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Different Types Of Flowers
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Types Of Flowers By Season |
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Types of flowers can be distinguished according to their blooming seasons. Due to the earth’s rotation around the sun four general seasons are experienced: spring, summer, autumn and winter. While some flowers are season specific some flowers are not; e.g. Aster, Bourvardia, Carnation, Lily, Asiatic Lily. Some on the other hand are season specific flowers. Some of the seasonal flowers and the types of seasonal flowers are listed below:
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Spring flowers |
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Spring is the time when new flowers grow, plants usually bloom in this season. The flowers which bloom in spring are:
Agapanthus, Amaryllis, Anemone, Apple blossom, Bird of Paradise, Brodea, Calla lily, Cherry Blossom, Corn flower, Cosmose, Dahlia, Delphinium, Delwood, Forsythia, Freesia, Gardenia, Heather, Helleborus, Hollyhock, Hyacinth, Larkspur, Casa Blanca Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Stargazer, Liatrus, Lilac, Lisianthus, Narcissus, Orchid, Peach blossom, Peony, Phlox, Poppy, Protea, Pussy willow, Ranunculus, Rose, Seeded Eucalyptus, Solidago, Statice, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Viburnum, Wax flower, Zinnia.
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Summer flowers |
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Summer season is best for floral growth. The flowers which bloom in summers are:
Alchemilla, Allium, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Baby's Breath , Bird of Paradise, Calla lily, Campanula, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb, Cosmos, Dahlia, Delphinium, Dianthus, Didiscus, Euphorbia, Foxglove, Freesia, Gardenia, Genista, Ginger, Gladiolus, Hallaconia, Heather, Hydrangea, Hypericum, Iris, Kangaroo paw, Liatrus, Lilac, Casa Blanca Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Star Gazer, Lisianthus. |
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Autumn flowers |
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Autumn is known as an harvesting season . the flowers which bloom in autumn are:
Acashia, Allium, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Anemone, Baby's Breath, Bittersweet, Carnation, China berry, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb, Cosmos, Echinops, Freesia, Gerbera Daisy, Gladiolus, Hypericum, Iris, Juniper, Kangaroo paw, Kalancheo, Liatrus, Lily, Asiatic, Lily, Gloriosa, Misty Blue, Orchid, Pepper berry, Protea, Queen Ann's Lace, Quince, Rover, Roses, Rowen berry, Salvia, Solidago, Statice, Star of Bethlehem, Sunflower, Yarrow, Zinnia.
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Winter flowers |
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The cold weather season winter is known as fall season. The flowers that bloom in this season are:
Acashia, Alstromeria, Amaryllis, Carnation, Chrysanthemums, Cyclamen, Evergreens, Gerbera Daisy, Ginger, Helleborus, Holly berry, Lily, Asiatic Lily, Casa Blanca Lily, Narcissus, Orchid, Pansy, Pepperberry, Phlox, Protea, Queen Ann's Lace, Roses, Star of Bethlehem, Statice.
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Types Of Flowers By Occasion |
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Types of flowers can be distinguished by the occasions in which they are used. Flowers are offered as gifts on occasions like : festivals, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and funerals. The types of flowers specific to their occasions are listed below. Flowers are also used as a token of expressing sentiments. Which flower is gifted on which occasion may indirectly be dependent upon season but flowers are occasion specific too as detailed below:
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Wedding |
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For weddings seasonal flowers could be the best option considering quality of flowers available and cost. Pale, delicate flowers would be suitable for spring while dark, rich colored flowers would be suitable for fall. |
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Anniversary |
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The best thing about it would be surprise . even in the case of anniversary seasonal flowers are the best bet. Options may include combining them with gourmet or fruit basket. However when to gift flowers to friends and relatives on the occasion of their anniversary, try to give them something that would fit to their personality. Whatever you give never ever forget to add on a personal touch to the flowers. |
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Birthday |
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When it comes to birthdays anything that is bright and colorful would do. The good idea would be to use the flower that is favorite of the birthday person. |
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Christmas |
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The flowers that are popular for Christmas include the Christmas cactus with its green leaves and pink or red flowers, red berries and poinsettia plants with green leaves and red or white flowers and holly with green leaves. |
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Easter |
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white standard Carnations, White Zantedeschia aethiopica (Calla Lily), lime green Euphorbia robbiae and white Roses. |
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Thanksgiving |
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Carnations, Chrysanthemums, roses, gerbera daisies, marigolds, alstroemeria, wheat, solidago, lilies, monte casino. |
