Flower Bud
Jacob Varghese Kunnam
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Anthurium, Dutch Rose, Orchid, Carnation—all these cut flower varieties used in floral arrangements are very familiar to us. How about creating a display for these bouquets with new types of flowers?
A whole range of them are now gaining a place in floral decorations and bouquets. While some of them are cultivated in our country, many others come from countries like Australia, South Africa, and Israel. To increase the price of bouquets, these are often arranged as single stems.
The trees of this plant, which bear fruit, are found in places like Australia and South Africa. Banksia plants, which grow attractively for a very long time, have large cut flowers with a long cone shape and are an expensive variety in the market.
In the Ernakulam wholesale market, one of its flowers costs over 250 rupees.
Banksia’s attractive colored leaves are the beauty of the flower. Many types of Banksia are available in orange, pink, red, and yellow colors.
To enhance the beauty of the flower, all the leaves are often removed before placing it in a bouquet. The ability to stay fresh for a long time also sets Banksia apart from others.
Protea is a member of the family that includes Banksia. Protea is the star queen among Australian plants.
The large, feather-like petaled flowers with white and red tips are very beautiful to see. The fact that they stay fresh for a long time is also their specialty.
Leucadendron is a type of shrub found in South Africa. Its leaves transform into flowers. Flowers appear at their tips. Photo: Getty.
On the supporting stems, there are flowers that change from light green to a deep color. They last for a very long time and give a special beauty to the bouquet.
They hold a frontline position among cut flowers. They are produced on a commercial scale at farms like Delta Flower Farm in Bangalore. Apparently, they grow well in our climate too.
Leucadendron varieties, belonging to the Protea family, are available in many colors and types. Leucadendron is available in the market in colors like orange, yellow, red, silver, cream, pink, and burgundy. Its native land is South Africa. They are widely cultivated in countries like Australia, New Zealand, California, and Israel.
Lisianthus is a variety that many cut flower vendors like the most. It has a special kind of attraction. It has a good place in bouquets.
There are double-petal Lisianthus that look like roses, and single-petal varieties. Various types of Lisianthus are available in colors like blue, pink, white, and purple.
Dwarf varieties usually have a height of 18-24 inches and a width of 12-18 inches. When the plant matures, it typically grows up to four feet in height and width.
They are in high demand in floral arrangements. They bloom in all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The flowers are small and available in white, pink, yellow, and red colors.
The beauty of Ozothamnus when it is white is something else entirely.
The main attraction of the sunflower is its large flowers. Sunflowers have an important place in bouquet making.
The varieties used for cut flowers have larger stems than regular sunflowers. Their flowers are also smaller in size.
One variety of sunflower used for cut flowers is ‘Vincent’. It is inside the flowers. It has no pollen. Therefore, it can be used by those with allergies.
In our climate, it stays fresh for 4-5 days without spoiling. It requires good sunlight to bloom. Sunflowers are often used as the main item in bouquets. There is always a demand for sunflowers in the cut flower market.
The specialty of the pussy willow is its cotton-like flowers on a tree-branch-like stem. It is a major ornamental plant in countries like China.
These flowers have an important place in the Chinese New Year celebrations.
In China, they are considered a symbol of luck. Pussy willows are available in white and pink colors. The flowers that appear after winter signal the arrival of spring.
They are widely used for Easter celebrations. The Chinese see it as a symbol of prosperity and growth. Since the flowers bloom in the severe cold, it is also called the Ice Flower. About twenty varieties of pussy willow are available.
Banksia: large cone-shaped cut flowers, expensive in the market, and available in orange, pink, red, and yellow colors.
Protea: feather-like petaled flowers with white and red tips that stay fresh for a long time.
Leucadendron: a South African shrub whose leaves transform into flowers and give bouquets a special beauty.
Lisianthus: a favorite of many cut flower vendors, with rose-like double petals and single-petal varieties.
Sunflower: often used as the main item in bouquets, with constant demand in the cut flower market.
Pussy Willow: cotton-like flowers on a tree-branch-like stem, linked with luck, prosperity, growth, spring, and Easter celebrations.
Which new flowers are becoming popular for bouquet making?
Banksia, Protea, Leucadendron, Lisianthus, Ozothamnus, sunflower, and pussy willow are gaining a place in floral decorations and bouquets. Some are cultivated in our country, while many others come from countries like Australia, South Africa, and Israel.
Why is Banksia considered an expensive cut flower?
Banksia has large cut flowers with a long cone shape and attractive colored leaves. In the Ernakulam wholesale market, one of its flowers costs over 250 rupees. Its ability to stay fresh for a long time also sets Banksia apart from others.
What makes Protea suitable for floral arrangements?
Protea is known for large, feather-like petaled flowers with white and red tips. It is described as the star queen among Australian plants. Florists value it because it is very beautiful to see and stays fresh for a long time.
What colors are available in Leucadendron cut flowers?
Leucadendron is available in the market in colors like orange, yellow, red, silver, cream, pink, and burgundy. Its leaves transform into flowers, and the supporting stems can change from light green to a deep color, adding special beauty to bouquets.
Is Lisianthus good for rose-like bouquets?
Yes. Lisianthus includes double-petal varieties that look like roses, along with single-petal varieties. It has a special kind of attraction and a good place in bouquets. Various types are available in colors like blue, pink, white, and purple.
Which sunflower variety is used as a pollen-free cut flower?
One variety of sunflower used for cut flowers is ‘Vincent’. It has no pollen, so it can be used by those with allergies. In our climate, it stays fresh for 4-5 days without spoiling and requires good sunlight to bloom.
Why is pussy willow used in celebrations?
Pussy willow has cotton-like flowers on a tree-branch-like stem and is a major ornamental plant in China. It has an important place in Chinese New Year celebrations and is considered a symbol of luck, prosperity, and growth. It is also widely used for Easter celebrations.
