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Archive for October, 2008

Chrysanthemum

Oct-19-2008 By Types of flowers

blooming flower , chrysanthemum

Common names: chrysanthemum, mum

Description: Many flower forms are available. Stems may carry one flower or multiple blooms. There are also spoon-shaped, quill-shaped, threadlike or spiderlike florets. Used as both cut flowers and blooming plants, their colors include pink, yellow, red, white, bronze, magenta and purple.

Carnation

Oct-5-2008 By Types of flowers

Common names: carnation

Description: Flowers are 2 to 3 inches wide on 1- to 2-foot stems. Miniature carnation varieties feature several small flowers on one stem. Colors include white, yellow, pink, red, salmon, fuchsia, deep purple, light green, bi-colors and flecked. The fragrant cut flowers live up to three weeks. Carnations are also popular as potted plants because of their long blooming season.

Calla

Oct-2-2008 By Types of flowers

calla lily, flowers

Common names: calla, calla lily

Description: Callas are large flowers with thick, waxy petals and solitary 6- to 8-inch flower heads that make excellent cut flowers and blooming plants. Colors include white, yellow, pink, lavender, rose, orange and green. Vase life is seven to 10 days.

Special care: Water frequently and cut stem ends every few days to prevent curling.