While my main focus is flowers/blooms grown from seed, I do still enjoy the beauty of other types of flowers. Here are the types of flowers:
Bulbs – The flower stem and leaves come up through bulb. Flower bulbs can bloom in the spring, fall or indoors. Common examples in the spring include daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips.
Corms – This type looks like a bulb but has a paper outer layer. At the end of the season a new corm will form on the base of a spent one. Some examples include crocus and gladiolus.
Rhizomes – This type looks like a stem and grows horizontally under the ground and sends shoots up. Some flower rhizome can be invasive. Examples of flowers that grow from rhizomes include calla lilies and bearded irises.
Seeds – If you want more variety at a cheaper cost, then seeds are the way to go. Some examples are calendula, cosmos, pansies and zinnias.
Tubers – These roots multiply and are formed from a stem or a root. You can dig them up and divide and share with your friends or put them in a different area. Some examples include dahlias and peonies.
Another way to categorize the types of flowers is by whether they are annuals or perennials.
Annuals – Annual flowers go from germination to death in one season. While there are exceptions, most flower seeds are annuals.
Perennials – These flowers live for multiple years. Most bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers and some seeds are perennials.
