Category: All Flowers and Plants

  • Wreath

    Wreath

    Wreath Origin Wreaths are a classic decorative feature with deep historical and cultural significance. Their circular shape and versatile design make them ideal for various uses, from festive decorations to memorial tributes. A key moment for wreaths is during the Christmas season, when they take centre stage in homes, churches, and public spaces.Wreaths have a…

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  • Picea Glauca

    Picea Glauca

    Name:Picea glauca (White Spruce) Family:Pinaceae Type Plant:Evergreen conifer Flowering time:Autumn Best time to buy:Autumn Max Height:20-80 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to light shade Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers normal outdoor humidity OriginPicea glauca, also known as the white spruce, comes from the colder regions of North America. It grows naturally in Canada and the northern parts of the United…

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  • Gaultheria

    Gaultheria

    Gaultheria Name:Gaultheria Family:Ericaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub Flowering time:Summer (usually July to August) Best time to buy:Spring or early fall Max Height:height ranging from 10 to 15 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full shade Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers moderate to high humidity Origin  Gaultheria, or Mountain Tea, is a genus of plants in the heather family (Ericaceae), boasting about…

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  • Ilex

    Ilex

    Ilex Name:Ilex Family:Aquifoliaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub or small tree Flowering time:May to June (small white flowers) Best time to buy:Autumn or early spring Max Height:30-90 Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full sun Origin Ilex, also known as holly, is a genus of over 400 species. The most common species used in floristry is Ilex verticillata, also known…

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  • Waxflower

    Waxflower

    Waxflower Name:Waxflower Family:Myrtaceae Type Plant:Shrub Flowering time:Late winter to late spring (depending on climate) Best time to buy:autumn Max Height:(0.9-2.4 meters), depending on variety and growing conditions Sun/Shadow:Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade Origin Native to Western Australia, waxflowers thrive in dry, sandy soils and warm climates. Introduced to horticulture in the 20th century,…

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  • Dracaena

    Dracaena

    Dracaena Name:Dracaena Family:Asparagaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub or small tree Flowering time:Rarely flowers indoors; if grown outdoors, blooms in late spring to summer Best time to buy:Year-round (as an indoor houseplant) Max Height:1-3 meters indoors, up to 6 meters outdoors depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Bright, indirect light; tolerates low light but may grow slower Wintergreen:Yes, evergreen…

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  • Cymbidium

    Cymbidium

    Cymbidium Name:Cymbidium (commonly known as the boat orchid) Family:Orchidaceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:late fall to early spring Best time to buy:autumn Max Height:30cm – 120 cm Sun/Shadow:party sun Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:high humidity Origin Cymbidium orchids, native to Asia’s mountainous and subtropical regions, have been admired in China and Japan for thousands of years. By the 19th…

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  • Tulip

    Tulip

    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…

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  • Symphoricarpos

    Symphoricarpos

    Name:Symphoricarpos Family:Caprifoliaceae Type Plant:Deciduous shrub Flowering time:Summer and autumn Best time to buy:Autumn Max Height:80 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin of Symphoricarpos cut flowersSymphoricarpos, also called snowberry, comes from North and Central America. It’s a shrub that produces clusters of small, round berries and delicate flowers. These berries often appear in autumn, making…

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  • Skimmia (Berries)

    Skimmia (Berries)

    Name:Skimmia Family:Rutaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub Flowering time:Spring Best time to buy:Autumn to early winter Max Height:60–150 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full shade Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers moderate humidity Origin of Skimmia (with berries) plantsSkimmia is an evergreen shrub that comes from parts of Asia, including Japan and China. It has been grown in gardens for hundreds of…

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  • Helleborus

    Helleborus

    Name:Helleborus Family:Ranunculaceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Autumn to spring Best time to buy:autumn to early spring Max Height:30–60 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full shade Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers moderate humidity Origin of HelleborusHelleborus is a plant that comes from parts of Europe and Asia. It’s been around for centuries and often grows in forests or rocky mountain areas.…

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  • Cucurbita

    Cucurbita

    Cucurbita If you’re already in the mood for pumpkins and squash, you can check out our webshop where we’ve got a nice selection of Cucurbita waiting for you. With Halloween right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to grab one for carving, decorating, or cooking. Cucurbita originally come from the Americas, where people have…

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