Ananas

                                                 

Botanical Name: Ananas

Common Name: Dwarf pink pineapple, Decorative pineapple, Curagua

Availability: March- NOV

Colors: Pink, yellow, pale green

Note:

Temperature: 12-15 C

Re-cut stems at an angle

Put them in clean and fresh water

Change water every 4-5 days

Doesn't like direct light

Foliage Language: You are perfect

Arrangement:

Place them low in arrangement ( head is heavy )

Wedding:

Use them for beach wedding or tropical wedding

Alstroemeria

                                       

Common Name: Alstroemeria

Common Name: Peruvian Lily, Ulster Mary, Inca Lily

Life: About 7-14 days

Colour: All colours

Temperature: 3-10 C

Note:

Remove all foliage in contact with Water

Change the water every 3-4 days

Cut away any white part of the stem

Use flower food

Put them in cool condition and keep out of direct sun

Some people has allergy to this flower then avoid of use them in bridal bouquet

Flower language: Alstroemeria flowers are thought to represent friendship and good fortune, and are sometimes given on Mother’s Day

Arrangement:

Avoid to use it in posy arrangements because some people have allergy to it.

Wedding:

Good to use for pedestal arrangement in Summer. If you want to use it for Bride's hand-tied 

ask her for any allergy!

 

Alpinia

Botanical Name: Alpinia

Common Name: Red ginger, Pink con ginger, Ostrich plum

Life: About 14-21 days

Colour: Lipstick Pink, red

Temperature: Minimum 13 C

 

Note:

Lower temperature will cause the flower to blacken

Re-cut the stems every 4-5 days

Alpinia leaf extract is used to treat high blood pressure in countries like Brazil and is also taken to cure indigestion and stomach problems

Arrangement:

Good to use in floral foam

                              

                                                  

Wedding:

The flower is not a good choice for bridal bouquet, but if someone like it , why not?

Green & White Wedding

                                

                               

                             

                         

Allium

Botanical Name: Allium

Common Name: Ornamental onion

Life:12-20 days

Colour: Purple, Lavender, White

Note:

Good temperature 6-10 C 

Change the water every 2-3 days

Re-cut the stems and put in clean and fresh water

Always use flowers food 

Flower language: Allium represents strength, patience,

 good fortune and prosperity

Arrangement:

It is good to use for contemporary arrangements 

                                 

                           

Wedding:

Alchemilla

Botanical Name: Alchemilla

Common Name: Lady's mantle

Life: About 7-10 days

Colour: Lime green

Temperature: 1-2 C degree

 Note:

Re-cut all foliage in contact with water
Doesn't like direct Sun light 
Change water every other day
You can dry it

Arrangement:
Good for vases with big head flowers

 Wedding:
Good for natural style wedding 

                                             

Ajania

Botanical name: Ajania

Common name: Pacific Chrysanthemum

Life: About 10-21 days

Colour: Mustard yellow

Temperature: 2-5 C degree

Note: 

Remove all foliage in contact with water and change the water every 4-5 days
Re-cut stems and place in clean, fresh and clean water 

 

Wedding:

It is good to use for reception and church arrangements for wedding event 
Not good for bridal bouquet
Use them as filler with big head flowers like Sunflowers or Carnation 

   

                                                  

                                       

Wedding Greenery

                                     

Allium

                                      

Botanical Name: Allium

Common Name: Serpent Garlic

Availability: April-AUG

Life: 10-15 days

Color: Bright Green

Note:

temperature 6-10 C

Re-cut the stems and put them in clean water with flower food

Doesn't like heat

Good for contemporary vase design

Good idea to add to bridal bouquet

Be aware of the smell

Alocasia

Botanical Name: Alocasia

Common Name: Elephant ear, African mask

Availability:All year

Life: 5-7 days

Colors: Dark green with creamy white veins

Note:

Temperature: 12-15 C

Cut leaves from the main stems for use

Use flower food 

Change water every 2-3 days

Put away from direct heat 

Arrangement:

Good to use in floral foam

Wedding:

Good to use for shower bouquet and corsage