80 types of flowers to decorate your home or garden

Flowers are always a good option when decorating. You can use them in different environments or in a garden. Flower pots, hanging vases and arrangements are good alternatives when using them for decoration. If you have doubts about which species to plant in your home or garden, check out the list below with types of flowers that will delight you. The agronomist and landscape designer Gabriel Kehditalks about the characteristics of each one to find your favorite. Check it out:

Main Types of Flowers: 10 Most Popular Species

To begin with, take a look at the types of flowers that are best known and most common in gardens, either for their beauty or their fragrance:

1. rose ( Rosa x hybrida )

The rose is one of the most popular flowers and considered one of the most beautiful in the world. It represents love and its meaning depends on its color. Besides being a cut flower, it can be grown in pots or in the garden, alone or in groups, forming charming clusters. It likes a mild climate, requires strengthening pruning and must be grown in soil with constant fertilization. Watering must be regular, and it likesreceive water in the hottest hours of the day.

• Need for sunshine: full sun or half shade.
• Watering: regular, likes to receive water at warmer hours of the day.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

2. carnation ( Dianthus caryophyllus )

The carnation is another well-known flower with folded petals and jagged edges. It can be found in white, pink, red, purple and yellow, with various shades and blends. It was once considered a divine flower in antiquity, and a symbol of fidelity in the Renaissance. It is often quoted in literature, representing man. It can be used as a cut flower, but also to compose clumps andIt is an easy plant to grow and has a very mild aroma. It should be cultivated in drainable and fertile soil.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: frequent and short.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus )

The sunflower is one of the best known and most joyful flowers. The colors range from yellow, red, orange and brown. All varieties are widely used. The giant and branched ones can be planted in clusters next to fences and walls, and the dwarf ones are suitable for forming clusters, borders and flowerbeds and are widely sold in pots. It must be grown in fertile soiland enriched with organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: appreciates regular watering, but can tolerate a short dry spell.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

4. tulip ( Tulipa sp. )

The tulip is native to Europe and Asia. Its name has a Turkish-Ottoman origin, which means turban, alluding to the shape of the flower. It presents very varied colors, shapes, and borders in different combinations. They are usually planted in vases and often used in arrangements, due to its beauty it is considered one of the most chic flowers. They must be grown in substrate rich in organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: full sun to half shade.
• Watering: regular, from 1 to 3 times a week.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

5. daisy ( Leucanthemum vulgare )

The daisy has its origin in Europe and is one of the best known field flowers. Its flowers are small, with white petals and yellow center. The foliage is soft and dark green. Widely used in public gardens, this plant is used to compose flowerbeds and borders and also as a cut flower. It is cold tolerant and should be grown in soil composed of garden soil and vegetal soil, withregular watering.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: daily, preferably in the early morning or late afternoon.
• Blooming season: summer and fall.

Phalaenopsis Orchid (Phalaenopsis alba)

This is one of the most popular Orchid genera: "It is an epiphyte plant, which develops supported on tree trunks and is not parasitic", explains Gabriel. The flowers are rounded and the colors vary a lot, from white, pink, yellow, purple, etc. Besides being widely sold in pots, it is widely used as a cut flower and usually adapts well to apartments. It must beIt likes humidity and is tolerant to cold.

• Need for sunshine: shadow.
• Watering: 2 times a week or whenever the substrate is dry.
• Blooming season: all year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer.

7. gerbera ( Gerbera jamesonii )

The Gerbera is native to Africa and its flowers have petals with different colors, always very bright, and the center also varies in color. It has long stems and very green leaves. It is considered the flower of success and an excellent option for cutting, being widely used in floral arrangements.It must be grown in soil composed of garden soil and vegetal soil, well fertilized.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: 2 times a week.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

8. narcissus ( Narcissus spp. )

It is a bulbous plant that loses its leaves during the winter and appreciates cold weather," explains Gabriel. It is very similar to some genera of Orchids. It can be planted in pots or in flowerbeds and borders, and blends very well with European-style gardens.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil always moist.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

9. hibiscus ( Hibiscus rosa-sinensis )

Although it originated in Asia, the Hibiscus is one of the most cultivated plants in Brazilian gardens, due to its fast growth, beauty, and rusticity. It has many varieties, with flowers of the most diverse shapes, sizes, and colors. It is very versatile and can be planted in flowerbeds, hedges, as shrubs, borders, compositions, or as an isolated plant in vases. It has a tropical characteristic,It should be grown in fertile soil, enriched with organic matter, with periodic fertilization. It accepts pruning and does not tolerate frost.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: Add water frequently to keep the soil moist.
• Blooming season: all year round.

10. kalanchoê ( Kalanchoe blossfeldiana )

The Kalanchoê is a succulent plant, originally from Africa. It is also known as flor-da-fortuna, due to its meaning of attracting money and happiness and is a great flower to give as a gift. It can have many different colors, with great durability and looks especially beautiful in the garden, forming clumps and borders. It should be grown in well-drained soil and is cold tolerant.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: 2 times a week during summer and once a week in winter.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

Other types of flowers: different species to grow

11. agapanthus ( Agapanthus africanus )

According to Gabriel, agapanthus means 'flower of love'. It usually has white, lilac or blue flowers and long stems, which makes it excellent for use as a cut flower, in making flower arrangements. "It is a rustic plant that can withstand varied soils and can also grow in semi-shade", he explains. It originated in Africa, is disease resistant and low maintenance. BesidesIn addition, it also withstands cold, frost, and drought for short periods.

