Category: All Flowers and Plants

Dracaena Name:Dracaena Family:Asparagaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub or small tree Flowering time:Rarely flowers indoors; if grown outdoors, blooms in late spring to summer Best time to buy:Year-round (as an indoor houseplant) Max Height:1-3 meters indoors, up to 6 meters outdoors depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Bright, indirect light; tolerates low light but may grow slower Wintergreen:Yes, evergreen…

Muscari Name:Muscari Family:Asparagaceae Type Plant:Perennial bulb Flowering time:Early to mid-spring (March to April) Best time to buy:Autumn (for planting bulbs) or early spring (when in bloom) Max Height:10-25 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin The Muscari originates in different places around the world. It naturally grows in Mediterranean areas, in Europe, North-Africa, Central- and…

Muscari Name:Calathea Family:Marantaceae Type Plant:Evergreen perennial Flowering time:Rarely flowers indoors; flowers typically appear in late spring to summer if grown outdoors Best time to buy:Year-round (as an indoor houseplant) Max Height:Year-round (as an indoor houseplant) Sun/Shadow:Prefers low to medium indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn Wintergreen:Yes, evergreen Humidity:High humidity is essential; mist…

Red Naomi Name:Red Naomi Family:Rosaceae Type Plant:Hybrid tea rose, used as a cut flower Flowering time:Year-round (grown in controlled environments) Best time to buy:Year-round, with high demand around Valentine’s Day and other special occasions Max Height:60-80 cm (stem length as a cut flower) Sun/Shadow:Full sun (when grown outdoors) Origin The rose originally came from China…

Hyacinthus Name:Hyacinthus Family:Asparagaceae Type Plant:Perennial bulb, used as a cut flower Flowering time:Early to mid-spring (March to April) Best time to buy:Late winter to early spring (when in bloom) Max Height:20-30 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin The Hyacinthus Orientalis is a plant that is part of the Asparagus family and comes in flower…

Hydrangea Macrophylla Name:Hydrangea Macrophylla Family:Hydrangeaceae Type Plant:Deciduous shrub, often used as a cut flower Flowering time:Summer to early autumn (June to September) Best time to buy:Summer (when in bloom) Max Height:1-2 meters Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full sun Origin The Hydrangea Macrophylla is a flowering shrub from the Hydrangeaceae family and perhaps the most popular Hydrangea.…

Shrubs Name:Shrubs Family:Varies (Common families include Rosaceae, Fabaceae, and Ericaceae) Type Plant:Woody perennial plants, typically multi-stemmed Flowering time:Varies widely depending on species; can flower in spring, summer, or autumn Best time to buy:Spring or autumn (ideal planting seasons) Max Height:0.5 to 5 meters, depending on the species and variety Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade, depending…

Cut Kalanchoe Name:Cut Kalanchoe Family:Crassulaceae Type Plant:Succulent, used as a cut flower or in floral arrangements Flowering time:Late winter to spring (January to April) Best time to buy:When in bloom, typically in late winter to spring Max Height:15-45 cm, depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Bright, indirect sunlight is ideal Origin Kalanchoes, native to Madagascar and South…

Narcissus Name:Narcissus Family:Amaryllidaceae Type Plant:Perennial bulb, used as a cut flower Flowering time:Perennial bulb, used as a cut flower Best time to buy:Late winter to early spring (when in bloom) Max Height:20-50 cm, depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin The name of the Narcissus is said to originate from the Greek…

Fruit Plants Name:Fruit Plants Family:Varies ( raspberry, blackberry, currant and more) Type Plant:Perennials, typically trees, shrubs, or vines Flowering time:Spring to early summer, depending on the species Best time to buy:Late winter to early spring (for planting) Max Height:Varies greatly, from 1-10 meters depending on the species and whether they are dwarf or standard varieties…

Wedding Flowers Origin People have been using flowers in weddings for a very long time! Different cultures liked different flowers for what they meant. For example, Egyptians used them to show new beginnings and Romans liked them because they reminded them of love gods. Choosing the Perfect Flowers Today, flowers help make weddings feel special.…

Ranunculus Name:Ranunculus Family:Ranunculaceae Type Plant:Perennial, often grown as an annual for cut flowers Flowering time:Spring to early summer (March to June) Best time to buy:Late winter to spring (when in bloom) Max Height:30-60 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin Ranunculus flowers come from a flower called Ranunculus Asiaticus, also known as Persian buttercup, sometimes…