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 world wide in the manufacture of perfumes.
HYACINTH
A bulbous plant with erect, strap shaped, shiny, and medium green leaves which appear slightly folded along midrib. Spikes consist of many small, fragrant, waxy, trumpet-shaped florets arranged tightly on leafless stalk. Hyacinths can be utilised as a cut flower, keep cool at all times and replace water every day. Colour varieties include White, Pink, Light Pink, Purple, Blue, Mauve, Yellow and Red.
LISIANTHIUS
Lisianthius or commonly known as the Prairie Gentian is a very popular cut flower, due to its long lasting vase life and its close resemblance to the ever popular cut rose. Any unopened buds on the spray develop beautifully when cut and placed in water, so they give extended pleasure of up to three weeks in a vase. There are single and doubled petalled varieties and they are available in many hues including cream, green, pink, purple, white and yellow.
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
These clover looking flowers have opposite, usually hairy leaves and papery flowers forming terminal oval or small, tufted globular heads. They have a long vase life and are available in red, pink and white. If picked before fully opened their flowers are excellent for dried arrangements.
BRUNIA
Brunia albiflora is a tall, slender, single-stemmed but well-branched shrub, reaching 2-3 m in height. The long, slender branches are densely leafy, with beautiful dark green foliage that resembles a pine tree, but is much softer. The leaves are 10 - 14 mm long, narrow black-tipped and covered with delicate hairs. The flowers are tiny, and are crowded with tight spherical knob-like inflorescences that are clustered into flat, rounded heads. The heads are covered by scale-like leaves, and before the white flowers break through, they are green touched with black and silver and are also very decorative; they open in a ring and age to a creamy yellow. Brunia is a lovely cut flower, and excellent filler. Just the green stems can be cut as foliage, or the flowers can be cut at whatever stage the beholder considers them to be attractive.
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.
GOOD SUPPLY OF THE FOLLOWING STOCK THIS MONTH:-
Hydranea, Agapanthus, Anthurium, Banksia, Proteas, Leucadendron, Tulip,
Gloriosa Lily, Kangaroo Paw, Dahlia, Heliconia, Aster, Carnations, Sunflower, Lilium, Koala Fern, Gerberas, Liatris, Pimelea, Statice, Scabiosa, Sweet William, Chrysanthemum, Cosmos, Dutch Iris, Water Lily, Snap Dragon, Bouvardia, Alstroemeria, Gladioli, Easter Daisy, Gypsophila, Echinops, Molucca Balm, Water Lily, Gladioli, Amaranthus, Lavender, Hypericum, Calla Lily, Strelitzia and Emu Grass |
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