Keep the memories of your gift forever.
Turn a flower arrangement into Potpourri.
Potpourri is a very easy way to capture a memory for a lifetime. First gather as many of the flowers as possible from your arrangement. Try to do this just before the flowers reach full bloom.
Dry the flowers using either silica or just air drying. Once the flowers are dried, separate the flowers from their stems, keeping only the flowers.
Mix the flowers together, adding any extra flower essence that you might want. Mix the ingredients well. Some of the flowers will actually give off more fragrance when broken or crushed.
Store the mixture of flower petals in a sealed container for 2~3 days. Finally, continue to enjoy your flowers.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Air Drying Fresh Flowers
Learning how to dry your fresh flowers will allow you to enjoy their memories for many months or even years longer.
Certain flowers such as baby's breath, statice, mimosa acacia and asters are excellent choices for air drying. Roses are often also successful candidates, however some varieties can lose their color.
To air dry your flowers, first cut them before they have reached the peak of their bloom, they will continue to bloom during the drying process. Try to cut them at about the same or similar length. Gather the flowers in small bundles, using a rubber band to keep them together. Once flowers are cut and ready to dry you should try to keep them out of direct sunlight which can often fade their color. Hang them upside down in a dark, well ventilated room such as a closet.
Your flowers should dry in about a week to 10 days depending on the air circulation and the type of flower. This is certainly the least expensive method of drying flowers, and often very successful.
Certain flowers such as baby's breath, statice, mimosa acacia and asters are excellent choices for air drying. Roses are often also successful candidates, however some varieties can lose their color.
To air dry your flowers, first cut them before they have reached the peak of their bloom, they will continue to bloom during the drying process. Try to cut them at about the same or similar length. Gather the flowers in small bundles, using a rubber band to keep them together. Once flowers are cut and ready to dry you should try to keep them out of direct sunlight which can often fade their color. Hang them upside down in a dark, well ventilated room such as a closet.
Your flowers should dry in about a week to 10 days depending on the air circulation and the type of flower. This is certainly the least expensive method of drying flowers, and often very successful.
Arranging Fresh Flowers
Tips for Making Flower Arrangements:
The way in which you arrange fresh flowers conveys your sense of inspiration and imagination and can craft different moods in your home. Although arranging flowers may take a little time and look a little tricky, producing flower displays is easy if you use a little creativity.
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Cut the stems at an angle, about 1~1.5 inches above the bottom, under lukewarm water to prevent air bubbles from forming. Air bubbles in stems prevent the movement of water into the flowers. Use a sharp knife so that you can cut the stem as cleanly as possible and not damage the flower.
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Place the flowers in room temperature water. If flowers are wilting, give them the hot water treatment: boil water in a bowl, put the ends of the flowers together and wrap them in newspaper and secure with a rubber band, put the stems in the boiling water for 30 seconds to a minute and then immediately immerse in cold water. Periodically check the flowers as times may vary based on the type of flower. The flower absorbs the water, which strengthens the stem.
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After cutting the stems to the desired length, strip off all the foliage that would be underwater in the arrangement.
Birthday Flowers & Birthstones
| January |
| Flower: Carnation |
| Stone: Garnet |
| February |
| Flower: Violet |
| Stone: Amethyst |
| March |
| Flower: Jonquil |
| Stone: Aquam |
| April |
| Flower: Sweet Pea |
| Stone: Diamond |
| May |
| Flower: Lily |
| Stone: Emerald |
| June |
| Flower: Rose |
| Stone: Pearl |
| July |
| Flower: Larkspur |
| Stone: Ruby |
| August |
| Flower: Gladiolus |
| Stone: Peridot |
| September |
| Flower: Aster |
| Stone: Sapphire |
| October |
| Flower: Calendula |
| Stone: Opal |
| November |
| Flower: Chrysanthemum |
| Stone: Topaz |
| December |
| Flower: Narcissus |
| Stone: Turquois |
Roses
Fossils prove that roses grew millions of years ago. Today, there are more than 12,000 varieties of roses and they remain a favorite among most people. The rose is versatile and comes in a wide variety of colors, heights, and fragrances.
Roses range from antique varieties to hybrid teas. There are climbing roses and miniatures that can grow in the house so you can have fresh flowers all year. There are also, the long stemmed varieties that have been a staple among florists for decades. Low maintenance roses include garden roses and shrub roses. Hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, shrub and miniature roses are long flowering.
