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How do you choose the right type of flowers for your garden from a vast array of different flower types? It is next to impossible to list all kinds flowers let alone, picking a few of the right blooms. Some species have yet to be named. The following is a list of flowers which should make an excellent addition to your garden.

• Geraniums these are very popular with both beginners and expert gardeners. Geraniums are very easy to grow. They are of three types, namely Scented, Ivy and Zonal. The latter are the best known, with soft and velvety leaves. Geraniums bloom from spring to frost. They are usually considered to be annuals, though in warmer climates, they are perennials. Zonals grow twelve to eighteen inches tall and come in a splendid array of colors of red, violet, pink, white and rose. Ivy Geraniums on the other hand come in pink, lavender, red and white. Just like their name, Scented Geraniums are primarily grown for their rich scent. The fragrance varies from rose, to chocolate and mint.
• Petunias bloom from summer to frost and come in an assortment of colors ranging from red, white, purple, yellow, pink and even multi-colored. Petunias can be single or double petals. They are of two types, mainly Multifloras and Grandifloras. The latter are often used for hanging baskets and/or containers as they are much larger and can grow up to 24 inches tall. It is advised to remove any dead flower booms to keep them flourishing all season.
• Marigolds are very easy to grow and grow abundantly from spring to frost. These types of flowers are of four varieties which include African (or American), French, Triploid and Signet. The African or American marigolds which are double petaled are the tallest of the bunch, growing to 3 feet tall. Their colors generally range from cream to orange. They are best used in the back of a border. Signets which are bushy and very prolific are the smallest of the marigolds growing up to only twelve inches. The result is a mass collection of tiny vibrant blooms. Another class is the French marigold, which grows from six to twelve inches tall and has either single or double petal blooms. French marigolds have varying colors, from maroon, orange to bright yellow with a few bi-colored varieties. There are some triploid hybrids which are cross breeds between African and French marigolds. These types are seedless and can bloom without a dead heading.
• The ever beaming Sunflowers are easy to grow and bloom in varying shapes, colors and sizes. There are some giant varieties which can grow to almost ten feet tall. The flower head itself can grow to over twelve inches across. Staking is necessary for the giant Sunflower to keep them from toppling over. Some varieties of the garden Sunflower are bushy with small seeds, or can have large single blooms. If you are looking for Sunflowers for cutting, try growing the hybrid type with long single stems.
• Snapdragons also bloom in varying shapes, colors and sizes. The characteristic sizes are dwarf, medium and tall. Dwarfs grow to a maximum of twelve inches tall, and are not good for cutting. Medium Snapdragons grow up to eighteen inches. These are very good for making bouquets as well as growing anywhere in the flower garden bed. The tall variety can grow up to three feet tall. As a result, they require staking to keep the stems straight. Unlike the other types on this list, Snapdragons they are relatively difficult to grow. They are also very good for cutting. The best way to start is to use a local nursery before adding them to your flower garden.

Whichever you pick, all the above types are relatively easy to grow and can bloom all summer long, even into the frost. These annuals make outstanding blooms, whether for cutting to make bouquets or for sheer fun while gardening.

Ever since the dawn of time the flower has been an integral part of nearly every society in the world. The symbolic meaning of flowers bears significant value to different faiths from Buddhism to Hinduism. Moreover different kinds of flowers are deeply valued in poetry, medicine, astrology, mythology, folklore, religious symbols and academic work. Over the centuries, flowers have enjoyed special interest and affection from lovers and poets through gifts and poems respectively. Without a doubt, from any list of flowers, one can pick out a flower type that conveys some noteworthy meaning. This could reflect any aspect of a person’s life such as their goals and aspirations.

Scented, lively, delightful and multi-colored; Flowers are some of life’s greatest gifts. They serve both artistic and useful purposes in life. For example, in addition to giving plants their attractiveness, they also enhance their survival. This is because it is through the flower that a plant is able to reproduce.

Reproduction in different types of flowers occurs in equally different ways. While some types of flowers will grow from cuttings, other kinds of flowers reproduce from bulbs while others grow from cuttings. Still, other types of flowers will grow from seeds. In addition to these, others are either perennial or annual. As a result, these flower types need not be replanted every year, as they bloom at periodic intervals.

Through their inspirational splendor and pleasant fragrance, different types of flowers have captivated humanity. People from all walks of life express feelings of attraction and affection through the language of flowers. Giving flowers to loved ones on special occasions is a longstanding custom, probably as old as mankind. These take many forms, ranging from wedding flowers, St. Valentine’s Day flowers, sympathy flowers, get-well flowers and even flowers during funerals. Every flower bears some momentous significance. The expressions conveyed will range from romantic feelings, friendship, covetousness, veneration and many more.

