Agriculture

What Flowers Can I Plant in March?

March is considered by many to be the official start of spring when animals and flowers begin to reproduce and flourish in the warmer weather. It?s also the time when you can find a new selection of flowers to choose from.

March is a difficult month for gardening because of temperature changes and not knowing if the weather will be warm enough for plants to survive. Another big factor in March flower planting is frost, as outdoor plants should be planted, only once frost has passed for the season.

Acacia (Mimosa) - Tiny petal-less yellow flowers cover the stemsAconitum (Monkshood) - Tall spiky flowers, long lasting but poisonous.Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily) - Very popular and long lasting flowers, often bi-colouredAmaryllis (Hippeastrum) ? Large very striking trumpet shaped flowers, often grown indoors from bulbsAmmi (Queen Anne?s Lace) ? Masses of delicate white flowers, ideal as a fillerAnemone (Windflower) ? Delicate, papery flowers, available in vibrant and pale coloursAnigozanthus (Kangaroo Paw) ? Unusual furry buds with insignificant flowers. Ideal for modern arrangements.Anthurium (Painter?s Palette) ? Exotic waxy looking flowers.Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) ? More common as a garden flowerAranthera (Scorpion Orchid) ? Long lasting orchid with small flowers on upright stemsAsclepias (Milkweed) ? Clusters of tiny flowers, ideal as a fillerAster (Michaelmas Daisy) ? Popular filler with daisy like flowers on upright stemsArachnis (Spider Orchid) ? Long stems with slender petalled and spotted flowersBanksia (Bottlebrush) ? Exotic Protea from Australia, large flower heads made up of masses of tiny flowersBouvardia ? Clusters of small tubular flowers, use with special flower food. Not all colours are available throughout the yearBupleurum ? Insignificant yellow green flowers. Used more as a foliage and as a fillerMarigold (Calendula) ? Popular daisy-like flower with a country garden feelCalla Lily (Zantedeschia, Arum Lily) ? Striking single flowers.The coloured varieties are smaller than the white ones, and not all colours are available all year roundCampanula (Canterbury Bells) ? Quite large bell shaped flowers, several to a stemCarnation ? Very long lasting. Some new more interesting colours are now availableCarthamus (Safflower) ? Unusual slightly thistle like flowersSpray Carnation ? Long lasting flowers. Some more interesting colours becoming availableCattleya orchid ? Large brightly coloured orchids, usually 1 or 2 per stem Cestrum ? Dense clusters of flowers at the top of straight stemsGinger (Alpinia) ? Large

striking tropical flowersWaxflower (Chamaelaucium) ? Small scented flowers ideal as fillers, sold in bud and in flowerChrysanthemum ? Available as large individual showy blooms, or the spray variety. Very long lastingCraspedia ? Small completely round flower head made up of lots of tiny yellow flowersCymbidium Orchid ? Striking flowers, which flower profusely with up to 12 flowers on each stemCynara (Artichoke) ? The flower of the artichokeDelphinium ? Tall flower spikes. Also, Larkspur which is a type of delphinium.Dendrobium orchid (Singapore orchid) ? Long lasting orchids with several blooms on each erect stemEremurus (Foxtail Lily) ? Large dramatic flowers, usually yellow or orange, with other colours less commonly availableEryngium (Sea Holly) ? Blue thistle like flowers, sometimes the blue is so intense it is hard to believe they are not dyed.Eucharis (Amazon Lily) ? Beautiful slightly downward facing delicate flowerheads on tall straight stemsEupatorium ? pretty white small flowers, used as a fillerEuphorbia (Spurge) ? Graceful curving stems with loads of tiny flowers. Note not all colours are available at the same time, check with your floristForsythia ? The shrub commonly grown in our gardens for their springtime flowersFreesia ? Highly popular, highly scented flowersFritillaria ? Exotic looking flowers which hang downwards in a cluster on top of tall straight stemsGenista ? Masses of tiny flowers all along the straight leafless stems. Popular filler flowerGerbera ? Large daisy like flowers, a smaller ?Germini? variety is also availableGloriosa (Glory Lily) ? A very dramatic flower with yellow edged cerise petals. The National Flower of Zimbabwe.Godetia ? Several brightly coloured trumpet shaped flowers open up each stem