Old garden roses are any rose that was here before the introduction of the hybrid tea rose in 1867. The old rose varieties produce flowers once a year, usually in May or June. Old roses are usually pink or red with a loose flower compared to the tight budded hybrid tea roses. The old roses are known for having many blooms and are easy to care for. Most old rose varieties are hardy in winter, are disease and pest resistant, and do not require a lot of maintenance.
Hybrid tea roses are the classic long stemmed rose you order from the florist when you are sending flowers. These make great fresh cut flowers. The hybrid tea rose grows two to five feet tall. Some hybrids are hardy but most require special winter care. Whether you chose a hybrid tea rose or a garden rose you will be pleased with your blooms year after year with proper care.
Roses range from antique varieties to hybrid teas. There are climbing roses and miniatures that can grow in the house so you can have fresh flowers all year. There are also, the long stemmed varieties that have been a staple among florists for decades. Low maintenance roses include garden roses and shrub roses. Hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, shrub and miniature roses are long flowering.
Old garden roses are any rose that was here before the introduction of the hybrid tea rose in 1867. The old rose varieties produce flowers once a year, usually in May or June. Old roses are usually pink or red with a loose flower compared to the tight budded hybrid tea roses. The old roses are known for having many blooms and are easy to care for. Most old rose varieties are hardy in winter, are disease and pest resistant, and do not require a lot of maintenance.
Hybrid tea roses are the classic long stemmed rose you order from the florist when you are sending flowers. These make great fresh cut flowers. The hybrid tea rose grows two to five feet tall. Some hybrids are hardy but most require special winter care. Whether you chose a hybrid tea rose or a garden rose you will be pleased with your blooms year after year with proper care.
Blue Roses
On Mothers' Day thousands of roses will be given to moms all over the country. Valentine's Day and Sweetest Day are no different.
Scientists are working on creating a true blue rose. There are still some problems to be worked out to give us a naturally grown blue rose.
The verse roses are red, violets are blue might one day have to be rewritten as they get closer and closer to making a true blue rose. Maybe it will have to go: Roses are red, Roses are blue? We will leave it up to the poem masters to work this out once the blue rose has been worked out.
Roses can be grown in a lot of different colors such as pink, yellow, peach, and even green but so far blue roses can only be made synthetically. One way to make blue roses is to get fresh cut flowers and put their stems in blue-colored water. However this is not permanent, and does not make a naturally grown true blue rose.
Scientists so far have come up with a liver gene that when inserted in the growing rose plant can create a blue bloom however it also makes the stem of the flower blue spotted. One day you will be able to plant blue roses in your garden as easily as you can red.
Scientists are working on creating a true blue rose. There are still some problems to be worked out to give us a naturally grown blue rose.
The verse roses are red, violets are blue might one day have to be rewritten as they get closer and closer to making a true blue rose. Maybe it will have to go: Roses are red, Roses are blue? We will leave it up to the poem masters to work this out once the blue rose has been worked out.
Roses can be grown in a lot of different colors such as pink, yellow, peach, and even green but so far blue roses can only be made synthetically. One way to make blue roses is to get fresh cut flowers and put their stems in blue-colored water. However this is not permanent, and does not make a naturally grown true blue rose.
Scientists so far have come up with a liver gene that when inserted in the growing rose plant can create a blue bloom however it also makes the stem of the flower blue spotted. One day you will be able to plant blue roses in your garden as easily as you can red.
Are Lilies Right for Your Garden?
Lilies are an easy to grow, vibrant addition to your garden. Choosing a mixture of early, mid-season, and late-blooming lilies, you can have fresh flowers from June through September. These resilient bulbs do not take much care. Each can grow into a large cluster of blooming stems.
Many flowers have "lily" as part of their name (like daylily or peace lily) are not really lilies. Real lilies belong to the genus Lilium. They come from bulbs. Real lilies have rigid stems with thin band-like leaves. Huge, flashy flowers develop at the tip of each stem. These flowers may be trumpet-shaped, bowl shaped, or bell shaped with relaxed petals. They dip down, face outwards, or turn upwards and they come in a variety of colors.
Asiatic and Oriental lilies are the two most popular of lilies. Asiatic lilies are the easiest to grow. They are hardy and do not need staking. Oriental lilies have become well-liked due to the big blooms and heavy fragrance. They can grow well in many places.
When selecting your lilies, think about plant height, season you want blooms, as well as colors you would like to have. Make a point of visiting gardens where plants are shown. It will be easier to decide which lilies are for your garden after seeing them in bloom somewhere else and you can ask questions of the grower. This should be all you should need to make a wise choice in selecting the right lilies for your garden.
