Flower Varieties List
Flower Varieties for M
Magnolia see Lily tree
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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
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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
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Marigold in African flowers
Corn Marigold in flowers names
Marsh Marigold in plants for ponds
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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
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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
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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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Flower Varieties for N
Narcissus see daffodil
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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
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Nectaroscordum-siculum see Flowering Onion
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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
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a. Nerium-oleander 'Rosa simple'
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Flower Varieties for O
8. Orchid
(Orchidaceae)
Mostly perennials
Tropical Herb plant
Love plenty of light
Preferred to live in a humid location
Blooming minimum once a year
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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
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b. Jungle Orchids
(Dendrobium)
Indoor plants
Potted house plant
Fragrant flowers
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Nobile Dendrobium
Giant fragrant flowers
Produce easily a young orchid plant
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c. Miltonia Orchids
Indoor plants
Butterflies a-like fragrant flowers
Can grow outdoor during the summer
under shelter or in the balcony
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d. Paphiopedilum Orchid
Generally blooming twice yearly
Long lasting outdoor plant
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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
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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
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