Gardening Passion

27/08/2026

Lili Gallon
Class 13 – Unclassified (Exotic)
Description:
A large, unique French cultivar with reflexing blooms. Very long, deep wine to purple florets that curl to show a stunning reverse color of silver. Grow as a disbud. Chrysanthemum 'Lili Gallon' is a striking flower variety known for its rich wine-red petals with contrasting silvery-white backs. These medium-size plants produce large, rich merlot flowers with paler silvery lavender reverse petals. Flowers have a relaxed, almost messy, form.

27/08/2026

Quan Yon Hung
Class- 1st Irregular Incurved
Family:Asteraceae
Description: The 'Quan Yon Hung' is a type of irregular incurve chrysanthemum. It is known for its large, beautiful pink blooms with purple on the inside of each floret.This beautiful incurving bloom comes from the conservatory in Shanghai. Large blooms are pink with purple on the inside of each floret. A short grower, very suitable for pot culture. Fine strong stems and dark green leaves. Best grown as a disbud
Characteristics: It is a short grower, suitable for pot cultivation, with strong stems and dark green leaves.
Origin: This cultivar comes from a conservatory in Shanghai.

27/08/2026

Hiptage Benghalensis (Strongly Scented)

Family:Malpighiaceae
Healthy Plants Available
Description:
Hiptage benghalensis is a perennial, woody, much-branched,evergreen, vine-like shrub that can reach a height of 10-15 m.A woody climbing shrub with clusters of pink to white and yellow fragrant flowers and 3-winged, helicopter-like fruits.Flowers have very interesting shape and look like a decorative accessory, with fluffy-toothed edges.
The fragrance is very strong and pleasant, resembles fruity perfume.Leaves are narrow and drooping. This plant can be trimmed as a bush, and can be crown in container, too. Used medicinally in India. Make sure to provide lots of light for profuse blooming.The highly fragrant, pink to white flowers have a yellow throat,are strongly zygomorphic, 2-3 cm in diameter, borne in erect,pubescent,axillary racemes of 10-20 cm length, the pedicels being 15-20 mm long.

27/08/2026

Stephanotis Floribunda(Madagascar Jasmine)

Family:Apocynaceae
Botanical Name: Marsdenia floribunda
Plant Type: Perennial
Mature Size : 3-4 ft. tall indoors, 10-20 ft. tall outdoors
Sun Exposure: Full, partial
Soil Type : Well-drained
Soil pH : Acidic
Bloom Time: Spring, summer
Hardiness Zones 12 (USDA)
Native Area : Madagascar
Description:
Stephanotis floribunda,or Madagascar Jasmine,is an evergreen woody vine commonly grown as a houseplant.It is a climber that can grow to more than 20 feet with glossy,leathery oval leaves and clusters of pure white,waxy,intensely fragrant tubular flowers.When grown commercially with sufficient light,water, and climate control. Madagascar Jasmine produces trumpet-shaped blooms year-round that are a popular component of bridal bouquets.It is a vigorous climber that grows best in sunny, tropical conditions,or inside.It can flourish for years,grown indoors on a sunny windowsill.

26/08/2026

Patricia Millar Salmon
Class- II
Patricia Millar Salmon' is a specific cultivar of Chrysanthemum. It is an erect, woody-based perennial plant that produces distinctively coloured flowers from late summer into late autumn.
Classification: Classified as a Section 14b chrysanthemum.
Characteristics: Features aromatic, pinnately lobed green leaves.
Flowering: Known for its striking autumn-toned blooms.
​Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
​Characteristics:
Flower Type: Decorative/Reflex
Colour: Salmon with subtle variations in tone
Bloom Size: Medium to large, depending on cultivation methods
Growth Habit: Upright with strong stems, ideal for cut flowers and display.

25/08/2026

Bronze Matlock
Class - II Reflexed
Description:
Bronze Matlock is an award-winning, early-flowering reflexed chrysanthemum cultivar highly prized by hobbyists, floral designers, and exhibition growers. Formally classified as a 24b medium reflexed mum, it is celebrated for its structural elegance and rich, autumn-themed color palette.The bloom features a striking, incurved form where densely packed petals start in a tight spiral at the golden heart. The petals then cascade outward in dense, fiery tones of crimson, amber, and ember-orange that deepen significantly toward the base.It is a vigorous, upright perennial reaching a mature height of roughly 1.2 meters (approx. 4 feet). Its strong stems are beautifully framed by broad, lush, deeply-notched dark green foliage.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

Belle O' The Ball
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Class - I
Height/Spread: 14-20 in. high; 18-24 in. spread
Belle O' The Ball is an elegant, heirloom variety of chrysanthemum (mum) known for its large, eye-catching blooms and romantic colors.
Belle O’ The Ball Mum Plant is a named perennial mum selection valued for its consistent return and settled habit in the garden. The flowers are large, growing up to 7 inches across. They feature a beautiful blend of blush pink, lavender, and creamy ivory tips.Once established, it forms a steady clump that comes back in the same space each year without much fuss.Over time, it becomes part of the backbone of a late-season planting, reappearing reliably and filling the gap as other perennials wind down. That predictability is what earns it space.

25/08/2026

Columbus Irregular Incurved
Family:Asteraceae
Class - I
Flower Type: Large Incurved
Color: Pink
Description:
The 'Columbus' giant irregular incurved chrysanthemum cultivar is available from a specialist grower. Although its flower color and form are not detailed in the search results, it is classified as a large bloom variety by some sources. 'Columbus' is an heirloom chrysanthemum variety renowned for its large, incurved, pink blooms, often grown to giant sizes for exhibition. This specific cultivar is highly regarded among gardening enthusiasts for its impressive size and beauty. The 'Columbus' variety features large, incurved florets that curve downward and overlap, giving the bloom a full, somewhat flattened top, characteristic of show-type chrysanthemums.