Many flowers have "lily" as part of their name (like daylily or peace lily) are not really lilies. Real lilies belong to the genus Lilium. They come from bulbs. Real lilies have rigid stems with thin band-like leaves. Huge, flashy flowers develop at the tip of each stem. These flowers may be trumpet-shaped, bowl shaped, or bell shaped with relaxed petals. They dip down, face outwards, or turn upwards and they come in a variety of colors.
Asiatic and Oriental lilies are the two most popular of lilies. Asiatic lilies are the easiest to grow. They are hardy and do not need staking. Oriental lilies have become well-liked due to the big blooms and heavy fragrance. They can grow well in many places.
When selecting your lilies, think about plant height, season you want blooms, as well as colors you would like to have. Make a point of visiting gardens where plants are shown. It will be easier to decide which lilies are for your garden after seeing them in bloom somewhere else and you can ask questions of the grower. This should be all you should need to make a wise choice in selecting the right lilies for your garden.
Daisies are Everywhere
Daisies come in many variations. There can be different daisy variations in the colors, flower blooms, foliage, and sizes. It would be almost impossible to tell the total amount of variations. Plant breeders are always coming up with new hybrids and cultivars that have many changes about them that differ from those before them.
Daisies are from the Daisy Family which is very large and different family of plants and thousands of cultivars created by man. Some of the different variations in daisies are the English daisy, which is considered the true daisy. It is treated as an annual in cold climates. Variations in the flowers include singles, semi-doubles and doubles. The yellow center is on single and semi-double forms, and is hidden by the many overlapping petals on double varieties. Daisy flower size varies from the large types with four inch diameter blossoms to the small one inch diameter button types. Flower color of the English daisy can be red, white, crimson, rose, pink or bi-colored.
Daisies make great fresh cut flowers in the summer when they are in season. There are so many colors and sizes to pick from you can make a wonderful and interesting fresh flower arrangement from the different varieties of daisies.
Daisies are from the Daisy Family which is very large and different family of plants and thousands of cultivars created by man. Some of the different variations in daisies are the English daisy, which is considered the true daisy. It is treated as an annual in cold climates. Variations in the flowers include singles, semi-doubles and doubles. The yellow center is on single and semi-double forms, and is hidden by the many overlapping petals on double varieties. Daisy flower size varies from the large types with four inch diameter blossoms to the small one inch diameter button types. Flower color of the English daisy can be red, white, crimson, rose, pink or bi-colored.
Daisies make great fresh cut flowers in the summer when they are in season. There are so many colors and sizes to pick from you can make a wonderful and interesting fresh flower arrangement from the different varieties of daisies.
Getting to know your online florists
There is a lot more to your online florist than just flowers. Did you know your florist also has plants, balloons, chocolates, baby items, cards and toys? All of this is important to run a gift site successfully. These are everyday supplies for the business to have a great idea when you call in your order. The next time you order carnations to be delivered, you can request something original and fun to be added to that order of carnations.
One of the most popular items is a hot air balloon (gift-size not life-size) with the basket filled with a dozen roses and 365 chocolate kisses. This is a wonderful gift and a great way to say "here is a kiss for every day of the year". Some other ideas include sending a plant with a new baby toy and a nice card. Your online florist has cards for about any occasion so when you forget your best friend's birthday you can still come out on the good friend list by sending her flowers with a nice card and some chocolates or a candle and have the florist deliver it at her office so everyone can envy her. Most flowers can be delivered on the same day.
One of the most popular items is a hot air balloon (gift-size not life-size) with the basket filled with a dozen roses and 365 chocolate kisses. This is a wonderful gift and a great way to say "here is a kiss for every day of the year". Some other ideas include sending a plant with a new baby toy and a nice card. Your online florist has cards for about any occasion so when you forget your best friend's birthday you can still come out on the good friend list by sending her flowers with a nice card and some chocolates or a candle and have the florist deliver it at her office so everyone can envy her. Most flowers can be delivered on the same day.
Sunflowers - Sunshine to Go
Sunflowers have been around almost as long as dirt. They are one of the four major crops of the United States. The other three are blueberry, cranberry, and pecan. Native Americans have used Sunflowers for food and medicines for at least 8,000 years. They usually took the sunflower seeds and crushed and roasted them and made them into a fine meal for baking.