• Need for sunshine: full sun and part shade.
• Watering: should be regular, but add water only if the soil is dry.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

12. alisso ( Lobularia maritima )

It is a very fragrant plant and great to be used as a liner or in pots. "The flowers have a soft honey scent, which is why it is also called the 'honey flower'," says Gabriel. It is usually white, but there is a variation Alisso purple ( Lobularia maritima 'Deep Purple'). It is of European origin and can be planted alone or in planters with other flowers. It can also be used in clusters and borders. It is cold and frost tolerant.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular, 2 to 3 times a week.
• Blooming season: spring-summer.

13. astromelia ( Alstroemeria x hibrida )

The flowers of the astromeliad can be of various colors and attract bees and other insects. Its flowers are similar to lilies. It can be grown in clumps and borders, but is best known as a cut flower. It should be grown in fertile, slightly acid, drainable soil, enriched with organic matter. It does not tolerate frost, but can tolerate cold.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular, but tolara short periods of drought.
• Blooming season: spring-summer.

14. amaryllis ( Hippeastrum hybridum )

Also known as Açucena or Flor-da-imperatriz, it has flowers in a wide variety of colors, with blends of red, orange, white and pink, and rarer varieties such as green, wine and salmon.successive flowers from a single floral stem", explains Gabriel. It is very demanding in fertility and its substrate must contain a good amount of organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: add water only when the substrate is dry.
• Blooming season: spring-summer.

15. pansy ( Viola x wittrockiana )

The flowers of the pansy are very showy. They have a great variety of colors and combinations, such as yellow, blue, purple, white, pink, brown, even black flowers. It must be cultivated in soil rich in organic matter. It is very versatile and can be planted in pots as well as in gardens, forming flowerbeds and beautiful and colorful borders. It originated in Asia and Europe and likes cold weather.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: is sensitive to lack of water, water frequently, 2 to 3 times a week.
• Blooming season: spring-summer.

16. anthurium ( Anthurium andraeanum )

The anthurium flowers are widely used for decoration, both in gardens and flowerbeds, as well as indoors and at parties. It does not need much light and, therefore, is a plant indicated for bathrooms and less illuminated places. It is very common in Brazil and adapts to various climates. Genetic improvement has provided several varieties of sizes and colors such as: red, pink, salmon,chocolate, green, and white. It is a rustic plant with low maintenance, which appreciates humidity. But beware, it is a toxic plant and requires care, especially with pets.

• Need for sunshine: half shade to shade.
• Watering: 2 to 3 times a week, decrease the frequency in winter.
• Blooming season: all year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer.

17. aster ( Callistephus )

The aster is a very delicate flower with thin petals and yellow center. Its name means star, and is widely used as a cut flower in arrangements. It can be very well used in gardens, being suitable for borders, clusters, and compositions, alone or in groups. It should be grown in fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: half shade.
• Watering: regular, but does not tolerate waterlogging.
• Blooming season: spring and summer

18. azalea ( Rhododendron simsii )

Azaleas are shrubs with abundant flowering. Their flowers can be single or double and present different colors such as white, pink, red or mixed. It is great for planting in pots and for forming flowerbeds, including hedges. It is also widely used for the Bonsai technique. They like cold weather and can be carefully pruned always at the end of flowering. Not recommendedfor environments with animals, as it is considered toxic.

• Need for sunshine: full sun
• Watering: constant, enough to keep the soil always moist.
• Blooming season: winter and spring.

19. begonia ( Begonia semperflorens)

With varied shapes and shades, the begonia is considered one of the most sold flowers in the world, besides being easy to cultivate. It is a flower that originated in Brazil, and also has a very ornamental foliage, such as the variations Rex and Maculata. It can compose flowerbeds, flowerbeds and borders, and be grown in pots and planters. Its flowers can be white, pink and red. They must begrown on substrate rich in organic matter

• Need for sunshine: half shade
• Watering: 2 to 3 times a week in warmer periods, decrease the frequency in winter.
• Blooming season: all year round

20. kiss-pintado ( Impatiens hawkeri )

It can be found in different colors such as white, pink, salmon, red, and violet, among others. It is a plant that requires little maintenance, and is suitable for planting in flowerbeds, borders, and flowerbeds, as well as in pots, planters, and hanging baskets. It does not tolerate wind, periods of drought, or very intense heat, but Gabriel explains, "there is a variety of Beijo-pintado called 'Sunpatiens',In addition, it should be grown in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: half shade
• Watering: frequently, to keep the soil always moist.
• Blooming season: all year round

21. lionmouth ( Antirrhinum majus )

The lion's mouth has this popular name because of the shape of its flowers, which open when pressed, resembling a large mouth. It is excellent for forming flowerbeds and flowerbeds, but is also used in pots and planters, as a cut flower. There are many varieties of various colors and combinations. Originally from Europe, it is a plant that appreciates the cold.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: winter and spring.

