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 flower favorite.
Rose flowers 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, as a cut flower, 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. |
Snapdragon
Common names: snapdragon.
Antirrhinum is a genus of plants that used to be the family Scrophulariaceae,
more commonly known as snapdragons from its flowers' fancied resemblance to the
face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when properly squeezed.
These tall-spike stems usually have fully opened florets upon arrival with flower buds on the upper portion showing a hint of color.
Flower colors include pink, purple, lavender, white, yellow, orange or burgundy.
Snapdragons are available year-round, as a cut flower they will last five to 10 days.
Special care: Snapdragons drink lots of water, so check water level frequently.
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