Face paint came from the pollen and dried petals. The oil that was extracted from the seeds was used as a potion for everything under the sun including cooking and a hair conditioner. The seeds were also used for something that was similar to peanut butter.
Sunflowers have been brought to life in books and paintings. Van Gogh painting titled Sunflowers shows the sunflower has been around for many years. This painting was done in the 1800's. There are several different varieties of sunflower. There is the huge variety that you can not use for fresh flower arrangements and then there are the new dwarf varieties that make excellent garden and container plants. There is a third variety of sunflower and that is the pollen-less variety. This type of sunflower makes for terrific fresh cut flowers and can turn an everyday flower arrangement into a breath-taking bouquet. Although seeds are produced with these varieties they are not big enough to save. Bring a little sunshine into your home with a fresh sunflower arrangement.
Face paint came from the pollen and dried petals. The oil that was extracted from the seeds was used as a potion for everything under the sun including cooking and a hair conditioner. The seeds were also used for something that was similar to peanut butter.
Sunflowers have been brought to life in books and paintings. Van Gogh painting titled Sunflowers shows the sunflower has been around for many years. This painting was done in the 1800's. There are several different varieties of sunflower. There is the huge variety that you can not use for fresh flower arrangements and then there are the new dwarf varieties that make excellent garden and container plants. There is a third variety of sunflower and that is the pollen-less variety. This type of sunflower makes for terrific fresh cut flowers and can turn an everyday flower arrangement into a breath-taking bouquet. Although seeds are produced with these varieties they are not big enough to save. Bring a little sunshine into your home with a fresh sunflower arrangement.
The History and Uses of Soap Lilies
Soap lilies were used for many things. They were very important plants to the tribes of southern California. Lily bulbs were used for food, soap, glue, and poison. The lily bulbs contain starch and are a source of carbohydrates. Parts of the lily, like the leaves and stems, were eaten or used as a die in tattoos. Since the flowers of the lily are night flowers and have short lives, the lily is a great means of identification when inflorescences are not available during much of the year.
A point of interest is how they dug up the flower bulbs of soap lilies. The lily bulbs can be twenty centimeters deep and really tricky to dig out of tough, sandstone or decaying granite with just a regular shovel as your only tool. Taking into account all the uses created from this plant, the lily bulbs must have been dug up in mass. Maybe the Indians dug out the bulbs right after the rainy season in the spring when the ground was wet and pliable. The long slender foliage come out after the first autumn rains and stayed for several months. Lily bulbs could be found throughout much of the year even when the flower shoots were not there.
A point of interest is how they dug up the flower bulbs of soap lilies. The lily bulbs can be twenty centimeters deep and really tricky to dig out of tough, sandstone or decaying granite with just a regular shovel as your only tool. Taking into account all the uses created from this plant, the lily bulbs must have been dug up in mass. Maybe the Indians dug out the bulbs right after the rainy season in the spring when the ground was wet and pliable. The long slender foliage come out after the first autumn rains and stayed for several months. Lily bulbs could be found throughout much of the year even when the flower shoots were not there.
Fragrance and Flowers
The scent of your arrangement is as important as the color or form. Rose arrangements are the best way to make sure you are getting the most sent. Roses are the most scented flower. Although there are some roses that have little or no scent at all they can still be used with other types of roses that offer a wonderful array of fragrances. The early flowering roses are usually scentless but you can mix them with Lilies of the Valley and that should more than make up for it.
Some of the best aromatic roses are the Rosa Banksias that is from Italy and France. It has the scent of a violet. These roses come in a yellow cream color. Some of the best fragranced roses are the old roses like the Damasks and the hybrid musks or the sweet rugosas which is a china tea rose.
Most of the new hybrids are being produced with the looks of the old fashioned rose and have great flowers and superb scents. This is a great and wonderful change from several years of roses that were produced in the hybrid tea shapes which had no aroma at all.
Some of the greatest accent perfume flowers to use with the rose are irises and lilies and even the tobacco plant after it flowers. There is also the sweet pea that can scent the whole room on a small bunch.
Some of the best aromatic roses are the Rosa Banksias that is from Italy and France. It has the scent of a violet. These roses come in a yellow cream color. Some of the best fragranced roses are the old roses like the Damasks and the hybrid musks or the sweet rugosas which is a china tea rose.
Most of the new hybrids are being produced with the looks of the old fashioned rose and have great flowers and superb scents. This is a great and wonderful change from several years of roses that were produced in the hybrid tea shapes which had no aroma at all.