22. bonina ( Bellis perennis )

Bonina, which originated in Asia and Europe, is a plant known for its medicinal and ornamental properties, and is also edible. The colors of its petals vary in shades of pink, white and red, and the center is bright yellow. It is cheerful and delicate and resembles the shape of a pompom. It is usually used in borders and flowerbeds, as well as in pots and planters. It is also usedIt should be grown in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It appreciates the cool subtropical or temperate climate, but does not tolerate strong frosts.

• Need for sunshine: full sun
• Watering: regular, 3 times a week
• - Blooming season: All year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer

23. golden button ( Unxia kubitzkii )

The origin of the botão-de-ouro is Brazilian. The flowers are solitary, small and with a golden yellow center. Its foliage is also very beautiful and compact, with light green leaves. It is small, which makes it appropriate for borders, flowerbeds and flowerbeds, but it can be grown in pots and planters. It is a very rustic plant and very resistant to diseases. It must begrown in fertile, light soil enriched with organic matter. Moreover, it is a typically tropical plant, so it is not tolerant of cold and frost.

• Need for sunshine: Full sun
• Watering: regular
• Blooming season: All year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer

24. princess earring ( Fuchsia sp .)

The princess earring is native to South America and is a very successful plant. It has many varieties, the most common colors are red, pink, blue, violet and white. The branching is pendulous, but there can be variations with more upright plants. It can be planted alone or in groups and usually attracts many hummingbirds. The soil should be well fertile, enriched with humus and compost.It is considered the symbol flower of Rio Grande do Sul, since it appreciates the cold climate and cultivation in the south of the country and in mountainous regions is more appropriate.

• Need for sunshine: Full sun to half shade.
• Watering: regular, 1 to 2 times a week.
• Blooming season: They can bloom all year round, but more intensely in spring and summer

25. guzmania bromeliad ( Guzmania ligulata )

The bromeliad has great ornamental value. It is rustic and has leaves arranged in a rosette. It has several species. There are varieties of red, purple and green foliage, as well as intermediate shades of these colors. After flowering, the plant dies. Due to its imposing size, they look great in gardens and can be used alone or in groups, but can also be planted in pots andIt should be grown in light, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Being a typically tropical plant, it appreciates humidity and heat.

• Need for sunshine: half-shade or locations with indirect light
• Watering: Add water frequently, but only if the soil is dry.
• Blooming season: summer, but can occur more than once a year.

26. calla ( Calla sp. ; synonym of Zantedeschia sp. )

It is native to southern Africa and is often confused with the milk cup. It can have a wide variety of colors, providing yellow, red, pink, orange, green and purple flowers. It can be grown in pots, flowerbeds or even close to walls. It is worth remembering that these plants do not tolerate direct sunlight and must also be protected from the wind. In addition, it is necessary to havebe careful, because its sap is toxic.

• Need for sunshine: half shade.
• Watering: 1 to 2 times a week.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

27. marigold ( Calendula officinalis )

The marigold has yellow or orange flowers, very fragrant and similar to the Daisy. In the garden, it can be planted in flowerbeds and borders, in pots and planters or as a cut flower in arrangements. Besides its ornamental character, it also has other functions: "its inflorescences have medicinal properties and is used as medicine and in cosmetic productssince ancient times," reveals Gabriel.

• Need for sunshine: full sun
• Watering: regular
• Blooming season: spring and summer

28. camellia ( Camellia japonica )

The camellia originated in Asia, but is very popular all over the world, both in tropical and temperate climates. It is very versatile, has many varieties and hybrids, and can be used as a shrub or tree. The most common flowers are white, pink, red, and bicolor. "It is a plant that appreciates a mild climate and acidic soil, enriched with organic matter," explains Gabriel.In addition, it does not adapt to very hot climates and tolerates frost and snow. When it comes to pests, it is susceptible to attack by mealybugs.

• Need for sunshine: full sun and part shade.
• Watering: pour water abundantly and profusely twice a week.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

29. capsicum ( Tropaeolum majus )

The Capuchin, also known as Strawberry flower and Mexican cress, is considered a PANC (unconventional food plant), since its flowers, leaves, seeds and branches can be eaten raw or cooked. The species adapted well to the climate of the South and Southeast regions of Brazil. It should be cultivated in fertile soil rich in organic matter. It can be used as lining, clump orIt is also a great option for those who have a vegetable garden at home.

• Need for sunshine: Half-shade, to flourish it needs a minimum of 4 hours of sunlight per day.
• Watering: spaced to keep the soil moist, but never waterlogged.
• Blooming season: Spring and summer.

30. celosia ( Celosia argentea )

Originally from Asia, it is commonly known as crista-plumosa or crista-de-galo-plumosa. It is a plant with fluffy inflorescences, formed by many small flowers, in red, pink, purple, orange, yellow and cream colors. It can be used in borders and flowerbeds or in groups with other flowers and lining. Its production requires fertile soil, rich in organic matter and with good drainage.needs frequent watering and tolerates subtropical cold.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: frequent, 2 to 3 times a week.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

31. cinerary ( Senecio cruentus )

Native to the Canary Islands, this species of Cineraria presents an erect, compact inflorescence with a great variety of colors or even bicolor, passing through shades of white, pink, red, purple, violet and blue. It has a delicate perfume and can be used in garden decoration, forming colorful flowerbeds, in borders along paths, as well as in pots and planters.The best climates are subtropical and temperate; it does not tolerate frost and is sensitive to excessive heat. The soil must be fertile, rich in organic matter and well drained.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular to keep the soil always moist, but avoid wetting the leaves and flowers.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

32. clivia ( Clivia miniata )

The clivia is of African origin and its flowers are red to orange in color with a yellow center. Its foliage is also very ornamental. Most of the time, they are planted in pots and planters, but it is also possible to form flowerbeds and borders. It is very demanding in fertility, irrigation and drainage and its soil must contain a good amount of organic matter. Gabriel also points outwhich is a plant that appreciates cold weather.

• Need for sunshine: half shade.
• Watering: Avoid leaving standing water in the middle of the flower, excessive watering causes yellow spots on the leaves.
• Blooming season: winter, spring, and summer.

33. copo-de-leite ( Zantedeschia aetiopica )

The milkfruit is native to Africa. They are firm and durable, large and white in color. Its foliage is bright green and is also very ornamental. It is a symbol of spiritual purity, peace, tranquility and calm. It should be cultivated preferably in groups for better appreciation of its landscaping effect. It is excellent as a cut flower, very rich for making arrangements of great effect and veryIt appreciates soils rich in organic matter, but it is a toxic plant.

• Need for sunshine: half shade.
• Watering: regular to keep the soil moist, but avoid wetting the leaves and flowers.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

34. carnation ( Dianthus chinensis )

The Cravina originated in Asia and Europe and is nothing more than a miniature carnation. Its flowers are solitary and white, pink or red, with shades and blends of these colors. It also has wide petals with serrated edges. It is used in flowerbeds and borders, and creates a beautiful country effect. It must be grown in drainable and fertile soil. It also requires annual renovation of thebeds and appreciates the cold climate.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular
• Blooming season: Spring and Summer

35. chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum )

The Chrysanthemum is very versatile and widely used in arrangements. The inflorescences can present a variety of shapes and colors, the most common being white, pink or in cream and yellow tones. It can be planted alone or in groups, in planters or large pots, be used in forming borders, as well as in compositions with other plants in the garden. It must be grown in soilfertile and enriched with organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: All year round, with greater intensity in winter and spring.

36. crista-de-galo ( Celosia cristata )

The Crista-de-galo is a plant native to Asia with a very interesting shape, reminiscent of the shape of a brain. The inflorescences are folded, shiny and with a velvet texture, very soft. Although the red color is the most common, it is also possible to find them in other shades. They can compose borders and large clumps. It requires fertile soil, very well drained, enriched with matterAlthough it blooms in the warm months, it is tolerant of subtropical cold.

• Need for sunshine: Full sun.
• Watering: regular, avoid excess water.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

37. cyclamen ( Cyclamen persicum )

The cyclamen is considered a winter flower for cultivation in Brazil. It can have several colors such as white, red, pink, salmon and different combinations. Its foliage is dark green with lighter spots. They are grown in pots with prepared substrates, rich in organic matter and well drained. "It is a tuberous plant that can lose its leaves during the summer to regrow in the fallIt is also indicated for winter gardens and appreciates the cold.

• Need for sunshine: half-shade or shade.
• Watering: During the dormant period, water the plant only once a month, and increase the frequency in late summer.
• Blooming season: winter.

38. dahlia ( Dahlia pinnata )

The dahlia is a plant that originated in North America and has undergone improvement and many crossings, making possible a large number of varieties, with different sizes, shapes and colors. Its leaves are compound and can be green or purple. According to Gabriel, "it is a tuberous plant that loses its leaves in winter. It can compose flowerbeds and borders in the garden and is not tolerant of wind. It shouldbe grown in soil composed of garden soil and plant soil.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: summer and fall

39. Dipladenia ( Mandevilla sp. )

The Dipladênia is native to Brazil and its flowers are trumpet-shaped. It is very hardy and blooms when young. It is usually pink with a yellow center, but there are white and red variations. It is suitable for covering arbors, railings, trellises, arches, fences, columns. It can be grown in large pots and planters, as long as support is provided. Its scent is reminiscent ofIt must be cultivated in fertile, drainable soil, enriched with organic material. It does not tolerate intense cold or frost. Pruning should be done, preferably, in winter.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: add water moderately, only once a week, and avoid waterlogging.
• Blooming season: all year round, with greater intensity in the summer.

40. strelitzia ( Strelitzia reginae )

The estrelítzia, or bird of paradise, has orange arrow-shaped flowers that are very durable. With an exotic look, reminiscent of a bird, it is a beautiful option for decorating the garden or composing tropical arrangements. It can be planted alone or in groups. Because it tolerates wind and the salinity of the soil, it is indicated for landscaping in coastal regions.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: year round, especially in the summer.

41. maize flower ( Schlumbergera sp. )

The Flor-de-maio is originally from Brazil. It is a type of cactus with flowers and grows pendantly. Its flowers are large and bright and usually attract hummingbirds. It can be found in pink, white, orange and red colors. It should be cultivated in substrate for epiphytes mixed with vegetal earth. It is very well isolated in suspended pots or in combination with other epiphytes, on trees andprepared walls.

