The Passion
Flower is rather difficult to pollinate and requires a rather large bee to
transfer the pollen. Some of the less unusual flowers of the Passiflora family
are easier to pollinate and this can be done by smaller bees, hummingbirds, and
even bats. Some species of the Passion Flower are even self-pollenating.
Species of
the Passiflora is found all over the world, except Antarctica. Though not
originally native to Europe, species of the Passiflora can now be found growing
wild there.
One species
of the Passiflora, the Passiflora Edulis, is actually the flowering Passion
Fruit.
Some species
of Passiflora is cold tolerant whose roots can withstand temperatures as low as
-20° C.
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9. Chrysanthemum
Why is
chrysanthemum so popular?
One reason
is that the blooms last so long when cut, another that it keeps the garden
almost to year’s end. The real chrysanthemum fan likes it because it is under
his control right from babyhood to maturity. A cycle of little attentions
needed month by month through the whole year makes chrysanthemum culture a
satisfying hobby.
There are
many annual and perennial species (they include marguerite, pyrethrum, and oye
oye daisy), but we are concerned here with Japanese chrysanthemum which has
been so intensively developed to its present state of perfection.
Early
flowering chrysanthemums make brilliant display from August to November and
deserve a prominent position. The range of colors gives a variety of interest.
Nearby borders against a wall can be developed entirely to outdoor
chrysanthemums, and they will also be most effective if grown against a
background of climbing shrubs. All varieties are suitable for cutting and
decorative purposes, but the grower should aim for flowers of perfect form and
good color, with long straight stems, and good lasting qualities when cut.
The modern
chrysanthemum catalogue is almost overwhelming with its array of choice
varieties, so that the beginner hardly knows where to start.
8. Dahlia
Very few
garden plants can compare with a dahlia if you pick the right varieties. There
are so many shapes, colors and sizes, that they will please and delight anyone
that loves variety and color in their flower garden.
What's great
about Dahlias, is they not only look fantastic in a garden, but some can be
grown in containers, and who doesn't know the beautiful cut flower displays
they make.
Of course
most the time you see those flowers floating in water, they are also dahlias,
so the uses are almost endless for them.
Another
great advantage of having dahlias, is they're very low maintainence, and even
most lazy gardener can include them and they'll look good and survive without
much attention
7. Orchids
Orchids are
beautiful and colourful flowers that are easy to care for once you have found
the most suitable environment for them – preferably on a sunny windowsill.
The
Phalaenopsis (also called Moth orchid) is an orchid genus of approximately 60
orchid species and is one of the most popular type of all without any doubt.
It is
originally native in the mountains of the Himalaya, southeast Asia, northern
parts of Australia and the Philippines, but nowadays you can simply buy any of
these flowers even in a shopping centre or a florist as well.
The orchid
usually has only a few leaves that grow from a single stem. When one of the
leaves start to wither, the plant usually starts to grow a new one immediately
after that. Between the leaves grows the flower stem that can have more than 10
flowers on it when it is blooming. If the orchid is kept properly, the flowers
can last for even up to 5-6 months.
6. Tulip
The Tulip
plant comes from the plant family called Liliaceae. Like all plants in this
family, the tulip has physical characteristics that make it unique and
distinguishes it from other plant families. The tulip has six petals, six
stamens, one pistil, three stigmas and three pods or berries.
The petal of
a tulip flower is a part of the perianth. The perianth is the outer part that
encloses the flower. It is made up of a calyx or a corolla. The corolla is made
up of petals.The calyx encloses the corolla or petals at its base. The calyx is
made up of sepals. If both the calyx and corolla are combined into one unit,
the individual parts are referred to as tepals.
The Stamen
is the male reproductive organ of a flowering plant. The stamen is broad and
flat. Each stamen is composed of a slender object called a filament and is
attached to an anther, which is thicker and looks like two hot dogs stuck
together. The stigma is three-lobed and fuzzy, so that it can catch pollen that
is released by the stamen.
The female
part of the tulip is the pistil. The tulip has one pistil. The pistil is
centrally located and consists of a swollen base, an ovary, a stalk and a
receptive tip. The ovary looks like a small cucumber. A pistil is constructed
from a carpel, a leaf-like structure. A single pistil is composed of several
fused carpels that bear seeds.
In the
tulip, the stigma is easy to locate. The stigma located in the center of the
flower. It is the area where the pollen is received. It is attached to the
style, a stalk-like structure. The stigma is covered with a sticky substance
that catches the pollen and has a damp and furry appearance. The stigma
transports pollen to the ovum for fertilization.
5. Water
lilies
The lovely
white water lily,Nymphaea odorata, is a perennial aquatic plant which grows
from a rhizome much the same way a spring flower grows from a bulb. The hardy
water lily is native to North America. The thick glossy leaves which float on
the water's surface can measure nearly a foot across, each with a slit that
gives them a heart-shape appearance. The leaves form at the ends of thick, ropy
stalks as do each individual flower buds. When fully bloomed, the blossoms are
pure white perfection with golden stamens. They open each morning with the sun,
attracting dragonflies, damselflies, and whirligig beetles which help to
pollinate them. By late afternoon, the flowers will close up for a night of
rest.
