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.
Vase life is up to 14 days. |
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. |
