Welcome to a fascinating journey through the world of flowers that start with O. From the elegant Orchid to the charming Oxeye Daisy, this collection showcases a diverse array of blooms, each with its own unique beauty and characteristics.
Whether you’re searching for baby name inspiration, planning a floral arrangement, doing some botanical research, or just keen to immerse yourself in the world of flowers, we’ve got you covered.
This article explores the many beautiful flowers beginning with O. For each flower we’ve included some key facts and an image, plus common names and any associated symbolism (you can find out more about flower symbolism here).
A member of the mint family, Obedient plant is native to North America and has upright flower spikes with white, pink or lilac blooms. The name Obedient plant comes from the fact that the flower heads will stay in position when you move them.
Obedient plant is quite invasive and will spread quickly if you give it the chance.
Obregonia cacti produce beautiful pale pink flowers with yellow centres. The stem resembles an artichoke, hence the common name.
Artichoke Cactus symbolises resilience, persistence, and endurance.
Evening Primrose plants are tall and produce bright yellow flowers from late summer into autumn. The lovely blooms have a strong fragrance, and the plant is used in a range of cosmetics and traditional medicines. Evening primrose is also a great option for cut flowers.
Oenothera symbolises youth or new beginnings, protection, and love.
You probably associate the okra plant with its edible pods, but it also produces beautiful blooms. This plant belongs to the hibiscus family, and its cream showy flowers certainly have a resemblance.
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It wasn’t actually a lie, but I was misleading myself as well as anyone who reads my blog, when I talked yesterday about how behind the clematis were. In reality, it seems to be mostly the C viticella and C integrifolia that are either slow or not showing at all, whereas C texensis like ‘Princess Diana’ and ‘Duchess of Albany’ are as floriferous as usual although not yet in bud, and the few Group 2 clematis are growing and flowering (or about to) as usual, like the striking Clematis ‘Kingfisher’ above.
Indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Our homes contain a host of invisible toxic compounds, including carbon monoxide, which can hurt our lungs and overall health with constant exposure. While air-purifying plants can be the perfect solution to make your home breathable again, they still can help!
Despite the similarity in their starting letters, these trees come with different qualities that set them apart from each other. Find out what makes each of these trees unique and which is best suited to your landscape!
The goal from a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show is to come away with your head full of ideas and inspiration. Sometimes the show gardens can feel unattainable – too esoteric, too wild or too zany for your own back garden. This year however there are plenty of clever, stylish and down-to-earth gardens that offer ideas for real gardens. Here are a few of the best.
Palm trees are mostly known for their tropical beauty, but many of them produce beautiful blooms before they ripen. Here are some of the most beautiful ones that Flower.
Vines are a great way to bring greenery to shady areas in your garden or home, and some of them can grow well without direct sunlight. Keep reading to discover these shade-loving vines.
Chances are, you’ve got mixed conditions in your garden. One area might be in full sun, while another spot a bit farther away is in full shade. Even beds that have the same exposure on paper may have larger plants that shade out the ground below. This presents a challenge for developing a cohesive look within a landscape. As gardeners, we’ve been taught that repetition is one of the tenets of good garden design. But how can one repeat groupings of a plant throughout a border that stretches from bright light to dappled shade? The answer is by utilizing plants that are highly adaptable and will thrive in both sun and shade. In today’s episode we’re singing the praises of these flexible species. They are invaluable assets to the landscape and, as a bonus, will hold their own when the light conditions of a garden inevitably change over time.