Flowers Blog

For those who are bored with large tacky flowers, the Cybister amaryllis is a great flower to try planting in the garden. They look very unusual, and add a touch of freshness and originality to any garden.

The inventor of this flower is an American, Fred Meyer who worked on creating new hybrids. This flower was developed about 40 years ago, so it isn't anything new. In North America they haven't gained a lot of popularity, and until now they have only been grown to be sold on the European cut-flower market. The reason they haven't achieved much popularity is perhaps, that they aren't as eye-catching as other flowers.

This flower grows to a height of about 60 centimeters. It can be very difficult to grow at times, so it may take a few tries to get it to bloom. This year it is too late to buy them because they are not the easiest to find; it is best if they are planted in the fall when they are readily available in stores. They grow best in pots made of clay, and it is a good idea to secure them to a stake.

It may take a bit of work to get this flower to grow, but once in bloom these flowers last for a long time and are a unique addition to any garden.

[Via: TheStar]

When we think of spring and flowers, the first thing that comes to mind are either tulips or daffodils. But, there is a flower which blooms much earlier, sometimes even before the last snow melts. It is the Witch hazel, which is truly the first sign of spring. The reason people don't really know about this flower, is that it blooms much earlier than when the weather becomes balmy and our thoughts turn to spring.

The flowers of this plant bloom in the cold interval between winter to spring. Sometimes they bloom as early as late January, but if the weather is too cold they curl up their petals and bloom a bit later.

The Witch hazel grows on shrubs, and the flowers are very tiny and they give off a strong scent. The petals of this flower are tiny and thin, and they curl at the ends. It comes in red, yellow, orange and a rusty color. During the summer the bushes of this flower are leafy green, and in the fall the shrub takes on bright fall colors again. This makes it an excellent decoration for the garden all year round.

There are many different sizes of shrubs of shrubs the smallest costing around $30, where larger examples cost anywhere up to $250.

Gardeners who know about this flower love it; because it blooms early and brings with it a preview of the spring that is just around the corner.

Have you ever wondered who could be the person behind the flower arrangements of the stars? Well, one of the most famous and sought after is Preston Bailey. He has done wedding arrangements for celebs like, Michael Douglas, and Matt Lauer. He has been a must-have at major events hosted by; Bill Cosby, Michael Douglas, Oprah Winfrey and Donna Karan. The Oprah Winfrey Show, Entertainment Tonight and The Today Show are only some of the hit television shows, on which he has appeared to give his in-demand advice.

His most exclusive design was done for royalty. In addition to roses the bouquets for this wedding were adorned with diamonds and pearls. Donald Trump’s wedding was his favourite, as only the sky was the limit. Trump’s motto for the ceremony was, "more is better." His love of extravagance can also be seen in his advice to young brides; the current trend according to Bailey, is the use of colourful and luscious flowers are sentimental importance to the bride.

So, are you wondering about the current trends in flowers according to Preston Bailey? Well, he is currently focused on Easter, the current theme is chickens. He is arranging flowers, by attaching them to Styrofoam bases shaped like little chicks. Furthermore, he is creating baskets packed with vibrantly coloured flowers.

The most important thing to remember, if you want your flower arrangements to look like those of the stars; is not to hold back, and never forget to be extravagant!