PANSY (Botanical Name: Viola wittrockiana)
PANSY (Botanical Name: Viola wittrockiana)
Pansiesare hardy annuals whose flowers have "faces Thegarden
pansyis a type of large-floweredhybrid plantcultivated as a
gardenflower. It is derived byhybridization from several species of
sectionMelanium("the pansies") of thegenusViolaFrom tiny, cheerful
Johnny jump-ups to the stunning 3-inch blooms of Majestic Giant
pansies, the genus Viola has a spectacular array of delightful
plants for the spring garden. They're must-haves to celebrate the
first days of spring since they don't mind cold weather and can
even take a little snow and iceLight: Part Sun, SunType:
Annual,PerennialHeight: Under 6 to 3Flower Width: 2-3Flower color:
Orange,Pink,Red, etc.
Blooming Season:Fall Bloom,Spring BloomFavorable Growth
conditionsPlant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Pansies
like sun and cooler temperatures. By summer, pansies bloom less and
their foliage starts to brownIt's at this time that you'll have to
be tough and tear them out and replant with warm-season annuals,
such as marigolds or petunias. But that's part of their charm --
they are an ephemeral celebration of spring!
They're pretty planted in masses in the ground, but also
cherished for the early color they bring to pots, window boxes, and
other containers. Landscape usesFragrance,Good for Containersthe
pansy was chosen as a symbol ofFreethoughtMentioned many times in
novels by Shakespeare as a love potionSpecial features
Divya khandelwal (B.ARCH IV)VarietiesThe garden pansy flower is
two to three inches in diameter and has two slightly overlapping
upper petals, two side petals, and a single bottom petal with a
slight beard emanating from the flower's center . Hybrid pansy
comes in many color varities
Bougainvillea or Paper flower (Botanical Name: Bougainvillea
glabra)Bougainvilleas are popular ornamental plants. They are
thorny, woody vines scrambling over other plants with their spiky
thorns. bloom all year and usually appear in clusters surrounded by
colorful papery bracts, hence the name paper flowerLight: Part Sun,
SunType: PerennialHeight: 1 to 12 m (3 to 40 ft.)Width: 4-12 inches
wideFlower color: classic red, purple, orange, white, pink and
creamBlooming Season:Favorable Growth conditionsLandscape
usesSpecial features
Its not the flowers that make this plant so colourful, its
actually the magenta bracts. The flowers are just tiny and
whiteWhen planted in shade, they will grow and produce many leaves,
but you will not see too many flowers
Bougainvilleas are known for their versatility. They are used
for various purposes- Grown against walls in hot climates with help
of trellis or trained via espalierIt makes one of the best hedges,
bushes, and curb-linersbonsai or topiary purposes, it has few
equals, lending its complex branching to thepruning shears, which
promote evenmore unique and graceful formsIn cold climates or
during cold they can be kept indoors as houseplants until summer
returnsUsed along side the roads ,in private gardens, parks. Their
cheerful bursts punctuate thelush green mantle that cloaks our
tropical environmentDivya khandelwal (B.ARCH
IV)VarietiesBougainvillea buttiana, Bougainvillea peruviana,
Bougainvillea spectabilis, and Bougainvillea spinosa are some of
the other related species of the BougainvilleaFertilizer :
Bougainvillea is not much demanding. Use compost or general purpose
fertilizer. In case of liquid fertilizer dilute it to half strength
before use. Do not feed in winter as it tends to go in dormant
stageBougainvillea does best in dry conditions. They need full
sunlight, warm weather and well drained soil to flower
well.Bougainvillea is a tropical plant that bursts forth with
colorful flowers for 11 months of the year if it's planted in the
right climate. It's a shrub-like vine that climbs up walls and
trellises and returns each year if it isn't exposed to cold
temperatures
Ficus Benjamina and its varitiesLight: Part Sun, SunType:
Soft-wooded evergreen perennial treeHeight: 30 metres (98ft) tall
in natural conditionsSpread: 30 to 50 feet (equal)Leaf width :
613cm(25in)Flower color: Both flowers and fruit are yellowish to
orange when fully ripeBlooming Season:Favorable Growth
conditionsLandscape usesSpecial featuresDivya khandelwal (B.ARCH
IV)
Eloquent medium-sized evergreen shade tree, great high entry
ways, east and north building accents, atriums, courtyards and
interior malls, large containers, topiary.Often planted (mistakenly
because of its eventual size) as a residential entryway tree.
Indoors bonsai and potted plants are used Ficus Benjamina is best
used as a hedge or clipped Tree to screen boundary wall or any
unwanted areas. It can also be seen growing into massive trees in
parks and other large-scale areas. Aerial roots descend from the
branches, touch the ground and take root, eventually forming
numerous sturdy trunks which can clog a landscape. Trees can grow
to be quite large and spreading in this fashionIt does best in
bright, sunny conditions but will also tolerate considerable shade.
It requires a moderate amount of watering in summer, and only
enough to keep it from drying out in the winter. It does not need
to be misted. The plant is sensitive to cold and should be
protected from strong drafts. When grown indoors, it can grow too
large for its situation, and may need drastic pruning or
replacing.Avoid over watering.
