Roses & Violets

Reviewing the most beautiful flowers offered by FTD.com.

Calla Lily is another term for Zantedeschia. It is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants that belongs to the Araceae family and is generally indigenous to South Africa to Malawi.



The term of the genus was offered as praise to an Italian botanist known as Giovanni Zantedeschi.


The Calla Lily or Zantedeschia is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant that grows from 1-2.5 meters tall with leaves 15-45 cm long. This species inflorescence is a glitzy white, yellow or pink spathe shaped similar to a funnel with a yellow, central, finger-like spadix.

For centuries calla lilies have been enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It develops from a kind of bulb known as rhizome and generates a very large green leaves which is naturally wrapped with lighter-colored marks.

The calla lily is also known as:

  • Calla
  • Arum lily
  • Zantedeschia aethiopica

The calla lily flower can easily be nurtured as it is known for its ability to grow in almost any type of soil. With that truth, a lot of people prefer to have calla lilies in their gardens. Another best thing about this species is that it can be a majestic flower for wedding planners.

Apart from its stunning beauty and attractiveness it also holds different meanings and symbols which brings aspirations to everyone. Such symbols include:

  • It is paradoxically associated with both weddings and funerals
  • Symbolizes marriage and transparency due to its white color and trumpet-liked form, which is akin to an eye catcher woman figure.
  • Represents rebirth and resurrection

Just like most popular flowers in the universe calla lilies also obtain different colors like:

  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Burgundy
  • Orange
  • Combination of black and purple

Most importantly the elegant calla lily can also be a real dangerous flower once swallowed as it can poison anyone.

The FTD® Spirited Grace™ Lily Bouquet

February 24, 2010
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Lilies consist of a genus of approximately 110 species in the lily family (Liliaceae) and are acknowledge as real essential outsized ostentatious flowering garden plants.


In addition they are globally essential in literature and cultural. Some species of lilies are occasionally developed and harvested for edible bulbs.


Lilies obtain a vibrant color that has the intense potential to hold everyone’s interest or fascination. This kind of flower is truly popular not just in Europe, America or Asia but all over the world… Lilies are indeed globally acknowledge and well-liked.


Similar to other beautiful flowers in the planet earth lilies also obtain different colors which holds special meanings. Such kind of lilies includes:

  • White lily – This kind of lily symbolizes modesty and virginity.
  • Easter lily – Represents the Virgin Mary
  • Lily of the valley – It signifies sweetness and purity of ones heart.
  • Yellow lily – Represents cheerfulness, gay spirits and festivities.
  • Orange lily – Stands for strong amorous feeling or desire; signifies a powerful feeling or emotion.

In the UK lilies are considered as the one of the most admired flowers next to Rose. In the entire universe lilies rank as the 4th well-liked flowers…


Due to the fact that lilies obtain majestic beauty, vivacious color, and excellent meanings, it is widely used as gifts and giveaways to any kind of celebration. Lilies also work best for all year round occasions. Another best thing about lilies is that a number of magnificent bouquets can be created out of this.

The FTD® Grace Luxury Orchid Bouquet

February 24, 2010
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One of the most plentiful and exotic species of flower, orchids have always been in great demand. In the Victorian era, expeditions were led to find rare variations of orchids that were eventually sold at auction for exorbitant prices. The ongoing popularity of their exotic grace was even given its own name: orchidelirium. One look at the exquisite lines of the orchid effortlessly explains why the Victorians were in such a delirium over this flower, and they continue to be one of the most passionately collected blossoms in the world. Luckily, today, the orchid is an easily available and affordable flower to own, as well as a discriminating gift to be cherished.

Orchids add effortless elegance to any room. Favored by Martha Stewart, they’re a flower that can make the shabby chic and are so dramatic that they need little more than a simple vase to showcase their exotic beauty. With their large, fanned out petals and their simple, unadorned leaves, they boast a vast wardrobe of style. Single-flowered orchids are the society matrons of flowers: genteel and weighty, graceful in their downward arching growth. Or there’s the multi-flowered orchid with its abundance of flowers, flush with color in bunches of blooms. No matter what flowering guise the orchid wears, it becomes the focal point of any room or centerpiece.

