Tag Archives: Vase Life

What’s Blooming?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by JanV

Tweet Iris This week’s featured flower is the iris. Commonly known as fleur-de-lis, it is anything but common. Pronounced Eye-ris, these bulbs originate from southern Europe and the Mediterranean. This is a sure sign of Spring in many parts of the world, however … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by JanV

Tweet Asiatic Lily This week’s special feature is the asiatic lily.  The colors are numerous, but we have some beautiful pink and burgundy ready for the transition from Fall to Winter and Christmas.  Lilies make a big splash and have … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by JanV

Tweet Green Hydrangea This week’s featured flower is the hydrangea. These blooms are popular for their large, showy flower heads, comprising dense clusters of small petal-like sepals.  Available in whites, pinks, lilac, blues and greens.  New Look Floral has a … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by JanV

Tweet Flower Arrangement Care We’re bringing it inside for the first time since early Spring.  I like to look at the seasons as a time to reap, a time to sow, and a time to rest.  I’m no poet, but … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming

Posted on October 5, 2011 by JanV

Tweet  MUMS This weeks featured flower is the mum.  There are many kinds and colors of mums. They also range in size from nearly baseball size to very small, quarter sized.  These bright, long lasting blooms are a mainstay for … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by JanV

Tweet  Fall Roses Leonidas, Miracle, and Freedom roses.  These are gorgeous long stem roses from South America.  These 60cm roses have a 10 day vase life.  Nothing is as exciting as the change of seasons in the floral business.  The Leonidas … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by JanV

Tweet        This week let’s have a little fun with the Centaurea.  This is just one of 400 species of Cornfield Weeds.  They grow about 3 ft. tall. Included in the 400 species are Cornflowers( blue) and Montana (mountain bluets).  They are members of … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by JanV

Tweet In many shades of pink and white, this weeks featured bloomer is Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus) These delightful performers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are easily raised from seed. Sweet William will reseed itself for … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming

Posted on May 23, 2011 by JanV

Tweet This week’s featured flower is the lilac.  This delicate, fragrant, woody stemmed wonder has a short vase life, but is beautiful in wedding bouquets and a sure sign of Sping. Enjoy this pretty cluster flower when entertaining a luncheon … Continue reading →

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What’s blooming

Posted on April 5, 2011 by JanV

Tweet This week’s featured flower is the alstromeria. What a delight this little lily is. Also known as the Peruvian lily, the alstromeria’s bright, small blooms grow in clusters and often have freckeled petals. They are moderately priced and have up … Continue reading →

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