Freesia
Common names: freesia
Freesia is a genus of flower belonging to the Iris family (Iridaceae).
Flowers usually referred to as freesias are Common Freesias, Freesia corymbosa, which are native to the Cape of Good Hope.
Its flower is strongly scented so it makes a nice addition to any area.
They have five to 10 single or double flowers, stems are usually 10 to 18 inches long with little or no foliage.
Freesias bloom up to seven days with flowers in white, golden yellow, orange, red, pink, mauve, lavender, purple or bicolors. |
Lisianthus
Common names: lisianthus, eustoma.
Lisianthus is also known as Texas Blue Bell.
It is available in colors of blue, lilac, rose, pink or white, available as a pot plant, bedding plant or cut flower.
These long-lasting flowers have four wide ruffled, delicate petals, with oval leaves.
Colors include white, light pink, dark pink, lavender, deep purple, also bicolors.
Double and single flower varieties exist.
Vase life is seven to 14 days. |
