Thursday, June 25, 2009

Kalanchoƫ pumila



Kalanchoƫ pumila is commonly known as Widow's-thrill and is native to Madagascar.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Ledebouria



Flowers and buds from Ledebouria socialis. This plant ist also known as Scilla violacea and belongs to the Hyacinthaceae family. It is native to South Africa. Common names: Silver Squill, Violet Squill.

Begonia semperflorens



Usually Begonia semperflorens is used as an annual. But it also can be cultivated as an indoor plant.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Marigold (Calendula)



The Marigold (Calendula) can be used as a herbaceous or garden plant. During mild winters i've seen it flowering in January.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Canna indica



Buds of a Canna indica which is native to South America.

Unknown Lilly



I don't know what kind of lily this is. Which will hopefully clarify after their buds have opened.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Chrysanthemum buds




The genus Chrysanthemum belongs to the Asteraceae family. Some of its species can be used as a perennial.

Zucchini buds



Maybe the zucchini is popular because it tastes a bit like nothing ..?

Aphids on rose buds


Dahlia



Opening Dahlia buds are sometimes looking a bit bizarre ...

Gaillardia (Blanket flowers)





The genus Gaillardia belongs to the Asteraceae familiy and contains approx. 12 species, all native to North America. They are commonly known as Blanket flowers.

Allium giganteum - Giant Onion





Various stages of opening Allium bud. This plant is commonly known as the Giant Onion and belongs to the Alliaceae family.