People all over the world are fascinated by flowers that bloom at night or night blooming flowers. It is hard for us to image a flower that is engineered to bloom at the night time hours. Typically flowers do most of their growing in the day time. Night blooming flowers are flowers that bloom exclusively at night.

Some Of The Types Of Flowers That Bloom At Night

Moonflowers is the name given to a number of flowers that bloom at night including the Datura and the Mentzelia species.

Angel’s Trumpets are night blooming flowers that typically grow in South America and some other warmer climates. This flowers official name is Brugmansia. The plant itself resembles a shrub or a bush. It is called Angel’s Trumpets because of the flowers that appear to hang down and resemble a trumpet. There are many colors these flowers can be including pink, orange, red, yellow or even white. Angel’s Trumpets are said to have a pleasant sent that isn’t too strong.

There is even a night blooming water lily that blooms at night called Antares. Antares are known for their distinctive large bright red flower, and dark leaves. Antares flowers also boost a strong fragrance so they make a pleasant addition to ponds or slow moving streams. The flower is named after the constellation of the same name.

Evening Stock or Night Scented Stock is a purple or white flower that is native to Eurasia. It has a sweet scent, and the smell is released during the evening hours around dusk. Night Scented Stock can be grow in colder climates if desired. Do not plant Evening Stock in direct sunlight or in high temperature places as the flowers may not survive. Also be careful to not over water these plants as this can easily happen with this species.

Night Blooming Cactus Species

The Saguaro is a large cactus species located in Arizona, and California. It is almost located in the Sonoran Desert, which is the Saguaro’s native habitat. The flower or blossom of the Saguaro is Arizona’s State Wildflower. The blossom of the Saguaro blooms as night and they are able to be scene in the months of Apirl and May.

The flower of the Saguaro is typically a white color. Bats use the flower for food and also are it’s primary pollinators. Saguaro’s also grow a ruby colored fruit that is safe to eat and very sweet.

Is A Night Blooming Garden Right For You?

A garden that blooms at night is perfect for those that work long hours during the day and get home in the evening time. Night blooming flowers can give you that peaceful scene of tranquilly especially after working all day. Try to be home at around five or six pm so that you will not miss your garden as it starts to come alive.

Make sure to buy some spotlights or garden lamps so you will be able to clearly see all the flowers beginning to open up. There are solar powered lamps and spotlights available at most garden or department stores so you wont need to replace batteries or spend a lot on electricity.

You may want a fountain in your night blooming garden to capture all the magic of the night. Underwater lights in a pond can really bring out the charm of your garden. Be sure to invite friends and family over some time to enjoy your garden of night blooming flowers, they will appreciate you did.