All Cactus see Cactus flowers
1. Calathea
Family of Marantaceae
Original from Tropica America
Perennials herb plant
Love a partially shade or fully sheltered location
Preferred good drainage sandy light soil
Large plant
Growing temperature is between 18-22°C
a. Calathea-crocata Long lasting flowers Eye catching plant Long stem orange flowers Velvet green leaves Love indirect sunlight Indoor gardening plant
Give plenty of water when the leaf is closed
Excellent for a long flower vase
b. Calathea-loeseneri Small pale pink flower Long upright green leaves Outdoor gardening plant Perennials evergreen herb
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Calla see African-flowers
Canna see Indian shoot in plants for ponds and flower gardening
2. Canterbury Bell (Campanula) Klokjesbloem in Dutch Belongs to Campanulaceae family Cut flower
a. Campanula garganica Sweet purple and white 5 petals blossoms Flowering ground cover Blooming in summer Can grow in containers
b.Campanula-medium Marietteklokje in Dutch Plant height is about 60cm An easy two years garden plant Bell shape flower in soft purple and pink
Preferred well drainage and rich soil
Love full sun and partial shadow Rich blooming in the second year Spring
Slugs beloved
c. Campanula-persicifolia Winter hard Perennials Bees and wasps beloved Edible plants
Love mild sunlight and well drainage moist ground
Blooming from late spring Suitable for container and balcony gardening
Great for flower borders
c1. Campanula-persicifolia, purple
c2. Campanula persicifolia 'Alba' White flowers Plant with peach leaves
d. Campanula-portenschlagiana Muralis in Dutch Rock garden special Purplish flowering ground cover
Blooming rich in spring Maximum height is about 20cm
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Total White
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Flowers Names
Red Water Lobelia
Flowers Names
4. Carnation
(Dianthus)
Anjer in Dutch
From Caryophyllaceae family
Annual, biennials, and perennials
Cut flower with curly petals
Garden flowers
Love sunny and half shadow
Preferred well drained clayey or sandy ground
Mothers day flowers
Blooming from Spring to late summer
Suitable for all occasions
a.Carnations, Common Flowers in light orange, dark orange, light pink, dark pink, and maroon colours
b. Carnations, Miniature Mini flowers in pink with white edge and pale pink colour
c. Carnation, Striped 'American-flag' Americaanse Anjer in Dutch
An unique flower Red strips between the white petals Fully filled fancy flower Specially cultivated for indoor
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Flowers Names
5. Cerastium-tomentosum Hoornbloem in Dutch Belongs to family of Caryophyllaceae Succulent flowers
Winter-hardy Rich bloomer Perennials white blossoms Flowering ground cover
Blooming from spring Silver leaves Maximum plant height is about 10cm
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Chamomile see Feverfew
6. Chinese Rose
(Hibiscus)
Chinese roos in Dutch
Family of Malvaceae
Original from South East Asia
Indoor house plant and Tropical garden flowers
There are in different forms
Lowest growing temperature is 10°C
Love full sun and half shadow
Blooming from mid-summer to mid autumn
Commonly seen in Cameron Highlands
Hibiscus rosa sinensis Chinese hemstroos in Dutch Potted house plant Low growing type Required a airy standing place
Remove spent flowers can extend the flowering period
Cheerful large flowers would appeared throughout the summer in the open air
When place in a warm garden; it blooms non-stop for the whole year.
There are single, half filled and fully filled flowers
Flowers in orange, pink, red, yellow, white and twin colours
It is related to most of the species
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Large Flower
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Flowers Names
7. Christmas Rose
(Helleborus)
Kerstroos in Dutch
Family of Ranunculaceae
Original from Mediterranean sea area
Cut flowers
Poisoning plant
Preferred rich ground
Grow best under a mild sun
Love a damp location
Late winter bloomer
Perennials Evergreen
Suitable for a wild garden
a. Helleborus-niger Large creamy white flowers with light pink and green highlight
Maximum 40cm in height
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b. Helleborus orientalis Flowers in light pink with soft green strips
Maximum height is about 60cm
c. Helleborus-purpurascens Flowers in soft purplish green Plant height is about 30cm
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Flowers Names
8. Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Court Jesters' tricolor zomermargriet or zomerchrysant or Regenboogmengsel in Dutch Belongs to family of Compositae Original from Mediterranean sea area
Strong growth annuals Long lasting cut flowers Attractive colours
Love any type of well drained soil Preferred a sunny location
Flowering from mid-summer to late Autumn
Suitable for borders Maximum height is about 60cm Insects beloved
Can grow in pots It is an effective air filter
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Chrysanthemum Daisy
Margriet or chrysant or ganzebloem in Dutch
Family of Compositae
Popular cut flower
Winter-hard
Scented flower
Air filters
a. Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum 'Broadway-Lights' Wild flower Blooming rich in summer Maximum height is about 60cm
Perennial white flowering plant Love good drainage moist ground Blooming from May to November
Preferred a full sun location Insects beloved Seedling freely
b. Chrysanthemum-Leucanthemum var. Triomphe-d-Anvers
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Chrysanthemum-parthenium see Feverfew in Flowers List
Clematis see Virgin's Bower
Clivia miniata see African Flowers
Flowers Names
9. Cockscomb
(Celosia argentea)
Hanekam in Dutch
Family of Amaranthaceae
Annals garden plant
Sensitive to cold
Doing best in a good drainage moist ground
The stems are about 30cm in height
Blooming in summer
Preferred to be under the mild sun
Dried flower can be used in the winter vase
a. Celosia argentea 'Cristata' Flowers in chilli red
b. Celosia argentea Pyramidalis 'Apricot Brandy' Pluimhanekam in Dutch Flower in bright orange red
