Types of Flowers

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Types of Flowers


By Lei Lydle
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Last Updated: 5/16/2008 11:31:44 AM

Roses

Bridal Pink - Bright pink rose.

Candia - Creamy white with dark pink edges to the petals.

Champaign - A creamy, antique ivory colored rose.

Darling - A creamy peach rose.

Delores - A soft pink rose.

Jacaranda - A hot pink rose.

Lady Diana - A pale peach rose.

Jacqueline Kennedy - A rather small true red rose.

Madame Delbard - A rich velvety red French rose.

Sterling Silver - A small lavender rose.

Sonia - A bright peach rose.


Orchids

Catlaya - Usually white with shades of pink or lavender in the center of each petal. These are larger than other orchids.

Cymbidium - Smaller than Japhet orchids with a curly edge only at the center.

Dendrobium - Miniature orchids that come in sprays.

Japhet - Large orchids with a curly edge all over. They often have yellow throats.

Phalaenopsis - Round-edged orchids that are white with reddish throats.

Spray Orchids - Long spikes covered with tiny orchid-like flowers. These are very expensive and are available in winter.


Lillies

Calla - Very large, long white flowers on thick stalks.

Day Lilies - Usually in shades of cream, orange, red, and yellow with a variety of stem lengths.

Lily of the Valley - Small white blooms that look like tiny bells.

Rubrim - Star flowers that come in a variety of colors.

Zephyr Lily - Smaller than most lilies. It is available in white, yellow and shades of pink.


Others

Alstroemeria Lilies - Miniature lilies that come in a variety of colors.

Amaryllis - Available in deep red and white. Shaped similar to a lily with a long stem.

Anemones - Shaped similar to poppies and available in white, blue, red violet, and yellow.

Anthuriums - A true red flower with a heart-shaped bloom and a large stamen.

Asters - Usually available in white, pink, rose and purple.

Baby's Breath - Fine, delicate, tiny flowers that are usually white.

Bachelor Buttons - These look like tiny carnations and are available in white, pink, red or blue.

Canterbury Bells - Shaped like little bells and are usually blue, purple or pink.

Carnations - This commonly known flower is usually inexpensive, comes in a variety of colors and is available year round.

Chrysanthemums - Available in white, yellow, and red. They come in many shapes and sizes.

Daffodils - A pretty and common flower that is available in many colors.

Daisy - A popular flower that is similar to but smaller than a chrysanthemum. It is usually white or yellow with a yellow center.

Delphinium - Long spikes of flowers with lacy foliage. Usually available in white, rose, lavender or blue.

Forget-me-not - A very pretty dainty blue flower with a yellow or white center.

Freesia - A small delicate flower that comes in white, yellow, pink, orange, lavender and red.

Gardenia - A pretty white flower with dark green leaves.

Gerbera Daisies - Giant versions of common daisies that come in a variety of colors.

Gladiolus - Long stalked flowers covered in bright blooms ranging in color from white to red.

Iris - Long stalks that have large petals, two of which drop down a little. Available in white, blue, violet, yellow and orange.

Lilac - Stalks with many tiny white or lavender flowers.

Ranunculus - A rose look-a-like but much less expensive. It comes in reds, pinks and yellows.

Stattice - Bunches of tiny white or purple blossoms.

Stephanotis - Small, white trumpet-shaped flowers which grow on vines.

Straw Flowers - Straw-like petals that are shaped like daisies. Available in white, yellow, orange or red.

Violets - Tiny flowers that are available in white, blue and purple.

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Guest A.V. from Michigan says...
I was trying to find what flowers come in blue, for my daughter's wedding, and this article was a great help to me.

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