• Need for sunshine: half shade.
• watering: frequent, from 2 to 4 times a week, depending on the weather.
• Blooming season: autumn.

42. gardenia ( Gardenia jasminoides )

The Gardenia is a shrubby plant of Chinese origin, with large, white and very fragrant flowers. It can be grown alone or near doors and windows, so that its fragrance is well used. It can also be planted in groups, forming hedges, or in pots, even serving for bonsais. The ideal time for pruning is after flowering. It likes mild temperatures, but does not toleratelow humidity and adapts well to the subtropical and high altitude tropical climate, with cool nights.

• Need for sunshine: full sun to half shade.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: spring and summer

43. geranium ( Pelargonium peltatum )

The Geranium is a plant of African origin that creates a very beautiful effect on the decoration of indoor and outdoor environments. Its flowers look like minibowls and can be of various colors and mixtures. It can be used for flowerbeds and borders in the garden, but it looks especially beautiful highlighted in pots and planters. The pendant version is even more striking and looks beautiful in flowerbeds, vases and hanging basketsIt should be grown in soil composed of garden soil and compost, well drained. It appreciates cold weather.

• Need for sunshine: half or full sun.
• Watering: regular, but add water only when the substrate is dry.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

44. gloxinia ( Sinningia speciosa )

Gloxinia is another plant with Brazilian origins. The flowers are large and can be of various colors and blends, and is often filled with spots. Its leaves are large and rounded, succulent and velvety. It is a great plant to grow in planters and pots. The plant may lose its leaves during fall/winter, regrowing in spring. It must be grown in substraterich in organic matter and well-drained.

• Need for sunshine: half shade.
• -Rules: regular.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

45. hemerocale ( Hemerocallis flava )

Originating in Asia and Europe, its name comes from the Greek hemero = day and kallos = beauty. The flowers look very much like Lilies. The flowers are usually yellow. In hybrids ( Hemerocallis x hybrida, ) several colors have already been produced. It is very versatile and is one of the favorite flowers for gardens, because it is very easy to grow. It goes very well in borders, in flowerbeds or groups, besides being appropriate for low maintenance gardens, such as condominiums and public gardens. It must be grown in fertile soil, fertilized with organic matter. Some varieties like the cold, others havegood tolerance.

• Need for sunshine: full sun
• Watering: regular, but does not tolerate waterlogging.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

46. hydrangea ( Hydrangea macrophylla )

The Hydrangea has its origin in Asia, and is also known as the Japanese Rose. In Brazil, it is the flower symbol of the city of Gramado. It is a shrub and its flowers are formed in bouquets, with variations in color according to the pH of the soil. "Acid soils promote blue inflorescences, while alkaline soils produce pink inflorescences," explains Gabriel. It can be used for planting in borders,It is a plant that appreciates the cold, being indicated for regions of altitude and milder climate.

• Need for sunshine: full sun to half shade.
• Watering: regular
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

47. impatiens ( Impatiens walleriana )

This species is widely known as Maria sem-vergonha, and can also be called beijo-turco or beijinho. It is of African origin, with flowers that display solid colors or beautiful gradients and blends of tones. When mature, the seed capsules of the plant explode and spread seeds. It is ideal for the composition of flowerbeds and borders, but can also be planted in pots, planters andFast growing, it likes humidity and prefers warmth, not tolerating cold winter weather. It is very easy to grow and does not require special care. It needs drainable soil rich in organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: half shade
• Watering: regular every 2 or 3 days.
• Blooming season: all year round.

48. iris ( Iris germanica )

It has European origins and has many cultural meanings. This flower is linked to the French monarchy, as the inspiration for the iconic symbol of the fleur-de-lis. The flowers are originally blue or white, but today there are hundreds of hybrids and varieties of the most diverse colors and combinations in gradient. Its cultivation is low maintenance and can be used in flowerbeds, borders or plantedThe Iris is native to a temperate climate, but Gabriel reiterates that it also appreciates a cold climate.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: should be regular to keep the soil slightly moist.
• Blooming season: spring and summer

49. ixora ( Ixora coccinea )

The ixora comes from India and is an erect, branched and compact shrub with inflorescences with numerous yellow, red, orange or pink flowers.It needs no major maintenance, but needs soil rich in organic matter and appreciates warm weather.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular, without leaving the soil waterlogged.
• Blooming season: all year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer.

50. Hyacinth ( Hyacinthus orientalis )

The Hyacinth has simple, erect, cylindrical-shaped inflorescence with numerous long-lasting, highly fragrant flowers. Pink, blue, white, red, orange, and yellow varieties are available. Although it appreciates cold weather, it is a bulbous plant that loses its leaves during winter. Its beauty is highlighted in pots and planters, or in extensive monochromatic clumps in thegarden, but is also used as a cut flower. It can be combined with other bulbous plants that bloom in the same period. It does not tolerate excessive heat and the substrate should be light, drainable and enriched with organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: full sun to half shade.
• Watering: regular
• Blooming season: spring

51. lantana ( Lantana camara )

It is a shrubby plant of high ornamental value, very delicate and widely found in Brazil. Also known as cambará-de-cheiro, flor-de-mel, cambará-de-jardim, it is perfect for decoration of the house and garden. The inflorescences form mini-bunches of the most varied colors, such as orange, pink, red, yellow and white, and even with different colors, forming a unique visual.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: March to October.

