Lilac

This spring bloom has European and Asian regions origins. The uncommon flower is valued for its dainty blossoms and special odor. Lilacs are representatives of the Oleaceae, olive, family. Their genus is called Syringa, which originates from the Greek word ‘syrinx,’ meaning "pipe," The name is referred to the bloom's hollow shoots. The flower is mostly known to florists by its genus name Syringa which is pronounced sir-IN-ga.

The 1st cultivations of Lilacs in Europe took place in the middle of the 20th century, and the majority of species developed are being sold till today. Flowers are excessively odorous and attractive for bees, butterflies and birds. They say that in the late seventeenth century fur traders have grown Lilac bushes on Macanac Island; till now people enjoy these lovely bushes.

Lilacs are famous shrubs grown in cottage gardens of England. The cut flower is much showier than the shrub with long branches where flowers borne.

Lilacs are available from October till May in white, mauve, and violet and pink. The flowers in purple shades, which are distinguished by their stronger smell, grow only in spring for a very short period of time; it is about six weeks. The cut flowers enjoy the vase life for 3-7 days.

Lilac is widely used both in flower arrangements and alone. It represents an outstanding accent in spring designs.

Delphinium

Delphinium takes its name from the Latin word "delphis" which stands for ‘dolphin’ from the shape of the buds. The pronunciation of its name is del-FINNY-um. The plant is usually related to larkspur that is much smaller and has a lot of pastel shades, for instance, pink one.

It is very important to know about poisonous nature of delphinium. Being a poisonous plant at the same time it got used in herbal medicine. The Delphinium is the member of the Ranunculaceae family, including more than 300 species of flowers which are inhabitants of the northern hemisphere.

This plant is widely utilized as great filler in floral arrangements and various designs.

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The majority of this species are available any time of the year from different sources (domestic and international breeders and growers). The flower’s colors are blue, lavender, purple, white, salmon and yellow. If it is cut out its life lasting is about one- two weeks. However it should be cared and handled in a proper way. Delphiniums' vase life ranges from 7-14 days, depending on care-and-handling practices.

As the majority of other flowers delphinium has its own meaning that is ‘flight of fancy, ardent attachment’.

Chrysanthemum

The name of chrysanthemum is derived from the Greek words "krus anthemon" that is translated as ‘gold flower’. The flower originates from Europe, Asia and South Africa. Being one of the representatives of the Compositae family this flower is aromatic annual and perennial herbs having from 100 to 200 species.

The flower has a lot of alternative names. Some of them are pompoms, spiders, Fuji's and daisies. Chrysanthemums are available in a vast variety of sizes shapes of spiders, spoons, buttons and blooms. The flowers’ colors are white, yellow, orange, pink, red and purple, etc.

The Chinese consider this flower the highest one; they even gave their royal throne the name in honor of chrysanthemum. This special flower is displayed on Japan's imperial weapon and flag. Japanese people held a national holiday dedicated to chrysanthemums. The celebrations fall on the 9th of September.

Germans adorn their houses with white chrysanthemums on the occasion of Christmas; thus they say welcome to baby Jesus. According to Feng Shui this flower brings laughter and happiness to your home. However some peoples believe this flower brings misfortune if keep it at home. The reason of their belief is the flower’s association with funerals and All Saints Day.

Thanks to contemporary growing and breeding methods the flowers are available during the whole year with average life’s lasting of one or even two weeks.

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Agapanthus

Agapanthus is commonly named as African lily or ‘Lily of the Nile’ that is the representative of the herbaceous perennials. The name of Agapanthus is derived from the words 'love' and 'flower' from the Greek language.

Agapanthus is not a lily but an amaryllis. Being a member of the Amaryllidaceae it falls into the families of Agapanthus orientalis and Agapanthus africanus.

It represents a genus of flower plants that is made up of 6-10 species of herbs originated from South Africa. The main season of this plant is the summer; however some types may blossom in early April and even late December. The plant may be divided into two major groups. The 1st one is evergreen and the 2nd one is deciduous species which loses its leaves in winter.