Some of the greatest accent perfume flowers to use with the rose are irises and lilies and even the tobacco plant after it flowers. There is also the sweet pea that can scent the whole room on a small bunch.
Freesias - The Fresh Flowers of Choice
Named after a German Doctor, Dr. Theodor Freese, Freesias are one of the most well-liked and most requested fresh flowers. Freesias are harvested specifically for fresh flower arrangements all over the world. In England alone, florists sell over 110 million of these wonderful and fragrant flowers every year. Over 50 percent of contributors in a study recently named Freesias as their favorite flowers. Freesias peak during the spring season; however these beautiful flowers are available all year long. Freesias originate from South Africa. They were first introduced to Europe during the late 1800s.
Freesias come in a wide variety of colors like yellow, red, pink and white. One of the most popular varieties is the ballerina freesia. The freesia is part of the Iridaceae genre which also includes irises. When you purchase them make sure they have at least one flower already in bloom on the stalk. Also make certain these fresh flowers have ample amounts of water and try not to let the ends of the stem dry out. Nip off the highest buds and eliminate the old flower blossoms to promote new flower heads to bloom. Freesias are very vulnerable to ethylene gas, so be sure to keep them far away from fruit, vegetables and excessively high temperatures which produce ethylene fumes. Contrary to almost all other flowers where the white varieties have the strongest scent, if you are looking for freesias' emitting the strongest fragrance then choose the flowers with the pink or red blossoms.
Almost unknown until the middle 1900s, freesias are now one of the most sought after flower to include in a fresh flower arrangement.
Freesias come in a wide variety of colors like yellow, red, pink and white. One of the most popular varieties is the ballerina freesia. The freesia is part of the Iridaceae genre which also includes irises. When you purchase them make sure they have at least one flower already in bloom on the stalk. Also make certain these fresh flowers have ample amounts of water and try not to let the ends of the stem dry out. Nip off the highest buds and eliminate the old flower blossoms to promote new flower heads to bloom. Freesias are very vulnerable to ethylene gas, so be sure to keep them far away from fruit, vegetables and excessively high temperatures which produce ethylene fumes. Contrary to almost all other flowers where the white varieties have the strongest scent, if you are looking for freesias' emitting the strongest fragrance then choose the flowers with the pink or red blossoms.
Almost unknown until the middle 1900s, freesias are now one of the most sought after flower to include in a fresh flower arrangement.
The Aster - The History and Healing Powers of the Aster Flower
European Asters were once called star worts. Aster is Latin for star which is referring to the flower's star like shape. The word wort means root and this was used for plants that were used for healing like the Aster. Asters were beaten with hog's grease and used for rabid or mad dog bites.
In 1637, the North American Asters were brought to Virginia. These were not popular until they were altered with the European Aster. These were later renamed the Michaelmas daisy because the Saint Michael's feast happened at the same time as the flower bloomed. There is also a more sensitive variety of the Aster and that is the Chinese Aster. This is only considered an Aster because of the star like flower.
There are over 120 species of the Aster in the United States alone. Most are located in the east where they grow wild in the fields in late summer and fall. Each star like flower is really a small cluster called a flower head. The center flowers are bright yellow and the outer flowers vary from blue and white to purple. Asters are characteristic flowers that you might find anywhere wildflowers grow such as open fields or along the side of a road. You are equally as likely to find the hearty aster growing in wooded areas, swamps, or along the seashore. The New York aster has flowers with a blue violet hue and slender, even leaves. The Heart-leaved Aster is named after its heart shaped leaves found at the foot of the stalk. This Aster flower has small lilac shaded blossoms
In 1637, the North American Asters were brought to Virginia. These were not popular until they were altered with the European Aster. These were later renamed the Michaelmas daisy because the Saint Michael's feast happened at the same time as the flower bloomed. There is also a more sensitive variety of the Aster and that is the Chinese Aster. This is only considered an Aster because of the star like flower.