52. lavender ( Lavandula dentata )

Lavender is well known for its great aroma. It has small blue or purple flowers in the shape of a spike that attract bees and butterflies. They make a beautiful contrast with the green garden and are excellent to compose flowerbeds, borders or small hedges, but can also be planted as small isolated shrubs or in irregular groups, perfect in rustic gardens, Provençal orIt also grows in pots and planters. Besides its landscaping function, it is also used for medicinal and culinary purposes. It likes a cold and mild climate, it is not demanding regarding the fertility of the soil, but it must be very well drained.

• Need for sunshine: full sun
• Watering: every other day, in periods with high humidity in the air, reduce to once a week.
• Blooming season: spring and summer

53. lily ( Lilium pumilum )

The genre Lilium The lily's flowers can be solitary or in groups, depending on the variety, and are considered one of the most fragrant flowers of all. The colors are also quite varied and the most common are orange, yellow, white, red and pink, with or without spots. They are commercialized as cut flower and in vases, and can also be cultivated in flowerbeds andIt is a bulbous plant that loses its leaves in the fall, appreciates cold weather, and the soil must be kept moist," reinforces Gabriel.

• Need for sunshine: full sun in the half shade.
• Watering: 2 to 3 times a week in the warmer times of the year, while in winter, water only once a week.
• Blooming season: winter and spring.

54. lisianto ( Eustoma grandiflorum )

The Lisianto is a plant with very durable flowers, delicately shaped and colored blue, pink, violet or white, and blends and shades in between. Originally from North America, it is widely sold in pots, but mainly as a cut flower for making floral arrangements and bouquets. It is related to romance and loving surrender, so it is widely used in weddings andengagements.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: add water every other day, but avoid wetting the flowers.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

55. lotus ( Nelumbo nucifera )

The lotus flower is an aquatic plant full of religious and mystical meanings, especially for Eastern countries. In the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism, it symbolizes divine birth, spiritual growth, and purity of heart and mind. Its flowers are very beautiful and can be white or pinkish. It appreciates a tropical climate and can be grown in ponds, tanks, and mirrors.water.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: It is not necessary to water it, as its roots are submerged in water.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

56. magnolia ( Magnolia liliflora)

The Magnolia is a plant that originated in Asia. Its flowers are very large and make a beautiful contrast with the grayish stem. "It is a deciduous plant that completely loses its leaves in the winter, begins to bloom and then produces new leaves for the late spring and summer," says Gabriel. It appreciates a mild climate, being indicated for colder places, such as the mountains of the southern states of Brazil.In landscaping, it is used alone or in groups, integrating very well with oriental or European style gardens. It must be cultivated in fertile and permeable soils.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular in the first year of implementation and in dry seasons.
• Blooming season: winter and spring.

57. gypsophila (Gypsophila)

The mosquitinho flower enchants with the delicacy of its small white bouquets. It is also known as branquinha, véu-de-noiva or cravo-do-amor. It is a beautiful and economic option of cut flower for the most diverse occasions, weddings, arrangements and bouquets, either alone or mixed with other flowers. Besides that it has a country air perfect for rustic events.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: winter.

58. moray ( Dietes bicolor )

The Moréia is of African origin and is widely used, not only for its rusticity and ornamental value, but also for its ease of cultivation and low maintenance. It is very showy, its foliage is very resistant and cold tolerant. It is excellent for outdoor gardens of various styles. It can be grown alone, in groups, in clusters or as a border.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: all year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer.

59. myosotis ( Myosotis )

It is also known as Forget-me-not and means remembrance, fidelity, and true love. With small blue flowers, it is rustic and, because it is a cold temperate species, it appreciates a mild climate. It is ideal to compose large clumps in the garden.

• Need for sunshine: half shade.
• Watering: on average twice a week, keep the soil moist, but not soaked.
• Blooming season: Winter and spring.

60. nymphea ( Nymphaea spp. )

The Nymphaea, like the Lotus, is an aquatic plant with floating leaves. Its name is inspired by the figure of the nymphs in Greek mythology. It is a plant with very ornamental foliage and flowers, which adds great beauty to gardens with ponds or mirrors of water. Its floating leaves are large, rounded and with serrated edges, and the flowers, raised above the water level, can beof three colors: in shades close to pink, white or blue. It is cold tolerant.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: It is not necessary to water it, as its roots are submerged in water.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

61. eleventh-hour ( Portulaca grandiflora )

The Onze-horas is a succulent native to South America. It is appreciated for its easy cultivation and abundant flowering. It is suitable for forming clumps, borders and irregular groups, and adapts very well to planting in pots, planters and hanging baskets. It is a great option to add color to gardens and can be planted in very small spaces. It is tolerant to drought and low soil fertility.It is a toxic plant and care should be taken with children and pets.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular, but avoid getting the buds and flowers wet.
• Blooming season: All year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer.