But orchids are much more than a stunning decoration. No gift could be more luxurious – or more romantic – than a bouquet of orchids and a box of gourmet chocolates. Perhaps these flowers pair so well with the decadence of chocolate because one of the most alluring ingredients in chocolate – vanilla – is from its own variation of orchid. From culinary fare to alluring perfumes, orchids lend class to everything they touch. Their fragrance graces designer perfumes from Dior’s J’adore to Jean Paul Gaultier’s Classique. And while fragrance can be such a personal thing, the orchid itself is an infallible hostess gift – and a testament to the gift giver’s own incomparable sense of beauty and impeccable taste.

Whether you’d like to add the class of orchids to your own home décor or send them as a gracious gift, FTD.com has a variety of bouquets suitable for any occasion.

The FTD Sunburst® Bouquet

February 24, 2010
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It is a fact that beautiful flowers were there during the earth’s creation. Numerous flowering plants including daisies were created within the 7-day period of the creator’s mission of giving life and beauty to everything on earth.


Like most flowering plants on earth, the daisy has its unique and remarkable characteristics that every one likes best! Daisies can be used as giveaways, tokens or gift for special occasions’ like anniversaries, 18th birthday, Valentines Day, weddings, Christmas and even Halloween…


You can also make use of daisies as your garden’s top most flowers. Daisies grow well in healthy soil, average water and abundant sunlight and air. Growing daisies in your garden is not a hard task to work on as these kinds of flowers can be cultivated in a lot of easy ways.


Another good thing about daisies is that, you can utilize them for your reception’s decoration as it comes in a variety of colors, styles and sizes as well. Daisies belong to one of the most beautiful flowers in the universe. Gardeners in countries like Asia, USA and Europe like growing this species in their gardens.


Daisy represents nothing else but purity and innocence. Daisies obtain no negative meanings at all unlike some other flowers. The symbol and representations of daisy flower are all encouraging in nature.

 

Similar to some other popular flowers found in the planet earth, daisy also has various kinds including:

 

  • Crown Daisy or Garland Chrysanthemum
  • African Daisy
  • Michaelmas Daisy
  • Common Daisy
  • Painted Daisy
  • Marguerite Daisy


Daisies’ lovely and delicate flower reminds a lot of us of the spring days and comfy afternoon or Easter time. This kind of flowers is perennial which make such things like:

 

  • breathtaking vase flowers
  • remarkable indoor arrangement
  • attractive potted plants
  • dazzling accompaniments to the garden

 

So why not consider buying daisies or growing it in your beautiful garden? You can also put bundles of these flowers to beautify your vase!

The FTD® Because You’re Special™ Bouquet

February 24, 2010
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Do you want to cheer up someone special, a good friend or anything that you care about? Well then Gerbera Daisies are sure to be the perfect choice! This kind of flower obtains different colors that have the capability to capture everybody’s special interests and attention.


Some of the striking colors that this species obtains include:


  • Bright pink,
  • Snow white,
  • Sunny yellow,
  • Ruby red


It was on the year 1884 that Gerbera Daisies were discovered at Barberton, South Africa by a Scotsman named Robert Jameson. The scientific name of this species is known as gerbera jamesonii which recollects the name of its founder, and the meaning of its common name was taken from a German naturalist called Traugott Gerber.


Presently the Gerbera daisy ranks as the fifth most popular flower in the whole wide world behind roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and tulips. The breeding program of this species was started in England on the year 1890 which resulted in the enhancement of its flowers’ color variations.


Like other popular flowering plants in the universe, gerbera daisies also represent different essential meanings like:


  • Innocence
  • Purity
  • A classic symbol of beauty
  • Cheerfulness
  • Can uplift someone’s spirit

Due to the popularity of the gerbera daisy, it has been noted as one of the most favorite flowers for a number of occasions like birthdays; get well, congratulations, thank you, anniversaries, weddings and a lot more.


In fact, there are a lot of beautiful flowers that we can choose to help us express our deep thoughts and feelings towards the special person in our life but the gerbera daisy and its meaning stick out as one of the best choice! When sending out gerbera daisies, be aware that these fresh flowers bring out very meaningful thoughts which can definitely leave a very lasting and lovely memory…

It is believed to be almost numinous in nature, with representation tied to fascination, desire and even going on cautiously. It’s not surprising that purple roses send a message of love at first sight. In fact, it is considered as one of the great valentine flowers. It completely represents romance and unconditional love.

 

Every one knows that most flowering plants hold essential, unique and deep meaning. Each flower stands for something precious to every human being. Just like purple roses, it has been known that its beauty is magnificent and it has captivated a lot of fascinations.

