Showing posts with label Nature Wallpapers. Show all posts
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

The Gladiolus flower signifies remembrance

Gladiolus Flower Wallpaper

Gladiolus Flower



Gladiolus is also commonly referred to by the name of its genus - Gladiolus, the plural form of which can be Gladiole, Gladioluses or Gladioli. Gladiolus is also known as the Sword Lily, due to its sword shaped leaves, or Corn Lily.The Gladiolus flower signifies remembrance. It also expresses infatuation, telling the receiver that he or she pierces the heart. It also stands for strength of character, faithfulness and honor.

Gladiolus are found in a variety of types that include both the species and hybrid glads. The different types of species represent the geographic and ecological range of the many species in this genus. The different combinations of species used to create the different hybrids has led to the establishment of several different types of hybrids as well.

Types of Gladiolus:

  • Winter blooming species and hybrids.

  • Summer blooming species.

  • Nanus or Butterfly glads.

  • Modern Summer blooming hybrids.


Thursday, October 16, 2014

Arctic Fire Dianthus Flower Wallpaper

Arctic Fire Dianthus Flower Wallpaper

Arctic Fire Dianthus Flower Wallpaper



Dianthus Arctic Fire blooms profusely with frilly white serrated petals surrounding a deep fiery red eye. Dark green foliage forms a lush mat that develops into a dense edger or nice groundcover. Stunning around roses.Features the contrasting eye common in the biennial varieties, but this one is hardy to zone 3.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Innocent Bird White Wagtail - Wallpaper

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="2612"]White Wagtail White Wagtail[/caption]

The White Wagtail is a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. This species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of north Africa.

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