Roses are definitely the most popular of all flower types. Other well-known kinds include Tulips, Lilies, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Narcissus, Gerberas, Poinsettias among others. Why not take some time to study the many types of flowers? There is a never-ending variety of different types out there to choose from. They come in different colors, shapes and sizes. The rarer they are, they more exotic they become. Be it the wildflowers, the grandeur of morning flowers, the alluring daisies or watching the delight of tropical blooms. The range is purely limitless to keep you refreshed for all time.

Acquiring some knowledge on the meaning of flowers will help you send the right message with just the right flower. Always let him or her know what you feel with a bouquet of flowers. Besides, remember to drop some sweet and thoughtful message along. So much can be done with flowers, once you understand the underlying meaning in each one of them.

The stimulating beauty of flowers will continue to fascinate humankind, for many generations to come. The flower is truly one of a kind. Besides bringing forth life, nothing expresses that feeling of love, beauty and pure virtuousness in full quintessence than a flower.

Here is an alphabetical list of flowers and their meanings:

• Absinth (Wormwood): Separation, Love torment
• Acacia: Platonic Love
• Aconite (Monkshood): Misanthropy
• Adam’s Needle: A Friend in Need
• Adonis: Recollection of Life’s Pleasure
• Almond: Virginity, Pureness, Abundance
• Almond Blossom: Hope, Good fortune
• Aloe: Intelligence, Veracity
• Allspice: Sympathy, Kindness
• Alstroemeria - Friendship
• Alyssum: Immense beauty and splendor
• Amaranth: Fidelity
• Amaranth : Constant, Inflexible
• Amaryllis: Splendid beauty, Self-importance
• Ambrosia: Mutual feeling of love
• Anemone: Great expectaction
• Anthurium: Hospitality
• Apple Blossom: Hope and Good fortune
• Apricot Blossom: Timid Love
• Artemesia: Self-respect, Decorum
• Asphodel: Indolence, Remorse
• Aster: Patience and Gracefulness
• Azalea: Transient infatuation
• Baby’s Breath: Happiness and Innocence
• Begonia: Spectacular, Out of this world.
• Bindweed: Big mouth
• Birds of Paradise: Joyfulness
• Bittersweet: Genuineness, Integrity
• Blackthorn: Intricacy, Severity
• Blue Bell: Daintiness, Modesty, Constancy
• Blue Periwinkle: Friendship
• Blue Violet: Faithfulness, Modesty
• Bouquet of Withered Flowers: Unrequited love
• Bouvardia (Double): Enthusiasm
• Burdock: Dullness
• Buttercup: Pettiness, Cheerfulness, Childish desire
• Cactus: Courage, Fortitude
• Camellia: Brilliance, Resoluteness
• Camellia (Red): Sweet Heart
• Camellia (White): Delightful
• Camomile: Great Inventiveness
• Candytuft: Coldness; Lack of interest
• Canterbury Bell: Firmness, Consistency
• Cardinal Flower: Worthy of Excellence and Grandeur
• Carnation: Allure, Appealing
• Carnation (Purple): Aversion, Fickleness
• Carnation (Red): Deep Love and Admiration, “I Love You”
• Carnation (Striped): Indifference, Lack of Interest
• Carnation (White): Sweet Love
• Carnation (Yellow): Denunciation, Scorn and contempt
• Cedar Leaf: Deep Love
• Chestnut: Self-dependence
• China Aster: Covetousness
• Chrysanthemum: Great Friendship
• Chrysanthemum (Red): I love you
• Chrysanthemum (White): Candor; Integrity
• Chrysanthemum (Yellow): Unrequited Love
• Cinnamon: Deep affection, Irresistible
• Clematis: Deception, Resourcefulness
• Clove: Decorum
• Clover: Fruitfulness
• Clover (Four leafed): Good Fortune
• Clover (Five leafed): Bad Luck
• Cockscomb: Childishness, Idiocy
• Coltsfoot: A Mother’s Love
• Columbine: Forsaken Love
• Convolvulus: Resilience and Humility
• Coreopsis: Happiness
• Cornflower: Daintiness, Gracefulness
• Crane’s-bill: Dependability, Steadfastness
• Crocus: Delight, Affection, Exuberance
• Crown Imperial: Magnificence, Supremacy
• Cyclamen: Acquiescence, Submission
• Daffodil: High Regard
• Dahlia: Good Taste
• Daisy: Share your feelings, Calmness, Virtue, Undying Love
• Dandelion: Faithfulness, Cheerfulness
• Day Lily: Mother
• Delphinium: Heavenly
• Dogwood: Permanence
• Edelweiss: Audacity, Gallantry
• Eglantine: Poetic
