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Allium
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Alliums are a part of the onion family
hence their common names of flowering onion or giant onion. There are many varieties
of this flower, the most recognised being the Allium giganteum which has a large
spherical seed head and is purple. They have long, smooth leafless stems which
make them very easy to arrange and good for creating height. Other varieties include
the smaller more pointy headed Allium sphaerocephalon and the white Allium neopolitanum
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< Alstroemeria
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flower is named after Claus Alstroemer, who was a pupil of the great botanical
classifier Linnaeus. He went to South America, and sent seeds back of species
of this flower. Alstroemeria are sometimes called "ulster mary"- from
the pronunciation of the botanical name AL-stro-mary-uh - or Peruvian lily, which
relates to their country of origin. They are also native to Brazil and Chile,
where they grow in cool mountainous regions.
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Zantedeschia
> These beautiful flowers are more commonly
known as calla or arum lilies. They are very popular with style gurus for their
sculptural elegant shape. Their richly-coloured relatives are becoming better
known now too - they have a smaller, more elegant flower shape and lend themselves
more easily to mixing with other flowers.Their long leafless stems are flexible;
florists love them for this reason as they can be entwined over and around other
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< Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum
comes from the Greek "khrus anthemon", meaning "gold flower".
They are among the most popular and widely cultivated of cut flowers today, and
the fourth best-selling cut flower in the UK. Potted chrysanthemums are the best
selling houseplant in the UK as well. This is due to their very long vase life
and excellent value.
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| Gladioli
> Gladiolus comes from the Latin word
for a small sword - obvious if you look at its sharp, straight shape, tipped with
colour! Their strong shape has always made them popular in Mediterranean countries
where their showy bold colours mean they're always in demand. Miniature versions
of gladioli have become increasingly popular in recent years - varieties known
as Gladioli x nanus and Gladioli x colvillei that are hybrids. Their smaller size
means they are slightly easier to work with.
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< Sunflower Sunflowers
are one of the most recognised flowers throughout the world, and have a simple,
childlike charm. The botanical name for the flower, Helianthus, means sun-flower;
the flowerhead looks just like a shining sun. Most sunflowers are bright yellow
with dark brown centres, but varieties are appearing now which have tan, orange,
maroon or striped petals, and green-yellow centres. The latest varieties of sunflower
are very low in pollen - this not only helps asthma sufferers, but also extends
the life of each flower.
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