Capsicum

Botanical Name: Capsicum

Common Name: Christmas pepper

Availability: May-November

Life: 7-10 days

Colour: Orange, red, dark red, bright yellow

Note:

Temperature : 13-15 C 

Change water every 3-4 days

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

 Arrangement:

Use them with short stem flowers

Perfect for modern design

Use them in wreath

 

Wedding:

Perfect for Autumn and Christmas wedding

Beige and Neutral Wedding

Campanula

Botanical Name: Campanula

Common Name: Bellflower, Canterbury bells, Harebell, 

                               Cup & saucer

Availability: April-September

Life: 7-10 days

Colour: White, pale pink, deep and pale blue, lilac, 

               lavender

Note:

Temperature : 2-5 C 

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

Flower food required

Avoid direct heat and direct light

Remove all foliage in contact with water

Foliage Language: Gratitude

 Arrangement:

Mix them with pastel flowers like Scabiousa and Nigella

Use them in vase arrangements

Perfect for all kind of design

You can use them for funeral as well

Wedding:

Perfect for Summer wedding

The shape of flowers are fairy tale

Camellia

Botanical Name: Camellia

Common Name: Camellia, Flowering tea

Availability: October- March

Life: 14-28 days

Colour: Dark green and glossy

Note:

Temperature : 2-5 C 

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

Flower food required

Avoid direct heat and direct light

Foliage Language: Perfect loveliness

 Arrangement:

Mix them with classic flowers like roses, peonies or orchids

Perfect for all kind of design

You can use them for funeral as well

Wedding:

Not good for Bridal bouquet

Best option for pedestal

Calluna

                                     

Botanical Name: Calluna

Common Name: Heather, Ling

Availability: July-October

Life: 6-10 days

Colour: Lavender, pink, white, mauve

Note:

Temperature : 2-5 C 

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

Change water every other days be careful the flower are thirsty 

Avoid direct heat and droughts

Remove all foliage in contact with water

According to a Scottish legend, Malvina, daughter of a Celtic bard, was engaged to a warrior named Oscar. Oscar was killed in battle, and the messenger that delivered the news gave her heather as a token of Oscar’s love. As her tears fell on the heather, it turned white. Though she was sad, she wished happiness on others and hoped that anyone who found white heather would have good luck. Heather is familiar flower in Scottish wedding.

Flower language: Good luck, admiration  and protection

• White heather symbolizes protection, good luck, or wishes coming true.
• Purple heather symbolizes admiration and solitude.

Arrangement:

 Mix them with Amaranthus, Daahlias or Hypericum berries

Better to put them in vase 

Wedding:

 Suitable to use for late Summer and Autumn wedding

In Scotland, it is common to include a sprig of white heather in a bride’s bouquet for good luck

Tropical wedding

                                      

                                     

Callistephus

Botanical Name: Callistephus

Common Name: China aster, Matsumoto aster

Availability: April-September

Life: 7-10 days

Colour: Deep purple, lilac, crimson, pink, white, yellow

Note:

Temperature : 2-10 C 

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

Change water every other days

Avoid direct heat and droughts

Remove all foliage in contact with water

Flower language: Fidelity

Arrangement:

 Mix them with Amaranthus, Daahlias or Hypericum berries

Better to put them in vase 

 Wedding:

water Suitable for Autumn wedding with rustic style

Good for posy bouquet 

Callicarpa

Botanical Name: Callicarpa

Common Name: Beautyberry, Murasaki Shikibu

Availability: August-December

Life: 10-14 days

Colour: Violet

Note:

Temperature : 0-2 C 

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

Change water every 3-4 days

Avoid direct heat and droughts

Arrangement:

 Use them with bold flowers like Dahlias, Lilies, Gerberas( with deep red and orange color)

Wedding:

Suitable for Winter wedding

 

Calendula

                                         

Botanical Name: Calendula

Common Name: English/pot marigold

Availability: May-July

Life: 5-7 days

Colour: Bright orange, yellow

Note:

Temperature : 2-5 C 

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

Change water every other days

Avoid direct heat and droughts

Remove all foliage in contact with water

Medicinal Preparations: Tea, tincture, infused oil, salve, broth, compress, poultice, vaginal douches and suppositories, sitz baths

The flowers are edible as well.The whole flowers can also be dried and added to soups and stews as a winter immune tonic. This traditional folk use heralds from medieval Europe, where the flowers were likewise added to bread, syrups, and conserves.

                                   

                                     

Arrangement:

 Suitable to use in vase do not use them in floral foam for contemporary design

Use them with tropical flowers

They can be rolled and pinned 

A good option for funeral arrangements

Great for Christmas design ( door wreaths or garlands)

The stem are short then not good for large design

Wedding:

Suitable for Summer wedding 

Historical Weddings in Persia

                               

Calathea

Botanical Name: Calathea

Common Name: Zebra plant

Availability: All year

Life: 7-10 days

Colour: Forest with yellow, Pink and brown

Note:

Temperature : 12-15 C 

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

Change water ever 2-3 days

Avoid direct heat and droughts

Like humid atmosphere

 

Arrangement:

 Suitable to use in vase do not use them in floral foam for contemporary design

Use them with tropical flowers

They can be rolled and pinned 

A good option for funeral arrangements

Great for Christmas design ( door wreaths or garlands)

The stem are short then not good for large design

Wedding:

 Suitable for tropical bouquet

Use them as a collar around posy hand tied