Hydrangea
Common names: hydrangea, hortensia
Hydrangea (scientific name: Hydrangea) is a genus of about 100 species of flowering plants native from Japan to China, Himalaya, Indonesia, as well as throughout America.
They can be either deciduous or evergreen, though more widely cultivated temperate species are all deciduous.
Four-petaled flowers grow in round clusters that are usually 4 to 8 inches wide.
Flowers bloom in white, lavender or pink.
While hydrangeas have been a garden or landscape favorite for years, they have become a popular cut flower to enhance garden-style flower arrangements. |
Rose
Common names: tea rose, sweetheart rose, spray rose.
A rose is a flowering shrub, genus Rosa.
With almost 120 varieties available, roses are a classic flower favorite.
Rose flowers come in a variety of colors with varieties available in all shades of reds, pinks, purples, oranges, corals, peaches, whites.
Tea roses open 3 to 4 inches with stems that can be 12 to 30 inches.
Spray roses can have several flowers on one stem.
Depending on variety, as a cut flower, roses typically last 4 to 7 days.
Special care: Remove foliage that falls below the water line to reduce bacteria,
which can cloud water or clog stems.
Recut stems under water every two to three days. |
