1. Mallow (Lavatera) Bekermalva in Dutch Family of Malvaceae Cut flower Annuals Tender sweet blossoms Blooming from mid-summer
Maximum plant height is about 200cm
Preferred mild sun and good drainage ground
Required support Remove spent flowers can invite new Border plant
a. Lavatera-Barnsley
b. Lavatera-trimestris
2. Maltese-Cross (Lychnis-Chalcedonica) Brandende-Liefde in Dutch Family of Caryophyllaceae Cut flowers Perennial red flowers Plant height is about 100cm Very deep roots Love full sun Blooming in summer
Marigold in African flowers Corn Marigold in flowers names Marsh Marigold in plants for ponds
3. May-flower (Verbena) Ijzerhard in Dutch Family of Verbenaceae
Attractive cut flower with a white heart
Annuals ornament plant Plant height is about 40cm Great for hanging baskets Butterfly beloved Blooming from late spring
a. Verbena-hybrida
4. Morning-glory (Ipomoea) Dagschone or Dagbloem or Ochtend dauw or Winde in Dutch
Family of Convolvulaceae Annual in cold countries Love a sunny location Flowering in mid-summer Blossoms in trumpet form Plant height is about 3 meter
Climbing flowering plant Preferred soil rich in clay Warm weather perennials Love a sheltered location Sensitive to the rain and the wind Rich blooming in full sun
a. Ipomoea-indica
b. Ipomoea-tricolor
5. Mourning bride (Scabious-japonica) Duifkruid or Schurftkruid in Dutch Family of Dipsacaceae Winter hard Organic flowers
Annuals, biennials and perennial plants Love sunny and half shadow Blooming from mid-spring to late summer
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Narcissus see daffodil
6. Nasturtium, Garden (Tropaeolum majus) Oostindische kers in Dutch Family of Tropaeolaceae Annual in the cold country Single flowering ground cover Dwarf creeping vine plant Multi-coloured blossoms
Best grown under mild sun or half-shadow
Love an ordinary damp soil
Can be growing in hanging basket or containers
Flowers, leaves and seeds are edible Blooming from July Average height is 35cm Herbaceous herbs
Nectaroscordum-siculum see Flowering Onion
7. Nerium Family of Apocynaceae Evergreens Large fragrance flowers Perennial flower Required winter protection Love full sun Minimum growing temperature is about 8 °C Poisoning plant in shrub form Flowering from late spring to autumn
a. Nerium-oleander 'Rosa simple'
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8. Orchid (Orchidaceae) Mostly perennials Tropical Herb plant Love plenty of light Preferred to live in a humid location Blooming minimum once a year
a. Dancing Orchid, yellow (Oncidium) Cut flowers Flowers in bright yellow and brown highlight Love half shadow Fragrant flowers
Growing temperature the best between 15-25°C
Popular in Singapore Excellent for flower arrangements
b. Jungle Orchids (Dendrobium) Indoor plants Potted house plant Fragrant flowers
Nobile Dendrobium Giant fragrant flowers Produce easily a young orchid plant
c. Miltonia Orchids Indoor plants Butterflies a-like fragrant flowers
Can grow outdoor during the summer under shelter or in the balcony
d. Paphiopedilum Orchid Generally blooming twice yearly Long lasting outdoor plant
e. Phalaenopsis-amabilis Orchids Fragrant flowers Popular indoor house plant Love a cool standing place Love plenty of indirect sunlight Generally blooming twice yearly Flowers can last for 9 months Everlasting orchids
Excellent for winter decoration and as a gift for all occasions
9. Oxeye (Buphthalmum-salicifolium) Koeienoog in Dutch Bright yellow flower Insects beloved Moist lover Preferred a sunny or partial shadow place Flowering from late spring Plant height is about 50cm Great for the border