62. peony ( Paeonia lactiflora )

There are several varieties resulting from hybridizations and selections of Peonies, mainly in China, where it is an important ornamental plant and considered a national symbol. The flowers are large, delicately scented and can be of very varied colors.It appreciates cold weather.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: spring.

63. perpetua ( Gomphrena globosa )

Originally from Central America, the Perpetua is purple in color, but many color varieties are now produced. It is versatile and can be used as a liner or to compose flowerbeds, borders and flower clusters. It can also be grown for the production of dried flowers. It should be planted in fertile soil enriched with organic matter. It tolerates subtropical heat and cold well.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: All year round

64. petunia ( Petunia axillaris )

The petunia originated in Argentina and has a showy and abundant bloom. The flowers are large, can have various shapes and are presented in various shades. The red petunia is considered the rarest flower in Brazil, and is only found in a small region of Rio Grande do Sul. It is great for forming flowerbeds, flowerbeds and borders, as well as for vases and flower boxes.It should be grown in a very fertile substrate, enriched with organic matter.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: once a week, since it does not need constant watering.
• Blooming season: throughout the year, with greater intensity in the spring.

65. lipstick plant ( Aeschynanthus lobianus )

Of Asian origin, this plant has a very curious shape, which earned it the popular name of Lipstick Plant or Lipstick Flower. The flowers are bright red in color, and a cylindrical calyx, with shades that vary from green to purplish brown. They present an intense aroma and are attractive to hummingbirds.high places.

• Need for sunshine: half shade to shade.
• Watering: regular, does not tolerate waterlogging, and in winter the interval should be extended or even suspended.
• Blooming season: all year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer.

66. bright plumage ( Liatris spicata )

The Shiny Feather has an erect, spike-like inflorescence, solitary and arranged high above the foliage. It is used in gardens as an isolated plant or in the formation of flowerbeds and also in composition with other broad-leaved plants. The fresh or dried flowers work well as cut flowers. They usually attract bees and hummingbirds. They should be grown in fertile soil, rich inorganic matter.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged.
• Blooming season: summer

67. poinsettia ( Euphorbia pulcherrima )

The Poinsettia is well known as Christmas flower or Parrot's Beak. Its origin is North America, and its flowers can be red, pink, yellow, white or mixed. It is widely used for decorative purposes, especially in Christmas arrangements. It can also be cultivated alone or in groups. It is a toxic plant and, for this reason, it is not recommended to leave it within reach ofchildren and pets.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: It blooms in the Northern Hemisphere winter solstice, which coincides with Christmas time in Brazil.

68. spring ( Bougainvillea spp. )

Primavera is a climbing vine with abundant flowers. The flowers are small and can be found in various colors, such as white, pink, yellow and red. It can be used as a shrub, tree, living fence or to decorate pergolas and pergolas. Native to southern Brazil, subtropical characteristics, it withstands cold and frost very well.stimulate flowering.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: constant, but without soaking the soil.
• Blooming season: winter and spring.

69. primrose ( Primula obconica )

The primrose is of Chinese origin and is a plant much used in decoration, for its large and showy flowers. It is delicately scented and has many shades, ranging from pink, purple, red, orange, salmon and white. They are best used in pots and planters, and are considered very romantic. It is a plant of temperate and subtropical climate, but can be conductedin tropical regions, in cool environments and protected from strong sunlight. Gabriel says it is a plant that appreciates cold weather.

• Need for sunshine: half shade
• Watering frequently, 2 to 3 times a week, to keep the soil moist.
• Blooming season: winter and spring.

70. protea ( Protea cynaroides )

Originally from South Africa, the Protea is one of the oldest flowers in the world. Its name comes from the Greek God, Proteu, who had the ability to change shape. This association was made because its flower changes shape as it blooms. It is a woody shrub with a thick stem and exotic blooms ranging from 12 to 30 cm in diameter. It grows slowly, and some of its varietiesIt is widely used as a cut flower, even on its own.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: require little watering, as a cut flower, keep them in a vase with fresh, clean water.
• Blooming season: all year round.

71. cattail ( Acalypha reptans )

The Cattail originated in India and is so called precisely because it looks like a cat's tail. This is due to its elongated red flowers, with a plush texture, which even attracts a lot of attention from children. Due to its characteristics, it is suitable for use as a liner, but can also be planted in planters or to form flowerbeds and borders in the garden.Very hardy, it should be grown in fertile soil, enriched with organic matter and watered regularly. It does not tolerate frost.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: all year round.

72. ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus)

Its name literally means small frogs, but despite this, the flower is of incredible beauty. It is very similar to the rose, but just pay attention to its stem and leaves to differentiate. It has many variations, both in the color of its core, as in its shape. It is widely used as a cut flower, for arrangements and bouquets and its cultivation is not common in Brazil, since it does not appreciate places with hightemperature.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular, to extend the duration as a cut flower, put water only up to a third of the pot.
• Blooming season: spring.

73. desert rose ( Adenium obesum )

The desert rose is a succulent with exuberant blooms. The flowers are varied in color, ranging from white to dark wine, passing through different shades of pink and red. Many varieties have blends and gradients from the center towards the tips of the petals. It should be grown in perfectly drained, neutral, sandy soil, enriched with organic matter. Its sap is toxic, which is why theIts cultivation requires attention, especially with children and pets.

