What's Blooming

Alstroemeria (Red)
Alstroemeria (or Lily of the Incas) are originally from South America and can grow up to five feet tall. They can have a vase life of two weeks and are associated with our willingness to help one another through the ups and downs we face in our lives. They represent human fidelity, friendship, robustness and the love we have for each other.

Snapdragons
Snapdragons are native to the rocky areas of the United States, North Africa and Europe. The face of the floret resembles a dragon opening and closing its mouth when laterally squeezed. The leaves and flowers have been used as anti-inflammatory poultices. Snapdragons signify grace and strength.

Eucalyptus
Native to Australia, eucalyptus is known for its leaves, seeds and striking flowers. Every year they grow a new layer of bark and the outer layer dies and peels off. Sacred to Aboriginals, it represents the division of the underworld between earth and heaven. They consume the sapp called Manna, for medicine, for bowls, canoes, spears, shields, art, music, etc.

Sunflower
Sunflower or Heleanthus are native to the Americas and were first cultivated in Mexico. They are named for their propensity to turn its head toward the sun and are produced for their big showy flowers, tasty seeds and oil that are used in soap, paint and cosmetics. Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity.

Silver Dollar
Native to Australia, eucalyptus is known for its leaves, seeds and striking flowers. Every year they grow a new layer of bark and the outer layer dies and peels off. Sacred to Aboriginals, it represents the division of the underworld between earth and heaven. They consume the sapp called Manna, for medicine, for bowls, canoes, spears, shields, art, music, etc.

Bachelor's Button
Bachelor's Button or Cornflower are native to Europe. Their flowers are about half to one inch in diameter and are predominantly royal blue in color, but are occasionally available in white, pink, lavender and dark maroon. They symbolize delicacy, purity of feelings and good fortune. The flower is said to be able to tell the future outcome of a new relationship.

Larkspur
Larkspur or Consolida ajacis aka doubtful knight’s spur, rocket larkspur, iis an annual flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae native to Eurasia. Gardeners love to grow Larkspur in their gardens as an ornamental for its spikes of blue, pink or white flowers. Larkspur represents the strong bond of love, an open heart and the celebration of positivity.

Sage
Sage or Salvia is a member of the mint family and native to the Mediterranean region. Sage has been used since ancient times for warding off evil, snakebites and increasing women’s fertility. The Romans referred to sage as the “holy herb”, and employed it in their religious rituals. Native Americans have burned sage as a part of a spiritual ritual to cleanse a person or space, and to promote healing and wisdom.

Dusty Miller
Dusty miller or Senecio cineraria is a grey foliage native to the Mediterranean and often used as an accent because it has natural chemistry with many shades including dirty pink. Dusty Miller symbolizes protection.

Delphinium
Delphinium are native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The genus name Delphinium derives from the Ancient Greek word delphínion which means "dolphin", the plant got its name because of its dolphin-shaped flowers. In June and July the plant is topped with a raceme of many flowers, varying in colour from purple and blue, to red, yellow, or white.

Lisianthus
Lisianthus or Prairie Gentian are from the wilds of much of the Americas. Their beautiful blooms are about 2in in diameter and they grow about 2ft tall. The new wine and copper colored lisianthus are especially versatile. Lisianthus represent gratitude, appreciation and charisma.

Silver Dollar
Native to Australia, eucalyptus is known for its leaves, seeds and striking flowers. Every year they grow a new layer of bark and the outer layer dies and peels off. Sacred to Aboriginals, it represents the division of the underworld between earth and heaven. They consume the sapp called Manna, for medicine, for bowls, canoes, spears, shields, art, music, etc.

Statice
Statice or Limonium is native to Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and North America. They grow up to 7ft tall and have a long shelf life. Statice is used in dried flower arrangements because they retain color well and are hardy. Statice symbolizes rememberance.

Dianthus
Dianthus native to Europe and Asia. They have a spicy, clove like scent. In many cultures Dianthus is the official flower of Mother's Day. The name dianthus comes from the Greek dios (god) and anthos (flower) and are considered by many to be the flower of the gods. Dianthus signifies admiration, capriciousness, affection, passion and gratitude.

Stock
Stock is a genus of flower in the mustard family. It is native to Europe, growing often on cliffs overlooking the sea. It has been coveted for its clove-like scent and colorful blooms. Stock is a symbol of a happy life.

Pampas Grass
Cortaderia is a genus of South American and Central American plants in the Poaceae grass family. The species of Cortaderia are imposing tall grasses growing 3 m tall, with graceful white inflorescence plumes.

Mini Sunflower
Sunflower or Heleanthus are native to the Americas and were first cultivated in Mexico. They are named for their propensity to turn its head toward the sun and are produced for their big showy flowers, tasty seeds and oil that are used in soap, paint and cosmetics. Sunflowers symbolize doration, loyalty and longevity.

