Calla
Common names: calla, calla lily.
A calla lily refers to plants of genus Zantedeschia in the family Araceae.
They produce large, showy flower spathes, therefore they are grown both as ornamental plants in addition to cut flowers.
Callas are large flowers with thick, waxy petals with solitary 6- to 8-inch flower heads that make excellent cut flowers or blooming plants.
Many hybrids are in cultivation, with spathes in varying shades of white, yellow, orange, red, or pink.
As a cut flower, vase life is seven to 10 days.
Special care: Water frequently plus cut stem ends every few days to prevent curling. |
Aster
Common names: aster, Monte Casino, rainbow aster, spray aster.
Genus Aster includes some 600 species of widely distributed flowering plants of Asteraceae.
Aster comes from Greek word for star, and refers to the flower head shape.
Asters are dainty, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers distributed over airy
sprays.
They come in many colors including white, pink, hot pink, lavender, red, purple or white.
As a cut flower, vase life is up to 14 days. |
