Tulip
Common names: tulip
Tulips are plants who are members of genus Tulipa, family Liliaceae.
Tulips cannot be grown in the open in tropical climates, as they require a cold
winter season to grow successfully.
Manipulation of the tulip's growing temperature can, however, allow growers to
force tulips to flower earlier than they normally would.
Single flowers have six petals.
There are about 100 varieties, flower variations include lily-flowering types,
double flowers, fringed petals plus ruffly parrot varieties with colors including white, yellow, pink, peach, orange, red, lavender, purple or bi-colors.
Vase life is up to seven days. |
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 favorite.
Roses 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, 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. |
