Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. In this post, we will be discussing about Clematis flammula (or that is what I think is the closest to the species I am going to describe. Kindly correct me if I am wrong. However the incorrect identification of species won’t affectContinue reading “Clematis”
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Flowers (Part 2)
There are so much variety when it comes to flowers that bloom on the surface of this planet that I am awestruck at the abundance and uniqueness of it! Now, being in a tropical region, I have come across a lot of perennials and annuals that bloom around here indigenously or otherwise. For me, IContinue reading “Flowers (Part 2)”
Flowers
Just like plants, these flowers have their own personality! Happy ones, melancholic ones, the blues, the whimsical, sun-lovers and nocturnal, the bold ones and the shy.
Mogra
Back on popular demand! I had written about this flower back in 2018, but there was a lot to be written! So here I am with a brand new post on Jasminum Sambac – Mogra! Arabian Jasmine is an evergreen shrub, that often reaches 5 ft in height in pots. The flowers are used inContinue reading “Mogra”
Juhi – Jui – Jasminum Auriculatum
Juhi are one of the best jasmines to have in your Garden. Very low maintenance and the best part – they are vines!
Flower Garden – Part XIX – Asian Jasmines
I really wanna talk about these 2 Jasmines which are native to Asia/India. The first one is Tabernaemontana divaricata or commonly called pinwheel flower, crape jasmine, East India rosebay. Also called as Tagar or chandni in Hindi. The second one is Gardenia jasminoides To my friends across continents… Both these jasmines are native to Asia… I don’t knowContinue reading “Flower Garden – Part XIX – Asian Jasmines”
Flower Garden – Part XVII – The Nocturnal flowers
Today, we are going to discuss about two plants, which have very fragrant flowers and bloom only during night. The first one, Cestrum nocturnum, common names include night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, and raatrani. The second one, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, the night-flowering jasmine or parijat. The above image of Parijat flower does not belong to reemasgarden.com So,Continue reading “Flower Garden – Part XVII – The Nocturnal flowers”
Flower Garden – Part XVI – Vinca
Vinca also called as periwinkle in English or Sadaphuli in Hindi are beautiful small colorful flowers. They are perfect for adding different colors to your Garden!
Flower Garden – Part XV – Petunia
Petunias have multiple blooms at a time; gives your garden the grandeur you have been searching for.