African lily is distinguished by its tall stem without leaves. The flowers are growing in clusters being of funnel shape and having numerous shades of blue to white colors. Nowadays the plants may be met in other colors as the result of hybridization.


Agapanthus Plant Care

Summer

African lily thrives in a sunny and sheltered place, no matter either in the garden, on a terrace or balcony.

For proper care the plants require regular watering and feeding with fertilizer. It is very important to avoid the soil getting dry. In addition it demands drainage.

Winter
Deciduous agapanthus is possible to be over wintered. The plant should be kept in the darkness with the temperature of about 5 degrees C. It may be placed in the cellar or garage without necessity of being watered.

Growing in warm climate agapanthus can be kept in the garden bed. However to protect from frost it should be mulched well.

Evergreen agapanthus is possible to be over wintered in a cool, light area. Such places may be entrances, unheated hallways, landings without draughts or a cold greenhouse. This group of plant should be watered sometimes in order to prevent the loss of moisture.

Field Woodrush

Luzula campestris represents a rush, which bears the common name of Field Wood-rush or Good Friday Grass. It is the member of the family Juncaceae.

This plant can be found throughout temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be met on all kinds of grassy areas, for instance, lawns, golf-courses and fields.

Field Wood-rush can grow from 5 cm up to 15 cm long, spreading by means of short horizontal stems. The stems give rise to new plants at the terminals. The flowers are borne in stem less clusters.

The plant bears deep green leaves covered by long silk-like hairs. This rush can be also named Good Friday Grass due to the fact it emerges around Easter time.

Bellflower

Symbolic Meaning: My love for you is infinite and everlasting.

Bellflower represents the genus Campanula. It belongs to the family of Campanulaceae. It got its name with the reference of its bell-shaped blossoms.

The plant has its origin from Europe. At the same time it can be come across in the meadows and along the roadside beginning with the southern Connecticut to the Central America.

The blooming time of this plant is from July through September. The blossoms can be seen in violet-blue and white colors.

The hallmark of this nice flower is it resemblance with the bell as its blooms look like tiny bells. Its flowers have five-pointed bracts. The leaves look narrow and toothed.

Heather

Meaning: admiration, good luck.

Scotch Heather or Ling Heather represents an evergreen branching shrub. Its scientific name is Calluna vulgaris, that is derived from the Greek word “Kallune,” that means “to clean or brush,” and the Latin word “vulgaris,” that means “common,” with the reference to the fact its twigs were once used for creating brooms.

Heather is the inhabitant of such courtiers as Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, Russia and North America.

The flower’s blooming time is late summer, from late July to November in the northern hemisphere. It is very interesting that in winter season the flowers may get brown color but still remain on the plants.

Heather bears the blossoms of various colors- from purple to red, from white to pink, from lavender to amethyst.

Nowadays it is widely used for floral arrangement and wedding.

Madagascar Jasmine

Stephanotis floribunda is the botanical name of the plant that is more commonly known under the names of Madagascar Jasmine, Waxflower, and Hawaiian Wedding Flower.

It represents the milkweed family. On tough stems it produces deep green leather-like leaves, growing paired between certain spaces along the vine.

Stephanotis floribunda is capable to attain the height from 2 to 6 m. This climber bears attractive white-colored blooms in the shape of trumpet or star. The waxy blooms are notable by strong fragrance and are nearly 3cm in length. Being borne in clusters they are formed in summer. They turn into yellow after a couple of days.

Madagascar jasmines are loved components of a lot of floral arrangements, corsages and decoration, widely used in the bridal bouquets and planted to serve as the gardening flowering plants.

The genus name Stephanotis is derived from two Greek words that are ‘stephonos’ for ‘crown’ and ‘otos’ for ‘ear’. A 'crown of ears' name refers to the bloom trumpet surrounded by 5"ears."