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  Start with O -  9 Flowers Names and Types with Pictures   Oriental Poppy The Oriental Poppy is a member of the Papavaraceae family. There are several varieties, such as the Allegro variety, which is red orange in color. The plants need full sun and bloom between June and July. These plants favor colder weather and don’t do well in hot climates, preferring instead to have a period of winter dormancy. Oleander The evergreen Oleander plant is sensitive to frost, so it must be carefully overwintered. This shrub may be 4 to 6 feet tall, and it produces flowers that may be white, yellow, apricot, pink or scarlet, and single or double blooms may develop on this plant between the months of June and November. Olearia The Olearia plant hails from New Zealand, and it is a bushy, flowering shrub. During the spring, it produces small green leaves, but its flowers bloom during the summer and are white, starry-shaped flowers. The scent is similar to that of the hawthorn f

  China's most appreciated flowers for the nation China has a wide variety of flowering plants. In all of the species, ten flowers are considered as the most appreciated in Chinese history and culture. They are not only popular but also have profound historical connotations. Plum blossom Plum blossom (Prunus mume) originally came from China, around the Yangtze River and was later introduced to other countries including Japan and Vietnam. It starts to flower in mid-winter and can grow to 4-10 meters tall. The flowers have a strong fragrant scent. Due to its cold-resistance character, plum blossom stands for courage, hope and new life in Chinese culture. Peony Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa), characterized by large blossoms, multiple petals, and vivid colors, is known as the “king of flowers” in China.  Peonies have been cultivated in China since early history. It's a traditional floral symbol of the country, also known as “flower of riches and honor.” Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum (D