.741-07:00Bundles of Flowers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWb-XChDCI/AAAAAAAAAYE/ZuOavaCu9Mc/s1600-h/bundle+of+lilys.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 239px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWb-XChDCI/AAAAAAAAAYE/ZuOavaCu9Mc/s320/bundle+of+lilys.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356358827465837602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWozaZyOdI/AAAAAAAAAa0/R7EKF8K3T2g/s1600-h/761429100_078985bb91_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 310px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWozaZyOdI/AAAAAAAAAa0/R7EKF8K3T2g/s320/761429100_078985bb91_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356372933041338834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlWcNbadneI/AAAAAAAAAYs/oHDoqAzmWtY/s1600-h/pink+roses.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; 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font-weight: bold;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> LOVE IT OR NOT......!</span></span><br /></div>mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-63545916666289263362009-07-08T00:02:00.000-07:002010-03-30T02:24:12.678-07:00Rose Flower Types and Meaning<span style="font-weight:bold;">Rose Flowers Meaning</span><br /><br />Of all the different types of flowers available roses are the most popular due to their beauty and the significant rose flower meaning. There are many different colors of roses to choose from and all of them hold their own type of meaning. If you want to convey a particular message with the roses you send make sure you choose the right color for the occasion.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7HDGBHKWrI/AAAAAAAAAgE/CNgB-wOhCoo/s1600/roses-photo-wallpaper-02615_high.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/S7HDGBHKWrI/AAAAAAAAAgE/CNgB-wOhCoo/s320/roses-photo-wallpaper-02615_high.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454355131867486898" /></a><br /><br />One issue to be aware of with rose flowers meaning is that they can be different from one culture to another. Make sure you take this into consideration when you are choosing what to send. You don't want your message to be misinterpreted.<br />Red rose flowers meaning is the one most of us are the most familiar with - love. The thorns are left on the flowers to represent that they love the two people share is stronger than any thorns that may cause pain in their relationship along the way. There are several different colors of red to choose from if you want to be very precise as to the rose flowers meaning each of them hold. Red roses are also acceptable to send to express feelings of sympathy.<br />Orange roses are a symbol of deep desire and feelings that you want to express to someone. They make a very bold statement if you are willing to take such a risk and send them. In other cultures orange rose flowers meaning says that you are proud of the accomplishments that the individual has made. Since these two meanings are quite different from each other you want to make sure they will be interpreted correctly.<br /> <br />Depending on the culture you live in yellow rose flowers meaning is quite different. For some it is a symbol of jealousy so they work well when you are trying to apologize for being jealous over something. The majority of people view yellow roses as a symbol of friendship and a deep bond. Still yet other cultures find yellow roses to be appropriate to send to express sympathy.<br />White roses are a great choice if you want to express your deep feelings for someone close to you. They symbolize a platonic relationship rather than a romantic one. They are also a symbol of purity and innocence. White rose flowers meaning makes it a common type of flower used for wedding decorations and wedding bouquets.<br />Pink rose flowers meaning expresses that you are thinking of the person. They are considered to be very elegant and classy as well. Pink roses are very sweet smelling and they can be sent any time instead of waiting for a special occasion. Blue roses are quite rare but they have a very powerful message - anything is possible. Black roses can also be sent to signify the sadness over a relationship ending or to express sympathy.<br /><br />Roses are beautiful to look at and can be used to convey a variety of sentiments to someone. Everyone enjoys receiving roses of any color because there is often a great deal of passion and caring expressed with them. Roses are among the most expensive types of flowers to send to someone but they are well worth the cost to show someone just how much you care.<br /><br />Types:<br /><br />Roses are divided into several groups based on their parentage and when they were developed.<br /><br />Modern Roses: Modern roses are defined as all rose groups that were developed after 1867. This was the year that the first hybrid tea was introduced. The most popular groups of modern roses are the hybrid teas, floribundas, and grandifloras. These roses are known for strong repeat blooming ability and for spectacular flower color and form. Other rose groups that are included in modern roses include the polyanthas, modern climbing roses, miniature roses, hybrid musks and modern shrub roses.