12 recommended common flowers with exceptionally beautiful blooms

Growing flowers at home is also very common, and many people are willing to spend some time caring for plants and flowers, watching them bloom and feeling happy. Below are 12 common flowers!

1. Geranium

Geranium flowers cluster together in small blooms, and the large inflorescences resemble hydrangeas, with vivid colors.

To control plant height and achieve large, brightly colored flowers, in addition to choosing dwarf geranium varieties, the application of growth regulators is very important.

2. Cyclamen

Cyclamen has a sturdy and graceful plant shape, moderate height, abundant flowers and lush leaves, bright colors, and an exceptionally long flowering period.

If the plant grows leggy, switch to applying superphosphate or wood ash extract to control vegetative growth, promote flower bud differentiation, and encourage budding and blooming.

3. Stock

Stock has bright flower colors, a rich fragrance, and a long flowering period. It is suitable for potted ornamental display and is loved by many flower enthusiasts.

It has low soil requirements, but grows better in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, and acidic soil should be avoided.

4. Jasmine

Jasmine has emerald-green leaves that remain year-round, blooms continuously in summer and autumn, with jade-like flowers and a rich fragrance that gives people a cool and comfortable feeling.

Repot once every 1 to 2 years, replacing with fresh potting soil. When repotting, generally do not remove the roots, but water thoroughly, place in a shaded spot to recover and grow, and pay attention to loosening the soil.

5. Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis has many varieties, with highly varied flower shapes and colors, and very beautiful flower forms, making it deeply loved by people.

Most Phalaenopsis varieties bloom in spring, and some also bloom in summer; the flower stalk emerges from the leaf axil, bearing several flowers that open in sequence, and each flower can stay open for more than a month.

6. Lily

Lily has an elegant flower form, fresh and graceful green leaves, and an upright stem, making it a precious new star among cut flowers.

During the bulb-growing period, flower lovers who are able to can give light fertilizer, and it is recommended to fertilize about once a month; remember to use light fertilizer.

7. Amaryllis

Amaryllis has a shape much like a trumpet, and the flower diameter can reach more than 25 cm at maximum.

Amaryllis grows quickly, with long and dense leaves, so when repotting and changing the soil, the damaged leaves and rotted roots, as well as roots and leaves affected by pests and diseases, should be cut away, leaving vigorous leaves.

8. Agave

Generally choose loose, fertile, well-drained soil; when potting, mix leaf mold and sandy loam, and add a small amount of bone meal.

The suitable growing temperature for Agave is 15-25°C. Low temperatures and cold, dry conditions in winter are most favorable for Agave growth, and the overwintering temperature should be above 5°C.

9. Chinese peony

Chinese peony looks somewhat like tree peony. It has many flowers and bright colors, grows vigorously, and shaping and pruning are very important.

Its temperature requirement is that it can tolerate low temperatures but not high ones; it prefers cool conditions and fears heat. It tends to grow poorly during the high-temperature summer season, so autumn is the best season to plant Chinese peony.

10. Dianthus

For potted Dianthus, pruning is an extremely important maintenance method. Proper pruning can not only promote sturdy plant growth, but also allow the root system to fully sprout, making the plant bloom abundantly and grow lush leaves.

11. Carnation

Carnation has fresh green leaves, a beautiful flower shape, an elegant posture, rich colors, and a pleasant fragrance. Under suitable conditions, it blooms in all four seasons.

12. Hyacinth

Hyacinth flower colors are varied: red like fire, purple intoxicating, yellow dazzling, pink charming, white pure, and blue profound.

During the autumn and winter growing period, apply 1 to 2 topdressings mainly of phosphorus and potassium. No fertilization is needed during the flowering period; apply one topdressing before and after flowering respectively, and apply sufficient base fertilizer before planting in pots.