11 July 2020
Brachyglottis
Botanical Name: Brachyglottis
Common Name: Ragworth sunshine, Daisy bush
Availability: All year
Life: 14-21 days
Colour: Green and grey
Note:
Temperature : 2-5 C
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Change water ever 4-5 days
Avoid direct heat
Remove all foliage in contact with water
Arrangement:
Good to use in vase and floral foam for long time
They are very good for contemporary design
Perfect to be with round headed flower like Roses or Dahlias
The foliage are good for funeral and contemporary design
Wedding:
Suitable for traditional and natural wedding
Berzelia
Botanical Name: Berzelia
Common Name: Common buttonbush
Availability: September-March
Life: 14-21 days
Colour: Bright green and grey
Note:
Temperature : 5-10 C
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Change water ever 4-5 days
Avoid direct heat
Arrangement:
Good to use in vase and floral foam for one month
They are very good for contemporary design
Use them with Protea or Brunia
Wedding:
Suitable for Autumn arrangements
Perfect for exotic mixed hand-tied
Bergenia
Botanical Name: Bergenia
Common Name: Elephant ear, Pig squeak
Availability: April- November
Life: 14-21 days
Colour: Mid green, maturing to maroon in winter
Note:
Temperature : 2-5 C
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Change water ever 4-5 days
Remove all foliage in contact with water
Avoid direct heat
Needs humid atmosphere
Arrangement:
Good to use in vase and floral foam for one month
They are very good for contemporary design
Use with large headed flowers Like peony and hydrangea
Wedding:
Suitable for posy arrangements
As a focal flower good to use for garden arrangement
Perfect for vintage style wedding
Good option for Autumn and Winter wedding
Banksia
Botanical Name: Banksia
Common Name: Acorn Banksia, Australian honeysuckle
Availability: April- December
Life: 7-14 days
Colour: Cream, yellow, red, orange
Note:
Temperature : 5-8 C
Avoid getting wet but need lots of water
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Remove all foliage in contact with water
Arrangement:
Good to use in vase
They are very good for contemporary design
You can dry them as well
Wedding:
Perfect for reception design
Suitable for Winter and Christmas wedding
Good option for bohemian wedding
Aucuba
Botanical Name: Aucuba
Common Name: Japanese spotted laurel, Gold dust plant
Availability: March- November
Life: 14-21 days
Colour: Emerald green , yellow
Note:
Temperature : 2-5 C
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Change water every 4-5 days
Remove all foliage in contact with water
keep away from heat and direct light
Arrangement:
Good to use in vase and foam
You can dry them as well
The leaves can rolled and pinned
Perfect to use as filler foliage
Wedding:
Not good for Bridal bouquet
Suitable to use in big vases or pedestal in wedding
Astrantia
Botanical Name: Astrantia
Common Name:Great masterwort, Hattie's pincushion
Availability: March- November
Life: 5-10 days
Colour: Creamy white, pale and dark pink, burgundy
Note:
Temperature : 8-10 C
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Remove all foliage in contact with water
Like flower food
keep away from heat
Flower Language: Strength, courage, and protection
Arrangement:
Good to use in vase and foam
You can dry them as well
Wedding:
Suitable for Spring and Summer wedding
For natural look bouquet
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Aster
Botanical Name: Aster
Common Name:Michaelmas daisy, September flower
Availability: April- November
Life: 7-14 days
Colour: White,pink, pale and deep lilac, purple
Note:
Temperature : 2-5 C
Change water every 2-3 days
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Remove all foliage in contact with water
Like flower food
keep away from heat
Flower Language: Daintiness
Arrangement:
Good to use in vase and foam
Use with substantial flowers like rose or chrysanthemum
Wedding:
Suitable to use in pedestal
Very good option for bridal bouquet
Astilbe
Botanical Name: Astilbe
Common Name:False goat's beard, False Spiraea
Availability: April- November
Life: 5-7 days
Colour: Creamy white, pale pink, salmon, dark pink, red
Note:
Temperature : 2-5 C
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Remove all foliage in contact with water
Like flower food
keep away from heat
Need a lot water
Arrangement:
You can dry it
Good to use in vase and foam
Use with solid flowers like peonies and scabious
Wedding:
It's nice for Summer wedding
Aspidistra
Botanical Name: Aspidistra
Common Name: Cast iron plant, Bar room plant
Availability: All year
Life: 14-21 days
Colour: Dark Green
Note:
Temperature : 12-15 C
Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water
Like flower food
keep away from heat
Need humidity
Arrangement:
Very flexible and you can manipulate leaves
Good to use in vase and foam
Use with tall and bold flowers like Allium , Gerbera and Chrysanthemum
Use shine spray
Wedding:
Perfect for shower bouquet, garland and swags
One of the best foliage to use for pedestal, hand-tied , limited and posy arrangements
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