Archive for November, 2009

Dianthus

      Dianthus prefers low temperatures and this is the reason because of which it usually blooms at the beginning of winter. This plant is ideal not only as a garden flower because of the low temperatures it can resist to, but also as a vase flower, case in which, if taken cared of properly it can last even for a month.

Hydrangea

      The Hydrangea genus is a relatively complex genus, which holds together under its botanical classification more than 75 species of flowers. Belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family, this genus presents species renowned for their size diversity, from small flowers, to shrubs measuring up to 3 meters in height and even to small trees or lianas reaching the climbing height of 30 meters.

Hosta

      Hosta flowers are famous for their rich and abundant foliage and are often used as decorative plants which can fill up the spaces in one’s garden. Depending on their age, the foliage varies in shape. If we’re dealing with the young plant then its foliage of leaves can only spread out over a diameter of 2 inches, while when the plant has reached its maturity it can measure up to 40 inches in width.

Dahlia

      Dahlia is a plant that needs a well-drained soil in order to maintain its health. The watering process should be repeated once every two days and the quantity should be considerable, as the plant needs a big amount of water. Dahlia is a plant that needs a well-drained soil in order to maintain its health.

Lisianthus

      The Lisianthus is most likely to grow in places with warm climates such as the lower part of the USA, Mexico and countries from South America which can provide high temperatures and resourceful soils. The grasslands usually provide the Lisianthus with the best conditions to develop properly, and when they can reach a height of almost 60 cm.

Narcissus-Daffodils

      Narcissus is thought to be a flower of friendship and joy and as a love flower it symbolizes sincerity. It is a common gift when a baby is born, signifying the joy of meeting a new life. There are two Greek legends that underline the beauty and powerful fragrance of the flower.Being a part of the Amaryllis family, Narcissus is a genus that gathers between 50 and 100 species and hybrids.

Delphinium

      Delphinium usually grows on fields and because of this, the plant is held responsible for many cases of cattle poisoning. Because of this, fields containing delphinium are avoided, until late summer when the toxicity of the plant becomes less powerful.
Delphinium usually grows on fields and because of this, the plant is held responsible for …

Gymnadenia

      Although not as numerous as other genera, the Gymnadenia genus represents one of the most beautiful and elegant genera, with its unique looking flowers emanating the sweetest of scents. The Gymnadenia flower is likely to grow on alpine and mountainous regions, mostly in the temperate climates of Europe or Asia, and …

Ghost Flower

      The Ghost flower tends to grow in non-alpine regions with high temperatures and usually arid soils. The semi-desert conditions are the most appropriate for this flower to develop and this particular predictability for not very resourceful soils validates its quality as being amongst the most resisting flowers in the world.

Field Woodrush or Luzula Campestris

      The reachable height of the Lazula Campestris is of 15 cm and it is known to bloom starting with the month of March lasting until June, or even more, in exceptional cases. The reproduction of the Field Woodrush can be made in two different ways, either through side shoots or by seeds. Both ways have the same chances of quick spreading and the appearance of this flower is quite ….