• Need for sunshine: full sun to half shade
• Watering: at regular intervals, avoid waterlogging.
• Blooming season: Summer and Fall

74. salvia ( Salvia officinalis )

Salvia is a very aromatic plant, native to the Mediterranean region and, as Gabriel explains: "it is used for food, medicinal and ornamental purposes. The flowers can be lilac, white, pink or blue. In the garden, it is ideal for perfuming paths and is planted as borders or flowerbeds in classic Italian and English style gardens. It withstands cold well, but does not tolerate places withIt is considered a plant that dispels negative energies, purifying the environment and attracting good luck.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: Spaced apart, if grown in uncovered spaces, leave watering for the rainy days.
• Blooming season: spring and summer

75. peach tree ( Thunbergia mysorensis )

Originally from India, Gabriel explains that the "Sapatinho-de-judia" is a fast growing climbing vine. Its flowers are long and pendent, yellow with reddish brown coloration. It is very appropriate to cover pergolas, porticos and pergolas, causing a beautiful effect and even attracts hummingbirds. It must be cultivated in fertile soil enriched with organic matter. It is typically tropical and does nottolerates cold.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

76. tagetes ( Tagetes erecta )

Tagetes is native to Mexico, and is often used to decorate the Day of the Dead, a very popular feast in the country. It is also known as the flower of the dead or carnation of the dead. The flowers vary between different shades of yellow and orange and have a strong and characteristic aroma. With dense foliage and abundant flowering, it is great to compose flowerbeds and borders in the garden,It is cold tolerant and can be grown throughout the country.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

77. torenia ( Torenia fournieri )

The Torenia has beautiful velvety, trumpet-shaped flowers, originally with a purplish-blue border. However, there are many varieties of this plant, with different sizes and a great diversity of colors, from white, through pink, yellow, purple, violet to red. In landscaping, it can form beautiful, dense clumps and borders or it can also be planted in pots and planters.The pendulous varieties look excellent in hanging baskets. It is a plant that appreciates cold weather and therefore blooms best in mountainous regions and in the South of the country.

• Need for sunshine: full sun.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: spring and summer.

78. yellow clover ( Oxalis spiralis )

Native to South America, Yellow Clover has small yellow flowers with five petals. In gardens, it is commonly used as a liner and attracts butterflies. It can also be grown in pots and hanging planters as a pendant plant. It needs fertile soil, rich in organic matter, drainable, and appreciates a mild climate.

• Need for sunshine: Full sun to half shade
• Watering: regular
• Blooming season: Spring and Summer

79. vervain ( Verbena x hybrida )

The Verbena comes from South America and has small flowers in the form of small bouquets. It can be of various shades and combinations of red, white, pink, and purple. Easy to grow, it can be planted in pots, planters, flowerbeds, or in flowerbeds. It must be cultivated in a substrate rich in organic matter, well drained. It is a plant that prefers a mild climate.

• Need for sunshine: full sun to half shade.
• Watering: regular.
• Blooming season: all year round, with greater intensity in spring and summer.

80. violet ( Saintpaulia ionantha )

Violet has African origins and is an easy plant to grow. Its succulent leaves can have different shapes and shades, but in general are green, heart-shaped and with a velvety surface. The flowers, likewise, can present themselves in various shades and combinations of white, pink, salmon and violet. It is perfect to be grown in small pots. Requires substraterich in organic matter, well drained, does not tolerate cold and frost.

• Need for sunshine: shadow.
• Watering: regular
• Blooming season: all year round

How to grow and care for flowers successfully

Gabriel talks about the benefits of having flowers in the home: "plants play an important role in purifying the air, capturing toxic substances from pollutants in the atmosphere, and when they are abundant, they also improve air humidity levels. Besides the physical benefits, they promote psychological well-being, reduce stress levels and can even increase productivity in work environments.work."

But having flowers at home requires certain care: "plants require, in general, attention to three main elements: water, light, and nutrients. Each species requires each of these three elements at different intensities. So, by providing the ideal amount of water, light, and nutrients for the plants, they will grow happily," Gabriel advises.

Another interesting information for those who like gardening and want to grow their own flowers is to know the difference between plants with a perennial cycle and those with an annual cycle. According to Gabriel, annual plants are those whose life cycle lasts 1 year: "This means that within a period of 12 months, this group of plants germinates, grows, blooms, fructifies, spreads its seeds and dies. After the cycleof 1 year, these plants need to be removed from the garden and the bed must be remade", explains the professional.

Perennial plants, on the other hand, are those with an indeterminate life cycle, but this does not mean that they live forever, but that they last for more than two years: "Perennial plants can have leaves and stems all the time, or they can lose their leaves and stems for part of the year, regrowing in the following season, like some bulbous and rhizomatous plants, examples: tulips, amarillis",says Gabriel.

Did you like to know a little more about these flower species? It is very important to know the characteristics and special care of each plant so that your cultivation will be successful and it will always bloom beautifully and healthily. We hope that after these tips and information, you will leave your home with much more color and life through the beautiful flowers! Enjoy and see also suggestions for decorative vasesto assemble beautiful arrangements