The rhododendron flower is derived from a large, 1000 species genus of blossoming plants, and is a member of the ericaceae family. Although the vast majority of species grow from shrubs, some may also be seen blossoming from small trees which are either deciduous or evergreen, and contain spiraling leaf arrangements that can be either …
The chenille plant is a flowering shrub which belongs to the acalypha genus, and is a member of the euphorbiaceae family and acalyphoideae subfamily. This tropical plant is native to the Pacific islands, and grows its best with minimal moisture, in light soil and full sunlight. It is not uncommon for these bushy shrubs to …
The cineraria flower – sometimes known at the florist’s cineraria – is a hybrid species in the pericallis genus and belongs to the vast compositae family. These plants, which are native to England, grow their best in thoroughly moistened soil and a good deal of shade. These blossoms are made up of stems covered in …
The everlasting flower is a member of the compositae family, which is most commonly linked with the asteraceae family of flowers. Some of the most frequently seen everlasting flowers are the daisy and sunflower, the strawflower and the gobe amaranthus. What makes the everlasting flower so special is that, as its name implies, these flowers …
Unlike perennial flowers, annual flowers grow continuously throughout early spring to late fall, die at the end of the last season and need to be replanted the following spring. Although this may sound daunting, annual flowers give you the chance to have an entirely new garden each and every year. Some of the most common …
Petunia flowers have become very popular in gardens around the United States. These flowers, which are low-lying annuals, are thought to be some of the easiest and most colorful garden plants around. They only require five to six hours of sunlight, well-drained soil, and only a bit of organic matter to grow successfully; beyond planting, …
The alstroemeria flower – which is often called the lily of the Incas, Peruvian lily and parrot lily – is a genus of roughly 50 species which are native to South America – growing mostly in areas of the Andes. As their many nicknames imply, alstroemeria flowers are very similar in appearance to common lilies; …
The hibiscus is a decorative, flowering plant that is most commonly found in warmer climates, especially tropical and subtropical regions around the globe. It is a popular landscaping shrub among gardeners and the plant is used in many cultures for such diverse purposes as herbal teas, hair products, and even paper making, but it is …
Dogwood flowers are of the genus Cornus – a cosmopolitan plant that is mostly made up of deciduous trees and shrubs – which consists of 30 to 50 different species, and is in the family cornaceae. The head of the dogwood appears in a small cluster which is surrounded by four large bracts, or modified …
Although most people associate the jonquil flower with narcissus blossoms – as their names have become interchangeable, they are a member of the same genus, and are more or less the same in general appearance – they are still thought, in the eyes of avid gardeners and botanists alike, to be a separate species. The …
