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. |
Sunflower
Common names: sunflower.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant, a family member of Asteraceae with a large flower head (inflorescence).
A long stemmed flower that can grow up to 10 feet tall, with a flower head reaching up to 1 foot in diameter.
Short petals surround a large disc.
Petal colors are yellow, orange, red or bronze; discs are brown,
black, or green.
Thick stems support both single or double flower varieties.
Special care: Keep sunflowers hydrated to help stems support heavy head weight.
Place sunflowers in tall containers to provide adequate support for their height. |
