Cut Flowers

Astilbe

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Originating in Asia, the astilbe is a member of the saxifrage family.  Many varieties are perennials in our climate and make excellent additions to shadier areas of your cutting garden. The flowers are available in various shades of pink, red, purple, peach and white.  Astilbe blooms are available year round and are very popular in wedding work.  As with any cut flower, be sure to recut their stems and change the flowers’ water on a regular basis.  ...

Allium

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Flowering Allium belong to the onion genus along with about 1250 other species including chives, shallots and garlic.  Members of this genus can vary in height from two inches up to five feet.  Allium are generally found in temperate climates in the northern hemisphere, but some grow as far away as Chile, Brazil and tropical Africa.  Our featured allium ‘Purple Sensation’ is winter hardy in our climate.  The bulbs are generally planted late fall for early summer blooms (like tulips).  As with all cut flowers, re-cut your alliums’ stems and change their water regularly for maximum vase life....

Alstromeria

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Alstromeria was named after Claus Alstroemer, a pupil of the famous taxonomist Linnaeus who first sent seeds of the plant back to Europe from South America.  Sometimes referred to as a Peruvian lily, the alstromeria is one of the longest lasting cut flowers available.  In fact, the blossoms frequently outlive the foliage, so strip the stems of leaves before putting alstromeria in vases.  Alstromeria are available in a wide range of colors year round.   ...

State Flowers

Friday, March 4 | Flower Facts, Cut Flowers

Alabama   Camellia Alaska Forget-Me-Not Arizona Saguaro Cactus Blossom Arkansas Apple Blossom California Golden Poppy Colorado Rocky Mountain Columbine Connecticut  Mountain Laurel Delaware  Peach Blossom Florida   Orange Blossom Georgia   Cherokee Rose Hawaii   Hibiscus Idaho   Syringa Illinois  Native Violet Indiana   Peony Iowa   Wild Rose Kansas   Sunflower Kentucky Goldenrod Louisiana Magnolia Maine White Pine Cone and Tassel Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Massachusetts Mayflower Michigan Apple Blossom Minnesota Lady's Slipper Mississippi Magnolia Missouri Hawthorn Montana Bitterroot Nebraska Goldenrod Nevada Sagebrush New Hampshire Purple Lilac New Jersey Purple Violet New Mexico  Yucca New York  Rose North Carolina  Flowering Dogwood North Dakota  Wild Prairie Rose Ohio  Scarlet Carnation Oklahoma  Mistletoe Oregon   Oregon Grape Pennsylvania  Mountain Laurel Rhode Island  Violet South Carolina  Carolina Jessamine South Dakota  American Pasqueflower Tennessee  Iris Texas   Bluebonnet Utah   Sego Lily Vermont   Red Clover Virginia  Dogwood Washington  Western Rhododendron West Virginia  Rhododendron Wisconsin  Wood Violet Wyoming   Indian Paintbrush  ...

The Meanings Of Roses

Friday, March 4 | Flower Facts, Cut Flowers

Roses are, perhaps, the most symbolic flower in our culture.  Use the guide below to make sure your floral gift sends just the right message....

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