When it comes to fun facts about flowers, beauty and sweet smell are just the beginning. Treat your mind as well as your senses by learning more about flowers. Like the Chinese proverb says, "The world is a rose; smell it and pass it to your friends."
Although there are over 250,000 species of flowering plants in the world, most everyone has singled out one or two to call favorite. Below are some facts about a few of the world's most popular flowers.
Barbara Streisand, Whoopi Goldberg, and Rosie O'Donnell each have a rose named for them.
Feng shui buffs abelieve that chrysanthemums will bring happiness and laughter to any room.
Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers in the world, next only to the Rose.
Chrysanthemum comes from Greek 'Chrys' meaning golden (the color of the original flowers), and 'anthemon', meaning flower. This name was given to it by Carolus Linnaeus, a Swedish naturalist also known as the father of modern taxonomy.
Chrysanthemums are not specific to any season.
Chrysanthemum plants can be grown in any kind of soil, but they require a sunny weather for best performance. Chrysanthemum seeds are sown in those areas which experience low rainfall during the rainy season.
Chrysanthemums are susceptible to aphids and plant bugs, leafspot and stunt, and foliar nematodes. However, Chrysanthemums benefit from winter protection.
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Although many flowers are fragrant, some flowers gained popularity because of their having exceptionally fragrances. Some of those flowers with high fragrances, infact unique fragrances are dealt with here.
One of the most valuable elements of a fine perfume is provided by the rose, known as the "queen of flowers". Rose perfumes were very popular with the Romans and the Greeks. Rose flowers are gathered at night since they carry fragrance before sunrise. The two main species of roses used in perfume are the Rosa centifolia, found in the South of France, and the rosa damascena amask Rose) located primarily in Arab countries. The damask rose is most widely grown for perfumery.
Jasmine, another "absolute," or pure essence, gives a perfume a well-rounded, finished quality. Jasmine flowers are harvested when their fragrance is at its peak just before dawn. The flowers must be processed immediately before their freshness and fragrances fade away. The jasmine must also be placed in special baskets to prevent the flowers from bruising, and unbalancing the flower's natural bouquet.
Violets have been used in perfumes throughout the ages because of their varied fragrances. They used violets in both perfumes and medicines. There are two varieties of violets most commonly used in perfumes, the Victoria Violet and the Parma Violet. Violets only produce a scant amount of essential oils, and are rarely used today. A synthetic replacement for violet is most commonly used, along with other essential oils resembling the violet.
The Lily (Lillium) is a hearty bulb that can be planted in fall or spring. In the whole lily spectrum, there is something for everyone, from easy-to-grow, long-lived garden plants to the more difficult and rare species. Their summer blooms are the highlight of the garden, and they are long-lasting as cut flowers. Most lilies bloom between June and August, and the large, trumpet shaped flowers feature a variety of colors, designs and fragrances.
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Can you give me some fun facts about chrysanthemums such as where they originated from and any specific conditions required for growth?
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