<br /><br />Hybrid Teas: These are the most popular roses, with long pointed buds, elegantly shaped flowers and usually one large bloom on a long cutting stem. The blooms are produced all season long and last well when cut. The flowers are most beautiful when half to three-quarters open. Hybrid teas are available in every color imaginable except for blue and black. Hybrid tea plants often have sparse foliage and tall, leggy stems that can reach 6 to 8 feet in height. These roses are grown for the glory of their flowers. They are not attractive as landscape plants.<br /><br />Floribundas: These roses rebloom well in a wide range of bright colors. Floribundas are usually shorter and bushier than hybrid teas. The flowers are smaller and held in clusters but produced in great quantity. They are rarely fragrant but are very good as landscape shrubs.<br /><br />Grandifloras: These roses are vigorous, and produce large beautiful blooms and pointed buds like Hybrid Teas with the hardiness and flower clusters of the shrubbier floribundas. Grandifloras generally are tall, slender plants.<br /><br />Polyantha Roses: Polyanthas are small, compact bushes ranging from one to three feet in height, bearing large dense clusters of small blossoms. Polyantha roses rebloom prolifically. They make excellent subjects for containers, mixed borders and patio plantings.<br /><br />Miniature Roses: Miniatures range in height from 8 to 24 inches and have small buds, stems, foliage and flowers. They are ideal for landscape borders, ground covers and potted indoor plants or hanging baskets. Miniature roses are a way to have a variety of blooms in a small space. They are grown on their own roots, so the suckers that come up are the same named variety.<br /><br />Hybrid Musk Roses: Hybrid musks are large (5 to 6 feet or taller) shrubs of graceful, arching habit. They have attractive, leathery foliage and bloom in clusters of many small to medium-sized flowers. Most are highly fragrant, with fruity scents that carry a good distance. They have disease resistance and will grow in filtered shade.<br /><br />Modern Shrub Roses: These roses are vigorous and hardy. They are attractive not only for their bloom, but also as landscape shrubs, with beautiful foliage, form and often bright stems and hips. Shrub roses are generally easier to maintain than other modern roses, requiring much less pruning. Many have good disease and pest resistance.<br /><br />English Roses: English roses are a group of roses introduced in 1969 by the English rose hybridizer David Austin. They have the full flower form and fragrance of old roses but bloom repeatedly and come in more colors. English roses are often classed as shrub roses and many are good landscape plants. They are often billed as disease resistant but this is generally not the case in the South.<br /><br />Climbing Roses: Climbers are vigorous growers that send out long shoots or canes which can be trained over fences, arbors or trellises. They are grouped into several types, with much overlapping among types.<br /><br />Ramblers: This type of climbing rose blooms only once in late spring or early summer, with many clusters of small roses. Ramblers are very hardy and rapid-growing, as much as 20 feet in a season.<br /><br />Large-Flowered Climbers: These climbers are slower-growing, are often trained on posts or some other type of support and may require heavy annual pruning. Many are sports (mutations) of shorter modern roses. Climbing hybrid teas do not bloom as continuously as do their bush parents, but flowers and foliage usually are identical.<br /><br />Old Roses: Old roses include all rose groups developed before the introduction of the first hybrid tea rose. These plants are grown for their historic interest, color, fragrance and ability to survive adverse conditions. Old roses are divided into groups descended from European roses and those descended at least in part from Chinese roses.<br /><br />European Roses: European roses are almost all spring bloomers that have one flush of bloom a year. Their colors are primarily whites, pinks, reds and purples. Many are extremely fragrant. They are quite cold hardy, but may not adapt well to hot areas. European roses include gallicas, damasks, albas, centifolias, and moss roses.<br /><br />Gallica Roses: Gallicas are stocky, upright shrubs with fine prickles and deep green foliage. Some gallicas have simple single or semi-double blooms; others are very double, with swirled or intricately quartered petals. Many are highly fragrant. Flower colors are mainly deep pinks, crimsons and purples. Striped and mottled varieties are common.<br /><br />Damask Roses: This is a very old group. They are taller plants than the gallica roses, with grayish-green foliage. Their habit is usually graceful and arching, spreading under the weight of many flowers. Damasks have large blossoms with a strong, distinctive fragrance. They range in color from white to deep pink. Damask roses are not adapted to the heat of the coast and lower Piedmont.<br /><br />Damask Perpetual Roses: These are also called Portland roses. They were the only repeat-blooming roses until the introduction of the China roses. They are stocky, healthy bushes, with double, fragrant blossoms set in a ruff of leaves. The colors range from white through all the pinks to deepest red.