There are over 120 species of the Aster in the United States alone. Most are located in the east where they grow wild in the fields in late summer and fall. Each star like flower is really a small cluster called a flower head. The center flowers are bright yellow and the outer flowers vary from blue and white to purple. Asters are characteristic flowers that you might find anywhere wildflowers grow such as open fields or along the side of a road. You are equally as likely to find the hearty aster growing in wooded areas, swamps, or along the seashore. The New York aster has flowers with a blue violet hue and slender, even leaves. The Heart-leaved Aster is named after its heart shaped leaves found at the foot of the stalk. This Aster flower has small lilac shaded blossoms
The Chrysanthemum
The Chrysanthemum creates brilliant flowers in almost every color except blue. The Chrysanthemum is the national flower of Japan and is a very hardy perennial though a bit more delicate as annuals. The major colors for the perennials are beautiful fall shades. This is very fitting because the Chrysanthemum flowers in the fall. The cut flower industry creates spray Chrysanthemums all year round. The spray type Chrysanthemums have many flower heads that look like pompoms, similar to the daisies. These Chrysanthemums come in colors that range from green, yellow, orange, red, purple, and white. Some varieties of Chrysanthemums, known as the spider has petals that are very fine and others have quelled petals. In the fall the larger flowered varieties are popular and can grow to over eight inches in diameter and are produced by disbudding stems. This leaves only the main top flowers to grow and expand.
The annual Chrysanthemums come from the Mediterranean countries and look more like a single daisy. These varieties come in vivid yellows, reds, pinks, and white. These varieties are called Leucanthemum. The larger flowering hardy perennials have been renamed the Dendranthemas. Chrysanthemums are a wonderful fresh flower for arrangements because they last such a long time even after being cut, especially the spray variety, which can last for up to two weeks as a cut flower.
Flower Glossary
Flower Glossary - Learn all the terms relating to flowers and plants
| Floral Term | Meanings | ||
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| Achene | A single-seed dry fruit that does not split. A strawberry consists of many achenes embedded in a fleshy receptacle. | ||
| Anther | The upper part of the stamen, attached to the filament, that produces the pollen of the flower. | ||
| Axil | The upper angle between the leaf of a flower or plant and its stem, where a bud usually develops. | ||
| Basal | Growth at the base of the plant | ||
| Bract | A leaf, usually smaller than the true leaves of a plant, from the axil of which a flower stalk arises. | ||
| Calyx | The outer whorl of floral leaves that form the protective covering of the flower bud. | ||
| Conifer | Trees that reproduce by means of cones; generally evergreen, with slender prickly leaves (needles) or leaves with rounded points. | ||
| Cyme | An inflorescence where the main axis and lateral branches are repeated and terminated by a flower. | ||
| Deciduous | Trees that shed their leaves annually at the end of the growth period or at maturity. | ||
| Digitate | The small leaf where the flower stalk joins the stem. | ||
| Disbud | The removal of excess flower buds to achieve a single higher quality flower. | ||
| Epicalyx | A second calyx outside the true calyx. | ||
| Ethylene Gas | Decomposing leaves and flowers, along with fruits and vegetables can emit ethylene gas. Cut flowers exposed to ethylene gas will have a shortened vase life. Plants such as Bromeliads are exposed to ethylene gas to promote flowering. | ||
| Falls | The three outer and often drooping segments of the flower of an iris. | ||
| Filler flowers | Filler flowers are used to fill in and soften arrangements. These flowers are generally placed in the lower regions of the arrangement. "Baby's Breath" and "Statice" are examples of filler flowers. | ||
| Fixative | Fixatives are fine aerosol sprays use to "glue" or hold fragile, fine stemmed or delicate dried flowers together. It helps to reduce breakage. | ||
| Floret | The individual flowers that make a complete flower, or flowerhead. | ||
| Form flowers | Form flowers have very distinct shapes. They are used as the focal point of an arrangement. Many form flowers can be arranged with other flowers or arranged alone. | ||
| Flowerhead | A flower that is made up of a tight group of separate flowers, or florets (as in daisies). | ||
| Hybrids | Hybrids are plants created by man, by crossing two naturally occurring species to develop a more vigorous plant. The end result is a hybrid plant with enhanced leaf or flower shapes, coloration or growth habit. | ||
| Hydration | Hydration means plants or flowers taking up, or drinking water. | ||
| Inflorescence | A flower cluster on a plant. | ||
| Line flowers | Line flowers are generally stems that have a tall, narrow columnar spike of flowers. They can be used to give a flower arrangement a feel of height, or to create a vertical appearance. | ||
| Mass flowers | Mass flowers have a single stem with one flower head. They are used as the focal point of an arrangement. "Roses" or "Carnations" are examples of mass flowers. | ||
| Panicle | A loose, irregular flower cluster. | ||
| Pedicel | A short slender stalk holding a flower or fruit. | ||
| Raceme | An unbranched inflorescence having stalked flowers with the youngest growing at the tip. | ||
| Spadix | A fleshy growth that extends from flowers resembling a tail. | ||
| Spike | A simple elongated inflorescence with the individual flowers unstalked. | ||
| Stamen | The male orgen of a flower, consisting of a stalk or filament, with the pollen-producing anther at the end. | ||
| Umbel | A flower cluster where the pedicels rise from the top of the main stem to form a flat or rounded cluster. | ||
The Language of Flowers
iGifts2Go can help you send messages to friends and family through flowers. Use the list below to help you choose which flowers best express what you would like to say.
