January 15, 2016
48 Types of White Flowers
White is a classic symbol of perfection which means you should definitely plant some of these flowers in your backyard! Known for purity, white flower blooms are sure to make your space more tranquil.
Read more on the 48 flowers compiled below to decide which option suits your needs. Sun and soil needs are included as well as a growing tip to help you pick the perfect plant.
Types of White Flowers
Heliotrope Heliotropium peruvianum
Heliotropes are bushy annuals with tiny cluster of blue, white or purple flowers. They have a strong perfume and very deep green leaves.
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Petunia Petunia hybrida
With 35 true species worldwide, hybrid Petunias can be found in almost any color. The most traditional varieties are sprawling plants with white or purple blooms
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Scabiosa Scabiosa
Also known as pincushion flowers, Scabiosa is an interesting flower with a pincushion-like center and an outer layer of petals.This summer bloomer can be found most often in shades of blue, white and purple.
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Wisteria Wisteria sinensis
Wisteria is known for its intoxicating fragrance, but this quick climber also has and abundance of cascading blooms. Colors range from white and blue to violet.
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Rosa
With over 2,000 varieties and hundreds of years of cultivation, the rose has an extensive family and a long history. Old roses, which are classified as existing prior to the 1867 tea rose, generally have more fragrance, more complicated blooms and greater disease resistance. Modern roses offer an endless color selection and all-season blooms.
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Lilium
Lilies are one of the most popular flowers for floral arrangements because of their large showy blooms and pleasant fragrance. They have 6 trumpet-shaped petal that stand on top of a long stem.
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Calla Lily Zantedeschia
Calla Lilies are very popular for their elegant bell shape both in gardens and as cut flowers. They grow well outdoors and as houseplants.
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Tulipa
Tulips come in virtually every color of the rainbow. They are usually brightly colored flowers with a simple cup shape that grow on a green stem.
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Dianthus caryophyllus
Carnations are popular for the spectrum of colors they come in. They grow full blooms of serrated petals on a long, narrow stalk.
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Gerbera Daisy Gerbera Jamesonii
These bright and cheerful flowers come in many different colors. Gerbera Daisies can also range in size from 2 to 5 inches in diameter.
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Hibiscus HIbiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus flowers grown on a small tree. They are huge, trumpet-shaped blooms with dark green leaves.
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Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla
These big, sky blue blooms will definitely brighten up your garden. They have large heads composed of many smaller flowers.
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Daisy Asteraceae
Daisies are generally made up of white petals and a yellow center but can come in other color varieties as well. They grow on a smooth, leafless stem.
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Daffodil Narcissus
Daffodils are composed of a trumpet-like structure set against a star-shaped background. Frequently the two parts come in contrasting colors. These flowers symbolize friendship.
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Magnolia Flower Magnolia grandiflora
Magnolias are prized for their large elegant blooms and fragrance. They come in many different varieties but the traditional southern Magnolia blossom has big white petals that form a lotus shape.
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Jasmine Jasminum
Jasmine grows on an exotic vine or bush. They can thrive in temperate climates but prefer tropic zones. The blossoms are small and white with five thin petals.
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Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis
The stems of Lily of the Valley are covered in small, bell-shaped flowers that give off a sweet scent. Bright green leaves surround the dainty bloom.
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Camellia Theaceae
Camellia is a flowering, green shrub with beautiful white blooms. They prosper in the southern climate.
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Anemone Anemone nemorosa
The Anemone is a diverse species that comes in many colors and varieties that bloom in spring and others that bloom in fall. They can also be low-growing plants that prefer woodlands and rock gardens or tall-growing that thrive in late summer.
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Vinca Vinca
Vinca, also known as Periwinkle, has attractive green foliage with small flowers that bloom from summer until the first frost. Its most common colors are white, red and pink,
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Trumpet Flower Datura
Due to its similar appearance with nightshade and mandrake, Trumpet Flower has gotten a bad rap. It is named of its trumpet-like shape. The blooms are typically white and fragrant.
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Dahlia Dahlia
Dahlias are colorful flowers with many spiky petal which form their large, round heads. They range in color and size.
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Amaryllis Hippeastrum
Popular for their trumpet-shape, Amaryllis have large flower heads and come in both single and double forms. They grow on a tall green stem and come in varying hues of red and white.
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Delphiniums Delphinium
Delphiniums are a hardy perennial with soaring floral spires. They are popular for cottage-style gardens and make great cutting flowers!
