Bells of Ireland Profile: An Explosion of Green!
Like almost all other plants in the Lamiaceae family, Bells of Ireland have a square stem and are faintly aromatic. …
LivRio
LivRio Profiles the Versatile and Festive Limonium
Native to Mediterranean regions through to Eastern Europe, this species of Limonium is prized by florists for its ethereal, wispy appearance which adds a naturalistic aesthetic to any arrangement. Available in shades of white, pink and blue, this filler flower can be relied on to compliment any color pallet. …
Hydrangea: The Bridal Bloom
The name Hydrangea itself gives you a clue to how these beauties like to be treated, as the name stems from Latin for water (hydros) and jar (angos), thus indicating that these flowers love and need water, whether rooted or as a cut flower. This is especially important when using Hydrangeas for weddings. …
Anemones: No Tricks, All Treats
As the nights begin to draw in and the leaves start to turn color, we are reminded that Halloween will soon be upon us, and we should begin planning our festive flowers. …
Alstroemeria: The Peruvian Lily
Alstroemerias are sold in bud, with very little to no color showing. So, they can appear deceptively dowdy at the point of sale. However, they will reliably develop into delightful bursts of color after three or four days in the water/flower food solution and at room temperature. Therefore, a little consumer education around how Alstroemerias develop over time will go a long way to cultivating a fan base for this mighty little flower. …
