Lily of the Valley are the Official Flower for May
The Lily of the Valley signifies the return to happiness. If you were to include the flower in a bouquet and give it to someone, it would convey the message that your happiness has returned because of him or her.
This delicate bloom is known for a sweet perfume and bright a white or a soft pink color. The Lily of the Valley begins to bloom in early spring.
According to legend, the Lily of the Valley sprang from the tears of Eve after she was ejected out of the Garden of Eden. This early spring bloom is also known as th
A native flower to Europe, the Lily of the Valley is used to celebrate May Day, especially in France. This wonderful bloom of spring is used in many celebrations.
It is well known for bridal arrangements and the Lily of the Valley is often used for a bride’s bouquet. Some of the world’s elite and famous including Britain’s royal family has chosen the Lily of the Valley as a wedding bloom
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Flower & Rose Care Tips & Fallacies
Get the most out of your arrangements:
Most floral arrangements last between 4-7days, depending on the types of flowers in the arrangement and the care that is given. Always start with a vase that is large enough to hold your flowers. All flowers need room to breathe.
To get the longest vase life possible, keep all leaves and petals out of the water and change the water when it becomes cloudy. Use a sharp knife to cut the flower stems at an angle underwater. Fresh Roses should be in bud form and slightly firm to the touch for the longest vase life.
Always use Floral Preservative that is provided by your florist as common home recipes don’t work to prolong the life of your fresh flowers and can even damage them.
For vase arrangements:
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Part 2
Flower & Rose Care Tips & Fallacies
You should always smash the ends of flowers and Roses, it gives them a larger area to absorb the flower food solution.
Yes, but it also injures the flower. The flowers will try to heal themselves by forming scabs over the injury, making it impossible to absorb water through the scab. Put some Aspirin or 7-UP in the water, flowers love it.
This is almost right. The flower food provided with your flowers contain three elements essential to flower longevity:
- There is a bleaching agent which kills the bacteria harmful to your flowers
- There is a sugar solution, which feeds the bloom while in the container
- There is acid, which raises the pH level of the water
While Aspirin contains the acidity and soda pop contains both acid and sugar, only flower food contains the proper mix of all three essential elements.
Why do I need a sharp knife to cut the flower stems…on an angle…and under water?
What are Floral Preservatives?
What are Floral Preservatives?
Floral preservatives are essential in flower care to extend the life of your fresh flowers. Make sure you add floral preservative to all fresh cut floral arrangements. Its purpose is to lengthen the life of any arrangement by feeding the flowers and preventing bacterial growth in the water. Most floral preservatives contain some form of sugar, an antibacterial agent and something to make the water acidic.
What does it do?
Simply cutting and placing your flowers in water will keep your flowers alive, but by adding a simple floral preservative it can greatly extend the life of your beautiful fresh flowers. The preservative helps the stem of the fresh cut flower to absorb more water, helps keep the water in the vase clean and clear, which helps to keep bacteria down. The sugar feeds the flowers and because sugar also feeds bacteria, a bactericide is included. An acid also discourages bacterial growth in the water.
What should I use?
History of Hydrangea’s…
Origins 101:
Hydrangea flowers come from the Genus Hydrangeaceae, which has between 70 to 75 species in the family. These flowers are native to both Southern and Eastern Asia as well as North America.
Lesser known uses:
Native Americans used the root as a diuretic and detoxifier. The bark of the Hydrangea was used to ease muscle sprains and burns and is still used today by naturopaths as a tonic herb to treat bladder problems and kidney stones.
A bit of History:
According to folklore, if a witch put a curse on an unlucky man or woman the Hydrangea was often used to break the curse.
The name Hydrangea is derived from the Greek words of “Hydor” which means water and “angos” which means jar or vessel. That indicates the great necessity of abundant water for the growth of the flower. The Hydrangea meaning is: Thank you for Understanding, Devotion and Friendship.