4. Magnolia
Few things
are as beautiful as a magnolia tree in full bloom! Named after Pierre Mangol, a
popular botanist, Mongolia boasts of over 200 species. The magnolia flowers come in pink, purple or
white and the size can be anywhere between 3 to 12 inch in diameter. This
flower is a symbol of beauty, sweetness and femininity. Genus of magnolia can
be found in West Indies, southeast as well as east Asia, central America, North
America among other places.
A great
choice for southern gardeners is the popular Little Gem Magnolia tree. This
evergreen tree, unlike the Southern Magnolia, does not grow more the 25 feet.
It has a conical shape tall and narrow so it doesn’t take a lot of room in your
garden. It bears the same large fragrant white flowers as the big varieties in
the spring and summer.
3. Calla
Lily
Why do
Brides choose Calla lilies most often for their wedding flowers? Only the Bride
herself can tell you precisely why it was the most favored choice for her, but
it isn't hard to see numerous reasons that make Calla lilies the number one
wedding flower choice.
If you are
thinking of featuring Calla lilies in your wedding, here are decor and flower
ideas to give you a head start. Make your wedding flower selection a happy part
of the best day in your life.
A symbol of
magnificence and beauty, the Calla
lily is an extremely beautiful flower which is
extensively used in flower arrangements, bouquets and decoration purposes.
These flowers are a native to South Africa. Calla Liles are uniquely sculptured
and come in a number of colors such as shades of green, yellow, pink, purple
and more.
2. Bird of
paradise
These
beautiful tropical plants are native to South Africa. There are five species of
the Bird of Paradise. One of its close relatives is a banana tree. These plants
can bring beauty to any landscape as well as any house or indoor place. If you
do not live in a tropical region they are easy to grow indoors as a potted
plant.
It generally
takes about three or four years before a White Bird of Paradise begins to bloom
and produce flowers. They bloom in the late winter to the mid spring with
beautiful blue white flowers. When the plant is about two to three feet tall
and the roots begin to be crowded in the pot that is when you can expect to see
flowers start appearing. Although they are slow growers it is so worth the
wait. The smallest they grow is ten feet but they can get as high as 20 feet
tall.
1. Rose
Lovers of
the beautiful and fragrant rose flower are spread worldwide. Without a rose
plant, a garden often, looks incomplete. Who doesn't like a garden full of
colored roses and their intoxicating fragrance? I bet there aren't many who can
resist a rose.
Though there
are many varieties of roses not much by the way of maintenance is needed to
grow them and enjoy their beauty. The only requirement is space, sunlight and
water.
To start, we
will look at the different rose varieties available.
Oh yes, most
“top most beautiful flowers” lists out there reserve the number one spot for
this one. This pretty, sweet smelling flower has all what it takes to be the
prettiest flower in the world. It would not be wrong to say that rose is a
synonym with beauty and love. This woody perennial shrub belongs to the genus
‘Rosa’. Roses are found almost everywhere on earth. This beautiful flower comes
in a variety of color and each color holds a different meaning, for examples
red rose is a symbol of love while a yellow rose stands for friendship. From
poets to artists, rose has been a source of inspiration for people for
centuries!
What Do all
the Different Colors of Roses Mean?
Have you
ever wondered what all the differ rent colors o f roses actually mean? The
meaning of each flower shading can really determine and influence what is
appropriate to gift for a particular occasion. Flowers, and these ones
especially, are a way to express how you feel when words are not really enough
or adequate either.
For instance,
you may love someone but are unsure of what the feelings back may be - so
instead of a potential embarrassment, you can present a red rose instead. Of
course, they are not all about love and they actually have a language of their
own that applies to many different situations in life
What do Red
Roses Symbolize?
This is a
shade that you so often see in bouquets of flowers - red. It's the most common
color which is gifted. Although it is common, it is often presented with little
thought to what the shade symbolizes. People tend to buy and use red roses for
almost any occasion. However, there are times when it really and truly might
not be appropriate at all. It is really important to learn what the colors of
roses signify before you give them out as a gift.
Symbolism of
Red
The most
common meaning for a red rose is one of love, passion and romance. So if you
want to show a desire or longing to win (or keep) someone's heart, then red
roses are just the thing. It is also used to encourage the recipient or show
that you care for the recipient.
Symbolism of
Dark Red
Darker and
deep hued varieties like maroon and burgundy really indicate and express the
very deepest love, a love that has endured much time. And they also symbolize
deep beauty too. Dark red is ideal for a longer term relationship or
partnership of love that is long established.
What do
WHITE Roses Mean?
This is a
color that symbolizes peace and tranquility. White rose flowers are often used
for bridal bouquets and at weddings because as well as peace, they are symbolic
of a happy love and a long lasting love too. It should be a number one choice
for an appropriate wedding flower where a couple in love are declaring their
pure and unadulterated feelings for one another.
