Garden Petunias - A Colourful Parade

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I adore petunias for their lovely, lovely flowers. I have grown them and loved them a lot. Now I without their sweet presence because I have no more place to hang them! but, but, but ...

...  I still buy them whether intentionally or on impulse, especially during festive seasons to give an instant flash of colour to my front garden. I certainly will not hesitate to recommend them for my friends and readers who are busy decorating for Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (Eid ul-Fitr) this month.

The photos here are all taken at Floria 2011.

Rosa China Apple Green

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This rose cultivar was photographed at Floria 2011. The display label reads as "Rosa China Apple Green". I really like this shade of green and the shape of the petals which are wavy at the edges.

I wonder if it is a Chinese Rose or China Roses?

I am wordless today because I don't know anything about this rose. Meanwhile, I truly appreciate the
beauty of this rose.

Polyantha Rose 'Yvonne Rabier'

Polyantha roses are generally short shrubs, either compact or spreading in habit. They bloom prolifically in clusters, are low maintenance and disease-resistant.

"Polyantha" means "many-flowered". It is derived from the Greek word "poly" for many and "anthos" for flower. Originally a cross between two East Asian species, Rosa chinensis and Rosa multiflora, polyanthas first appeared in France in the late 19th century.

Scientific name: Rosa spp

Common name: Polyantha Rose
Cultivar: Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier'

Family: Rosaeceae

Photo taken at: Floria 2011

“Polyantha Rose 'Yvonne Rabier', a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on February 19th, 2012.

This rose can grow to a height of about 2-3 ft.
Polyantha Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier' produces clusters of creamy white double flowers with mild fragrance.
This cultivar is resistant to diseases such as black spot, mildew and rust . It is almost thornless.
It was hybridized by Turbat and introduced to the market in 1910.

I am extremely delighted to link in to Today's Flowers # 182, a meme which opens every Sunday, 2pm GMT. My grateful thanks to Today's Flowers team members; Luiz Santili Jr, Denise in Virginia, Laerte Pupo and Sandy Carlson. To participate and view other gorgeous flowers around the world, click here.

Purple Roses - Wise Words Wednesdays

A single rose can be my garden...

a single friend, my world.

..... Leo Buscaglia

Lavender roses carry the message of enchantment and love at first sight.

Rosa 'Chaldogro' - Have you heard of this rose?

The plant label at Floria 2011 says that the rose variety is Rosa 'Chaldogro' but I am unable to find any information about it on the internet. A Google search came out with zero results.

Have you heard of this rose?

Rosa China White Rose

I have seen white roses being used in bridal bouquets but have never received one.

How do you use white roses? When do you send them?

Coral Peach Roses

Peach coloured roses signifies gratitude, appreciation, admiration, modesty and sincerity, also sympathy. When peach coloured roses are given, it carries the message, "Let's get together."

I am just a beginner when it comes to growing roses, so come learn about roses with me. Teach me if you can!

White Rose with Pink Edge

Are you growing this rose?

Do you know the cultivar name of this white and pink rose that looks like a dahlia flower?
The name is Magic Carousel*.
It's common name here is "Appam" (a type of steamed pancake made from rice flour)

The rose was photographed at Floria 2011 flower show.

Pink and white coloured roses signifies everlasting love.

“White Rose with Pink Edge”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on October 22nd, 2011.

Updated on 23 Oct 2011
*My grateful thanks to Linda and Exoticmatahari, my facebook friends who helped me with the ID of this rose.

Floribunda Shocking Blue Rose

These roses are from Floria 2011. The Floribunda Shocking Blue Rose bloom abundantly in sprays (inflorescences) and clusters with an intense fragrance.

“Floribunda Shocking Blue Rose”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on Oct 21st, 2011.

Floribunda Rose - Eternal Flame

I have a confession to make. I have fallen in love with ROSES!

From this month of October 2011 onwards, I will be posting roses from Floria 2011 on an off. The roses I have selected for my blog posts are based on those with proper labels.

