'Royal Velvet' English lavender is a real showstopper, producing velvety, richly colored navy and purple flower spikes on tall 2 to 2.5 foot stems. It blooms from late spring to early summer and is one of the best choices for use in dried arrangements because the flowers retain their gorgeou...
Learn how to make a mixed arrangement. See more pictures of flowers. Flowers have played a large part in our history since ancient times. Primitive man used the juices of flowers and plants to beautify his face, his body, and his cave. The ancient inhabitants of northern Great Britain, ca...
One method we’ve implemented to help these tall trees remain stable in their shipping boxes is by staking them in with tall bamboo rods to help immobilize the tree trunks and pot during a rough transit. This is a new practice for us and helps tremendously to reduce shipping damage. Alex ...
2.After you choose your vase, place four strips of tape over it in a grid to make arranging easy and separate the blooms. You won't be able to see the tape when you're finished. Put cold water in the vase and add some plant food for longevity. (Putnam & Putnam recommendChrysalbrand...
Lupins prefer well-drained but moist soil, however they are tolerant of many conditions and will be quite happy in sandy soil. Position them in a sheltered spot where wind will not damage the tall flower spikes. Leaves are soft to touch, covered in tiny hairs, and pale green in colour....
Failure to flower may also be due to frigid winter temperatures that have injured the flower buds, excessive nitrogen fertilizer that has promoted foliage over flowers, and/or insufficient sunlight. Types Native Wisteria If you are located in North America, consider planting a species of wisteria ...
Some additional tips to make your flowers last longer in a vase: Cut Stems –Don’t be shy, trim the stems with a knife before arranging your flowers in a vase. It will allow the flowers to take up water. And remember, the more you cut on a slant, the more surface is exposed to...
As cut flowers, they can be displayed in a vase and make a striking addition to any table or shelf! For a competition winner try sunflower ‘American Giant’ which will reach 4m (13ft) or more in height; for something a little different try sunflower ‘Oranges and Lemons’ with blooms...
Keep your tulips in a vase alive for longer with these care tips. Find out how to stop a tulip flower from drooping and bending and extend its life.
Or, look for varieties that flower in Year 1. Foxgloves are gorgeous in tall borders or background plantings and also look attractive against a background such as a building or a fence. They make excellent cut flowers. Be aware that foxglove also self-seeds prolifically. In some places...