Fashion Flowers For Autumn - Naughty by Nature

< Anthurium

Anthurium stands out because of its unusual, suggestive lines. Depending on the variety the spadix, which is the most eye-catching feature, can come in a variety of shapes and sizes..! This flower will draw the eye in every arrangement and has irrevocably become associated with 'a little naughtiness'.
Anthuriums are longlasting flowers and can give pleasure for sometimes up to a month. Just avoid handling them too roughly as this causes bruising.

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Celosia >

Celosia is a tropical flower that blooms in many different colours: purples, reds, yellows and creamy white. There is a tufty "feather duster" form, but the celosia in this trend is the more familiar "cockscomb", with its distinctive organic shape and velvety structure. Celosia has an ultra-soft look that invites further exploration with the fingertips… Celosia are not longlived in water, with a vase life of around a week, but they are always a talking point! Remove all the leaves before use to focus attention on that amazing flowerhead.

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< Dahlia

Dahlias come in a wide range of colours, from white to peach, orange, yellow, bronze, wine, and even striped. Even the shapes are varied from tight honeycombs the size of golf balls, to perfect waterlily shapes, and others exuberantly frilly. It should come as no surprise that dahlia, with its full soft curves, symbolises splendour and opulence. The flowers are not longlasting, with about a week's vase life, but they are very spectacular and their vibrancy is energising. Dahlias have a short season of late spring to mid autumn, so enjoy them while you can!

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Dendrobium >

Dendrobium looks her best alone, but combines well with other flowers. We say 'her', because the shape is emphatically feminine. The variety here is 'Madame de Pompadour' - an appropriate name that also conjures up the image of a courtesan reclining on her chaise longue. She comes in magenta or white; another variety, 'Karen', is white with delicate shading of purple-pink on the petals.
Dendrobiums are longlived if kept cool; you might also choose a dendrobium plant to care for, if you really get attached to her!

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< Eryngium

Eryngium is also known as sea holly. Its ornamental value is down to its attractive blue colour as well as in the unusual shape of its flowers. Dare we say almost nipple-like? Well, raspberries at least! This flower creates a sense-stimulating contrast to the soft, rounded shapes of flowers like dahlia and rose and the velvety structure of celosia. If size matters, then the variety 'Supernova' has the biggest flower-centres while 'Orion' has the biggest 'ruffs'. Eryngiums are sturdy longlasting flowers.

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Rose >

With its numerous, lightly curving petals, each gently supporting another, the rose is the ultimate symbol of love. There is no denying that this is a sensual flower, especially in its various shades of red and pink. Roses of course can come in other colours - almost any except blue! The softly rounded shape of the flower and the thorny stems create an exciting contrast. Roses can last up to two weeks if treated properly - don't bash or crush the stem ends but cut them sharply at an angle. Special rose food is available to help them live longer.

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