The plants start blooming soon after the foliage emerges from the ground. The leaves are divided into three segments and the flowers, produced on short stems, are held above the foliage with one flower per stem. They grow from underground root-like stems called rhizomesand the foliage dies back down by mid summer (summer dormant). The rhizomes spread just below the soil surface, forming long spreading clumps that grow quickly, contributing to its rapid spread in woodland conditions, where they often carpet large areas.Cherry Blossom
The
unofficial flower of Japan, the spectacular display of blossoms that arrive in
the spring are celebrated by festivals both in Japan and the U.S. The most
popular colors are white and pink. They are beautiful while on the trees and
remain a stunning sight even after carpeting the ground.
Rose
Roses are one of the most romantic and wonderfully
scented of flowers.The giving of roses is steeped in tradition and cultural
meaning, from the yellow rose of friendship to the
deep red rose of true love.
This perennial poppy has a delicate and striking color.
After flowering in the spring, their foliage dies back entirely, only to grow
new leaves once again with the autumn rains. The Oriental Poppy is the flower
of The Wizard of Oz.
Mussaenda erythrophylla
These plants are native to the Old World tropics, from West Africa
through the Indian sub-continent, Southeast Asia and into southern China. The
beautiful red and yellow petals are a real showstopper. A favorite of not only
of gardeners, but also butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
BegoniaThe first Begonia was introduced into England in 1777. Now one of the most popular flowers grown in the United States, Begonias are prized for their flowers as well as their leaves. This versatile plant can be grown either inside or out.
The calla lilies are a beautiful genus of flowers that
have been enjoyed by humans for centuries. The calla lily grows from a type of
bulb called a rhizome and produces very large green leaves, typically covered
with lighter-coloured spots. The flower blooms from the top of a rather thick
stem and sort of resembles trumpet shaped rolled paper, having a texture
ranging from rather fleshy to wet autumn leaves.
Flowers of the Cannonball Tree
This large deciduous tropical tree, 75' tall and
indigenous to the Amazon rainforest, is listed as a rare tree and flower in
India. The leaves, up to 6" long, are simple with serrate margin; it
flowers in racemes which is cauliflorus; the yellow, reddish and pink flowers
are stunning fragrant. These are 3" to 5" waxy aromatic smelling,
pink and dark-red flowers growing directly on the bark of the trunk.
A poppy is one of a group of a flowering plants in
the poppy family, many of which are grown in gardens for their colorful
flowers. Poppies are sometimes used for symbolic reasons, such as in remembrance
of soldiers who have died during wartime.Poppy flowers have 4 to 6 petals. The petals may be almost any color, and some have markings. Before blooming, the petals are crumpled in the bud, and as blooming finishes, the petals often lie flat before falling away. A whorl of stamens is in the center of the flower.
Lotus
The Lotus
symbolizes spirituality, fruitfulness, wealth, knowledge and illumination. The
most important thing about lotus is that even after growing in murky water it
is untouched by its impurity. On the other hand the lotus symbolizes purity of
heart and mind. The National Flower 'Lotus' or water lily is an aquatic plant
of Nymphaea species with broad floating leaves and bright aromatic flowers that
grow only in shallow waters. 