Grow outdoors in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in full
sun or partial shade with protection from wind in a frost-free
area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered
lightFicus benjaminahas been shown to effectively remove gaseous
formaldehydefrom indoor airThe fruit is edible its and is favored
by many birdsMostly used as decorative plant Roots grow rapidly
invading gardens, growing under and lifting sidewalks, patios, and
drivewaysFicus benjamina, commonly known as theweeping
fig,Benjamin's fig, orficus treeis aspecies offlowering plantin
thefamilyMoraceae,nativeto south and southeast Asia and Australia.
Its a tall tree with gracefully drooping branchlets and glossy oval
leaves with anacuminatetip.
It has no flowers. Repotting is usually done In late winter or
early spring, using a general-purpose potting soil. It is fast
growing & requires pruning Weeping Willow (Botanical Name:
Salix babylonica)It is medium- to large-sizeddeciduoustree.. The
shoots are yellowish-brown, with small buds. Theleavesare alternate
and spirally arranged, narrow, light green with finely serrate
margins and long acuminate tips they turn a gold-yellow in
autumn.
Light: full sun or partial shadeLife cycle: 40-75 yrsHeight: up
to 60 feet tall Leaves: lance-shaped, growing to 15 cm (6 inches)
in length. color: light greenBlooming Season or Seasonal
information :Favorable Growth conditionsLandscape usesSpecial
features
Theflowersare arranged incatkinsproduced early in the spring; it
isdioecious, with the male and female catkins on separate trees.
The weeping willow is a medium- to large-sized deciduous tree,
growing up to 60 feet tall; with growth throughout the year but
encouraged in summer by warm climates. They grow well on most
continentsPlanted in landscaped areas for providing shading along
the pathways and near the large water bodiesWillow wood is used for
making many items including -Cricket bats, Boxes, Furniture Flutes,
Whistles, Broom handles, Fish traps ,etc.Willow trees produce an
abundant, milky sap. This sap contains salicylic acid which is used
in the manufacture of aspirinArtists' sketching charcoal is often
made from processed willow bark and trees
Tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam and
sand, provided they receive enough water Although weeping willows
prefer moist soil, they adapt easily to drier soil. Grows well in
sunny conditions. VarietiesAll species of weeping willow prefer
moist soil and will grow in clay. Babylonian weeping willow (Salix
babylonica) and Wisconsin weeping willow (Salix blanda) : Both grow
30 to 50 feet tall and wide with a short trunk and rounded form.
Weeping white willow or golden weeping willow, (Salix alba "Tristis
: It can grow more than 70 feet tall with a pronounced weeping
shape and has gold-colored twigs.Divya khandelwal (B.ARCH
IV)Invasive Warning : roots can lift nearby sidewalks, interfere
with gardening and make lawns uneven. Willow roots aggressively
seek out moisture; they should not be planted near underground
water pipes, sewage lines or septic tanksWillows can be either
trees or shrubs, depending upon the plant. In arctic and alpine
areas, willows grow so low to the ground they are called creeping
shrubs, but most willows grow to be 40 or more feet tall Carnation
(Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus) Light: Part Sun, SunType:
herbaceousperennial plantHeight: 80cm tallWidth: Flowers are 35cm
dia.Flower color: originally bright pinkish-purple; hybrid
species-red, white, yellow and greensweetly scentedBlooming
SeasonFavorable Growth conditionsLandscape Attributes
Divya khandelwal (B.ARCH IV)of the several kinds of Carnations,
the three most common are theannual carnations,border
carnationsandperpetual-flowering carnationsCarnation cultivars are
mainly of three types:Large flowered Carnations- one large flower
per stem.Spray Carnations (Mini Carnations)- with lots of smaller
flowers.Dwarf flowered Carnations- several small flowers on one
stem.
VarietiesSpecial featuresexpress love, fascination and
distinction.native to Eurasia. They are known to have been used for
the first time by Greeks and Romans in garlands. Carnations are
exotic to Australia but are grown commercially as a flower crop
since 1954.Carnation blooms last a long time even after they are
cut.symbolic of mother's love and also of Mother's Day. Used in
outdoor landscaping as flower bedsIdeal in rock gardensborder
plantings and herb gardensAlso grown in containers hanging from
ceiling or support in semi open areas to add the beautyCarnations
need some hours of full sun each day and should be kept moist.
Carnations will grow in sandy, loamy and heavy clay soils, as long
as theyre well-draining. They also thrive in very alkaline and
saline soils, tolerating a pH range between 6.0 and 8.0. Carnation
plants prefer lots of sunshineCarnations also need good air
circulation around the roots and stems, so do not need mulching.
They can be fed every 6 to 8 weeks with a 20-10-10 fertilizer and
blooming periods are prolonged by removing spent flowers. When
growing carnations as perennials in mild climates, the stems are
cut back to the ground once all flowers have died
Carnation refers to several species of flowers in the genus
Dianthus, which is part of the Caryophyllaceae plant family