Bouvardia

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Bouvardia was named after the personal physician to Louis XIII, Dr. Charles Bouvard.  While bouvardia are native to Mexico, most of the plants used for flower production are grown under glass in Holland. Despite its lack of any appreciable fragrance, the bouvardia’s closest relative is the Gardenia.  The flowers are particularly prone to dehydration so take extra care to re-cut your stems and change your vase’s water daily.  Bouvadia are available in a range of colors from white to deep pink to a vibrant, scarlet red.