 

A rose garden can totally capture everybody’s attention especially if is it surrounded by different colors, hues, shapes and sizes. No two rose are exactly alike, each of them has distinction so they would be recognized. Nevertheless, among the entire kinds of roses there may be no other as gorgeous as dark purple ones.

 

The dark purple rose comes in different tones, color and sizes. It really depends with the kind of breed you choose. When placed in the garden, dark purple roses can absolutely add beauty to your surroundings… Its beauty has a striking effect to everyone’s eyes.

 

With the continued participation and experimentation of flower experts, they have come up to assorted appearance of dark purple roses such as:

 

  • Burgundy iceburg
  • Wild blue yonder
  • Ebb’s tide
  • Della reese

 

The majority of the purple roses are from the English or Austin Variety whereas others are hybrids or crosses between other species of roses. Despite the fact that every florist and gardener would love to grow purple roses, it’s still very essential to choose roses that are best suited for your flower zone.

An avid gardener may try to grow a beautiful specimen indoors in a container or flower pot, but for the novice gardener, it may be a bit disappointing. However, these things are just a normal to everyone who gets involve with growing flowers. The more you try the more you are satisfied!

A tulip comprises of 150 bulbous species with flashy flowers that belongs in the family Liliacease. It is a perennial plant in the genus Tulipa. The species native variety consist Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

There are also some other species from Anatolia, Iran in the West to Northeast of China. The largest parts of tulip are derived from Tulipa gesneriana.


Similar to other popular, beautiful and purely captivating flowers in the universe, tulips also signifies a lot of wonderful thins and meanings. An assorted tulip for instance symbolizes an immense manner of expressing ones feelings. In every piece and color of tulip flower there is a definite significance coupled with it.


Everyone in the world truly love being encircled by fascinating flowers like tulip, yes indeed! Even little kids appreciate it! Tulips flower have always had a very significant role to play in every human lives.


What do tulips mean then?


Tulips are one of those beautiful, adoring, and well-liked flowers that are just right for every occasion! During the ancient era in Turkey tulips were worn inside a turban. In fact tulips originally belong to Persia and Turkey.

As time passes by the meaning of tulips has changed but still plays an important role to every one and to every seasons’ occasions! Regarding its color, red signifies love, the yellow ones symbolizes happiness, the purple stands for royalty and white tulips represents peace or forgiveness…


A tulip with velvet texture at the center of it and is almost black in color, thought to signify the heart of a lover which is flamed with deep and intense passion towards his one and only love.


So when celebrating special occasions, congregating for a special event, and commemorating victories do not forget to include bundles of tulips in your reception to perfectly harmonize your theme and venue!

The FTD® Long Stem Red Rose Bouquet

February 24, 2010
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It is a mere fact that any occasion wouldn’t be complete without flowers. Weddings, anniversaries, 18th birthdays, sympathy and funerals, Thanksgiving and Christmas wouldn’t be that beautiful if flowers weren’t found at the reception.

 

The rose flower belongs to the family “Rosaceae” which is a perennial flower shrub or vine of the genus Rosa that holds over 100 species and comes in a diversity of colors. Mostly, roses are native to Asia, with tiny numbers of species native to Europe, North America, as well as Northwest Africa. These species are known for their magnificent beauty and purely captivating fragrance!

 

Roses are best acknowledged for their flowers. There are thousands of well-liked, wonderful, and striking flowers in the universe and red roses are one of them. You can make use of red roses in a variety of occasions; its effect in the ambiance is absolutely striking, eye-catching, and moving indeed!

 

People always love being surrounded by beautiful flowers like bundles of red roses arranged accordingly and artistically. A number of florists and flower shop owners stated that red roses are one of those flowers that can be arranged easily as it perfectly harmonizes with any occasion’s theme as well as with different receptions.

 

Roses have had representation since the first light of time and even up to the world’s modernization. The majority knows that the red rose symbolizes love, in fact, pure love! Red roses convey the intense feeling of unconditional love, and it also signifies the importance of respect and courage. The red rosebuds express purity and loveliness, and, in general, roses signify the real value of hope in human life!

Looking at red roses at the top of a table, in the flower shop, or flower garden gives everyone a wonderful feeling. It is because red roses have its own magnificent beauty, a very captivating beauty that can entertain everyone, and can bring joy to ones heart, as well as, lighten up everyone’s life!