ROSES
The month of February is the month of the Rose for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th. There is a magnitude of colours available for roses including the traditional long stem Red, Yellow, Pink, White, Orange, Green, variegated and a variance of hues in all these colours. Long stem roses are available from 30cm to 70cm+ tall and mini roses are very popular for posies.
GLADIOLI
Gladiolus are a member of the Iris family, gladioli have a great range of colours and shapes. The colours cover the spectrum including red, pink, yellow, green, purple, white, orange and deep magenta; there are solid colours as well as bicolour types. Florets range in size from 1 inch in diameter up to a huge 8 inches in diameter. Flower shapes range from those with plain petals to those that are deeply ruffled and cut. Consisting of large spikes up to 100cm long bearing up to 10 or more flowers which open from the bottom up, gladioli can be a striking addition to large arrangements
DELPHINIUM
Delphiniums or Larkspur as they are commonly known have pale green hand shaped leaves from which appear 2m spire like stems completely covered with 3cm cup-shaped blooms. These blooms are mainly of blue and mauve colouring, from the palest baby-blue to darkest indigo, they are also available in shades of pink. Delphiniums are a wonderful vase flower due to their vivid colours and their structure and height.
CELOSIA - COCKSCOMB & PLUME
There are two main strains of celosia that are used for cut flowers, the Plumosa (Plume) group which bear tall, feathery sprays of plumes, these are generally blood-red or bright yellow. The other group are the Cristata (Cockscomb) which have fan-shaped, rippled flower heads which resembling coral, the popular colour being vivid cerise, thought they do appear in other shades such as yellow.
TUBEROSE
The tuberose grows in elongated spikes up to 45 cm (18 in) long that produce star-shaped clusters of fragrant waxy white flowers that bloom from the bottom towards the top of the spike. It has long, bright green leaves clustered at the base of the plant and smaller, clasping leaves along the stem. The tuberose is grown extensively for the cut flower industry; the scent is described as complex, exotically sweet with a subtle floral scent and is used worldwide in the manufacture of perfumes.
PINEAPPLE LILY
These pineapple resembling cut flowers bear hundreds of spikes of flowers, white to green and sometimes spotted with purple. They are approximately 75cm long and are sold for cut flowers with no leaves on their stems. They have an excellent long-lasting vase life.
LISIANTHUS
The lovely Lisianthus which can often be mistaken for a bunch of roses and they are available in single and double petaled varieties. There are some very handsome pastel shades available, ranging from white to cream; pink to purple, yellow and a pale green. Any unopened buds on the spray develop beautifully in water; they enjoy an extended vase life of up to three weeks.
GLORIOSA LILY
These brilliant tropical flowers resemble the Tiger Lily in shape with reflexed, waxy edged petals. They have pinkish red flowers with yellow-edged petals and they have long lasting vase life.
GOOD SUPPLY OF THE FOLLOWING STOCK THIS MONTH:-
Hydrangea, Agapanthus, Anthurium, Banksia, Proteas, Leucadendron, Aster, Kangaroo Paw, Dahlia, Heliconia, Carnations, Sunflower, Lilium, Koala Fern, Gerberas, Hyacinth, Liatris, Pimelea, Statice, Amaranthus, Scabiosa, Sweet William, Chrysanthemum, Zinnia, Brunia, Strelitzia, Alstroemeria, Gypsophila, Echinops, Molucca Balm, Water Lily, Lavender, Hypericum, Calla Lily and Emu Grass
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