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Halloween |
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A blend of the traditional jack-o-lantern with trendy flower bouquets can be used. |
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Friendship Day |
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Yellow roses |
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Valentine´s Day |
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Roses - Various shades of red, bright whites and yellow |
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Father´s Day |
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A bunch of blooming Roses or some sturdy and long-lasting Tropical Flowers |
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Mother´s Day |
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Carnations, lily of the valley (Convallaria) , Scented narcissi. |
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New Born |
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Brilliantly colored flowers are a just right way to bring in the new born to our world. Try sending some of the most jovial flower gift and bubbly bouquets to give a affectionate welcome to the little one. |
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Tiny Tots |
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Standard flower arrangement with unique baby features and accessories like teddies and balloons. |
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Sympathy & Funeral |
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Gladiolas, White Daisies and White Carnations. |
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Just Like That |
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Bouquet including an assortment of flowers like chrysanthemum, purple statice, mini carnations, and greenery is a perfect way to add a little spark to someone's day. |
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Get Well |
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Vivid cheery flowers, usually dark red or yellow with modern vases or healthy gourmet basket. |
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Housewarming |
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Just a bouquet of fresh flowers in a vase filled with water as an add on to any other gift would look stylish as simple beauty never goes out of style. |
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Graduation |
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A blend of red, yellow and blue or Bunch of lilies of diverse colors would look amazing.
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Types Of Flowers By Location |
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Types of flowers can be distinguished by the location where they bloom. It has been seen that flowers grow in their respective territory adapting to the precise climatic conditions favorable for the flowers. Based on geography and climatic conditions the globe can be divided into three zones and so are the flowers according to their specific zones:
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Tropical flowers |
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The tropical climate occurs beyond the equatorial region between 10 to 25 degrees north south of the equator these regions are known as tropical zones. Non arid climate is experienced in these regions therefore the flowers which grow in this native regions are known as tropical flowers which are as follows:
African Moon, African Tulip, Agave, Alpine Aster, Alpinia, Amaryllis, Amazonlily, Angel Wing Begonia, Annual Delphinium, Begonia Fairlady, Begonia Non-stop Red, Bitter Gourd, Blanket Flower,Bleeding Heart Vine, Blood Lily, Blue Alpine Daisy, Blue Dawn Flower, Blue Jacaranda, Blue Passion Flower, Bottle Brush, Butterfly Jasmine Mariposa, Calatheas, Cally Lily, Catasetum, Cattleya, Cautleya, Christmas orchid, Constantia, Cosmos Pink, Cyrtopodium, Dahlia, Day Lily Frans Hals, Decorative Dahlia, Encyclia, Etlingera, Flame of the Forest, Frangipani, Golden Shower, Grass of the Dew, Heliconia, Hibiscus, Inca Magic flower, Jasmine, Kantuta, Koutruk Lei, Laelia, Lotus, Maxillaria, Melati (Jasmine) (Jasminum sambac), Moon Orchid Phalaenopsis amabilis (also known as the anggrek bulan), Musas, Orchid, Poinciana or Flamboyant Delonix Regia, Rafflesia arnoldi (Alpine Aster Pink), Sampaguita, Sophronitella, and Sophronitis.
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Temperate flowers |
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between the tropics and the polar circles is where lie the temperate zones. The temperatures up here varies from warm to cool but no extreme climatic conditions prevail. However the weather may be irregular as it may be bright sunny one day and rainy the next day or cloudy the next day. The flowers in these regions are adapted to these conditions and flourish in these climates. The temperate flowers are listed below:
Maple Leaf, Rose, Pomegranate, Lotus, Iris, Centaurea or Knapweed, Sunflower, Tulip, Chrysanthemum (imperial) , Cherry Blossom (Sakura), Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha), Kowhai (Sophora microphylla). |
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Polar Flowers |
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The polar regions are perpetually covered by snow and ice all through the year. Polar climates tend to be dry because the descending air is cold and lacks moisture, preventing the formation of clouds and snowfall. These regions are short of trees and the flowers of these regions are listed as follows:
Maple Leaf, Linnea (Linnea Borealis), Purple Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Jasmine and Willow Herb. |
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