Gardening - My flowers...

It's nice to see flowers bloom in the garden.. but I had failed a few times in planting flowers as there are not much sun light around the plants/ flowers that I had grown. How sad!

Yesterday, I brought few pots of flowers - one Africian Dasiy, one rose and one African Violets
I hope this time the flowers will bloom beautifully.

And I found some infomation on Garden Guides.com about the flowers.

Africian Dasiy
(Arctotis stoechadifolia)

Several different plants form the rich flora of southern Africa are commonly known as African daisies. A. stoechadifolia's distinguishing feature is it's blue center. The leaves are gray-green and the 3 inch flowers sit atop long stalks.

The plant is actually a tender perennial that is grown as an annual. Start indoors in a temperature of 60-70 degrees 8 to 10 weeds prior to the last frost date, or sow directly once the weather has warmed up. Seeds will germinate in 10 days. Plants should be spaced 8-12 inches apart. Provide good drainage and do not overwater. Keep the plant deadheaded to encourage new blooms. Performs best in a climate with low humidity. Full sun is required.

Type annual
Propagation seeds
Light full sun
Flower Color various
Bloom Time early summer until frost
Height 2-3 Feet
Width 8-12 inches
Soil Requirements neutral pH, well drained, average moisture, rich


African Violets are relatively easy to grow. As one of the more popular indoor houseplants, African Violets are long lasting. Their sometimes shy blooms are also long lasting, often lasting for several weeks.

The plants like lots of sunshine. Place them in a sunny window, but avoid hot rays coming in during summer months. Provide artificial lighting if little sunshine is available.
Soil and Fertilizers: Most garden stores carry a soil mix and fertilizer specifically for African Violets. Use a planter with openings at the bottom to allow good drainage should you overwater them. The fertilizers are higher in Phosphorous to help promote blooming.

Tip: If you are having problems blooming, check the fertilizer you are using. Avoid high Nitrogen formulas.

Watering: Always water them from the bottom up, and never let the leaves get wet. Water the plants every three days, if they need it. They like their water warm, not cold. If watering from the top, be careful not to get water on the leaves as they will spot.

Temperatures: Ideal temperatures for African Violets are 75 degree days and 60- 70 degree nights.


Roses - The Meaning of Each Color
Roses come in a wide range of colors. Each different color has a different meaning.It sends a silent, yet extremely important message from the sender to receiver.

Make sure you are sending the right message when you select roses for someone, else he or she will get the wrong message!

Red - Love, beauty, courage and respect
White - Purity and innocence, silence or secrecy, also reverence and humility
Pink - Appreciation,"Thank you", grace, perfect happiness, and admiration
Dark Pink - Appreciation, gratitude
Light Pink - admiration, sympathy
Yellow - Joy, gladness, friendship, delight, the promise of a new beginning
Orange - Desire, and enthusiasm
Red and White - Given together, these signify unity.

Red Rosebud
A symbol of purity and loveliness

White Rosebud
Symbolic of girlhood

Thornless Rose
Signifies "Love at first sight"