Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Sunday, 26 February 2012
Friday, 24 February 2012
Day 23 - Lilac
Day 23 - Lilac
Otherwise known as Syringa.
A well known shrub on English Cottage gardens.
They were first cultivated in the middle of the last century in Europe & most of the varieties developed are those still sold today.
available in white, mauve, violet & pink. The purple flowered varieties, which has the strongest scent, are only available in Spring for a very short period.
Available from October - May.
'Madame Florent Stepman' is the most widely grown Lilac, a pure white flower named after the original growers wife.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Day 22 - Bouvardia
Day 22 - Bouvardia
These pretty flowers are named after the Parisian doctor Charles Bouvard (1572-1658), personal Physician to Louis XIII & director of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris.
They have a cluster of tubular starlet flowers fringed with leaves & carried on tall stalks. Each stem resembles a small bouquet in bright firework colours.
They are native to Mexico. Introduced to the UK in 1854 but are mainly grown in sub-tropical zones & under glass in Holland.
Available all year round in red, white & shades of pink.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Day Fourteen - 'Grand Prix' Rose
Day Fourteen - 'Grand Prix' Rose
They have always been the symbol of undying love & adoration.
Since their introduction to the flower market, with their strong stems, deep ruby red colour & velvety petals have been the market leaders in high-end red roses.
they have a very large head with a high petal count. They are available in stem lengths 50cm - 100cm tall!
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Mr & Mrs Harriman
Professional photographs of Janine & Mark's Wedding in November 2011.
Beautiful! xDay Thirteen - Muscari
Day Thirteen - Muscari
Otherwise known as Grape Hyacinths, they are often mistaken for Bluebells.
They originated in the Mediterranean, Central & Southern Europe, Africa & Asia. They come in varieties of pale blue to very dark blue.
When planted as bulbs they tend to multiply quickly. They prefer well drained sandy soil that is acid to neutral & not too rich. Naturally found in woodlands or meadows, they are commonly cultivated in lawns, borders, rock gardens & containers.
Day Twelve - Narcissus 'Soleil d'or'
Day Twelve - Narcissus 'Soleil d'or'
These are a very scented variety of Daffodil.
On each stem there are lots of small individual heads.
Day Eleven - Rose 'Blush'
Day Eleven - Rose 'Blush'
These beauties have a white outer layer & the inside of each petal is a beautiful burnt orange colour.
Day Ten - Molucella
Day Ten - Molucella
Commonly known as 'Bells of Ireland', they have apple-green flowers of a bell like appearance.
in the language of love, these represent luck. They are a member of the Mint family.
In Australia & New Zealand they refer to them as Canterbury Bells.
It is often debated as to whether these beauties are a flower or actually a variety of foliage.
They originate from Syria & Eastern Mediterranean Countries. They change their shape depending on where they are in relation to the light.
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Day Nine - Lisianthus
Day Nine - Lisianthus 'Picot'
I call it Lisi or Lizzy but it's Latin name is Eustoma.
Their blooms have such a soft, feminine look & they are very long lasting. They are often mistaken for Roses or even Peonies like the double-petalled varieties.
It is pronounced Lizzie-ann-thus.
They are made up of delicate trumpets in shades of white, purple, pink, cream, lilac & bi-colours. They are available all year round.
They are called Lisianthus because this means 'bitter flower' referring to the taste as the flowers were traditionally used in herbal medicine.
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