Seasons For Flowering

Amalendhu Ajith
Rifana Abdul Jaleel
Mahalakshmi R Nair
Flowers and seasons are attached to each other because of their functions according to the weather. Mostly
flowers are season-specific known as seasonal flowers. Some all-season flowers bloom throughout the year
and are not affected by the change in weather. Phenological responses to changes in climate have been
studied extensively in temperate ecosystems, where biological processes are primarily limited by cold
temperatures.

SPRING
Sp
Spring time is the peak growth time for flowers and most other
flowering plants. Part of the reason that spring and summer are so
popular for decorations —beyond the gorgeous weather is the wider
availability of flowers. In-season flowers in the spring include roses,
tulips, lilacs, daffodils, daisies, orchids, violets, peonies, pansies,
azaleas, forsythias, irises, cherry blossoms, poppies, pussy willows,
dahlias, amaryllis, sweet peas, zinnias, and most types of lilies.
Spring flowers cover about the entire shading range.
CREEPING PHLOX
Creeping phlox ( Phlox stolonifera) is a low-growing, mat-forming
plant that is often seen spreading as a ground cover, in rock
gardens, and even in crevices of stone walls. It blooms in the late
spring to early summer with clusters of fragrant, five-petal
flowers that stretch almost an inch across.
Botanical Name: Phlox stolonifera
ADONIS AMURENSIS
Adonis amurensis, commonly known as Amur adonisand pheasant's eye, is a perennial plant with a golden yellow
flower belonging to the Ranunculales order, and native to China (Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning), Japan (Hokkaido),
Korea, and Russian Far East (Primorye, Amur, Sakhalin). The Japanese name Fukujusō means
fortune-longevity-plant
 CREEPING PHLOX
Plant taxonomy classifies Pasque flower (sometimes written as one word) as Pulsatilla vulgaris. Another
common name for this plant is "Easter flower," not to be confused with Easter lily. The plant is a member of the
buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Other plants in this family include: Pasque flowers are herbaceous perennials
 WINTER JASMINE
Winter jasmine plants are deciduous perennials. They are considered vines or viny shrubs and belong to the olive
family. Unlike most jasmines, this type is not fragrant, but, perhaps as a tradeoff, the plant's stems stay green in
winter. Winter jasmine plants are native to China and grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 6 through 10
WINTER JASMINE
One trait of winter jasmine can be both a pro and a con for gardeners. Once mature, it often roots itself where
stem nodes touch the ground, creating new plants that eventually get as large as the mother plant. On one hand,
this makes for a large groundcover plant that can help prevent erosion.
SUMMER

