<h1 dir="ltr">Gorgeous autumn flowers</h1>
Autumn is a time of rich colors. Everywhere dominates the intense orange, the red or golden shades. Fallen leaves dominate by giving their tone to the color palette of the landscape. Warm colors and blooming flowers can particularly satisfy our senses at this time of year.
Many varieties of annual or perennial plants bloom at this time, enhancing our garden environment. Blooming flowers with intense blue or purple colors can be combined with blooming white, yellow and brown flowers creating a beautiful contrast.
Autumn is the right time to plant tulips, daffodils and other bulbs, but of course do not forget to plant the amazing winter pansies for additional shades.
Pansies will give your garden color from mid-December through January and will continue to have flowers when the spring arrives. Wonderfully versatile and heavy blooming, pansies are perhaps the perfect fall flower. Plant pansy in the fall and in many areas, they come back to bloom again in the spring.
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Below are the most popular types of plants you should have in your garden if you are looking to have some autumn-blooming flowers:
1. Dahlias shine during autumn since they are in their element during this season. These multi-layered flowers come in a variety of stunning colors. To enjoy the sight of these flowers during autumn, new dahlia tubers should be planted in August. In February, dead flowers should be removed so that they will bloom well throughout autumn. Dahlias thrive best in wet and dry tropical areas.
2. Alyssums known as the “carpet of snow”. &nbsp;Grow for its beautiful fragrance, sweet alyssum creeps along the ground creating a carpet of color in the fall. Or use it in containers to spill over the edges like a waterfall. Either way, the effect in enchanting! Sweet alyssum tolerates cool weather well, and can bloom all fall and winter long in mild areas.
3. Marigolds come in rich yellow, cream, lemon, gold, orange, and reddish-brown colors, creating the ideal flowers to brighten any garden. The two most popular varieties of marigold are French and African. French marigolds are smaller and have small flowers as well. The African variety, on the other hand, is taller and produces large flowers. They are very easy to grow and can be planted almost anywhere and all year round, particularly in the warm areas.
4. Celosia provides bright yellow, orange, red, and deep burgundy purple accents to your container gardens.
5. Purple fountain grass even it is not a flower, is the ideal accent for other fall flowers. Its burgundy-purple foliage pairs perfectly with other colors.
6. Croton is ideal for autumn season. A houseplant in cold-weather regions (or a shrub in frost-free areas), it also grows well as an annual. Enjoy its fancy foliage in rich shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple. Look for different varieties to find the perfect croton for your fall plantings.
7. Flowering Kale, also known as flowering cabbage, this is one of the toughest plants for fall. It holds up well to frosty temperatures and looks good all winter long in mild-winter areas! Kale offers great color and texture and pairs well with just about every fall flower.
8. Aster is a beautiful fall perennial in many regions, but it’s an outstanding annual, too. Flowering in shades of purple, pink, white, and blue, aster is one of the best plants to feed hungry bees and butterflies in autumn.
9. Dianthus offers beautiful flowers and wonderful fragrances. Be sure to plant dianthus where you can enjoy their great scent! You’ll find dianthus in a range of colors, from white and pink to red and purple, so there’s sure to be an ideal variety for your look. &nbsp;
10. Calendula may remain blooming throughout the winter, adding golden-yellow touches to the garden.
Let's talk about some of the most beautiful autumn flowers that can beautify our balconies and make our garden look like a little paradise.
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Chrysanthemum
Its name means the flower of gold, and is in its glories mainly in October. Because of their popularity, you can find these fall flowers in a wide variety of sizes. Look for dainty mini-mums in tiny 2-inch-wide pots or giants that can grow about 1 meter across. &nbsp;Its origin is said to be from the Far East, China and Japan. The Dutch first brought it to Europe where it has been cultivated for many years, while in Greece there is rarely a garden or balcony without chrysanthemum.
Camellia
Camellia is a wonderful evergreen shrub plant, with glossy green-green foliage. Like gardenia, azalea and rhododendron, camellia is a calcareous plant, it requires acidic soil rather than alkaline.
It is preferable to let the soil dry between the watering.
Hibiscus
Your balcony is empty if you do not have at least one hibiscus. The exact country of origin of Hibiscus has not been identified, probably China, and hence the fact that it is also known as the "Chinese pomegranate." Originating from the Far East or not, hibiscus is a wonderful plant that thrives both on the soil and the flower pot - ideal for garden and balcony. A properly developed hibiscus, it needs a lot of water. Use your fingers to check the soil moisture and water just when the ground is dry.
