When grown in gardens, Carnations grow to between 6 and 8.5 cm in diameter. Petals on Carnations are generally clawed or serrated.

Carnations are bisexual flowers and bloom simply or in a branched or forked cluster. The stamens on Carnations can occur in one or two whorls, in equal number or twice the number of the petals.

The Carnation leaves are narrow and stalk less and their color varies from green to grey-blue or purple. Carnations grow big, full blooms on strong, straight stems.

Carnations belong to the genus Dianthus. These flowers are commonly used in cut flower arrangements and come in a variety of colors, as well as some being variegated or veined with contrasting colors.

The foliage is gray-green and stems don’t generally get above 12 inches tall. The flowers are often heavily scented.

Dianthus caryophyllus, commonly known as the carnation or clove pink, is a species of Dianthus. It is probably native to the Mediterranean region but its exact range is unknown due to extensive cultivation for the last 2,000 years.

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Typically used as houseplants and in shaded summer beds, begonias have tropical and subtropical origins. Some are grown for their asymmetrical, patterned and variegated foliage, and others to add color to shady garden areas with their bright blooms.

The Begonia is a showy flower with fleshy leaves that are green or bronze in color. The flowers come in many colors, and they are considered half-hardy annuals.

They come in a variety of sizes, from small flowers with fibrous roots to trailing flowers that do well in hanging baskets.

Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains more than 2,000 different plant species.

The Begonias are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates.

Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates.

In cooler climates some species are cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colorful flowers, which have sepals but no petals.

Bee balm is a great addition to a pollinator garden. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees; and the seed heads will attract birds in the fall and winter.

The bee balm flower has an open, daisy-like shape, with tubular petals in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Bee balm plants are perennial, coming back year after year to add cheerful color to your garden.

Bee balm plants prefer moist, rich soil, and a sunny location. Bee balm will tolerate shade, particularly in hot-summer areas. Plant it in any protected spot that would benefit from a bright shot of color.

Bee Balm is a bergamot plant that comes as a hardy perennial. Also known as wild bergamot, the species is Monarda didyma.

While the flowers don’t store well when picked, the leaves can be picked and processed for medicinal and culinary uses, such as adding it to summer drinks or making a tea from the leaves.

A dense, rounded, terminal, head-like cluster of bright red, tubular flowers atop a square stem. Scarlet beebalm is a popular perennial with scarlet-red flowers in terminal tufts.

The 3 ft. stems are lined with large, oval, dark-green leaves. Individual flowers are narrowly tube-shaped, tightly clustered together in 2 in. heads. The leaves have a minty aroma.

This species is coarser than true mints (Mentha) but is very showy and frequently cultivated in gardens. Hummingbirds are especially attracted to the red flowers.

The alternate common name Oswego Tea refers to the use of the leaves for a tea by the Oswegos of New York.

Early colonists also used the plant for this purpose when regular tea was scarce. A white-flowered variant is sometimes grown in gardens.

The Anemone is also known as the Windflower. This plant is a perennial that spreads while growing.It comes in a variety of colors, from white to purple, with some species not spreading quite as far while growing.

Anemone blanda, also known as Grecian windflowers, grow from corms that are planted in fall for flowers the following spring. These low-growing plants have mounding, finely textured foliage and daisy-like flowers. Anemone blanda is an ideal companions for other mid-spring bulbs such as tulips and daffodils.

Anemone coronaria blooms in early spring or late summer, depending on where you live and when the corms are planted. The showy flowers have dark centers and brightly colored petals.

The flowers last from summer through a portion of the autumn, making them a great addition to your garden. Anemones are distributed throughout the world but occur most commonly in woodlands and meadows of the north temperate zone.

Many varieties are cultivated in gardens for their colourful flowers.

Abutilon is a shrub that blooms during the summer. The blooms are saucer-shaped, and the stems have gray, hairy leaves. The shrub may grow to around 15 feet, and many hybrids have been developed that you can enjoy.

Abutilon is a bell shaped flower and the color of the flower ranges from yellow to pink to orange to deep red. The leaves of this flower are palmate like a maple therefore it is also called flowering maple. The calyx in the flower has a cup-shaped appearance, greenish in color and it’s about 1.5cm long.

The flowers of wild species are most often yellow or orange, but can be red or pinkish, sometimes with a darker center.