• Elderberry Blossom: Kindness and Humility
• Everlasting: Loyalty
• Fennel: Strength
• Fern: Honesty, Naturalness, Enthrallment, Self-Assurance
• Forget Me Not: Faithfulness, Cherished Memories
• Forsynthia: Hope
• Freesia: Innocence
• Fuchsia: Cordiality
• Gardenia: Secret Love, Purity, Joy
• Geranium (Oak-leaf): Friendship
• Geranium (Rose): Liking, Fondness
• Gillyflower (Pink): Affection
• Gladiolus: Strength of Character, Honesty
• Gloxinia: Puppy Love
• Goldenrod: Good Fortune
• Heather (Purple): Appreciation, Splendor
• Heather (Pink): Good Luck
• Heather (White): Security
• Heliotrope: Dedication, Eternal Love
• Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
• Holly: Insight, Prudence
• Hollyhock: Determination
• Honeysuckle: Sweetness of Disposition
• Hyacinth: Constancy
• Hyacinth (Purple): Remorse
• Hyacinth (White): Exquisiteness, Charm
• Hyacinth (Yellow): Suspicion
• Hydrangea : Pride, Standoffishness
• Iris: Valor, Faith, Wisdom, Invaluable Friendship
• Ivy: Friendship and Affection
• Jasmine (Red): Recklessness, Childishness
• Jasmine (White): Amiability and Cheerfulness
• Jasmine (Yellow): Humility
• Jonquil: Compassion, Desire
• Lady’s Slipper: Capricious Beauty
• Larkspur: Sincerity, Light-heartedness
• Laurel: Great accomplishment and Prominence
• Lavender: Distrust
• Lilac (Pink): Young at heart
• Lily (Calla): Magnificent
• Lily (Orange): Abhorrence, Derision, Pride
• Lily (White): Pure and Splendid
• Lily of The Valley: Humility, Virginity, Attractiveness
• Lotus: Secrecy
• Love in the Mist: Gracefulness and Mystification
• Magnolia: Distinction and Magnificent Beauty
• Marigold: Spite, Grief, Envy
• Marjoram: Reassurance
• Marvel of Peru: Flame of Love
• Mistletoe: Fondness
• Mimosa: Warmth
• Myrtle: Love and Joy
• Narcissus: Self-centeredness
• Nasturtium: Patriotism
• Oleander: Beauty, Loveliness
• Orange Blossom: Purity, Fertility, Innocence, Eternal Love
• Orange Mock: Deceit
• Orchid: Magnificent Beauty, Love
• Pansy: Thoughtfulness
• Piety Peach Blossom: Kindness
• Pear Blossom: Health, Hope
• Peach Blossom: Captive
• Peony: Bashfulness, Happy Life and Marriage
• Peppermint: Warmth
• Periwinkle (Blue): Blossoming Friendship
• Periwinkle (White): Memorable pleasures
• Petunia: Anger, Resentment
• Phlox: Sweet Dreams
• Plum Blossom: Beauty, Longevity
• Poppy: Imagination, Dreaminess
• Poppy (Yellow): Great fortune, Success
• Primrose: Everlasting Love
• Primrose (Evening): Fickleness
• Queen Anne’s Lace: Fantasy, Sanctuary
• Ranunculus - Radiance
• Rose (Bridal): Everlasting Love
• Rose (Carolina): Dangerous Love
• Rose (Christmas): Peace, Serenity
• Rose (Coral): Zest, Yearning, Enthusiastic Love
• Rose (Dark Pink): Appreciation
• Rose (Light Pink): Approbation; High regard
• Rose (Musk): Capricious Beauty
• Rose (Pale): Friendship
• Rose (Pink): Everlasting Love, Happiness, Loveliness
• Rose (Pink): Everlasting Love
• Rose (Red): Madly in Love
• Rose (Red & Yellow): Congratulations
• Rose (White): Reverence, Innocence, Loveliness
• Rose (White on Red): Unity/Flower Emblem of England
• Rose (Yellow): Disloyalty, Delight, Friendship, Envy
• Rose (Yellow & Orange): Passionate thoughts
• Rosemary: Firmness, Fidelity and Trustworthiness
• Salvia (Blue): Thinking of You
• Smilax: Charming
• Snapdragon: Presupposition, Dishonesty
• Snowdrop: Anticipation, Reassurance
• Spearmint: Emotion
• Spider Flower: Elope, Let’s flee
• Statice: Enduring Beauty
• Stephanotis: Happy Marriage
• Stock: Affection and Everlasting Beauty
• Sunflower: Adoration, Radiance, Reverence and Dedication
• Sweet Basil: Good Luck
• Sweet Pea: Idyllic pleasure, Deep Appreciation
• Sweet William: Heroism, Finesse, Excellence
• Thrift: Sympathy
• Thyme: Courage
• Tiger Lily: Great fortune, Smugness
• Tuberose: Dangerous Pleasures
• Tulip: Ideal Lover
• Tulip (Red): Affection, Passion, Declaration of love
• Tulip (Variegated): Beautiful eyes
• Violet: Modesty, Simplicity
• Viscaria: “Dance with me”
• Wallflower: Friendship
• Water Lily: Eloquence and Persuasion
• Wisteria: Youth, Poetry
• Xeranthemum: Eternity, Immortality
• Yarrow: Healing
• Zinnia: Thoughts of Absent Friends
• Zinnia (Pink): Everlasting Affection