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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....

Gladiolus

Tuesday, March 15 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

The name of this flower derives from the latin word for sword - ‘gladius’ for its sword-shaped foliage.  Like many bulb flowers, the gladiolus is native to South Africa.  The Glad's large size makes it particularly useful in larger, showier event work.  Gladiolus need a lot of water and do best when kept in a vase (vs. floral foam).  Remember to recut your flowers’ stems and change their water regularly to maximize their water uptake and vase life.  Glads are available year round, but their color and quality peak during the summer months. ...

Gerbera Daisy

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Originally from South Africa, gerberas were first imported to Europe in the mid-1800s, but large-scale production for use as cut flowers has only developed within the last twenty years.  The flower was named after the German doctor Traugott Gerber; they are also sometimes referred to as Transvaal Daisies or Barberton Daisies.  As cut flowers, gerberas are particularly prone to stem blockage by bacteria.  It is very important to re-cut gerberas stems and change their water daily.  Miniature varieties are also cultivated and are referred to as Germinis.  These smaller-bloomed varieties are particularly useful in bridal bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres....

Lily ‘Stargazer’

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Lilies have been cultivated for over 3000 years.  Feng Shui believers hold the lily as an emblem of summer and abundance while Greek mythology uses the lily as a symbol of tenderness.  Lilies come in a variety of shapes and colors.  The ‘Stargazer’ lily is one of the best-known oriental lilies with its red throat and blush petals.  Lilies are long lasting as cut flowers.  To prolong the life of your lily, re-cut their stems and change their water daily.  Also, remove the pollen stamens as the flowers open to prevent staining of the petals.  Oriental lilies are readily available throughout the year....

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