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