Plant's maximum height is about 40cm
Blooming from July to September
Can be an indoor decorative plant for the winter
Love a sheltered place in your garden
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10. Columbine
(Aquilegia)
Akelei in Dutch
Family of Ranunculaceae
Cut flowers in different soft colours
Winter hard perennials
Love mild sun
Best grown in a moist soil fully covered with organic materials
a. Aquilegia-biedermeier Flowering from April Plant height is about 40cm
Blossoms mostly is in light and dark pink, and purplish colours
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b. Aquilegia-vulgaris Blossoms in blue to purple Blooming from May
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Flowers Names
11. Cone Flower
(Rudbeckia)
Family of Compositae
Good cut flower
Love a sheltered sunny place
Preferred good drainage moist soil
Required support
Winter hardy
Love mild sun and half shadow and plenty of light
Flowering in summer
Annual and perennial flower borders plant
Suitable for backyard patio landscape design
Native in North America
a. Rudbeckia hirta 'Marmelade' Also known as Golden-glow Cheerful Annual plant Large Flower Mild sun lover Plant can reach 100cm in height
Flowering from late Spring to early Autumn
Rich blooming sparkling golden orange blossoms with a deep brown heart
Bloom twice if the first round spent flowers are pruned off
Flower stem can reach 45cm
b. Rudbeckia, light pink
c. Rudbeckia, pale yellow
d. Rudbeckia-purpurea Also known as Echinacea purpurea Rode zonnehoed in Dutch Perennial garden flowers
Flowering in summer About 60-100cm tall
Long stem purplish pink blossoms Strong growth Butterflies beloved
e. Rudbeckia, white
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12. Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum-Segetum) Ganzenbloem or zomermargriet or zomerchrysant in Dutch
Annuals cut flower Original from Middle-East Love clayey and sandy soil
Golden yellow flowers with a dark brown heart
Blooming from June to September Great for a wild garden
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Flowers Names
13. Cornflower
(Centaurea)
Korenbloem in Dutch
Family of Compositae
Annuals old fashioned flower
a. Centaurea cyanus 'Blue Ball' Long lasting cut flower Blue flowers Flowering from early summer
Plant height is about 90cm and need support
Do well in ordinary soil Preferred a sunny location
Remove spent flowers can invite more
b. Centaurea-dealbata 'steenbergii' Sweet purple cut flower Flowering in early summer
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14. Cosmos Flower, Garden
(Cosmos)
Cosmea in Dutch
Family of Compositae
Original from Mexico
Annuals Herb
Blooming in late summer
Outstanding long stem cut flowers need support
Blossoms in pink, purple and white with a yellow heart
Love full mild sun
Preferred well drained light soil
Plant height is about 100cm
Fern like leaves are good in the flower bouquet arrangement
Can go through a mild winter
Wasp and bees beloved
a. Cosmos-bipinnatus Flower in medium pink with a yellow heart
b. Cosmos-bipinnatus 'Sensation' Flower in soft pink, pale pink, and white
c. Cosmos, dwarf (Cosmos-sulphureus) Orange and yellow flowers Plant height 60cm
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Autumn White
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Flowers Names
15. Cowslip flowers or Primrose (Primula) Sleutelbloem in Dutch Family of Primulaceae
a. Primula-veris Echte sleutelbloem in Dutch Edible wild flowers winter-hard plant
Low growing clusters of yellow flowers with 5 orange marks
Drought tolerant perennials Love mild sun and half shadow places Rich blooming from late winter Great for rock gardens attraction
The flowers and roots are used for medical purpose in early years
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b. Primula-elatior 'Colossea' Large flowers with a bright yellow star heart
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c. Primula-obconica Original from China Cool season decorative indoor flower Love plenty of indirect sunlight
Blossoms in pale pink, soft pink, purple and red colours
Keep the soil moist at all times Plant height is about 35cm
*This plant may caused skin irritation
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d. Primula-species Flowers in dark yellow, soft yellow, and white
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Primula rosea see Plants for Ponds
Flowers Names
Crane flower see Bird's of Paradise in Common Flowers
16. Crocus
Krokus in Dutch
Family of Iridaceae
Spring and Autumn bloomer
Best planting in groups
Tulips and Daffodil are her best friends
Cottage garden flowers bulb
Spring variety Flowering between the strips leaves in early Spring
a. Crocus 'Flower Record' Krocus Rembrandt in Dutch Purple Dutch flower Care free perennials Early Spring flowers
Indoor house plants and outdoor garden flowers
Blooming from late winter
Excellent for flower borders in your landscape
b. Crocus 'Spring-Pearl' Pure white with an orange heart
c. Crocus vernus Flowers in medium purple and pure yellow
Crocus vernus 'Pickwick' Perennial spring bulb Flower petals in white with brown strips and a orange heart
Mulching would pull long the flowering period
Petals in purplish with strips
Autumn variety
Crocus vernus 'Striped Beauty' Perennial silvery white flowers Preferred good drainage soil Excellent for a sunny corner
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Crown lilies see Types of Lily flowers
Flowers Names
17. Cyclamen
Also known as Persian violet or Sowbread
Alpenviooltje or Cyclaam or Klimopbladige or Varkensbrood in Dutch
Original from Mediterranean sea area
Cyclamen, Garden
Winter-hard
Mini flowers in pink, dark pink, purple, and white
Love mild sun, half shadow and full shadow
Blooming in spring and autumn
Can survived with the night temperature at 3°C
Cyclamen, In house Lovely indoor potted house plants Umbrella shape flower buds
Butterfly a-like charming pink flowers
Love plenty of indoor light Preferred moderate moist soil Love cool temperature between 15 - 16°C
Blooming in autumn
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