| Common Name | Meanings | ||
| Acacia | Friendship; Concealed love | ||
| Aconite | Beware, a deadly foe is near | ||
| Ambrosia | Your love is reciprocated | ||
| Amaryllis | Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity | ||
| Anemone | Forsaken; Expectations | ||
| Aster | Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought | ||
| Azalea | Fragile and Ephemeral Passion | ||
| Baby's Breath | Pure of heart; Innocence | ||
| Bachelor's Button | Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness | ||
| Begonia | Beware | ||
| Bells of Ireland | Good luck | ||
| Bluebell | Humility; Everlasting love | ||
| Buttercup | Childishness | ||
| Cactus | Endurance | ||
| Caladium | Great joy and delight | ||
| Camellia | Gratitude; Perfection | ||
| Camellia (blue) | You're a flame in my heart | ||
| Camellia (pink) | Longing for you | ||
| Camellia (white) | You're adorable; Perfected loveliness | ||
| Camellia (red) | Unpretending excellence | ||
| Carnation | Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love | ||
| Carnation (Red) | My heart aches for you; Admiration | ||
| Carnation ( Pink) | I'll never forget you; Woman's love | ||
| Carnation (Purple) | Capriciousness | ||
| Carnation (Striped) | Sorry I can't be with you; Refusal | ||
| Carnation (White) | Innocence; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift | ||
| Carnation (Yellow) | Rejection; You have disappointed me | ||
| Chrysanthemum | Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Wealth | ||
| Chrysanthemum (Red) | I love you | ||
| Chrysanthemum (Yellow) | Slighted love | ||
| Chrysanthemum (White) | Truth | ||
| Crocus | Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness | ||
| Cyclamen | Resignation; Goodbye | ||
| Daffodil | You're the only one; Unrequited love | ||
| Dahlia | Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability | ||
| Daisy | Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity | ||
| Delphinium | Flight of fancy; Ardent attachment | ||
| Fern | Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic | ||
| Fleur-De- Lis | Flame; Burning | ||
| Forget-Me-Not | Faithful love; Memories; Do not forget; True love | ||
| Forsythia | Good nature; Innocence; Anticipation | ||
| Freesia | Innocence; Trust; Friendship | ||
| Galax | Encouragement | ||
| Gardenia | Purity; Sweet love; Secret love; Refinement | ||
| Geranium | Folly; Stupidity | ||
| Gladiolus | Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity | ||
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight | ||
| Grass | Submission | ||
| Heather (Lavender) | Admiration; Solitude | ||
| Heather (White) | Protection; Wishes will come true | ||
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty | ||
| Holly | Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense | ||
| Hyacinth | Games; Sports; Rashness | ||
| Hyacinth (Blue) | Constancy | ||
| Hyacinth (Purple) | Please forgive me; Sorrow | ||
| Hyacinth (Red / Pink) | Play | ||
| Hyacinth (White) | I'll pray for you | ||
| Hyacinth (Yellow) | Jealousy | ||
| Hydrangea | Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness | ||
| Iris | Faith; Wisdom; Valor; Promise | ||
| Ivy | Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection | ||
| Jonquil | Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me | ||
| Lilac (Purple) | First emotion of love | ||
| Lilac (White) | Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty | ||
| Lily ( Calla) | Beauty | ||
| Lily (Day) | Coquetry | ||
| Lily (Eucharis) | Maiden charms | ||
| Lily (Tiger) | Wealth; Pride; Prosperity | ||
| Lily of the Valley | Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness | ||
| Magnolia | Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity | ||
| Marigold | Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair | ||
| Mimosa, Bloom | Concealed love; Sensitivity | ||
| Monkshood | Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near | ||
| Moss | Maternal love; Charity | ||
| Myrtle | Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction | ||
| Narcissus | Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality | ||
| Nasturtium | Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle | ||
| Oleander | Caution; Beauty; Grace | ||