<br /><br />Alba Roses: Albas form tall shrubs with smooth stems arching up to 8 feet. They have few thorns. The albas have dense, bluish green foliage. They are very attractive garden plants, even when not in bloom. Their fragrant blossoms are generally white to blush pink. Albas are resistant to disease and grow into large, healthy shrubs. Albas are unusual shade-tolerant roses. They will grow in the open shade of a north-facing wall or under tall trees.<br /><br />Centifolias: Centifolias are the ‘Cabbage Roses’. They are thorny, open bushes to 4 to 5 feet high. The very large, double and fragrant blossoms are borne so freely that they cause the plant’s branches to nod under their weight. Colors range from white to deep rose-red, sometimes striped and spotted.<br /><br />Moss Roses: Mosses are sports of centifolia and damask roses. Their flower stalks and buds are covered with a mossy growth that exudes a balsam scent. Moss roses are susceptible to powdery mildew.<br /><br />Chinese Roses: Chinese roses introduced reblooming ability to roses and quickly became very popular. In addition to reblooming ability, the roses included warm colors of yellow and scarlet. Although most were not cold hardy, they are beautiful plants, and well-adapted to heat. The rose groups descended from Chinese parentage include Chinas, Bourbons, Perpetuals, Noisettes and Teas. Many of these do well in the South.<br /><br />China Roses: Chinas bear loose, semi-double flowers on graceful, wiry stems with red-tinted foliage. China roses are healthy plants, with compact growth. They rebloom throughout the growing season. Chinas range in color from deepest red and maroon through pink to white. Some hybrids also have warm tones of yellow, saffron, salmon and orange. They are rarely fragrant and are sensitive to cold, but most grow well in all of South Carolina except the mountains. Chinas are especially well-suited to growing near the coast.<br /><br />Bourbon Roses: Bourbons are intensely fragrant. They grow into large shrubs exceeding six feet in all directions. They are susceptible to disease, but are grown for the beauty and fragrance of their prolific flowers and for their vigor. They range in color from deep reds through pinks to blush and white. Bourbons are well-suited to all areas of South Carolina, but will need extra care to control disease.<br /><br />Noisette Roses: Noisettes originated in Charleston, South Carolina, during the first decade of the 19th century. They are tall shrubs or vigorous climbing roses with elegant, slender foliage. The flowers are in pastel colors including lovely soft yellows that are very rare in old roses. Noisettes are strong, healthy growers but not hardy in cold winters. Several cultivars will grow throughout South Carolina, while more tender sorts will do best on the coast. Noisettes are exceptional for repeat bloom, beauty of flowers and fragrance.<br /><br />Tea Roses: Tea roses have exquisite, soft-colored blooms and excellent repeat bloom. Growth is slender and wiry like the Chinas. Their foliage is typically shiny and delicate. They have a unique tea scent. Teas are often tender, and not all will grow well in the colder parts of the state.<br /><br />Hybrid Perpetuals: These roses will grow to be large, vigorous bushes if given good care. The large, fragrant flowers range in color from blush white to deepest red and purple. Many cultivars can be grown as pillar roses or short climbers. Hybrid perpetuals especially the dark red varieties, are susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew.<br /><br />Species Roses: Wild roses range from prostrate shrubs to enormous climbers. Their flowers range in color from white through all shades of pink to deep crimson. A few species are bright yellow. Species roses often have single blossoms and bloom once during the growing season. They are often very graceful landscape shrubs. Most are very hardy and disease-resistant. A few of the species roses that grow well in South Carolina include the Lady Banks roses, Cherokee rose and the sweet briar rose. Rugosa roses are a tough, disease-free group of roses that have repeat bloom and a wonderful spicy scent. They will grow best in the cooler part of the state.<br /><br />There are innumerable cultivars of roses within all these groups. Consult a local rose grower or local chapters of the American Rose Society for recommendations on the best for your area.<br /><br />Article from : <a href="http://www.momoy.com/2006/07/30/types-of-roses/">http://www.momoy.com/2006/07/30/types-of-roses/</a>mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-41624592648748013892009-07-07T23:43:00.000-07:002009-07-08T00:05:10.929-07:00Cattleya OrchidThe Cattleya orchid is also called the “corsage orchid” because in the old days fashionable ladies used to sport an oversized Cattleya corsage to special events. Even though it is not so common to wear corsages anymore, the Cattleya orchid is still extremely popular among amateur and professional growers. They are perfect as cut flowers because they are long-lasting and come in an array of colors. The blooms are usually quite big; I’ve seen enormous Cattleya flowers that are as big as my face. (And I don’t have a small face by any standard!)