Category: Highlighted Plants & Flowers

Lewisia Name:Lewisia Family:Montiaceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Spring to summer Best time to buy:Spring Max Height:10-30 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Wintergreen:Some species are evergreen Humidity:Low to moderate This hardy plant will also bring plenty of colour to any garden. Lewisia is a rock plant that remains green and flowers even in poor conditions. It…

Senecio Senetti Name:Senecio Senetti Family:Asteraceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Early spring to early summer  Best time to buy:Early spring Max Height:30-50 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial sun to full sun Wintergreen:No Humidity:Moderate, prefers well-drained soil Senecio Senetti is an early-flowering plant admired for its bold, daisy-like blooms in vivid shades of blue, purple, pink, and magenta. Known for its…

Hydrangea Macrophylla Name:Hydrangea macrophylla Family:Hydrangeaceae Type Plant:Deciduous shrub Flowering time:Spring to early autumn Best time to buy:Spring Max Height:Up to 2 meters Sun/Shadow:Partial shade Wintergreen:No Humidity:Prefers moderate to high humidity Hydrangea macrophylla, also known as bigleaf hydrangea, is a beloved flowering shrub valued for its lush, voluminous flowers and vibrant colors. Available in shades of…

Begonia Name:Begonia Family:Begoniaceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Early spring to late autumn Best time to buy:Early spring to late autumn Max Height:15-60 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full shade Wintergreen:Some varieties are evergreen, others die back in winter Humidity:Prefers high humidity Begonias are highly valued for their stunning blooms and lush foliage, making them a profitable addition…

Citrus plants Name:Citrus (e.g., Orange, Lemon, Lime, etc.) Family:Rutaceae Type Plant:Evergreen perennial tree or shrub Flowering time:Spring Best time to buy:Spring or early summer Max Height:Depending on variety Sun/Shadow:Full sun Wintergreen:Yes, evergreen Humidity:Moderate to high humidity preferred Citrus plants are a premium offering, perfect for florists looking to diversify their inventory with ornamental greenery. These…

Lisianthus Name:Lisianthus (Eustoma) Family:Gentianaceae Type Plant:Annual Flowering time:Summer to early autumn Best time to buy:Spring Max Height:30-90 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun Lisianthus, also known as Eustoma, is a premium cut flower highly valued in the floral industry for its refined aesthetics and exceptional vase life. With delicate, rose-like blooms and a wide spectrum of colors, Lisianthus…

Ranunculus Name:Ranunculus Family:Ranunculaceae Type Plant:Perennial, often grown as an annual for cut flowers Flowering time:Spring to early summer (March to June) Best time to buy:Late winter to spring (when in bloom) Max Height:30-60 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin Ranunculus flowers come from a flower called Ranunculus Asiaticus, also known as Persian buttercup, sometimes…

Hydrangea Name:Hydrangea Family:Hydrangeaceae Type Plant:Deciduous shrub (some varieties are perennials) Flowering time:Summer to early autumn (June to September) Best time to buy:Spring or early summer Max Height:60-300 cm, depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full sun (depending on the variety) Hortensia cut flowers are popular for their stunning and colourful blooms, which can add…

Rhipsalis Name:Rhipsalis Family:Cactaceae Type Plant:Hanging or trailing plant Flowering time:Late winter to early spring Best time to buy:Winter and spring Max Height:Up to 1 meter (trailing length) Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to bright indirect light (no direct sun) Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers moderate to high humidity Rhipsalis, a unique and elegant trailing plant, is a nice choice for florists…

Tulip Name:Tulip Family:Liliaceae Type Plant:Perennial flowering bulb Flowering time:Early to mid-spring Best time to buy:autumn / winter Max Height:10-60 cm Sun/Shadow:Shadow Origin Tulips may seem typically Dutch, but their origins trace back to ancient Iran, Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan. Nomads brought these vibrant flowers to Turkey, where even sultans adorned their turbans with them. By the…

Mini plants Why Mini Plants Are a Must-Have Mini plants are a growing trend in the world of indoor greenery, offering a charming and versatile solution for any home or workspace. Their compact size, wide variety of shapes and textures, and minimal care requirements make them perfect for small spaces, gifts, or accents in larger…

Narcissus Name:Narcissus Family:Amaryllidaceae Type Plant:Perennial bulb, used as a cut flower Flowering time:Perennial bulb, used as a cut flower Best time to buy:Late winter to early spring (when in bloom) Max Height:20-50 cm, depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin The name of the Narcissus is said to originate from the Greek…