Ginestra
Cortaderia is a genus of South American and Central American plants in the Poaceae grass family. The species of Cortaderia are imposing tall grasses growing 3 m tall, with graceful white inflorescence plumes. Tags: Vision in White

Bay Leaves
Bay is a Mediterranean foliage used in floral arrangements and also as an aromatic in cooking for pasta sauces, soups, stews, and Bloody Marys. Bay is used in alternative medicine practices, folk remedies and massage therapy. The leaves are two to five inches long. Early Romans and Greeks associated Bay Laurel with Apollo the patron god of music and poetry.

Kale
Kale or leaf cabbage are a part of the Brassica family grown for their edible leaves and some are used as ornamentals for flower arranging. Kale originated in the eastern Mediterranean and in Scotland, kale provided such a base for a traditional diet that the word in some Scots dialects is synonymous with food. To be “off one’s kail” is to feel too ill to eat. Long ago, kale was also a slang term for “money”, as in, “Hand over the kale, sweetheart, and nobody gets hurt.”

Scabiosa
Scabiosa pods or Pincushion flowers are in the same family as Honeysuckle and are native to Africa, Asia and Europe. The name comes from the Latin word scabies meaning to itch and the fact that Scabiosa are used in folk medicine to treat scabies, an illness that causes major itchiness. Scabiosa signifies love, purity and peace.

Anemone
Anenome in the Ranunculus family and originate from temperate climate zones. The word Anenome means daughter of the wind and is derived from the Greek word anemos, meaning wind. They represented a forsaken love.

Calla Lily
Calla lilies or Zantedeschia are perennial flowering plants native to South Africa and Malawi. They were often used in the paintings of Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keeffe and Diego Rivera. During the Victorian era, a gift of calla lily delivered an overtly sexual message.

Tulips
Tulips are bulbs from the Lily family. The name is derived from the Farsi word for turban, "dulband". Tulips are native to a stretch of land between Southern Europe and Central Asia and were first cultivated in Iran in the 10th century. Tulip petals are edible having a similar taste to lettuce. Tulips signify a deep love and a rebirth.

Anthurium
Anthurium are heart shaped flowers with heart shaped leaves. It is a genus of herbs often growing as epiphytes on other plants. They are native to the Americas, where they are distributed from northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean. Anthurium signifies irresistibly beauty

Ranunculus White
Ranunculus is a large genus of about 600 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Member of the genus are known as buttercups. The name Ranunculus is Latin for “little frog the diminutive of rana. This probably refers to the fact that like frogs, many of the species are found near and in water. Ranunculus signifies being in touch with one’s inner child.

Statice White
Statice or Limonium is native to Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and North America. They grow up to 7ft tall and have a long shelf life. Statice is used in dried flower arrangements because they retain color well and are hardy. Statice symbolizes remembrance.

Rosemary
First mentioned on Mesopotamian stone tablets 5,000 years ago, rosemary derives from the Latin rosmarinos meaning dew of the sea. It hails from Europe and Asia. It is used in floral decor, landscaping, and to flavor food. It was considered sacred to the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks who used it in folk medicine. Rosemary is a symbol of remembrance, love, happiness and loyalty.

Wax Flower
Wax flower or Chamelaucium of south west is a shrub that gives off a pleasant, lemony-scented aroma and are in the family of Myrtle. Wax holds deep symbolism, representing riches and long-lasting love with its hardy blooms.

Protea
Protea or Sugarbushes are the national flower of South Africa. They usually bloom in the spring and evidence from pollen fossils suggests proteaceae ancestors grew in the Upper Cretaceous, 78 million years ago. Protea symbolizes diversity and courage and they open up like the corona of a star.

Calendula
Calendula are native to southwestern Asia, the name Calendula is a modern Latin diminutive of calendae, meaning "little calendar", "little clock". Calendula flowers are sacred flowers in India and have been used to decorate the statues of Hindu deities since early times. Calendula has been a symbol of sunshine and fire for many centuries.

Ranunculus Pink
Ranunculus is a large genus of about 600 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Member of the genus are known as buttercups. The name Ranunculus is Latin for “little frog the diminutive of rana. This probably refers to the fact that like frogs, many of the species are found near and in water. Ranunculus signifies being in touch with one’s inner child.

poppy pink
Poppies are herbaceous annual, biennial or short-lived perennial plants sometimes reaching over one yard in height. Poppy petals are showy, of almost any color and some have markings. The petals are crumpled in the bud and as blooming finishes, the petals often lie flat before falling away. Poppies have long been used as a symbol of sleep, peace.

Anemone pink
Anemone in the Ranunculus family and originate from temperate climate zones. The word Anemone means daughter of the wind and is derived from the Greek word anemos, meaning wind. They represented a forsaken love.