Cut Flower Profiles

Flowering Kale

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Sometimes known by its botanical name Brassica, this flower is a member of the mustard family and includes other plants such as broccoli and kohlrabi.  Flowering kales have been bred specially for their brightly colored fall foliage and have little value as a food crop.  The plants are very frost tolerant and make excellent additions to fall flowerbeds.  As cut flowers, kale are available year-round and offer unique colors and texture for focal points of arrangements.  As with other cut flowers, be sure to recut their stems and change their water regularly. ...

Eremurus

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Originating from areas of Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan, the Eremurus derives its name from the Greek words for ‘desert’ and ‘tail’.  Sometimes called the ‘Foxtail Lily’, the tuberous plant has been cultivated in Britain since 1875.  The enormous bloom spikes are great for making a statement in larger arrangements and event work.  The flowers are available in pinks, yellows, oranges and cream tones and are widely available during the summer months. ...

Dendrobium Orchid

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Also called the Singapore Orchid, dendrobiums are just one of over 250,000 species of orchids.  Like many tropical flowers, orchids can be very long lasting in arrangements and are available in a variety of colors.  Once considered exotic and extravagant, dendrobiums are now widely available, although they maintain their stylish reputation. ...

Delphinium

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

The delphinium derives its name from the Latin word ‘delphis’ meaning dolphin – from the shape of its buds.  A close relative of larkspur, delphinium originated in China, but has been cultivated in European gardens for centuries and can be grown as perennials in our zone 4 gardens.  Delphinium are available in a range of colors from dark blue to purple to white.  They are one of the few flowers that offer a true blue color bloom. ...

Chrysanthemum

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

The chrysanthemum derives its name from the Greek ‘krus anthemon’ meaning gold flower.  Today, chrysanthemums are available in yellows, pinks, purples, green and white.  Many novelty colored mums such as blue and red are created by dip or stem dying the flowers.  The plant originated in China and Japan where it became an important symbol in both countries’ cultures.  Feng Shui adherents believe the Chrysanthemum brings laughter and happiness into the home.  Chrysanthemums come in three main flower types: daisy, cushion and button.  All three types are very long lasting with vase lives of two weeks or more.   ...

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