1. Heart's-ease
Also known as Johnny-Jump-Up, Pansy and Violet
(viola-tricolor)
Tuinviool or Driekleurig viootje in Dutch
Family of Violaceae
Edible flowers
Fragrance plant
Commonly seen in the wild
May find in the cottage gardens
Great for borders
In many colours
Can go through mild winters
Growing well under the shelter of walls and hedges
Popularly used for fields and gardens
Love well drained, rich, and consistent moist soil
Long lasting garden flowers blooming from March
Easy to grow in containers with little support
The flower has 5 petals, strips around the yellow to orange eye at center
Cut flowers in small vase or saucer can be used for table decoration
Preferred to be protected from strong wind
Propagating by cuttings, division or direct from seeds
After crossing came all types of colours, forms and sizes
Home Grown Flowers
a. Viola, fansy Multi colours Viola Red tinted, black and yellow flower
b. Viola, miniature Small flowers in purplish blue and white; soft purple; purple white with yellow heart, pale purple; light purple with dark purple.
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c. Viola, plain Flower in dark yellow; light yellow; white with yellow heart.
d. Viola-tricolor Flowers in dark purple blue and black; purple white and black; purple white and yellow heart.
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Home Grown Flowers
e. Viola, twin colours Flower in dark red and black; deep yellow and reddish purple; purplish blue and light blue; blue and black; pale and deep purple; white and dark purple; purple and white and black; yellow and black; deep purple and deep orange.
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f. Viola wittrockiana Two years plant Average height is about 25-30cm Flower in pure white; and blue.
Can grow from seeds in spring or in autumn
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Viola wittrockiana hybrid
Large flowers
Love rich composted soil
Viola-x-wittrockiana Small flowers with yellow; purple; and brown.
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2. Helenium-autumnale Zonnekruid in Dutch Family of Compositae Long stem large cut flower
Sun lover Winter-hard Perennials Blooming in summer Plant is about 90cm tall
a. Helenium-autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' Flower in dark and light orange
b. Helenium-autumnale 'Wyndley' Large flower in yellow with orange highlight
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Helleborus see Christmas Rose
Hibiscus Rosa sinensis see Chinese Rose
3. Hibiscus Flowers
a. Hibiscus, Osaka Love direct light or sunlight location Flowering from spring to late summer Indoor decorative plant Small bright orange blossom Remove dead flowers will invite new Can be a terraced tub plant
b. Hardy Hibiscus or Perennials Hibiscus (Hibiscus-syriacus) Althaeastruik in Dutch Winter-hard
Decorative dwarf flowering shrub tree
Love good drainage moist rich ground Preferred a partially sheltered place
Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn
Medium sized blossoms in blue; pink; purple; red; and white
Average height is about 200cm Suitable for flower borders
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4. Hollyhock
Also known as Rose of Sharon
(Althaea rosea or Alcea rosea)
Stokroos in Dutch
Family of Malvaceae
Outdoor garden flowers
Water lover
Preferred full sun
Love heavy and rich soil
Biennial herb plant
a. Althaea rosea Single petal Flowers in soft pink; cream; maroon; and peach colour
b. Althaea rosea double In medium pink
c. Althaea rosea 'Nigra' Natural grown Biennial garden plant
Medium sized flowers in maroon to black
Blooming from July to November
d. Althaea rosea 'Pleniflora' Organic grown Large flowers in dark red Blooming in the second year from summer to early autumn
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5. Hosta lily Also known as Plantain lily Hartlelie or Funkia in Dutch Family of Lililaceae
Original from China and Japan Cut flowers Winter hard plant
Organic grown perennials flower Love moist ground
Decorative leaves with yellow to white edge
Love sunny, half shadow and full shadow
Blooming in mid-summer Slugs beloved
a. Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' Minimum plant height is about 30cm Flower in pale purple Blooming in July
b. Hosta-rectifolia 'Tall Boy' Large decorative leaves Can be grown in containers Pure green leaves Long stem purple flowers
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6. Hyacinths Flowers (Hyacinthus) Family of Liliaceae Hyacint in Dutch
Organic grown Spring cut flowers in blue; cream; pink; purple and white
Fragrant flowers Indoor and outdoor garden plants
Excellent for flower borders Love plenty of light Blooming in mild weather
Bulbs are easily forced and bloom freely
Suitable for front yard landscape design
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a. Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl' Winter hardy Pink with white edge flowers Blooming from late winter
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7. Hyacinth, Grape (Muscari) Blauwe druifjes or Druifjeshyacint in Dutch
Family of Liliaceae Cut flower Miniature flowers in clusters Blue flowers Indoor and outdoor flowers
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8. Hydrangea Flowers
Hortensia or waterstruik in Dutch
Family of Hydrangeaceae
Shrub plant
Winter hard
Perennial flowers
Small flowers in clusters
Many colours
Cut flowers
Blooming from late spring to autumn
Love mild sun and half shadow
Non-stop bloomer
a. Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' Extra large flowers White snow ball lacy blossoms Great for outdoor flower borders
b. Hydrangea macrophylla Organic grown Indoor vase plant and outdoor flower borders
Great for bush gardens Rich flowering in sweet pink; soft pink; blue; white; and pale purple. Suitable for dry flower bouquet arrangements
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c. Hydrangea paniculata Floribunda Cut flowers in white Plant height can reach 400cm
d. Hydrangea serrata Flowers in pale pink and white
e. Hydrangea petiolaris Climb plant Love half shadow Flowers in cream colour Best grow on a North wall
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