Anemones
There are many different species of anemones but the ones that offer beautiful color through autumn are the Japanese types. You can find single or semi-double varieties and when it comes to growing them, they seem to do best in a good garden soil with a shaded or part-shaded position. Once they’ve made themselves at home they will readily spread.
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Autumn is the right time to take care of your perennial and annual plants or plant new ones. Plant them as early as possible in autumn so you can have enough time for your plants to develop new roots before freezing conditions of winter.
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Care tips
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Remove the old flowers to keep your annual and perennial plants blooming until the first frosts. Do not fertilize this time of the year to avoid the forced growth of new plants.
With the right gardening plan, you can have a home surrounded by attractive, colorful, and vibrant flowers all year round. Even during winter, you can have a gorgeous and lively looking balcony or garden as long as you order at <a href="http://www.anthemionflowers.com">www.anthemionflowers.com</a> the perfect plants that bloom during autumn.

Autumn flowers 

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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gerbera flowers can help you to express your thoughts and feelings for your loved ones and is the perfect choice to celebrate many different occasions. &nbsp;
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gerberas are the perfect flowers to create a beautiful and elegant decoration proposal. Combine different colors and shapes creating a sense of carefree. Perfect by themselves or in an arrangement with other flowers, Gerberas are often used for multiple occasions ranging from birthdays, get wells, weddings, congratulations or for anyone recovering from injury or illness.
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By placing gerberas in a colored jar, in a glass jar or in small individual jars, you create an original and subversive decoration proposal.
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A lovely gerbera bouquet fits in any circumstance.
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the most popular flowers in the world, Gerbera can mean innocence and purity. These lovely flowers in vibrant colors and sending them are the perfect way to brighten someone’s day. They are an ideal flower to brighten up someone’s day. In various colors or in monochrome! The choice is yours.
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One of the most elegant flowers, the orchid is strikingly exotic and instantly changes any place from boring to chic! Stylish and aristocratic reminds us of the shape of the butterfly, and gracefully decorates every corner of the house, office, or any point we choose to decorate.
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History shows that the orchid flower is thought to be a very powerful plant. Throughout the years, many cultures across the world believed that orchids have healing and disease-fighting properties. If you’re suffering from a cough or even lung disease, traditional Chinese medicine suggests a treatment of herbal remedies including orchids. In Victorian England the orchid came to mean luxury, surprising when you think about the rarity of the flower, as they can be hard to find, except in tropical locations. The ancient Greeks were known to use orchids to fuel their power and strength and even as an aphrodisiac! They believed that the orchid was a symbol of fertility. Orchids could be a fantastic gift for someone is expecting a baby.
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Today, orchids are strongly associated with perfection and beauty and are thought of as a symbol of rare and delicate beauty. The reason for this is due to their unique shape. They add an elegance and charm to the flower arrangements and decoration.
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There over 25,000 species of orchids all over the world. Orchids are available in many and striking colors, such as pale pastel, creamy, pink, white but also red, lilac, and blue. If you are looking for a more special variety, there are orchids with strange colors and patterns, such as leopard orchids with purple and white spots, striped or cow dots. Even the sizes of the orchid vary from miniature to giant flowers.
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Orchids are considered to be the 14th wedding anniversary flowers. Pink orchids convey affection, white orchids signify purity, red orchids represent love and understanding and yellow orchids represent fertility. They add an elegance and beauty to the flower arrangements and decoration.
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Popular orchid varieties:
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Phalaenopsis: The most well-known orchids for flower pot and indoor decoration. They are very easy to grow and bloom for a long time. They have vertical growth and can create aerial roots. They develop few but large leaves at their base with leathery texture. Flowers appear in groups, on long stems. Each plant can have 8-10 flowers. The flowers are very impressive with different colors and diameter of 8-10 cm. They usually appear at the end of the winter and early spring. On the plant the flowers can last up to three months. Cut flowers can be kept for 1-2 weeks from when they are cut.
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Cymbidium: They are also grown in pots, but they can also decorate outdoors in the spring and summer, provided they are protected from the sun. They have horizontal growth and create many leaves, thin and oblong, about 60 cm long. Flowers grow in inflorescences on long stems. Each inflorescence has 10-25 flowers. Most Cymbidium orchids bloom in February - May, while cut flowers can be preserved for 4-6 weeks.
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Dendrobium: They have very elegant flowers and in their native form they live on tree trunks. They are mainly used in floriculture since they create floral stems up to 1 m long and up to 100 flowers. Most species in winter fall into lethargy and spring up in the spring.
