Month: October 2014

Gladiolus 101

There are few things to take into account about gladiolus; they are tall, dramatic flowers around 2 to 3 feet in height, sheltered with funnel shaped blossoms on one part of the stem which opens from bottom to top. They have long and sword like leaves are. A fresh gladiolus flower has a few open on the base.

A miniature version of Gladiolus is Orchideola which has fewer and smaller blooms alongside the narrow stem. The blooms are spaced out along the stem. Miniature version is more flexible and elegant in appearance, and is a much better choice to employ in assorted arrangements.

A remarkable form of miniature Gladiolus is called Gladiolus Tristis. It emanates a sweet fragrance only in the evening and is pale apple green. Tristis flourishes for only a short period of time during summers, older gladioli’s bottom blossoms are open, displaying signs of maturity with dry edges, fading color and suppleness to the touch. While buying gladioli, make sure the flower count to ascertain that the lower blooms are not drained.

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Hyacinth 101

Grape hyacinths, also famous as Muscari, are interconnected assortments that are much smaller. They have a gentle sweet scent.

Dutch hyacinths are cone shaped with abundant florets crowded on the stem. A fresh hyacinth has the majority of its florets closed, with just a few openings on the base. They have strong color and the scent is charming. Older hyacinths on the other hand have a good number of their florets open. Their color is faded and they have a very strong fragrance.

Hyacinths have a solid, tough base. That’s the white component of the stem and it must be cut off before placing the hyacinths inside water. The water then easily breaks through and penetrates the stems to get to the flowers. The ideal way to truly appreciate this flower is to put one hyacinth bulb in a glass of water. Continue reading “What Do You Know About Hyacinths ?”

Hypericum 101

Are you searching for the perfect flower and getting ready for your next planned event or wedding? Sometimes there is no right or wrong flower but a matter preference as to what fits your needs or what fits your personality. The 101 series is a series of articles helping to educate everyone with the contrasts of various flowers. You may want to read the others in this series as well as many other helpful articles.

There are three things to keep in mind with Hypericum: Continue reading “What Do You Know About Hypericum?”

Iris 101

Iris is an exotic flower, with deep colored blossoms of extraordinary shape. The flower is made of 3 inner petals that arch up and 3 outer ones that fall down. The most common types are florist iris also known as Dutch iris, and then there is the more elegant Siberian iris and the huge, showy type called the bearded iris. The bearded iris has a fluffy, bright colored strip next to the fallen lower petals called the beard. This little beard draws bees towards the blossom for pollination.

Iris reticulate is the miniature variety that reaches only 4 to 6 inches in height. They can also be enforced to bloom indoors in the winter months.

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Not only does this article contain ideas for weddings and events, it also gives some fresh ideas on how to decorate your homes or gathering places for the fall season and upcoming Christmas season.

Your site may have one main entrance doorway, or, as in the case of an estate home or your own home, it may have many doors. Each door presents an opportunity for a floral décor touch. For under $5 each you can create an accent for each door, welcoming guests as they move throughout the location and again showing that you paid mind to the tiniest of details and took advantage of every stylish opportunity to add multifaceted floral effects to your reception location.

Doors have long been a symbolic part of wedding lore and tradition. The groom carries the bride over the threshold. The bride and groom are introduced for the first time as husband and wife when they walk through a door into their reception room. Culturally, doors also hold symbolism, such as the Dutch practice of painting the doorway of the bride’s house green so that she may enter into a prosperous marriage. Continue reading “4 Ideas To Add Floral Decor To Your Entryways”

The fall season is just around the corner and you probably have heard all about using the seasonal flowers for your centerpieces, bouquets and other floral decorations, seeing as their availability means fresh delivery of fresh cut flowers, and a wide range of color options. The best thing about buying flowers in fall is that during this season many flowers are much less in price.

It’s always good to purchase in-season flowers to make certain your chances of receiving the best and most gorgeous assortment and avoiding any fiasco caused by weather conditions that may ruin a crop and put off your shipment (or make it double the price!).

The following list of flowers is recommended for the fall season. As you survey this list, you might be stirred by mention of a flower you never imagined to bring into your floral arrangements plans, and your groom may also notice a flower type that will be just the thing for his boutonniere or as a present for a honored women in his side of the family.

You may want to consider the following:

Allium

Aster

Alstroemerias

Amaranthus

Anemone

Chrysanthemum

Dahlia

Freesia

Gerber Daisy

Gladiolus

Hypericum Berry

Iris

Lily

Orchid

Rose

Star of Bethlehem

Sunflower

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