Tulip

Tulip flowers grow from bulbs and generally bloom in March and early April. However, with so many species, a tulip may bloom all summer. The stem shoots straight up towards the sky, and the blossom usually has about six petals. Tulip bulbs must be planted before freezing weather so that they have a period of time to be dormant between blooms. Tulips grown from seeds often need five to eight years of growth before plants are flowering size. Tulips are an ancient flower that was first originated in Persia. Unfortunately, these blooms are easily susceptible to rot. This type of plant has over one hundred species. Most tulips produce only one flower per stem, but a few species have up to four flowers. The stems can have up to a few leaves, with larger species tending to have multiple leaves and smaller species having no leaves at all. Tulips can possibly be infected with an infection disease that causes cell death and eventually rots the plant. Like most other plants, each color of a tulip has a different meaning. White tulips are symbols of Heaven, newness, and purity. Purple tulips resemble royalty. The tulip flower belongs to the family Liliaceae.

Lilac

The lilac plant only consists of about twenty different species. This type of flower is the state flower in New Hampshire and is also known to symbolize love. This type of shrub can also be called the Syringa vulagris. They grow on shrubs that can be up to thirty feet tall, but generally only reach about eight feet in height. Lilac is generally purple, hence the shade of color called Lilac. Lilacs are a very strong smelling shrub that are considered to be very fragrant. A vase of Lilacs can even scent an entire home. This shrub is spring and summer perennial and needs very little care, with the exception of light pruning. This shrub can greatly brighten up a yard, but because it is so vibrant it does not do well in a flower bed or garden spot. The glowing shrub should be given a portion of the yard for itself. Unfortunately, Lilacs bloom for only a very brief couple weeks in the spring. They were grown in America's first botanical gardens and were popular in New England back in the 1700’s. Lilac bushes can live for hundreds of years, so a bush planted at that time may still be around. Lilacs originated from Europe and Asia, with the majority of natural varieties coming from Asia.

Daisy

The daisy is a member of the Asteraceae or Compositae family. This is the biggest family of vascular plants. The different types of plants can be found all over the world. The flower is star-like, and the plant consists of over twenty-thousand different species. Daisy is the April herb according to the English Herbal Calendar. Daisies, also knows as Saint John's flower, are symbolic in the month of May to honor of St. John the Evangelist. Daisies symbolize innocence, simplicity, a newborn baby, sympathy and cheerfulness in the language of herbs. There can be multiple different colors of daisies, each symbolizing a different meaning. The red daisy means unconscious thoughts, while the white daisy is a symbol for innocence. Many people do not know that daisies are not just one flower. A daisy is made up of two types of flowers. They are disk florets and petal-like white ray florets. The stem of the flower is very smooth and does not have any leaves growing on it. Each stem only supports a single flower. The meaning of the flower is "loyal love." They are relatively easy to grow and spread well, meaning more blooms each year. It tends to spread as it grows and it blooms repeatedly from the summer into the fall.

Carnations

Carnations are flowers that vary in color and represent numerous different organizations around the world. Carnations are often worn on special occasions, especially Mother's Day and weddings. In Korea, red and pink carnations are used for showing their love and gratitude toward their parents on a specific day of the year. The carnation flower also happens to be the national flower of Spain. The carnation's history dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, when it was used in art and decor. Christians believe that the first carnation bloomed on earth when Mary wept for Jesus as he carried his cross. This is why the carnation flower can be found in several famous pictures of the Virgin Mary. Carnations come from the Plantae kingdom and mean “Flowers from God” in the Greek language from their name, Dianthus. Of the several kinds of this particular plant, the three most common types are annual carnations, border carnations and perpetual-flowering carnations. When growing your own carnations, one must always remember that carnations are sun loving plants and should have at least six to eight hours of sun a day to be at their best. Another great thing about this plant are that they are generally disease and pest free.

Sunflowers

Sunflowers are fairly larger flowers that are usually yellow. They are native to the Americas, as well. Sunflowers are often seen to be between the heights of five to twelve feet. To grow to their highest potential, sunflowers need to get the right amount of sunlight. The sunflower has a rough, hairy stem, broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves and circular heads of flowers. The heads consist of about one to two thousand individual flowers joined together by a base. Sunflower oil, extracted from the sunflower seeds, is used for cooking. This type of oil is much cheaper then regular olive oil and also provides ore Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil . Sunflower can be used as cattle food, too. Another interesting fact about this beautiful flower is that their seeds can be sold as food. The sunflower is the state flower in Kansas and is also the symbol of the Vegan Society. There is a record of having thirty-eight different species of sunflowers. The Dakotas, Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas and California are major producing states of the flower. A sunflower grown in the Netherlands holds the record for being the tallest sunflower in the world. It measured to be over twenty-five feet tall.

Roses

Roses are a popular type of flower that can blossom into numerous different colors and species. As of today, scientists have found over one hundred different species of the plant. Roses are often embedded with thorns, also. They are one of the most popular and widely cultivated group of flowering plants, especially in temperate climates. White, yellow, red, and pink and the most common bread of the flower. Roses can be known as regular plants grown for their flowers for either in the garden or indoors. The flower can have multiple uses, such as perfume and medicine. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. These plants as well as many others have been used to help cure for stomach problems. They are also being investigated for controlling cancer growth. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants. Roses often appear in paintings, as well. Apart from being a highly popular flower, roses have negatives, too. They are subject to a variety of different diseases. If a rose becomes infected with such a disease, the plant will weaken and soon whither. To prevent any harm to a rose, a gardener is strongly recommended to spray insecticide.