Database of Endemic & Garden Plants of Pakistan
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Hamad Ahmed Kisana
Senior Member
Posts: 1392 Joined: November 23rd, 2012, 6:36 pm
Country: pakistan
City: Sheikhupura
Gardening Interests: Bulbs,Annuals,Perennials,Roses and Vines.
Location: Sheikhupura,Pakistan
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by Hamad Ahmed Kisana » May 7th, 2014, 5:39 pm
Botanical Name Browallia speciosa
Family olanaceae
Genus Browallia
Specie speciosa
Common Name bush violet,amethyst flower ,sapphire flower
Life Cycle Perennial
Fragrant or Not no
Category (Bush/Vine/Tree) small shrub
Height 6-12 in.
Spacing 9-12 in.
Flowering Months late spring,summer,fall
Flower Color Blue-Violet,white is also available
Growing Areas All hot areas of pakistan
Frost Tender yes
Exposure Light Shade
Soil pH neutral
Propagation cutting
Uses ground cover
Other Details Bush violet is a shrubby, woody based perennial of the nightshade family that is native to tropical South America.A true shade lover, Browallia charms the darkest corners of the garden with its deep green foliage and dainty white, blue or purple flowers. tidy mounding plant, it's great in containers or planted as edging in a neat row at the front of the border.it starts blooming from april and continues till october.
M Farooq
Senior Member
Posts: 1756 Joined: July 3rd, 2011, 4:31 am
Country: Pakistan
City: Karachi
Gardening Interests: Fragrant Tropical Plants Ornamental Trees Vines
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by M Farooq » May 8th, 2014, 10:07 am
Very nice colours! Thanks for sharing.
Munir
Donor
Posts: 1088 Joined: October 23rd, 2012, 1:43 pm
Country: Pakistan
City: Islamabad
Gardening Interests: Ornamental Plants,Vines,Annuals,Herbs,Veggies & Fruit Trees. New Love: Roses & Lilies
Location: Islamabad
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by Munir » May 8th, 2014, 9:53 pm
Two more pics:
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Hamad Ahmed Kisana
Senior Member
Posts: 1392 Joined: November 23rd, 2012, 6:36 pm
Country: pakistan
City: Sheikhupura
Gardening Interests: Bulbs,Annuals,Perennials,Roses and Vines.
Location: Sheikhupura,Pakistan
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by Hamad Ahmed Kisana » May 9th, 2014, 8:11 am
thanks munir sb you have a beautiful plant.
Rohail Asad
Posts: 172 Joined: January 5th, 2014, 10:01 pm
Country: Pakistan
City: Wah-Cantt
Gardening Interests: I have interest in flowering plants(both annuals and perennials)
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by Rohail Asad » May 9th, 2014, 4:21 pm
Its attractive.
khabbab
Founder
Posts: 1426 Joined: April 9th, 2011, 10:35 pm
Country: Pakistan
City: Lahore
Gardening Interests: Climbers, fragrant plants, drought tolerant plants, container plants
Location: Lahore, Pakistan
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by khabbab » November 24th, 2014, 10:50 am
Beautiful flower indeed.
jdashraf
Senior Member
Posts: 558 Joined: February 3rd, 2013, 12:52 pm
Country: Pakistan
City: Rawalpindi
Gardening Interests: Vines, Perennial flowers and plants , fragrant flowers , bulbs
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by jdashraf » May 10th, 2015, 12:53 pm
I have also added last three pictures from my collection..
Javed Ashraf.