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Vanda: They have great value in producing cut flowers. Their flowers are particularly impressive, often fragrant and long-lasting. Cut flowers last for about three weeks. As ornamental plants are not considered easy to maintain as they need regular treatments and particular growth conditions.
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Caring for the orchid plant
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If you want to take care of an orchid in a pot, the process is simple.
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• It needs light, ideally not direct sunlight, while it is good to place it near an eastern window.
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• The ideal temperature is between 18-28 degrees Celsius
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In the summer you can water it every 1 or 2 days and in winter it needs watering only once a week or 15 days depending on the environment. Watering must be done in the morning so that leaves can dry out until night to avoid the possibility of rotting. When watering the orchids, you should water them well and do not re-dry them until they dry out.
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Caring for the orchid flower
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Here are some tips for taking care of cut orchids:
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• Select a clean jar or vase and fill it with tap water at room temperature.
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• Cut the stems diagonally from 3 to 5 cm with a clean knife or pruners.
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• Do not place the orchids in direct contact with the sunlight or near the central heating.
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• Refresh your jar water regularly
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The beauty of these flowers is that with just a little bit of care, your loved one will enjoy a bounty of blooms for long time. They look great in any room of your house or your office. Any variety of orchid flowers makes great gifts for birthdays, housewarming celebrations, Mother’s Day and more! Find online at anthmionflowers.gr orchid bouquets, arrangements or plants.
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Orchid, an elegant flower

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It's time to talk about the beautiful peony flower. This unparalleled natural beauty can shine in your vase or garden. It can also decorate the church on your wedding day or make up your bridal bouquet. Choose it alone or combine with other flowers such as tulips, irises and roses.
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The peony is a leaflet shrub, with a basic flowering period in the months of April to June. As a plant it is charismatic. Its height in the conditions of our country ranges are from 50-60 cm up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are hard, shiny and large, in bright green. The flowers of the plant are also impressive in size, with a diameter of up to 10 centimeters.
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The colors and shapes of peony vary. There are more than 1000 varieties available in many shapes and colors, with single or double petals. A great range of colors is offered by the seductive peony, such as pale yellow, classic white, romantic pink or striking dark red. But its aroma does not go unnoticed as it is very attractive and beautiful sweet!
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The origin of peony
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Peony has come to Europe in 1784, but in China and Japan they enjoyed it much earlier. There, peony was cultivated not only for its flowers but also for its roots. According to the Chinese, it can be used to reduce fever and thrombus in the blood.
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The ideal climate for the growth and flowering of peony
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Peonies prefer the climate with a mild cold, because it helps them flowering. They also prefer sunny spots, but they can also survive in semi-dark surroundings. They need protection from frost and cold air in the winter
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The right soil is important
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Plant your peony in fertile, free-draining soil. Peonies are not generally too fussy about the soil and are quite happy in chalky or clay soils, with neutral pH.
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Watering
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They need regular irrigation, especially in the summer. In winter time they don’t need much water.
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Multiply peony plants
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The only way to multiply peony plants is to divide peonies. This might sound complicated, but it’s not. First, you need to use a sharp spade and dig around the peony plant. Be very careful not to damage the roots. Once you have the roots out of the ground look for the crown buds.
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Make sure each piece has at least one crown bud. Three visible crown buds is best. Plant the pieces in a location suitable for growing peonies. Set the root so the eyes face upward on top of a mound of soil in the hole, placing the roots just 2 inches below the soil surface. Don’t plant too deep!
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The hole to be planted should have at least 45-50 cm depth and 45-50 cm wide. At the bottom of the hole add a layer of some organic material, such as soil compost or manure. Half a cup of a good fertilizer (not chemical) rich in phosphorus, could also be mixed with the first layer. Spread the roots out evenly. Scrub the ground around the roots, fill with new soil until the hole is full, and then water again.
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The best season of planting or transplanting peony is early in autumn, but it can also be done in spring. Autumn planting helps plants adapt to the soil early before the winter comes and give you flowers from the very first time.
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Notice: If you plant peony in a garden in spring time is likely not to bloom for a couple of years. However, peony trees that will be planted early in spring time can flower in the first year.
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Peonies and Ants
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Don’t worry if you see ants crawl on the peony buds. They are eating nectar in exchange for attacking bud-eating pests. They are attracted to the sugary droplets on the outside of flower buds or to the honeydew produced by scale insects. Never spray the ants. They’re helping you to bring up peonies to bloom!
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Peonies in a Vase
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Peonies make wonderful cut flowers, lasting more than a week in a vase. For best results, cut long stems in the morning when the buds are still fairly tight. You can wrap freshly cut peony stems in damp paper towel and put them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them. When removing the peonies from the refrigerator give the stems a fresh cut and place them in water.
