Feb-22-2010 By Types of flowers
Hydrangea also known as: hortensia and big-leaved hydrangea
Hydrangea is a 4-petaled flowers grow in round clusters that are usually 4 to 8 inches wide. Coarsely-toothed leaves grow 6 to 8 inches long on woody shrubs. Flowers bloom in blue, lavender, pink and white.
Blooms live 2 to 4 weeks. Provide bright, indirect light. Provide plenty of water to prevent wilting and remove excess water from saucers. Maintain an evenly moist soil medium, but be cautious of over watering, which can damage the plant. Plants in bloom do not need fertilizer.
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Feb-19-2010 By Types of flowers
Gypsophila is also known as gyp or baby’s breath
Clusters of tiny, double flowers bloom on branching stems 3 to 4 feet tall. White is the most commonly used color; however, it is also available in pale pink
Gypsophila lives up to a week and dries well.
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Feb-19-2010 By Types of flowers
Freesias are strongly scented so they make a nice addition to any area. They have five to 10 single or double flowers. Stems are usually 10 to 18 inches long with little or no foliage. The bell-shaped freesia is “alive” up to 7 days and has different colors like: white,orange, golden yellow, mauve, red, pink, lavender, purple etc.
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Feb-18-2010 By Types of flowers
Daffodil also known as narcissus, jonquil
Daffodil : 6 outer petals surround a cup creating a trumpet-style look of this cut flower. Some stems produce one flower; others produce clusters. The outer petals are yellow or white; cups may be white, yellow, orange or salmon, and some have an orange edge.
Daffodils secrete a sap that can harm other flowers if not properly conditioned. If mixed with other flowers, do not brake as you will cause sap to be released again.
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Feb-17-2010 By Types of flowers
Bouvardia,
Bouvardia can have single or double star-like blooms that open from tubular necks. Thin, branching stems open up to clusters of blooming florets. Leaves are bright green and pointed. Bouvardia comes in white, pink, salmon, and red and lives one to two weeks. The dainty flowers and soft colors bestow an air of femininity wherever they make an appearance.
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