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Yucca Yucca
The Yucca plant is tall with green, sword-like leaves. The Yucca flowers themselves are very large. They have a beautiful creamy color which sets them apart in their native southwestern terrain.
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Moonflower Datura stramonium
Moonflowers grow on perennial vines in sub-tropical zones. Their large blooms produce a relaxing smell and generally come in white or purple.
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Hyacinth Hyacinthus
Hyacinths grow from spring-flowering bulbs and produce small bundles of blossoms that range in color from blue to white.
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Clematis Clematis
The Arabella variety of Clematis blooms in a beautiful mauve and can grow up to 30 feet tall. When flourishing, it can produce more flowers in less space than almost any other plant.
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Peony Paeonia
Peonies grow on glossy green bushes. In bloom they are very beautiful with large, fragrant heads that range from white to fuchsia.
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Alstroemeria Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria is a common florist favorite for good reason. The talk stems product three colorful blooms in an array of colors. Each flower has 6 petals and can be flecked, stripped or streaked with darker pigmentation.
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Foxgloves Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove is a tall, dramatic spike covered in tubular flowers. It blooms midsummer in a wide array of colors.
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Columbine Aquilegia
Columbines bloom in the springtime from dark green foliage that turn maroon in the fall. The bell-shaped flowers come in a variety of colors and are a favorite of hummingbirds.
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Lilac Syringa vulgaris
Lilacs are a beloved, fragrant shrub that produce clusters of light-purple flowers. They prefer northern states and bloom for 2 weeks.
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Dendrobium Orchid Dendrobium
Dendrobiums come in thousands of different varieties but can be broken down to two groups, hard-caned and soft-caned. Hard-caned are very thin with darker leaves. Soft-caned are evergreen and can keep their leaves for many years.
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Lupine Lupinus
Lupine comes in a wide array of colors and appears similar to sweet peas with floral spikes that emerge from a tall green stem.
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Dianthus Dianthus
Belonging to the same family as carnations, Dianthus are colorful, hardy annuals. They emit a spicy fragrance and can most frequently be found in hues of pink, purple and white.
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Dogwood Cornus florida
Dogwoods are flowering trees to native the U.S. They bloom for 2 to 4 weeks in early spring, but their pretty green foliage also adds beauty in summer and turns a deep red in fall.
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Tuberose Polianthes tuberosa
This night-blooming flower often grows to 3 feet and bears blooms with 6 sword-shaped petals. It is predominantly found in the southern hemisphere but can be grown in many parts of the world.
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Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum
Commonly referred to as Mums, Chrysanthemums are a classic addition to a fall garden. There are hundreds of varieties that give you choices between color, height, flower size and even time of bloom.
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Hellebores Helleborus
Healleborus is a perennial with leathery leaves that protect a circle of tiny stamen-like petals. They have a long blooming period, lasting anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks and ranging in color from white to purple.
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Marigold Tagetes
Marigolds are popular annuals. Their popularity likely comes from their bright colors and ability to bloom all summer long. They have carnation-like flower heads with thick layers of ruffled petals.
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Yarrow Achillea
Yarrow is a hardy perennial with fern-like leaves. The flower heads are packed with tiny blooms that usually come in white or yellow.
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Cosmo Cosmos
Cosmos are showy annuals with bowl-shaped flowers and long stems. They are great cut flowers and will bring birds and butterflies to your garden.
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Candytuft Iberis pruitii
Candytuft is a flowering evergreen that is native to Europe. While usually white they also come in lilac and work well in rock gardens.
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Begonia Begonia
Begonias come in many different varieties but most have large double flowers that come in yellow, orange, red, white and pink. They bloom on top of dark green leaves.
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Primrose Oenothera
This goblet-shaped flower, blooms in yellow, pink or white and can be very fragrant.
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Ranunculus Ranunculus
Ranunculus come in bright colors and grow on long stems. They are perfect cut flowers because they has a long vase life and many blooms.
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Waterlily Nyphaea hollandia
These floating beauties are surprisingly hardy despite their delicate facade. They can be grown in a small tub on a patio or a pond of any size. Waterlilies bloom in all colors aside from blue and purple.
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Explore ALL COLORS and ALL FLOWERS
Photo Credit: Scabiosa via Kenraiz, Wisteria via 椎林 隆夫, Gerbera Daisy via Francesca Cappa, Vinca via Andrey Korzun, Delphiniums via Henry Hemming, Moonflower via Bob Peterson, Dianthus via Ram-Man, Tuberose via Jayesh Patil, Marigold via Lucky the fur.
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