Flower Information
on Garden Selection

The following flowers are included in this selection:
Common Name(s): Alstroemeria
Botanical Name(s): Alstroemeria Aurantiaca
Other Name(s): Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas, Parrot Lily
Description: This miniature lily stands 50 to 130 cm in height. Each stem braches into 4 to 6 stems, each containing 3 to 5 buds.
Colors: pink, peach, yellow, red, white, purple, bi-color
Season: All year round
Meaning: Named after the Swedish Baron, Jonas Alstomer, by his friend Carolus Linnaeus in 1753. Wealth, prosperity, fortune.
Zodiac: No
Flower of the Month: No
Bloom Size: 1.5 inches wide
Color Pattern: solid, striped, bi-color, contrasting patterns
Facts: Considered to be one of the most beautiful cut flowers, alstroemeria is ethylene sensitive-keep away from contact with fruits, carbon monoxide and all external sources of ethylene, good for gardening (perennial).
Special Handling: Can last up to 2 weeks if cared for properly. Average watering needs. May cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. May appear to be limp if out of water

Common Name(s): Lily
Botanical Name(s): Liluim
Other Name(s): Asiatic Lily
Description: A cup shaped flower with clusters of 4 to 6 buds on each stem.
Colors: white, red, pink, yellow, orange, bi-colored
Season: All year round
Meaning: Most colors have different meanings. Yellow means gay and walking on air. White means purity, virginity, majesty.
Zodiac: Virgo
Flower of the Month: No
Bloom Size: 4 to 6 inches in diameter
Color Pattern: solid, striped, spotted, bi-color
Facts: The lily represents pure and virginal love in the Christian faith. Other popular types of lilies are the Oriental lily, Tiger Lily and Easter Lily each of which have their own special characteristics.
Special Handling: Vase life of 4 to 14 days, pollen stamens will permanently stain if it comes in direct contact with clothing. Remove stamens carefully. The use of gloves is recommended. Flowers may blossom at different times. Remove blossom when it becomes unattractive.

Common Name(s): Rose
Botanical Name(s): Rosa
Other Name(s): Sweetheart Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
Description: A multi-petaled blossom that ranges in size. Comes as a single blossom atop a thorny stem ranging from 12 to 40 inches high. Stem size and blossom count varies depending on the variety.
Colors: hues of red, yellow, pink, purple, orange, white
Season: All year round
Meaning: All roses are symbolic for love, however each color has a separate meaning. Red means love, respect, courage. Pink means grace, perfect happiness. Dark pink means gratitude. Light pink means admiration, sympathy. White means innocence, purity, secrecy, I'm worthy of you, you're heavenly, humility. Yellow means undying lover, platonic love, friendship. Orange means passion, desire. Blue means extraordinary, mystery. Red and White means unity.
Zodiac: No
Flower of the Month: June
Bloom Size: On average 2 to 5 inches in diameter
Color Pattern: solid, bi-color
Facts: Many rose varieties produce a sweet fragrance. Rose perfumes are made by steam distilling crushed rose petals which produces essential oils. Very popularly used in Persia, Bulgaria, Iran and Germany. The rose is the National flower of England, the provincial flower of Alberta and the State flower of Iowa, North Dakota, Georgia and New York. Portland, Oregon holds an annual Rose Festival. The rose is often used as a symbol for the Virgin Mary. The most popular and well known cut flower. Used in floral arrangements, wedding and corsage work by florists. Red roses are the most sought after flower for a Valentine's Day gift. Monk's cultivated rose bushes after the crusades for medicinal uses. Rose water was successful in curing ailments such as trembling, constipation, drunkenness, insomnia and skin and throat infections. There is no such rose with a true blue or a true black color. Black roses are generally a deep, deep red where as blue roses are typically purple.
Special Handling: Vase life of 7 to 10 days. Thorns should not be removed from stem as they may cause open wounds to the stem where bacteria can gather and shorten the life of the flower. Roses are extremely thirsty flowers. Check water levels frequently.