<div class="post-bodycopy clearfix"> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 154px;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBTxg1hGI/AAAAAAAAAOw/JecRXe6uYUc/s1600-h/c1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBTxg1hGI/AAAAAAAAAOw/JecRXe6uYUc/s320/c1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355977664814744674" border="0" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Bc Mini Purple 'Blue Hawaii'</p></div> <p>The discovery of Cattleya was an accident. In the nineteenth century, a moss and lichen collector just grabbed some random sturdy leaves in the forest as packing material to protect his collections en route from Brazil to England. A horticulturist, William Cattley, saw the strange packing material and decided to grow it. Few years later, the strange plant produced some stunning blooms that rocked the world. The genus was therefore named Cattleya as a tribute to William Cattley, and the plant was then named Cattleya labiata. From then on, people started the crazy hunt for wild orchids in South America.</p> <p>To this day, Cattleya orchids still define orchids; they are the benchmark of orchids. You may hear growers say “grow this orchid like Cattleya except a bit less light” or “this orchids need the Cattleya temperature.” Because Cattleya species are founded throughout tropical Central and South America, these orchids like intermediate to warm temperatures (55 to 65°F/13 to 18°C in winter nights and 15°F/10°C or so warmer during the day) and medium bright light. At home, it’s best to grow your Cattleya orchid by the southern, eastern or western windowsills. Provide as much light as it can take without burning the leaves; touch them to make sure they are not hot. When the plant receives its upper limit of light, it will show you a reddish tinge.</p> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 133px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBUfo_EhI/AAAAAAAAAO4/zXsP5-AQ54w/s1600-h/c2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBUfo_EhI/AAAAAAAAAO4/zXsP5-AQ54w/s320/c2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355977677196956178" border="0" /></a><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3598343699_1175c6c637_o.jpg" rel="lightbox"></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cattleya labiata</p></div> <p>Since Cattleya orchids are epiphytes, they like their potting material to dry out between watering. Or if you live in humid area, you can even mount your orchid on a slab of wood or on the tree in your garden. That way, you would never over water your plant!</p> <p>American Orchid Society provides a good one-page <a onmouseover="window.status='AOS Phalaenopsis Culture Sheet'; return true" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true" href="http://www.aos.org/Content/ContentFolders2/ContentType/Articles/CultureSheets/ByGenre/cultureintermedcattleya.pdf" target="_new">free culture sheet</a> on Cattleya, so you can print one out as a reference.</p> <h2>Cattleya Hybrids</h2> <p>The advantage of growing hybrids is that they can flower more than once a year. (Usually species can only flower once a year.) Breeders developed hybrids by breeding Cattleya orchids with related genera. For example:</p> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 149px;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBUiLfAUI/AAAAAAAAAPA/cRDm-wOQXhA/s1600-h/c3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBUiLfAUI/AAAAAAAAAPA/cRDm-wOQXhA/s320/c3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355977677878526274" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3599160578_5934e4fa74.jpg" rel="lightbox"></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blc Port of Paradise</p></div> <p>Cattleya x Laelia = Laeliocattleya (Lc.)<br />Cattleya x Epidendrum = Epidcattleya (Epc.)<br />Cattleya x Brassavola x Laelia = Brassolaeliacattleya (Blc.)</p> <p>As you can see, the names are not super creative, because some orchid people are way too serious. They are just combing the genera together. But that way it is easy for us to understand what the makings are. When four or more genera are involved, people are forced to come up with more creative names like:</p> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 164px;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBU3qD2YI/AAAAAAAAAPI/42kBjmbWLTw/s1600-h/C4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBU3qD2YI/AAAAAAAAAPI/42kBjmbWLTw/s320/C4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355977683643914626" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3599172236_c32d74c2d4.jpg" rel="lightbox"></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Iwanagaara Apple Blosom 'Fantastic'</p></div> <p>Cattleya x Brassovola x Laelia x Sophronites = Potinara (Pot.)<br />Cattleya x Brassavola x Laelia x Dialaelia = Iwanagara (Iwan., short for I wanna grow ya!)</p> <p>It is not very important to know these names, but if you happen to get a plant that has one of these abbreviations, then you know what they mean. The Cattleya hybrids require more or less similar growing conditions as the Cattleya species. But when you get into orchids a little more, you would know that, for example, Brassavola requires very bight light, so its hybrid with Cattleya also needs a bit more light.