Of course
this virginal shade also conveys innocence and purity. Because of this, you can
see them used in churches and not just for weddings. They're both angelic and
spiritual and perfect for religious events and celebrations such as communions
and christenings as well as wedding vows. Normally associated with happy
occasions, they can also be used to express sympathy too because of the peace
meaning and the fact that you are wishing someone peace during a time of
sorrow.
What do
Orange Roses Represent?
Orange roses
are a favorite shade that I enjoy looking at - a beautiful and warm sunshine
color. But what does thois orange hue really mean because it is one that is
less common than the typical red, whites, pinks and yellows. So if you don't
already know what it stands for, that is a reason why.
Orange roses
can also be given to show fascination or curiosity. These could be given to a
person you are fascinated by. It is a color that expresses quite fiery emotions
such as passion, enthusiasm, lust and desire. Orange is a shade which has quite
strong emotions attached which is why they are ideal to gift to someone you are
head over heels in love with or someone you really desire very strongly. So do
take care when offering this choice of shade because of the definite meanings
attached.
What is the
Meaning of Yellow Roses?
This is the
color of friendship. It is a wonderful flower to symbolize a warmth between you
and the recipient but a platonic warmth and nothing more than that. Ideal for
someone you care about but do not love in a romantic sense. This color exudes
happiness and all positive emotions and feelings. It can symbolize a joyous
friendship - one in which you delight.
Be very
careful about presenting any yellow roses tinged with red tips on the petals
because this means that friendship is escalating into something more such as
love. This is why this particular and unique shading is referred to as a
transition rose since one feeling is changing into another. Perfect if you have
fallen in love with a friend otherwise you might be giving the wrong signal to
someone!
What do
Green Roses Symbolize?
This color
is very unusual so I wonder if you have any idea of what it stands for? You'd
think that this shade is artificial but they can appear naturally although
they're rare. Green is a color of growth and life so it symbolizes nature and
also fertility. As well as that, this color represents tranquility and
relaxation. It's a highly positive shade overall and significant of natural and
good things.
Since they
will be hard to come by whether natural or artificially dyed, they are best
used for quite a special occasion where the rareness will be all the more
appreciated. Since they represent newness and growth, they are perfect to gift
for new jobs, new homes, new start, marriage, emigrating abroad, start of
retirement and a different phase of life even. Green is a shade associated with
health so it's also ideal to give green roses to someone who has suffered with
a bad illness to wish them well and good health in the future.
What do Blue
Rose Flowers Represent?
Have you
ever heard of a blue rose or even been lucky enough to have seen one? This is
not a natural shade for this flower at all so they have to be genetically
engineered to create this color or dyed instead. So you might find them very hard
to get hold of in order to give them to someone.
And that
leads us on the meaning because they actually are symbolic of rarity as well as
mystery. They are the perfect offering to someone who you perceive as being
virtually impossible to get - someone out of your league perhaps. It's a bit of
a show-off color and makes a bit of a statement about yourself if you use these
as décor in your home. It really does not have the most romantic or nicest of
meanings. It's a flower for a very big ego.
What do
PURPLE Roses Signify?
Purple is a
nice shade to give or receive for a loving and romantic attachment. Being given
these is a pretty good sign since purple or lavender shades often are taken to
mean love at first sight. It's entirely romantic and sentimental too.
As well as
expressing love at first sight, to give or receive this color also has the
meaning of wanting a relationship to blossom and grow. You want a relationship
to move on and go further. You're looking for a more meaningful love.
Another
similar meaning is one of enchantment and this goes along with the love at
first sight meaning. You feel like you have been entranced and therefore these
very much convey a very magical, special and romantic love. Ideal for a new and
very meaningful love.
What do PINK
Roses Mean?
The Meaning
of both Light and Dark Pink Shades
There are so
very many shades of the pink rose which include a vivid cerise pink, fuchsia
and magenta which is more of a purple hued pink and then much paler pinks
including blush, rose and salmon shades. What you really need to know is that
there is a different meaning applied to the lighter color variations to the
dark ones. However, in general, pink is for giving thanks and joy and are most
appropriate as a thank you bouquet.
Symbolism of
Dark Pink
Dark pink
shades are most often used to express your thankfulness, gratitude and
appreciation. For example, if someone does something very nice or special for
you then it would be right to send them roses in a dark pink shade.
Symbolism of
Light Pink
Light pink
shades are better for passing on your sincere congratulations. Pale hues are
also good for any type of celebration, occasion or a happy get together with a
friend. If you are having guests to stay or come for dinner, they are ideal to
use in a vase as room décor as a way to express your happiness at their
arrival.
What does a
Black Rose Stand for?
Black roses
are a type of rose that you have to be extremely careful in giving. They
probably have the most potential to cause a misunderstanding if given to the
wrong person.
This color
is symbolic of death and depression as well as with loss of hope. It is
associated with both sadness and melancholy. If you gift this to someone, you
are expressing black thoughts such as wanting life to leave the recipient or
from yourself because you are unhappy and have given up. It's the shade of
sorrow and can also stand for someone leaving your life - a farewell flower you
might say.
You wouldn't
normally choose to gift a black rose to anyone. Perhaps they are best suited as
a design statement in a modern home. As a bouquet, they are less desirable.
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