flowers that grow in clusters
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Cluster flowers bloom in closely-bunched groups of small flowers and produce large splashes of color in the garden. Many of the plants that produce flowers in clusters are tropical plants that require warmer climates to thrive, but some will tolerate cooler temperatures under the right conditions. Clusters of blooms make great cut flowers for arrangements or a simple centerpiece.
Hydrangea
The hydrangea is a perennial flowering shrub that sports large clusters of small flowers. While there are 23 species of hydrangea, there are only five species that are typically grown in the United States. The most common being the Hydrangea macrophylla species. This hydrangea grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 6 or warmer. The bloom time for hydrangea depends on whether a particular cultivar blooms on new-growth wood or old wood. If the plant blooms on new growth, the blooms will arrive in summer, while blooms from old growth will not show until late summer.
Peacock Flower
The peacock flower (Abyssinian gladiolus) is a tropical flower which performs best in USDA zones 9 or 10, but will survive in zones 7 and 8, if mulched. It originates from Ethiopia and grows to a height of between 2 and 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun exposure and a well-draining soil. Waterings should be regular in the growth phase, but reduced when the plant begins to flower. The peacock flower blooms in clusters of three to six flowers. Each white flower is three inches in diameter with a burgundy-colored center.
Plumeria
Plumeria is native to warmer, tropical climates such as Mexico, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean. Plumeria flowers are best known as the waxy, showy flowers from which Hawaiian leis are made. The plant grows as a large shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 30 to 40 feet. Plumeria blooms from early summer to early fall in fragrant clusters of white, pink, yellow, red or pastel mixes. The plant grows best in USDA zone 10, but can be grown in cooler climates if planted in containers and brought indoors once the temperature dips below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Plumeria makes excellent cut flowers, lasting for several days in water without wilting.
Ixora
The Ixora, also known as the jungle geranium, is an evergreen shrub from Asia. It thrives best in USDA zones 9 through 11, but will tolerate temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, if the soil is kept dry. The Ixora begins blooming as a young plant, producing clusters of star-shaped flowers. They will continue to bloom all season if expired blooms are deadheaded regularly. The Ixora performs best as a container plant and prefers a minimum of five hours of indirect sunlight per day.
Hydrangea
The hydrangea is a perennial flowering shrub that sports large clusters of small flowers. While there are 23 species of hydrangea, there are only five species that are typically grown in the United States. The most common being the Hydrangea macrophylla species. This hydrangea grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 6 or warmer. The bloom time for hydrangea depends on whether a particular cultivar blooms on new-growth wood or old wood. If the plant blooms on new growth, the blooms will arrive in summer, while blooms from old growth will not show until late summer.
Peacock Flower
The peacock flower (Abyssinian gladiolus) is a tropical flower which performs best in USDA zones 9 or 10, but will survive in zones 7 and 8, if mulched. It originates from Ethiopia and grows to a height of between 2 and 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun exposure and a well-draining soil. Waterings should be regular in the growth phase, but reduced when the plant begins to flower. The peacock flower blooms in clusters of three to six flowers. Each white flower is three inches in diameter with a burgundy-colored center.
Plumeria
Plumeria is native to warmer, tropical climates such as Mexico, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean. Plumeria flowers are best known as the waxy, showy flowers from which Hawaiian leis are made. The plant grows as a large shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 30 to 40 feet. Plumeria blooms from early summer to early fall in fragrant clusters of white, pink, yellow, red or pastel mixes. The plant grows best in USDA zone 10, but can be grown in cooler climates if planted in containers and brought indoors once the temperature dips below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Plumeria makes excellent cut flowers, lasting for several days in water without wilting.
Ixora
The Ixora, also known as the jungle geranium, is an evergreen shrub from Asia. It thrives best in USDA zones 9 through 11, but will tolerate temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, if the soil is kept dry. The Ixora begins blooming as a young plant, producing clusters of star-shaped flowers. They will continue to bloom all season if expired blooms are deadheaded regularly. The Ixora performs best as a container plant and prefers a minimum of five hours of indirect sunlight per day.
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