</p> <h2>Cattleya Species</h2> <p>Don’t limit yourself to grow just Cattleya hybrids. You should also try growing the species as they are equally</p> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 118px;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBVLmXK-I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/848bWqOXkP0/s1600-h/C5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBVLmXK-I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/848bWqOXkP0/s320/C5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355977688997112802" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3598376579_8a8cfe8dcb.jpg" rel="lightbox"></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cattleya intermedia</p></div> <p>rewarding, if you can stretch your idea of equally rewarding to mean that they bloom half as much. My first recommendation is Cattleya intermedia. Mine faithfully blooms for me despite my neglecting it. They come in many different colors, such as pink and white. My Cattleya intermedia is white with a hint of blue, and the lip is partly reddish pink. These beauties are originally from Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.</p> <div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 110px;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3599194982_2e5e233496_m.jpg" rel="lightbox"><br /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBaiR-jNI/AAAAAAAAAPY/Z1Q4JwHV14Q/s1600-h/C6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRBaiR-jNI/AAAAAAAAAPY/Z1Q4JwHV14Q/s320/C6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355977780984974546" border="0" /></a></p><p class="wp-caption-text">Cattleya bicolor</p></div> <p>Another one you should try is Cattleya bicolor. I love that these flowers look so waxy that they don’t even look real. They are bifoliate (each bulb has two leaves instead of one) and can bear up to five 2.5 inch (10 centimeter) flowers. The pink, green and reddish-brown bloom can give you weeks of enjoyment.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Other Photos:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRCKri4yZI/AAAAAAAAAP4/lXPDsADMAnA/s1600-h/borneo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRCKri4yZI/AAAAAAAAAP4/lXPDsADMAnA/s320/borneo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355978608105539986" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> Cattleya Borneo</div><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRCKXcSX0I/AAAAAAAAAPw/-LB7O1uHEcU/s1600-h/ojai_verde.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRCKXcSX0I/AAAAAAAAAPw/-LB7O1uHEcU/s320/ojai_verde.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355978602709147458" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> CattleyaOjai Verde<br /></div><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRCKINIoAI/AAAAAAAAAPo/TVz9bfsNRZw/s1600-h/mayumi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRCKINIoAI/AAAAAAAAAPo/TVz9bfsNRZw/s320/mayumi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355978598619062274" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> Cattleya Mayumi<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRCJ1ee-sI/AAAAAAAAAPg/2Y2cTtFaqsU/s1600-h/kurt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlRCJ1ee-sI/AAAAAAAAAPg/2Y2cTtFaqsU/s320/kurt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355978593591556802" border="0" /></a> Cattleya Kurt </div></div>mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-28348106834030799012009-07-07T23:12:00.001-07:002009-07-08T00:02:14.488-07:00Cymbidium Orchid<div class="post-headline"> </div> <!-- Post Body Copy --> <h2>Green Cymbidium Orchid</h2> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 154px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ5hrpf-8I/AAAAAAAAAN4/R2eS0OqW_PE/s1600-h/green+cymbidiumorchids.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ5hrpf-8I/AAAAAAAAAN4/R2eS0OqW_PE/s320/green+cymbidiumorchids.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355969107665615810" border="0" /></a></div> <p>A Cymbidium orchid is a great starter orchid to try your green thumb if you live in coastal California, New Zealand,Australia, South Africa or the Mediterranean. Originally from a higher altitude in Central and Southeast Asia, and all the way to Australia, the standard Cymbidium enjoys a cool climate and strong light with partial shaded conditions. But the smaller-flowered terrestrial and tropical species live in different environments, so even if you do not have perfect Southern California weather, you can still grow these beauties. Let me tell you a little bit more about the different types of Cymbidium.</p> <p>Cymbidium has retained its status as a celebrity orchid for thousands of years since the time of ancient China. Why do people love them so much? Cymbidium orchid hybrids produce up to 30 flamboyant and sometimes fragrant blooms on a single spike, and the flowers last couple of months. The Cymbidium I received for my birthday (boyfriend, here’s your acknowledgment!) in January still looked pristine in April. But wait, there’s more! Even if you cut those spikes and put them in a vase, the flowers will last just as long. No wonder Cymbidium is one of the most popular orchids for corsages. And even though there are only 44 species, thousands of hybrids have been developed to satisfy people’s demand for variety.