Blue, lavender, purple flowers - Plant Encyclopedia Results

Ipomoea is a large genus of more than 500 species of the tropical and warm-temperate parts of both hemispheres, almost all of the species being climbing herbs or shrubs. A site in full sun and average, well-drained, evenly moist soil is ideal.

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The fruit looks somewhat like a straight, small banana with rounded ends. It was given this name in New Zealand, where passionfruit are also prevalent. In Hawaii, it is called banana poka. In its Latin American homeland, it is known as curuba, curuba de Castilla, or curuba sabanera blanca Vines with cylindrical stems densely coated with yellow hairs, and are vigorous climbers, growing up to seven metres. The leaves are a shiny green with clearly defined veins, the flower is large, pink and green petalled with a yellow and white centre. The fruit is yellow-orange when ripe and contains a sweet edible orange-colored pulp with black seeds.

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

One species, F. magellanica, extends as far as the southern tip of South America, occurring on Tierra del Fuego in the cool temperate zone, but the majority are tropical or subtropical.

Brillantaisia guianensis (Tropical Giant Salvia) is a large shrub that is native to Central and West Africa, growing up to 5-10ft tall. Its dense and lush fiddle-shaped leaves are a definite eye-catcher, while its white, off-white and light blue to lavender and purple flowers add a further decorative element. The shrub is best kept in semi-shade and soil kept moist and well drained. The plant is cold hardy and can tolerate temperatures at least down to 30s F but it may have to be brought indoors if living in a cold region. Brillantaisia guianensis grows best in USDA zone 9-11. If you are growing the plant in a pot in a cold region you will need to bring the plant indoors during cold periods, as the roots can be damaged by frost. The plant can be propagated by using seeds, or by rooting from stem fragment cuttings. Brillantaisia guianensis is a great addition to any garden and its ornamental foliage is sure to turn heads.

Water lilies make an excellent addition to the water garden or a pond. Nymphaea sp. (Water Lily) is a stunning and versatile plant that can create a beautiful addition to any garden. It has large, rounded leaves and gorgeous flower borne on long petioles, which often reach to the surface of the water. There are many hybrid varieties, ranging in color from pink, white, off-white, blue, lavender, purple, red, crimson, vinous, and yellow to orange.

The Water Lily is an ethnomedical plant that is easy to grow and maintain. It prefers full sun and bog or aquatic conditions. Generally, Water Lilies do best when planted in USDA Hardiness Zone 4-10. For colder climates, they can be grown in a pot in a heated environment, such as a greenhouse or conservatory.

Water Lilies will thrive when planted in nutrient-rich soil. It is important to ensure that the container is both small and shallow, as the plant will quickly outgrow the pot. The soil should be kept moist but not wet, and fertilized with a specific aquatic fertilizer once per month. As with any plant, make sure to prune regularly and trim off dead leaves and stems, which will help keep the plant healthy.

Nymphaea sp. (Water Lilies) are an attractive and practical addition to any garden, making them a great choice for any landscape. With beautiful and vibrant colors and an ability to tolerate flooding, these plants are both beautiful and hardy. With the right care, they will produce beautiful blooms that will last for many years.

Encyclia sp., or Encyclia as it is commonly known, is a small shrub that typically grows between 2-5 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Mexico and is most commonly seen in USDA zones 9-11. Although it can be grown in full sun, Encyclia prefers semi-shaded environments and when grown correctly, has a variety of uses.

One of the most distinctive characteristics of Encyclia is its unusual range of flower colors, ranging from blue, lavender and purple. These flowers typically bloom between late winter and early summer and require full sun to reach their peak. To encourage new blooms, regular pruning and cutting back of dead flowers is recommended.

Encyclia is an epiphyte, which means it typically grows on trees, and has a root system that does not penetrate deep into the ground. It prefers a slightly acidic soil with good drainage and should be kept in bright light but away from direct sunlight. Additionally, it will benefit from regular fertilizing and mulching during the growing season.

In colder regions, growing Encyclia in a pot is possible, but it does require additional care to ensure successful blooms and growth. It should be planted in an appropriately-sized container with well-drained soil, ensuring it never stays wet for too long. A heated greenhouse would be ideal, but in the absence of that, the plants should be kept in a bright but cool area during the winter, while otherwise being kept warm. Pruning should also be continued during the winter to prevent any undesirable growth, and regular fertilizing should be carried out throughout the year.

Overall, Encyclia is easily maintained with the right care and provides a range of impressive colors to any garden. With proper attention, Encyclia can thrive in even the coldest of regions, providing a splash of color when it blooms.

Spurge family is well known for the poinsettia and other showy euphorbias, but not for its unusual vines. This is one which seems to enchant anyone who sees it. It has slender, somewhat hairy stems, climbing to 10-20'. Set along these are large, nearly heart-shaped, toothed leaves. The more dramatic feature, however, is the flowering shoots. Each has a pair of broad, pointed, reddish purple bracts, 2-3" long, widely spreading above and below the clustered small, whitish flowers. The impression is much like that of the Dove Tree, Davidia involucrata. Outstanding sized bracts with an eye-catching show of color characterize this vigorous growing vine. With a crepe-paper-type texture, violet pink bracts oppose each other in an open flat bloom, often reaching 5" in width. "Winged Beauty" flowers year-round with its heaviest bloom in late summer. Grows to 1-3' in container, vining in habit, minimum temperature 50F, everbloomer. This is a plant of rather easy culture but uncertain hardiness; it might recover after freezes of close to 20F. In any case, it thrives in sun or light shade, in reasonably well drained soil, with moderate to regular watering.

Specimen plant. Sky blue flowers looking like butterflies - unusual color for tropics. Clerodendrum ugandense has been cultivated in botanical gardens for almost 100 years, but has only recently been considered as flowering potplant. It is a fast growing plant which in nature grows to 6-9 ft, but is easily kept much smaller. The irregular flowers are bright blue, in two different shades of blue and are produced more or less continuously throughout the summer and fall. Flowers have long purple anthers which bend elegantly upwards.

Grow this clerodendrum in partial shade. Water freely in growth but reduce watering in winter. Hardiness: USDA Zones 10 - 11. Performs best in a frostfree climate, but it is root hardy in zones 8 and 9, freezing to the ground in winter, but returning from its roots in spring.

Prune back as needed to keep it in bushy shape. Cut back the old wood to a pair of buds to improve flowering. In areas that get frost, you can get the most consistent flowering by growing it in a large pot that can be brought indoors when temperatures approach freezing.

It has an odd scent when the leaves are brushed which may serve to repel chewing insects because it is pest free.