Gypsophila ? Very popular filler flower. New smaller-flowered varieties are now availableHeliconia ? Tropical flower with large very dramatic flowerheads. Several different types availableHelleborus (Christmas Rose) ? Short lived very delicate and subtle flowersHyacinth ? Popular as a pot plant hyacinth and increasingly popular as a cut flowerHypericum (St John?s Wort) ? Attractive berries rather than flowers make this a very popular fillerIris ? Very popular but short lived flowers.Ixia (African Corn Lily) ? Delicate flowers which belong to the same family as gladioliLeucadendron (Safari Sunset) ? It is the leaves rather than the flowers which make this popularLeucospermum (Pincushion Protea) ? Large flowerheads which resemble a pin cushion. Long lastingLily - Available throughout the year, but if you are looking for a particular colour check availability with your floristLiatris ? Tall poker shaped purple flowers.Lilac ? A common shrub and highly popular, strongly scented cut flowerLily of the Valley (Convallaria) ? Tiny bell shaped flowers on short stems. Very popular in wedding flowers.Limonium (Sea Lavender, Statice) ? Popular as a dried flower, all varieties make good fillers, but it can have an unpleasant smell!Lisianthus (Eustoma) ? Popular flowers which open from tightly swirled buds, bi-coloured varieties also availableLysimachia (Loose Strife) ? Arching flowerheads on the end of the stems, each made up of a mass of tiny flowersMatthiola (Stock) ? Fantastic vibrant colours and an incredible scent.Moluccella (Bells of Ireland) ? Tall stems with a mass of bell shaped flowers.Muscari (Grape hyacinth) ? Very small with short stems and clusters of tiny blue flowersNarcissus (Daffodil) ? Needs no description and evokes spring more than any other cut flowerNigella (Love-in-the-Mist) ? Delicate papery flowers common in the garden. Also attractive as seed heads.Oncidium orchid (Golden Shower Orchid) ? Lots of small yellow flowers along the stem. Miniature hybrids are available in colours other than yellow.Ornithogalum Chincherinchee ? Fantastically long lasting flower, usually white and less commonly available in yellow.Paphiopedilum orchid (Slipper orchid) ? Very large dramatic orchid flowersPhalaenopsis orchid (Moth Orchid) ? Large showy flowers, popular as a pot plant as well as a cut flower especially for weddingsPhlox ? English country garden flower. Very popularProtea ? Large exotic flowers with many different varietiesPrunus ? Flowering cherry Cherry blossom, beautiful delicate flowers on tall straight branchesRanunculus ? Small delicate, papery flowers.Rose ? Needs no description! Almost every colour available except true black or blueRudbeckia ? Daisy like flower, usually sold without any petals, just the pincushion like centreSolidago ? A popular yellow filler flower.Solidaster ? A cross between Solidago and the Aster. Used as a filler.Stephanotis (Wax flower) ? Not generally available as a cut flower, but the individual small, waxy, white flowers are often used in bridal workStrelitzia (Bird of Paradise) ? Unmistakable large and exotic flowers with blue and orange flowers.Sunflower (Helianthus) ? Striking, large daisy like flowers, usually yellow but more unusual rusty colours are becoming availableSweet pea (Lathyrus) ? Wonderful colours and scents, short lived but stunning en masse and well worth it.Tanecetum ? A type of chrysanthemum with small button shaped flowers.Trachelium ? Masses of tiny flowers create a large flat flowerhead.Tuberose (Polianthes) ? Higly scented flowers on tall stems.Tulip ? One of the most popular cut flowers in the UK with many different varietiesVeronica (Speedwell) ? Delicate flower spikes add contrast to arrangements.Viburnum ? Short lived but increasingly popular. Each flowerhead is made up of a mass of tiny flowersVanda ? Usually 6 ? 8 blooms per flower stem, The petals often have a marbled appearance.Vuylstekeara ? A hybrid orchid, with highly patterned petals.

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http://www.ehow.com/

http://www.flowers.org.uk/

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