As I learn more and more about roses, I'd like to share the knowledge with you. You are also invited to share your knowledge and experience with me. Please feel free to point out any mistakes or error I have made.

“Floribunda Rose - Eternal Flame”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on October 7th, 2011.

Modern Rose - Benson and Hedges Gold® (Wordless Wednesday)

“Modern Rose - Benson and Hedges Gold® (Wordless Wednesday)”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on Sept 28th, 2011.

Modern Rose - Benson and Hedges

During this year's flower show Floria 2011 at Putrajaya, I had the chance to view many different types of roses. The theme was "Roses Are Forever". For someone like me who hardly ever grow roses, it was indeed a great learning experience.

“Modern Rose - Benson and Hedges”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on Sept 25th, 2011.

Blue Roses at Floria 2011

Have you seen a blue rose, I mean a really real BLUE ROSE?

As I know, blue roses do not exist naturally. I have read that this is the only colour that plant breeders have difficulty in getting. A blue rose is rare indeed.

Blue, blue, my rose is blue .....

“Blue Roses at Floria 2011”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on Sept 20th, 2011.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis cultivars - Multicolour Delight

1. Sultry Beauty, a Red-White Hibiscus

“Hibiscus rosa-sinensis cultivars - Multicolour Delight”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on August 10th, 2011.

Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 8 - Cosmos and Coreopsis for Todays Flowers #152

1 - Yellow coreopsis

Today I have the honour to be guest friend of Today's Flowers # 152. My grateful thanks to TF team Santilli, Denise, Pupo and Sandy Carlson. To participate or view other beautiful entries around the world please visit Today's Flowers, the link is here.

These flowers are from Floria 2011. If you know how to differentiate between cosmos and coreopsis flowers, please teach me.

“Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 8 - Cosmos and Coreopsis for Today's Flowers # 152”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on July 17th, 2011.

Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 7 - Hydrangea Highlights

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I have the blue hydrangea at home. These pink and red hydrangeas at Floria 2011 are really lovely.

“Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 7 - Hydrangea Highlights”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on July 2011.

Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 6 - Charming Chrysanthemums For Good Fortune

1 - Rolled petals, purple inside, paler shade on the outside

At Floria 2011, there are some chrysanthemum flowers in lovely shades and colours that I like. Chrysanthemum flowers are used to decorate my home and also for prayers. We regard chrysanthemums as auspicious fengshui flowers signifying success, longevity and the spiritual.

“Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 6 - Charming Chrysanthemums for Good Fortune”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on 14th July 2011.

Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 5 Golden Annuals - Rudbeckia, Coneflowers and Black Eyed Susans

1 - Black Eyed Susan

At Putrajaya Floria 2011, the glitterati / glitterazzi is at Growers Gardens. This post focuses on the gold and yellow beauties of the Annual flowers on parade.

“Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 5 Golden Annuals - Rudbeckia, Coneflowers and Black Eyed Susan ?”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on July 13th, 2011.

Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 4 - Dream Lilies at the Temperate Garden

It was like a dream come true the moment I stepped into the Temperate and Highlands Section of the Growers Garden at Floria 2011. I am really delighted to see these exquisitely gorgeous blooms of daylilies, my favourite flower.

“Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 4 - Dream Lilies at the Temperate Garden”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on July 12th, 2011.

Putrajaya Floria 2011 Part 3 - Desert Roses (Prosperity Flowers) at the Garden Bazaar

1. Single Flower Adenium obesum - Desert Rose King 'Red Prosperity'

At the Garden Bazaar in Floria 2011, there are many varieties of Desert Rose plants for sale. The prices range from RM 8.00  (USD 2.66) to a few hundred dollars. There are single, double and triple flower varieties and cultivars. The triple flower ones are the most expensive.

“Putrajaya 2011 Part 3 - Desert Roses at the Garden Bazaar”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Nice Garden blog by Autumn Belle @ http://www.mynicegarden.com/ on July 11th, 2011.