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. |
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. |
