Day Seven - Campanula
This variety is called 'Champion Lavender'
The common name is Canterbury Bells. The Latin translates into little Bell because of the shape of the individual flowers.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Monday, 9 January 2012
Day Six - Tete e Tete
Day Six - Tete e Tete
Tete e Tete's are from the Narcissus family.
They are the most popular dwarf Daffodil, standing at only 15cm high it's size makes it perfect for planting in patio containers or at the front of the border.
The deep golden yellow flowers appear in late winter/early spring, with each stem bearing up to 3 blooms.
These make me feel like spring is on the way - yipee!!
Sunday, 8 January 2012
Day Five - Mimosa
Day Five - Mimosa
Mimosa's Botanical name is Acacia it has tiny yellow petal-less flowers which cover each stem.
It originates from Australia.
It's meaning is sensitivity & secret love.
It has a beautiful sweet scent to it which can fill a room.
Friday, 6 January 2012
Day Four - Eryngium
Day Four - Eryngium
It's common name is Sea Holly or Thistle. The name Sea Holly comes from the fact that some species are found in coastal areas.
The flower has deep-cut leaves shaped like Holly & sometimes just as spiky! The leaves surround the stem like a frilly collar.
They are native to Siberia, the Balkans & Alpine regions but it has been cultivated in Western Europe since 1567.
It is available in all shades of blue & green from navy with bottle green, steel blue & gunmetal through to a brilliant sky blue. There is also a white variety.
They are available all year round.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Day Three - Mini Gerbera 'Navelino'
Day Three - Mini Gerbera 'Navelino'
Today it's the turn of a mini Gerbera called 'Navelino' he is bright orange with a yellow centre.
The Gerbera's common name is Transvaal Daisy.
They are avaliable in virtualy every colour & you can even have your own colour Gerbera created for you which I discovered when I needed blue ones for a Wedding!
They are avaliable all year round & are mostly imported from Holland, Israel, California, Canada & Colombia. They are the fifth most used cut flower in the world.
Their meaning is pretty & strong & enduring purity. They were named in honour of the German Botanist & Naturalist Traugott Gerber.
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Day Two - Rose 'Green Fashion'
Day Two - Rose 'Green Fashion'
This beautiful Rose is grown in Ecuador.
This beautiful Rose is grown in Ecuador. It's petals are a cream/green shade & get lighter towards the centre of the Rose. The edge of each petal are a dusky pink making this Rose ideal for vintage Weddings.
Day One - Helleborus 'Niger'
Day One of my '365 days of flowers' project!
Old folklore says that they are called a Christmas Rose because one sprouted in the snow from the tears of a young girl who had no gift to give the Christ child in Bethlehem.
They are also available as a cut flower which are just as pretty x
Starting us off is the Helleborus 'Niger' otherwise know as Hellebore or Christmas Rose.
You would normally find these plants growing on a mountain amongst the snow but they are ideal for our gardens back home.
Even though they are called a Christmas Rose they don't normally flower at Christmas. The flowering period is around January - March but some varieties flower earlier (like this one).
They like a shade - semi shade spot & are winter hardy.
Old folklore says that they are called a Christmas Rose because one sprouted in the snow from the tears of a young girl who had no gift to give the Christ child in Bethlehem.They are also available as a cut flower which are just as pretty x
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