</p><h2>Standard Cymbidium Orchid</h2> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 154px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ6Y7lfWkI/AAAAAAAAAOA/7CJpgMOdtVI/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ6Y7lfWkI/AAAAAAAAAOA/7CJpgMOdtVI/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355970056836569666" border="0" /></a></div> <p>“Standard” Cymbidium refers to the large-flowered species from the Himalayas and China. These well-loved plants produce large, attractive flowers that come in many different colors. The roundness of these flowers is a very desirable trait and commercial hybridizers work hard to develop plants that produce the fullest looking flowers. Even though they are tolerant of extreme temperatures, to thrive and to produce flowers, they require frost-free cool nights (below 53°F/12°C) and warms days. Cymbidium demands a little more fertilizer than most other orchids, so be sure to apply fertilizer twice a month at half the strength that is prescribed on the instruction label. You can also use the slow-release fertilizer once a year and forget about it for the rest of the year.American Orchid Society provides a good one-page free culture sheets on standard Cymbidium, so you can print one out as a reference.</p><h2>Miniature and Compact Cymbidium Orchid</h2> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 148px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ7B9NUXSI/AAAAAAAAAOI/s_iebbnJtqs/s1600-h/compact.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 171px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ7B9NUXSI/AAAAAAAAAOI/s_iebbnJtqs/s320/compact.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355970761646693666" border="0" /></a></div> If your living environment does not accommodate a standard-sized Cymbidium, you should consider growing a miniature or a compact Cymbidium. As a bonus, the flowers of these orchids are as showy as those of standard Cymbidium (two to three inches/five to eight centimeter wide) but are easier to bloom because they do not require a substantial chilling period to produce flower spikes. These Cymbidium will only grow to one to three feet tall and they bear up-right flower spikes with often fragrant flowers. These terrestrial orchids will flourish in an intermediate temperature year round.<br /><table id="layout" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td id="middle"><div class="post"><div class="post-bodycopy clearfix"><h2>Cascading Cymbidium Orchid</h2> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 118px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ7Jp1R-sI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/KjaD2nMyOR8/s1600-h/casacading.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ7Jp1R-sI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/KjaD2nMyOR8/s320/casacading.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355970893884553922" border="0" /></a></div> <p>Cascading Cymbidium has stolen the spotlight for quite a number of years now. They are very compact and produce smaller, yet profuse flowers. The cascading Cymbidium have pendent flower spikes that can reach up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) so you should grow them in hanging baskets or in a pot on a bench to maximize the stunning display. The flowers of the cascading Cymbidium could grow to be so dense that it totally covers the growing container. These floriferous (yes, that’s a real word) orchids do not require any chilling period; in fact, you should keep these tropical orchids continuously warm.</p> <p>No matter which type of Cymbidium you are growing, keep in mind that these orchids like bright light (shaded from direct sun nonetheless). If your plant has weak and lifeless flower spikes and dark green leaves, it’s telling you that it needs more light. Also, at least once a month, flush the potting medium with fresh water with no fertilizer, so that the accumulated salt can be removed from the pot. If that is not done, you can see that the tips of the leaves will turn yellow and burnt.</p><p></p></div> </div><!-- / Post --> </td> <!-- / Main Column --> <!-- Right Sidebar --> <td id="right"> <div id="text-415633781" class="widget widget_text"> <div class="widget-title"><h3> </h3></div><div class="widget-content"> <div class="textwidget"> </div> </div></div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Other photos:<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ9JXwRKNI/AAAAAAAAAOo/tExrHKfOeWk/s1600-h/cymbidium_eveningstar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ9JXwRKNI/AAAAAAAAAOo/tExrHKfOeWk/s320/cymbidium_eveningstar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355973088054946002" border="0" /> </a>Cymbidium Orchid (Evening Star)<br /></div><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ9JDjecpI/AAAAAAAAAOg/BK3Mj4v4MiM/s1600-h/cymbidium_coronetpeak.