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Types FlowersRosesRoses are the most popular types of flowers. Among the roses, the most popular type of rose is the Hybrid Tea rose that was cultivated by breeding two types of roses. Colors of roses came to aquire these symbolic meanings:
Orchids: Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, CattleyaOrchid family is the most diverse group of species of all other types of flowers. The city "Moyomamba", also known as the "City of Orchids", has 3,500 different varieties of orchids. The phalaenopsis orchid is a popular type of orchid usually sold in a form of a potted plant. Dendrobium and cattleya are other popular types of orchids. The vanilla orchid is a type of orchid flower from which the popular vanilla flavour is made. more Orchids
Gerbers, GerberasGerberas types of flowers stem from the sunflower family. There are about 30 different kinds of gerberas in the wild. Gerberas were first discovered in South Africa and documented by J.D. Hooker in 1889. more Gerbera Bouquets
LiliesThere are about 100 different types of Lilies. Some names of these types of flowers: tiger lily, japanese lily, korean lily, easter lily, regal lily, carolina lily, panther lily, turskcap lily, japanese golden rayed lily, henry's lily. Water liles do not belong the true lily family but in fact only look similar. more Lilies Arrangements
"Calla Lilies"Calla Lily, aka "Calla", aka "arum lily", and scientifically known as Zantedeschia, is a family of 28 different plantsfrom South Africa. more Calla Flowers
CarnationsCarnations have been cultivated for over two millennium. They are worn on special occasions, like Mother's Day and weddings. The Carnation is a national flower of Spain. Light red carnations stand for admiration, and dark red carnations stand for deep love. The pink carnation became the symbol of Mother's Day acconding to a Christian legend. When Jesus carried the Cross, his mother Virgin Mary shed tears; carnations sprang up from the Earth where her tears fell. On Mother's Day a red coloured carnation can be worn if one's mother is alive; a white colored carnation could be worn ifif she has died. In Korea carnations are used to tell a girl's fortune as follows. The girl wears three carnations in hair. If top flower dies first, her last years will be difficult. If middle one dies -- her earlier years will be hard. If the lowest flower dies first, then she will be miserable all her life. more Carnations
TulipsTulips come to us from Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The shape of tulip is on the national flag of Iran. The largest family of tulips grows in Kazakhstan steppes, Pamir and Hindu Kush. Tulips are popular flowers. In Netherlands and North America tulip festivals are held in May. In Australia, tulip festivals are held in September and October (Southern Hemisphere Spring). Tulips can not be grown in tropical climates as they require a cold winder season to grow successfully. more Tulips Arrangements
IrisesThere are about 300 types of flowers of in the iris family. In Greek, Iris means "rainbow" and refers to the large variety in color that irises come in. Most common irises are grown as an ornamental garden plant. The most common garden iris is the "German Iris" and its varieties. Iris roots are also used to make perfumes, and in the past were used as medicine. more Irises ArrangementsIn their symbolic meanings, irises are particularly associated with France and French culture. "Fleur-des-lis", a stylized iris, is on the Quebec flag. |
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