Gypsophila
Common names: gypsophila, gyp, baby's breath.
Gypsophila is a genus of about 100 species of flowering plants known as Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe, Asia, North Africa.
They are grown as garden plants in addition to their value as a cut flower in floristry to add to flower bouquets.
Clusters of tiny, double flowers bloom on branching stems.
Commonly white in color, it is also available in pale pink.
As a cut flower, Gypsophila lives up to a week, drying well if required. |
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. |