| Orange Blossom | Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness | ||
| Orchid | Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady | ||
| Palm Leaves | Victory; Success | ||
| Pansy | Thoughtful reflection; Merriment | ||
| Peony | Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity | ||
| Petunia | Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me | ||
| Phlox | Our souls are united | ||
| Pine | Hope; Pity | ||
| Poinsettia | Be of good cheer | ||
| Poppy | Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion | ||
| Poppy ( Red) | Pleasure | ||
| Poppy ( White) | Consolation | ||
| Poppy (Yellow) | Wealth; Success | ||
| Primrose | I can't live without you | ||
| Primrose (Evening) | Inconstancy | ||
| Queen Anne's Lace | Haven | ||
| Rose (Red) | Love; I love you; Respect; Courage | ||
| Rose (Pink) | Grace | ||
| Rose (Deep Pink) | Thank you | ||
| Rose (Light Pink) | Admiration | ||
| Rose (Yellow) | Friendship | ||
| Rose (White) | Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm | ||
| Rose (Peach / Coral) | Enthusiasm; Desire | ||
| Rose ( Orange ) | Enthusiasm; Desire | ||
| Roses (Red & White) | Unity | ||
| Rose (Single Red) | Simplicity; I love you | ||
| Rose (Long Stemmed) | I will remember you always | ||
| Rose (Short Stemmed) | Sweetheart; Girlhood | ||
| Roses (Assorted Colors) | You're everything to me | ||
| Roses (Mature Blooms) | Gratitude | ||
| Roses (Single Full Bloom) | I love you; I still love you | ||
| Rosebud | Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love | ||
| Rosebud (Red) | Pure; Lovely | ||
| Rosebud (White) | Girlhood | ||
| Snapdragon | Gracious lady; Deception; Presumption | ||
| Spider Flower | Elope with me | ||
| Statice | Sympathy; Remembrance | ||
| Stephanotis | Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me | ||
| Stock | You'll always be beautiful to me | ||
| Sunflower | Adoration; Pride; Sunshine | ||
| Sweet Pea | Thank you for a lovely time | ||
| Sweet William | Grant me one smile; Gallantry | ||
| Tulip | Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion | ||
| Tulip (Red) | Believe me; Declaration of love | ||
| Tulip (Yellow) | There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love | ||
| Tulip (Variegated) | Beautiful eyes | ||
| Verbena | Will you get your wish? | ||
| Veronica | Fidelity | ||
| Violet | Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue | ||
| Violet (Blue) | I'll always be true; Watchfulness | ||
| Violet (White) | Let's take a chance on happiness | ||
| Viscaria | Will you dance with me? | ||
| Wallflower | Fidelity in adversity | ||
| Water Lily | Purity of heart | ||
| Wisteria | Welcome | ||
| Xeranthemum | Eternity; Immortality | ||
| Yarrow | Healing | ||
| Zinnia | Thoughts of absent friends | ||
| Zinnia (Magenta) | Lasting affection | ||
| Zinnia (Scarlet) | Constancy | ||
| Zinnia (White) | Goodness | ||
| Zinnia (Yellow) | Daily remembrance | ||
| Zinnia (Mixed) | Thinking / In memory of an absent friend | ||
Rose Guide
iGifts2Go can help you send messages to friends and family through flowers. Use the list below to help you choose which flowers best express what you would like to say.
To view our complete selection of roses click here
Red | Love, Beauty, Romatic Love, I Love You, Passion | |
Red (Dark) | Unconscious Beauty | |
Red (Single) | "I Love You" | |
White | Purity, Innocence, Secrecy, Innocence, Heavenly, Charm | |
White (Bridal) | Happy Love | |
Pink | Thank You, Admiration, Happiness, Gracefulness | |
Dark Pink | Appreciation, Gratitude, Thank You | |
Light Pink | Admiration, Gentleness, Grace, Gladness, Joy, Sweetness | |
Yellow | Promise of New Beginnings, Welcome Back, Remember Me | |
Yellow with Red Tip | Friendship, Falling In Love | |
Orange | Enthusiasm, Desire, Fascination | |
Red & White | Given together they signify unity | |
Peach | Closing of The Deal, Let's Get Together | |
Coral | Desire | |
Lavender | Love At First Sight, Enhancement | |
Black | Death | |
Single, in any color | Simplicity, Gratitude | |
Red Rosebud | Symbolic of Purity And Loveliness | |
White Rosebud | Symbolic of Girlhood | |
Thornless Rose | Signifies "Love At First Sight" |
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