The stamens are fused into a tube lined at the mouth with anthers. Inside the tube is the branching style with head-like stigmas.

The fruit is a rounded or hemispherical schizocarp with up to 20 segments, each containing a few seeds.

Gerbera is an amazing winter flower of India. Gerbera flower is mostly used in the decoration of marriage and engagement stages in India.

Gerberas Daisies are flowers that are an epitome of beauty and charm. These flowers brighten up lives and bring a warm smile on everyone’s face. Spreading mesmerising hues and fragrance, Gerberas Daisies are perfect for all occasions. If they are your favourite flowers, then here is a spread of facts about Gerbera Daisies that will increase your love for them!

Gerbera Daisies are elegant flowers and are available in various hues like white, red, orange, yellow, pink, lilac, purple and bicolour. Blue is the only colour in which Gerberas are not present in its natural form.

This plant is costly and its flower are sold in the market for decoration purposes.

So you can preserve some flower; dry it and use it as seed for next plantation.

To grow Gerbera flower plant quickly, the soil must be moist and rich quality.

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Pansy is easy to grow in the winter season. It doesn’t need much sunlight, normal sunlight is sufficient to grow it. It looks more beautiful in a hanging basket. There’s more to those little faces than you might realize, including plenty of symbolism and significance to your favorite cool-season flowers.

Pansy plants are cheerful, blooming flowers, among the first of the season to offer winter color in many areas. Growing pansies are commonly seen in late fall and early spring in more northern areas of the United States, while in subtropical areas, pansies bloom throughout the winter.

When growing pansies in well-prepared soil, the need for fertilization will be minimal. Pansies also prefer acidic soil, so do not add limestone unless indicated by a soil test.

Pansy flower needs organic fertilizer to grow well. While planting in a pot make sure that holes of pot are open so that excess of water can easily drain out.

Pansy flowers are available in many colors like purple, yellow, violet, red, etc.

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Most varieties of this plant grow 4-5 feet tall. Their bloom ranches from almost 10 inches big to 2-inch pompoms. They come in virtually all shades of the rainbow.

Grow dahlias for gorgeous, colorful flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn, when many plants are past their best! The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring. In colder zones, you do need to dig up and store the tubers in the fall if you wish to grow them as perennials (or, treat as annuals).

Dahlias are tuberous perennials, and most have simple leaves that are segmented and toothed or cut. The compound flowers may be white, yellow, red, or purple in colour. Wild species of dahlias have both disk and ray flowers in the flowering heads, but many varieties of ornamentals such as the common garden dahlia

Sun: This plant needs the full sun to thrive.

Water: Once they have been established they will need to be watered 2-3 times a week with a sprinkler. Do not water them right after planting, instead wait for the dahlia plant to appear before you start watering them.

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A beautiful perennial with a large compact head of flowers on tall, bushy plants. Flowers are white, crimson, purple, magenta, blue in single colour or contrasting with white centres.

If you’re searching for long lasting blooms that perform during the hottest days of summer heat, consider planting the verbena flower (Verbena officinalis). Planting verbena, whether annual or perennial types, ensures summer flowers when it is planted in the sunniest and possibly driest area of the garden. If humidity is high in your area in summer, choose perennial verbena for a better summer show.

When planted in proper verbena growing conditions, expect blooms in the first season. Continued blooms throughout the summer are possible if the gardener keeps the plant trimmed back. Some are hesitant to remove parts of the plant regularly, but this is often necessary when planting verbena for summer blooms.

When planting verbena, remember to water, fertilize, and trim for long lasting color in the summer garden and beyond.

Height of Verbena: 25-30 cm
The spacing of Verbena plants:  8 x 8 inches
The time required for blooming after seed sowing: 10-12 weeks

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Trendy, comfortable to grow, excellent cut flower, very efficient as carpet & edging plants. A garden favorite for their brightly-colored flowers, French marigolds are also easy to grow and care for.

These heat-loving annuals last the entire growing season, blooming away until frost. Along with their ornamental attributes, French marigolds are also edible and can be used to make a natural dye.

Colors are yellow, orange, lemon dark brown & combinations of these shades.

Height of Marigold: 15-20 cm

The spacing of Marigold plants: 6 x 6 inches

The time required for blooming after seed sowing: 8 weeks

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