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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.   ...

Chelone

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Chelone is also called ‘turtlehead’ for the shape of its bloom.  The botanical name Chelone comes from a Greek myth about a nymph of the same name who was disrespectful at the wedding of Zeus and Hera.  As punishment, the nymph was turned into a tortoise and condemned to eternal silence (the tortoise was a Greek symbol of silence).  There are several species of Chelone that are native to North America.  The most common cutting variety, Chelone obliqua, is a favorite perennial among gardeners in our climate.  As with all cut flowers, make sure to recut the stems and change the flower’s water regularly.  Chelone is generally only available as a cut flower during the summer months....

Celosia

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Celosia are generally available in two forms: Celosia cristata, the wrinkled, brain-shaped type and Celosia plumosa, the upright, feathery type.  Celosia are available in a wide range of colors from pinks, burgundies, yellows and oranges.   They are noted for their remarkable shape and fuzzy texture.  The flowers are at their peak in the late summer to early fall months. ...

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.    ...

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