Summer has an immense

assortment of brilliant blossoms.
It's trapped in between spring
blooms completing their bloom and
fall blossoms preparing to bloom.
Summer blooms flourish in the
long, radiant periods of June, July,
and August. Many, such as
lavender, geraniums, and dark-eyed
Susans may even bloom all season.
Some popular summer flowers are
Daisy, Toad Lily, Bee Balm,
Coneflower, Dahlia
RED VALERIAN
It grows as a perennial plant, usually as a subshrub though it can take any form from a herbaceous plant to a
shrub depending on conditions; the plants are usually woody at the base. The leaves are generally 5–8 cm in
length. Their form changes from the bottom to the top of the plant, the lower leaves being petiolate while the
upper leaves are sessile.
BLACK -EYED SUSAN
North American Flowering Plant
Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan, is a North American flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Eastern and
Central North America and naturalized in the Western part of the continent as well as in China.
 WINTER JASMINE
These long-blooming perennials—and in some cases, annuals—have long been prized for their old-fashioned
charm and versatility. They get their name from their interesting flowers that resemble little pincushions. Their
ability to bloom from spring until frost makes them a must in any garden, especially for their use as a cut flower.
Because their overall habit is fairly short, pincushion flowers can work well in the front of the border or mixed in
with other plants. For the most dramatic effect, plant them en masse to see the blooms dancing in the garden
CONEFLOWERS
Commonly called Coneflowers, this genus is known by the name Echinacea (derived from Greek echino meaning sea urchin). It blooms for 2 –
3 months, usually from early to late summer. Its amazing color serves as an excellent addition to any garden. Apart from flamboyant blooms,
the plant is extremely drought-tolerant. It grows best in a well-drained soil, and areas that receive full sunlight. This genus is endemic to
central and eastern North America
WINTER
There are very few blooms that can endure the chill of winter, particularly in zones where temperatures dip
under freezing. In any case, the flowers that bloom during this time are one of a kind. There's nothing like
seeing a delicate pink lenten rose push through the brilliant white snow as winter fades in February, or filling
your home with arrangements of manzanitas and poinsettias all through December to get you in the festive
vibes. Some winter flowers are Primrose, Wallflower, Yarrow and a few more.
 Alyssum
● Alyssum is a genus of about 100–170 species of flowering
plants in the family Brassicaceae, native to Europe, Asia,
and northern Africa, with the highest species diversity in
the Mediterranean region.
● The genus comprises annual and perennial herbaceous
plants or (rarely) small shrubs, growing to 10–100 cm tall,
with oblong-oval leaves.
● Alyssum flowers are characteristically small and grouped
in terminal clusters
● They are often yellow or white colored but can be pink or
purple.
● Sow alyssum from early spring to early summer, and in
autumn where winters are mild. Alyssum grows fast and
often stops blooming in hot weather.
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon)
● Commonly called snapdragon, they are famous as Dog
plant in India, are hardy and natural winter flowering
plants.
● In India, seeds are sown during September-October. In
low rainfall areas, sowing can be done as early as July.
● They are native to rocky areas of Europe, the United
States, Canada, and North Africa.
● Antirrhinum is a genus of plants commonly known as
dragon flowers, snapdragons and dog flower[1] because
of the flowers' fancied resemblance to the face of a
dragon that opens and closes its mouth when laterally
squeezed.
● It is an herbaceous perennial plant, growing to 0.5–1 m
tall, rarely up to 2 m. The leaves are spirally arranged,
broadly lanceolate, 1–7 cm long and 2-2.5 cm broad.
The upper glandular stalk is stalk-round, sometimes
woody to the middle.
Aster
● These flowers resembling those of daisy, are perennial
plants.
● They come in different sizes and colors. Native to South
America, these plants can survive North Indian winters as
well. The leaves of the Arrow-Leaved-Aster are alternate,
toothed and not wide. The leaf shape is pointed so that it
looks somewhat like an arrow (hence the name). The stalk of
the plant is not rough or hairy.
● A domed yellow center, many long, thin petals radiate out,
usually in a single row. Petal colors may be white or shades
of pink, red, purple, lavender or blue.
● Aster grows well in porous soil rich in organic matter in full
sun. In the plains the seeds are usually sown in
September-October, sowing in July-August is also possible in
low rainfall area and plants bloom after 3 1/2 to 5 months
depending on type, variety and climate.
Carnation
● Although you can grow them perennially,
some varieties are biennial or annual,
requiring fertile and well-drained soil.
● Carnations come in the shape of bisexual
flowers and tend to bloom in a simple
style, or alternatively in a branched or
forked cluster. The stamens on
carnations represent either one or two
whorls, which sit in an equal number or
sometimes, double the number of the
petals.
● Month of flowering September-November
and flowers are harvested in February to
April.
Dahlia
● Dahlias are annual plants that can flower almost
throughout the year. Commonly a garden plant,
they come in variable flower forms, thriving well in
the morning sunlight and less windy regions.
● Although, they can survive the winters, these
plants require constant care and pruning to avoid
overwintering.
● Ball dahlias are either shaped like a ball or a
slightly flattened sphere. The petals of ball
dahlias can be blunt, rounded, or indented and are
usually displayed in a spiral arrangement.
● The center is closed and dome shaped breaking
gradually to four to seven rows of fully developed
outer ray florets which are also broad and slightly
cupped.
Petunia
● The flowers are trumpet-shaped & may be small or large
● A tender perennial, most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids
● Petunia species are mostly annual herbs.
● The leaves are sessile (e.g., lacking a petiole, or leaf stem) and are usually oval-shaped with smooth margins;
some feature fine sticky hairs.
● The flowers are funnel-shaped, consisting of five fused or partially fused petals and five green sepals
AUTUMN

Some September and October blossoms, like

phlox and geraniums, hold the splendid
shades of summer. Others, similar to cardinal
blooms and dark-eyed Susans match with the
warm reds and yellows of the season, and, as
the days get shorter. You can supplement
these bright flowers with normal blossoms
like Japanese anemone and daisies, which
blossom right into November, to make an
energetic, vibrant arrangement.
CAMELIA
● The flowers are large and quite varied.
● Their flowers are usually large and
conspicuous, one to 12 cm in diameter, with
five to nine petals in naturally occurring
species of camellias.
● The flowers grow in different forms but the
major types of the flowers are single, formal
double, anemone, informal double and
semi-double.
● It is said that camellia flowers are difficult to
grow and hard to maintain, however, their
growth mainly depends on their planning.
● Their leaves are alternately arranged, simple,
thick, serrated, and usually glossy.
HIBISCUS
● Also known as the Chinese Rose.
● first originated in India.
● they start to bloom in August and early September, or late
September through October, or late October, November and even
into December.
● They prefer bright sunlight to grow.
● The leaves are alternate, ovate to lanceolate, often with a
toothed or lobed margin (dentate). The flowers are large,
conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, colour
from white to pink, red, blue, orange, peach, yellow or purple, and
from 4–18 cm broad.
● The flowers are bright red incolour and known for their
medicinal benefits.
● The plant is an evergreen shrub and bushy in nature.
● The orange-tipped red anthers of Hibiscus flower add to the
beauty of the flower.
● Hibiscus tea is very popular and is a known anti-depressant.
● Latest scientific reports also show that hibiscus can also
lower high cholesterol levels.
CHRYSANTHEMUM
● These flowers are available in a rainbow of
colors.
● they start to bloom in August and early
September, or late September through
October, or late October, November and
even into December.
● Also, called the ‘pom-pom’ flowers.
● these are the tropical flowers that also happen
to belong to one of the largest flowering
families, Asteraceae.
● generally characterized by aromatic, deeply
lobed, alternate leaves and often large and
showy flowers.
● The flowers look beautiful in containers and
window pots too.
● The flowers also have known medicinal benefit.
Chrysanthemum tea is believed to be an
anti-depressant and has sleep-inducing
properties.