Flowers for the garden: 100 most common species to beautify your home

Flowers for the garden: 100 most common species to beautify your home
Robert Rivera

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A decorated, colorful garden filled with a variety of plants is wonderful. The beauty of flowers is spectacular and they can be present in many ways in the exterior of your home: planted in pots, forming flowerbeds, hanging on the balcony or covering pergolas with various species of garden flowers. But to have a garden that is always beautiful, the selection of plants must always take somefactors into consideration, such as the flowering season, maintenance, the need for sun, and the climatic adaptability of the species.

There is an infinite number of flower species, some remarkable for their scent, others for their shape or colors. Some are even great attractions for insects, butterflies, and hummingbirds. To help you in this endeavor, we have gathered the 100 most common and easily found species for you to know a little more about flowers for the garden and be dazzled by the unique beauty of variousspecies. Check it out:

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1. blue bee or delphinium (Delphinium elatum)

2. agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus)

3. agerato (Ageratum houstonianum)

4. alamanda (Allamanda cathartica)

5. lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

6. alisso (Lobularia maritima)

7. alpinia (Alpinia purpurata)

8. perfect love (Viola tricolor)

9. lilac asessippi (Syringa vulgaris)

10. astilbe (Astilbe)

11. astromelia (Alstroemeria)

12. bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

13. azalea (Rhododendron simsii)

14. little blue (Evolvulus glomeratus)

15. aloe vera (Aloe vera)

16. snake beard (Liriope muscari)

17. begonia (Begonia cinnabarina)

18. belle-emilia (Plumbago auriculata)

19. lion's mouth (Antirrhinum majus)

20. princess earrings (Fuchsia hybrida)

21. marigold (Calendula)

22. shrimp (Justicia brandegeeana)

23. yellow shrimp (Pachystachys lutea)

24. camellia (Camellia japonica)

25. monkey-cane (Costus spicatus)

26. candytuft (Iberis gibraltarica)

27. sea thistle (Eryngium maritimum)

28. cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum)

29. cinerary (Senecio cruentus)

30. clerodendron (Clerodendron splendens)

31. clethra alnifolia (Clethra Alnifolia)

32. clusia (Clusia fluminensis)

33. coleus (Solenostemon scutellaroides)

34. congeals ( Congea tomentosa )

35. bleeding heart (Clerodendrum splendens)

36. choreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)

37. ornamental cabbage (Brassica oleracea)

38. carnation (Dianthus chinensis)

39. carnation (Tagetes erecta)

40. dahlia (Dahlia)

41. deladeira (Digitalis purpurea)

42. false-erica (Cuphea gracilis)

43. false- Iris (Neomarica caerulea)

44. aster flower (Symphyotrichum Tradescantii)

45. flower of Chagas (Tropaeolum majus)

46. cone flower (Echinacea purpurea)

47. Erica Oriental Flower (Leptospermum scoparium)

48. Flox (Phlox drummondii)

49. gailardia (Gaillardia x grandiflora)

50. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)

51. blue ginger (Dichorisandra thyrsiflora)

52. geranium (Pelargonium)

53: Geum Chiloense (Geum quellyon)

54. glycinia (Wisteria sp.)

55. helleboro (Helleborus orientalis)

56. heliconia (Heliconia rostrata)

57. hemerocale (Hemerocallis fulva L.)

58. vinca (Catharanthus roseus)

59 Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

60 Ipoméia (Ipomoea cairica)

61. ixora (Ixora coccinea)

62. emperor's jasmine (Osmanthus fragrans)

63: Azorean Jasmine (Jasminum azoricum)

64 - Poets' Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum)

65. star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)

66. mango jasmine (Plumeria rubra)

67. lantana (Lantana)

68. chinese lantern (Abutilon striatum)

69. lavender (Lavandula dentata)

70. Lindheimeri (Gaura lindheimeri)

71. lily (Lilium hybrid)

72 Day Lilies (Hemerocallis x hybrida)

73. honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

74. Malcolmia Maritima (Malcolmia maritima)

75. manacá-da-serra (Tibouchina mutabilis)

76. marguerite (Leucanthemum vulgare)

77. shameless Mary (Impatiens walleriana)

78. mini rose (Rosa chinensis)

79. myosotis (Myosotis)

80. narciso (Narcissus)

81. Nemesia (Nemesia strumosa)

82. nêveda (Nepeta cataria)

83. eleven-hours (Portulaca grandiflora)

84 Iceland Poppy (Papaver Nudicaule)

85. Pentstemon (Penstemon x gloxinioides)

86. peony (Paeonia)

87. spring (Bougainvillea)

88. primrose (Primula)

89. cattail (Acalypha reptans)

90. rose (Rosa sp.)

91. pineapple sage (Salvia elegans)

92 Jerusalem Sage (Salvia hierosolymitana)

93. leucantha sage (Salvia leucantha)

94. Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus)

95 Jew's Slipper (Thunbergia mysorensis)

96. sedum telephium (Hylotelephium telephium)

97. seven-league (Podranea ricasoliana)

98. torenia (Torenia fournieri)

99. viburno (Viburnum tinus)

The beauty of flowers is enchanting and, with this guide, it is very easy to add more color to your garden. Now just choose your favorite species and make your outdoor space colorful, full of charm, and with lots of freshness! Enjoy and see beautiful flower arrangement ideas to decorate your home.

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Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera is a seasoned interior designer and home decor expert with over a decade of experience in the industry. Born and raised in California, he has always had a passion for design and art, which eventually led him to pursue a degree in interior design from a prestigious design school. With a keen eye for color, texture, and proportion, Robert effortlessly blends different styles and aesthetics to create unique and beautiful living spaces. He is highly knowledgeable in the latest design trends and techniques, and is constantly experimenting with new ideas and concepts to bring life to his clients' homes. As the author of a popular blog on home decor and design, Robert shares his expertise and insights with a large audience of design enthusiasts. His writing is engaging, informative, and easy to follow, making his blog an invaluable resource for anyone looking to spruce up their living space. Whether you're seeking advice on color schemes, furniture arrangement, or DIY home projects, Robert has the tips and tricks you need to create a stylish, welcoming home.