Flowers Guide A-Z
Flowers Guide A
1. Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa) Palmlelie in Dutch Belongs to the family of Liliaceae Independent perennial flowers
Evergreen border plant Flowering dwarf shrub tree
Love sunny, half shadow, and full shadow
Blooming yellowish white flowers in summer
Happy with good drainage moist ground
Request for slight winter protection
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Africa Flowers see African Flowers
Ageratum see Floss Flower
2. Alyssum, sweet Also known as Alyssum maritima (Lobularia maritima) Sneeuwkleed in Dutch
Belongs to family of Cruciferae Blooming from summer Flowering ground cover
Rich blooming wide spread mini clusters of white flowers
Mild winter's perennials Easy caring plant Insects beloved
Great companion in the rock garden
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3. Amaryllis
Hippeastrum in Dutch
Family of Amaryllidaceae
Long stem trumpet cut flower
Indoor fragrant plant
Love plenty of light and a warm place
Bloom within 3 months from seeding
Excellent for a flower gift
a. Amaryllis Minerva Garden Amaryllis flowers in red and white from Cameron Highlands
b. Amaryllis, Peach
c. Amaryllis, Pink
Amaryllis, Red
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4. Angel-trumpets
(Brugmansia or Datura)
Flowers in many colours
Large bush plant
Cool weather drought tolerant perennials
Love mild sun and half shadow
Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn
Can be grown in containers as Annuals in the summer
a. Summer Datura-metel Love a cool and sunny location Soft orange pink Brugmansia suaveolens
b. Purple
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c. Datura-suaveolens In creamy yellow colour
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Anthurium see Flamingo flower in Alphabet F
Arum Lily see African flowers
Flowers Guide A
5. Asters Also known as Michaelmas Daisy or Starwort (Callistephus hortensis) Herfstaster in Dutch Family of Compositae
Herbaceous perennials Butterflies and moths beloved Autumn bloomers Winter-hard with slight protection Cut flower
Love mild sun, half shadow and full shadow
Love moist soil It can stand as a highlight in the wet season
a. Beautiful pink
b. Sweet purple
c. Medium Pink
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6. Astilbe, Japanese (Astilbe Lollypop) Spiraea in Dutch Belongs to Saxifragaceae family Low growing mini sweet pink flowers Winter-hardy care free perennials Love rich moist ground
Can grow very well in a cool weather Standing upright shade plant Preferred mild sunlight and half shadow
Care free independent flowers
Excellent plant for garden borders and containers
Blooming from late spring to mid-Autumn
Can display beautifully along the water pond
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7. Azalea
(Rhododendron indicum)
Pot-Azalea in Dutch
Originally from Central of Asia
Everlasting indoor house plant
Love moist and plenty of indirect sunlight
Blooming long in the dry weather
b. Light pink
c. Special pink
d. Curly pink
e. Potted Azalea
f. White with pink fringe
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