Hyacinths

Origins
Hyacinthus is the member of the Liliaceae family. The name of hyacinthus originates from the Greek Hyakinthos that means handsome young man who in Greek mythology was loved by the sun god Apollo. The Greek myth tells that one day Apollo and Hyakinthos were exercising throwing the discus. On seeing them both the jealous god of the West Wind, who also fell in love with Hyakinthos, blew the discus back at him and it fatally wounded the young fellow. According to the myth from his bloods appeared a flower, which was named in honor of Hyakinthos by the god Apollo.

The flower was first imported into Western Europe in the 16th century and being first cultivated by Austrians in the 1500's. Between the 17th and 18th centuries hyacinths could be seen only in the collections of extremely wealthy flower collectors. Its bulbs were immensely high-priced due to uncommon odor. Today they are available almost for everyone being bred and grown in Holland and Great Britain. To keep the blooms last-longing the cut flowers are being sold with roots intact at the bottom.

Flowers are available from November till April in white, pink, peach and blue, dark wine purples, rosy reds, navy, egg-yolk yellows and soft oranges.

Bamboo Twist

Bamboo twist is alternatively named Dracaena Sanderiana and commonly known as Lucky Bamboo. This plant is widely used for Feng Sui. It is believed that to catch good fortune one should make a Dollar sign with two straight bamboo sticks and one spiral curl stick. This fascinating green plant is suitable for any floral arrangement as it enhances elegance.

Bamboo twist is very simple to grow and care for. The only thing it requires is water. The plant even requires neither light no any fertilizer. The plant may be kept in any space of the room. In order to make the stick curl one should place the fresh and young bamboo in dark vase, letting them grow in direction to the light. In addition, rotation from time to time is also required for getting curl stick. In order the bamboo twist to not grow taller once it reaches the wanted shape and length, it should be treated accordingly. Thus, only green leaves will grow staying green both water and soil.

Bamboo twist is widely used in various nosegays, flower arrangements and designs. For instance, it is possible to group them and hide the bottom part in the rocks or stones in a well- designed vase.

Anigozanthos

The pronunciation of the flower’s name is ANNY-goz-an-thoss, with the meaning 'plant with unusual flower'. This flower originated from southwestern Australia and is commonly called kangaroo paw.

The name Anigozanthos is derived from two Greek words ‘anoigo’ for "to open," and anthos for "flower’. This name is related to the flower's ability to open widely, flaring approximately to the blossom's base.  Tubular –shaped flowers borne on the long furry, velvety buds that are opening at the tip of the stems.

Kangaroo Paw falls into the Haemodoraceae family with other more than10 species popular perennial herbs. One of the well-known to florists is Anigozanthos flavidus. This plant may be met in various shades of red and yellow colors. The colors of Anigozanthus are yellowish-green, green, brownish-yellow, orange, crimson, red and pink and even bi-colored.

The flower is available during the entire year. If it is cut out its life lasting may reach up to a month (if cared properly).

Kangaroo Paw is widely used in various designs and floral arrangements. The popular ones are  oriental style and massive flower arrangements where the flowers work for their woodsy property.

Glory Lily

Gloriosa is a genus comprising 5-6 species from the family Colchicaceae. They are native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Their common name is Glory lilies or Flame lilies. These slender deciduous perennial plants tend to climb over other plants by means of their tendrils formed at the terminals of their leaves.

The plant is capable to attain the length of 3 m. Its spectacular 6-petal- blooms are notable by their pronouncedly reflexed petals, varying in color with a range of a greenish-yellow through yellow, orange, red and even a dark pinkish-red.

The glory lily is considered to be of the most exotic blooming vines that can be grown in the Southern garden.

The attractive species of this springtime flowering plants Gloriosa superba is the national flower of Zimbabwe and was the national flower of Rhodesia.  Beside of it represents the state flower of Tamil Nadu state in India.

The Africans and Indians use it in traditional medicine.

Hawthorn - Crateagus

The botanical name is Crateagus. Hawthorn represents a genus consisting of shrubs and trees from the family Rosaceae. Its species originate from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America.

Hawthorn is also commonly known as English Hawthorn, Haw, May Bush, Quick-Set, White Thorn and others. Its general name was taken from the Greek word 'Kratos' that means 'strong' and 'powerful'.

The plant can reach the length of 5-15 m. It is notable by small fruit looking like apple and thorny branches. The fruits are called "haws", from which the name originated. The thorns occur from branches, having1-3 cm in length.

The plant leaves are spirally set up on long shoots, and in clusters on spur branches shoots. They come in different shapes with lobed or serrate edges.

In England there is a custom that a branch of the Glastonbury Thorn is taken and shown every year in Buckingham Palace. The flowers are referred to May Day, that is why the Hawthorn has long been considered as a token of spring in English poetry.

Daisy - Bellis Perennis

Bellis perennis represents a popular species of Daisy native to western, central and northern Europe.  As a lot of related flowering plants bear the name "Daisy", this species can be called Common Daisy, Lawn Daisy or sometimes English daisy.

This herbaceous plant has not long creeping rhizomes and tiny, round or spoon-like leaves in the length of 2–5 cm long, growing too close to ground. The inflorescence formed is nearly 2–3 cm across; it is made up of white-colored ray florets –frequently with red tips and yellow disc florets. The flowers are borne on 2-15 cm long stems lacking any leaves.

This evergreen plant is sometimes thought as a weed on lawns, however a lot of flower lover enjoy the look of its blossoms.

Bellis perennis has beenwidely used in folk medicine. By the way, its foliage may be consumed. This uncommon flowering plant has been customary used for creating daisy chains as a kids' game.

Lavender - Lavandula

The Lavenders (Lavandula) represents a genus of 39 species belonging to the mint family, and originating from the Mediterranean region south to tropical Africa and to the southeast areas of India. The genus consists of annual herbaceous plants, subshrubs, and small shrubs.

The most popular "true" species that are widely cultivated is the Common Lavender or Lavandula angustifolia. Today plenty of cultivars can be enjoyed. Other not less popular species are  L. stoechas, L. dentata, and L. multifida valued as good ornamental plants.

Lavenders are loved by many gardeners.  Their bloom spikes are perfect additions to dried floral arrangements. Their aromatic, light purple blossoms and flower buds are used in potpourris. Beside of lavender plants can prevent moths, thus people dry them, seal in pouches and put among stored items of clothes.

 This nectar-producing plant is grown for commercial purposes for making to make lavender oil from its flowers. This oil serves as an antiseptic and is valued in the aromatherapy.

Partridge Pea

Chamaecrista fasciculata is the botanical name of the plant that is more commonly known as Partridge Pea. The plant originates from the eastern America. Being an annual it is capable to attain the height up to 50 cm. 

It gives rise to vivid yellow blossoms that are nearly 1 in wide and irregularly-shaped. Every bloom is made up of 5 round petals that range in relative size, and 10 reddish stamens.

The flowers lack any smell. The Partridge pea's delicate stems are not covered by hairs, emerging they are in pale green color, within time they turn into reddish brown.

The alternatively arranged leaves come from medium to deep green cues. Every leaf consists of up to 20 leaflets. 

Partridge pea is quite uncommon plant flowering from the early summer to the first frosty days.