Cut Flower Profiles

Snapdragon

Tuesday, March 15 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

The botanical name for the snapdragon is Antirrhinum from the Greek words ‘anti’ (like) and ‘rhin’ (nose) – referring to the flowers’ snout like appearance.  Squeezing the sides of a blossom will cause the flower’s ‘mouth’ to open and close, hence its common name.  Often associated with English gardens, the plant has its origins in the Mediterranean region.  To encourage opening of the upper buds, be sure to clean off the older, lower blooms as they fade.    ...

Protea Pincushion

Tuesday, March 15 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

This flower belongs to the family Proteaceae that includes over a hundred species of trees and shrubs – most native to the cape region of South Africa.  The family’s name derives from the mythical sea god Proteus who could assume many different shapes.  Indeed, protea flowers come in wide variety of shapes and colors from the Pincushion to the King to the Pink Mink.  Protea flowers will outlast the foliage.  Strip the foliage before using proteas in arrangements.   ...

Lisianthus

Tuesday, March 15 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Sometimes referred to as Eustoma, Prairie Gentian or Texas Bluebell, this flower is native to the extreme southern U.S. and Mexico.  Lisianthus flowers are available year round and come in many shades of purple, pink, cream, and even bi-colors.  The popular wedding flowers exhibit excellent vase life, but it is particularly important to recut the stems regularly.       ...

Iris

Tuesday, March 15 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

The iris is the symbol of communication and the name itself means ‘rainbow’ in Greek.  According to Greek mythology, Iris is the messanger of the gods who, cloaked in a robe of dewdrops reflecting the stars, communicates messages via the rainbow, the bridge between heaven and earth.  In some languages, irises are called flags or sword flags, relating them to symbols of heraldry and royalty, hence the original ‘Fleur de lys’ of heraldry.  'Dutch' Iris are most commonly seen as cut flowers and are generally available in white, blue, purple and yellow....

Hypericum

Tuesday, March 15 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Hypericum is a broad genus of plants with a nearly worldwide distribution and a wide range of shapes, sizes and growth habits.  Members of this genus are commonly reffered to a St. John's Wort.  The cultivars used in the floral industry have been specially hybridized to emphasize their berry production.  Hypericum berries are very long lasting and come in a range of colors from deep burgundy to apple green to ivory.  The berries work well for adding interesting texture to smaller presentations such as bridal bouquets and boutonniers....

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