Achillea

Botanical name: Achillea

Common name: Yarrow, Milfoil 

Availability: March- November, Peaks April-OCT

Life: 7 -14 days

Colour: Yellow, gold, terracotta, pink, peach, white

Note:

• Temp 2-4 C
• Avoid overcrowding
• Change water 2-3 days
• Achillea was named after the Greek mythological character Achilles. According to legend, Achille's soldiers treated their wounds with achillea.
• Dry ones is more popular. At Christmas time dried Achillea is available dip dyed in bright red, metallic silver and gold.

Flower language: A cure for heartaches

Arrangement:

Achillea is typically used as a bright filler plant in mixed summer arrangements. Because these flower grows wild in fields, ditches and meadows throughout the United States as well as in other parts of the world, many people associate it with wildflowers.

An excellent addition to mixed summer arrangements.

                        

                           

Wedding:

It's good for traditional county wedding. Achillea is seldom used in wedding flowers these days, but when it is, it looks really effective and well worth experimenting with.

 

                                                                               

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Acacia

Botanical Name: Acacia

Common Name: Coutamundra wattle, Golden Mimosa

Availability: JUL-FEB , Peak SEP-FEB

Life: 10-14 days

Colors: Silver-Gray, sometimes with a touch Purple

Note:

Temperature 2-5 C

Put away from direct light

Re-cut the steams and put them in fresh water

Remove foliage in contact with water

Arrangement:

Good for traditional design

Use as a filler foliage

Wedding:

Not good for wedding bouquet but sometime makes a nice combination with cream and light flowers

Abies

                                       

Botanical Name: Abies

Common Name: Noble Fir

Availability: NOV-DEC

life: 14-21 days

Colors: Blue, Green

 

Note:

Good temperature:2-5 C

Spray with water on it

The steam is sticky resin

Foliage Language: Elevation

Arrangement:

Good for door wreaths, table arrangement,making Xmas flower arrangements, Spruce Rings, Xmas Garlands and decorating shop windows etc

                              

                               

Wedding:

Good for Christmas wedding , Door decoration or pedestal 

                                    

                                     

Acacia

Botanical name: Acacia

Common name: Mimosa

Availability: December-April, peaks February- March 

Colors: Bright yellow

Fragrance: Mild

Note:

Temperature: 2-5 C

Re-cut the steams and put them in clean and fresh water

Store away from direct light

Remove all foliage in contact with water 

Change the water every 2-3 days

Flower language: Friendship

Arrangement:

Arrange with spring flower like Narcissus and tulips

Good to mix with lime , crisp white and orange flowers

This is a diverse flower suitable for traditional arrangements. Acacias are usually used effective as a filler in a design lending color and scent to a room.

                                       

                                     

Wedding:

Good for spring shower bridal bouquet (Wedding Flower Availability :Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)

                                       

                                       

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I'm Arezou. I have two daughters and I am living in London with my parents. I started blogging when I had to stay home because of the corona virus. Like all humans on the earth! It was the beginning of my forty-fifth years old. When I had nothing to do during pandemic, I decided to do something useful . I am a Florist and I have got my degree from a London college. Westminster was the only place that introduced me to a different world. After years, I was able to figure out what it means to enjoy work. And now on this page, you are going to get acquainted with the scientific and non-scientific names of flowers - storage conditions and seasons that can be used in flower arranging. I hope I can take a small step to increase your knowledge.

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