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ9JDjecpI/AAAAAAAAAOg/BK3Mj4v4MiM/s320/cymbidium_coronetpeak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355973082632581778" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Cymbidium Orchid (Coronet Peak)</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ9I5Ir2ZI/AAAAAAAAAOY/Bjyv1EJFxOs/s1600-h/cymbidium_001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TLKDstwfxCI/SlQ9I5Ir2ZI/AAAAAAAAAOY/Bjyv1EJFxOs/s320/cymbidium_001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355973079835859346" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> Cymbidium Orchid</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Find more here :<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://everything-orchids.com/cymbidium-orchid.html">http://everything-orchids.com/cymbidium-orchid.html</a><br /></p>mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027601802029734947.post-63635661758037426792009-07-07T23:08:00.000-07:002009-07-07T23:12:13.374-07:00Types of OrchidsThere are over 25,000 types of orchids and, in fact the Orchidaceae family is the most numerous in the plant world! These beautiful plants have been around for over 100 million years and plants can range from microscopic to reaching several feet in height. The flowers have a distinctive look with 3 inner petals surrounded by 3 outer petals and a cupped petal that is distinct from the others. Some orchids even resemble other creatures like bees, moths and lizards!<br /><br />Although we think of orchids as a tropical flower they can actually grow in almost any climate. They can grow on the ground or on trees and even rocks. Orchids are classified depending on their water requirements. Paphiopedilum, Cymbidium and Odontoglossum need a moist environment all year long.<br />Cattelya, Oncidium and Dendrobium only need water when they are actively growing and the vanda Ascocend doesn’t really need water at all.<br /><br />Cymbidium orchids are some of the most popular having 40 species and thousands of hybrids. These are one of the oldest cultivated orchids and can grow on the ground, on trees or on rocks. They can be found growing naturally in Japan, China, South East Asia and Australia. These are one of the easiest orchids for beginners and will flower every year if cared for properly.<br /><br />Perhaps the most exotic of all orchids is the Cattleya which hails from South America. These are the orchids most typically chosen for corsages, however they have been over collected and many of these types of orchids are now endangered.<br /><br />The Denrobiums are the second largest orchid genus and have over a thousand species. These flowers can be found in Northern India, South East Asia, Australia and Polynesia. They typically grow near the equator in tropical conditions, although some grow in climates with dry winters. While these are easy to grow, it is rather difficult to get them to bloom regularly.<br /><br />Phalaenopsis orchids have long lasting flower and are rather easy to grow. These flowers are favorites at weddings and can be colorful in pinks, yellows and stripes. These are native to the Philippines and are quickly becoming a popular house plant.<br /><br />Vanda orchids are another plant that is rather easy to grow. These plants produce flowers in vibrant colors such as blue, red, yeloow and orange. Flower spikes can have as much as 10 blooms that last for several weeks.<br /><br />Orchids are a bit finicky to grow but these delicate plants will reward you with a soothing fragrance and beautiful distinct flowers. When growing orchids in your home, you need to remember to give them enough light, enough water and proper temperatures and fertilization. Orchids will need to be repotted every 2 or 3 years.<br /><br /> The orchid family, Orchidaceae, is the most numerous in the plant kingdom. There are about 25,000 to 30,000 known species of orchids around the world. Orchids are found in all continents except Antarctica, from hot tropical jungles to the cold climate in North America. However, some orchids are found only in certain region of the world and nowhere else, for example, the Vanda genus colonizes only South East Asia.<br /><br /> There are two types of orchids: terrestrial orchids and epiphytes. Terrestrial orchids, such as Cymbidium, grow on the ground, while epiphytes establish themselves on trees. Each type of orchids can grow in two different ways:<br /><br /> * Sympodial orchids: the new shoots emerge alongside of the old plants, causing lateral spread. Catleya is sympodial-epiphytes. Most epiphytic- sympodial orchids have storage stems, pseudobulbs or bulbs, to help them survive the dry season.<br /> * Monopodial orchids: new growth is added to the apex, increasing the plant's height. The leaves are arranged alternately around the stem. Examples of monopodial orchids are Vanda, Phalaenopsis...<br /><br /> Most popular orchids grown today are hybrid species, creating by plant breeders in their hundreds of thousands. These "new" species may be the result of crossing two related species, or from three to four different genera.<br /><br /> Orchids are the most beautiful, the most sensual, the most exotic, and the most costly flowers. But you can enjoy them free at this site. If you want to know more about orchids, please visit The American Orchid Society and The Orchid Lady.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">More on orchids and its hybrids visit this site :<br /><a href="http://www.flowerpictures.net/orchids/index.htm">http://www.flowerpictures.net/orchids/index.htm</a></div>mae_greatlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15992933494771351431noreply@blogger.com8