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Peony in the garden or on balcony
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Peony has been grown in gardens for 600 years. Indeed, the plant can survive for more than 50 years. For this, before planting, select the spot with care and long-term planning. Notice that peonies do not like frequent transplants. Once they adapt to the place you give them, they will have a chance to stay there for many years.
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If planted in the garden, they create low, almost irregular colorful fences or natural partitions. Individually they can be planted in corners or elsewhere in the garden. When peonies are in full development they may reach a diameter of one meter, so it is important to provide them with enough space. You should plant them away from large trees or shrubs because there will be competition in the absorption of nutrients from the soil, with results not being able to give you great quality flowers.
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Peony's values and symbols are also the most important ones we meet. Peony is associated with love, happiness and health. For this reason, it is not surprising that peony is often chosen as a basic flower in wedding decorations and wedding bouquets.
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Peonies, the stunning flower

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There are different kinds of flowers that we come across in our life, but we hardly know their names or what they look like. Vibrant-colored, eye-catching flowers that have a specific meaning and they are significant in their own way. Here is an easy and useful flower list that will help you learn the flowers by their name:
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Aster
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Asters are daisy-like perennials with starry-shaped flower heads. They bring delightful color to the garden in late summer and autumn when many of your other blooms may be fading.
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The plant’s height ranges from 20 cm to 2.50 meters, depending on the type. The plant can be used in many places, such as in borders, rock gardens, or wildflower gardens. Asters also attract butterflies to your garden!
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Asters come in a wide variety and grow quite effortlessly. Asters provide a large store of nectar that attracts pollinators, they are disease resistant, and bloom predictably and reliably.
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Asters prefer climates with cool, moist summers, especially cool night temperatures. Select a place with partial to full sunlight.
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Soil should be moist, well-drained, and average to humus-rich.
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Fertilize soil prior to planting.
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Give plants plenty of water at planting. Add mulch after planting to keep soil cool and prevent weeds.
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Celosia
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Celosia is an annual plant cultivated for its strange looking flowers that resemble roosters’ head, that’s why it is also called as cockscomb. It grows in Africa, India and Indonesia but also in most Mediterranean countries. &nbsp;Its leaves are large, heart-shaped or oval, with sharp and characteristic streaks in green or red. The flowers of this flower are large, up to 30 cm long, wide and hard like a brush and have a velvety texture. Their color is deep red or purple and more rarely yellow, gold, orange or pink.
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Celosia care is simple and easy, with low maintenance you can get blooming flowers in your home and garden. As celosia is a tropical plant it loves the warm and humid climate and need full sun to grow well. For these plants, the more sun, the better. Houseplants benefit from a south-facing window or balcony, also, remember to not let the soil dry out in the sun. The plant grows well in containers but indoor air in homes remains too dry for flowers to flourish. Help them by running a humidifier next to the plant or by placing the pot on a shallow tray filled with pebbles and a bit of water. Fertilize celosia with liquid fertilizer once a month. When the plant starts to bloom, it needs fertilizer more frequently (every two weeks).
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Delphinium
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Delphinium is the genus name for a group of approximately three hundred flowering perennials in the buttercup family. Also known as Larkspurs, the various members of this garden favorite are native to all parts of the northern hemisphere. Blue delphiniums are the most well-known, but there are other colors, too, such as deep red, bright yellow or brilliant white. This flower spread quickly across the ground to form dense clumps of foliage topped with cute purple flowers. Aside from being a great bedding plant for filling in around trees and shrubs, this flower symbolizes some deep emotions and concepts.
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Eremurus
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Eremurus also known as fox-tail lily or giant asphodel is one of the most useful plants for tall arrangements, equally suitable for weddings, pedestal vases and also for a corner vase in the house. This flower that resembles a bottle brush can withstand your vase for several weeks after being cut.
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Eremuri are mostly grown by professionals for the cut flower trade and are rarely used as a garden plant. The spectacular tall spikes bloom in early spring, reaching up to as much as three meters in height. This flower blooms before most of the other tall plants in the garden, so you can have a striking early border for other spring bulbs. Eremurus blooming can last up to three weeks in the garden. The first shoots that appear in the early spring are frost sensitive, so cover with protective mulch until frost is no longer a danger.
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Eremurus is originated from Asia, belongs to the lily family and has a tall cluster of bell-shaped flowers in various colors such as bright yellow, snow white, pastel pink and orange.
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Ginger
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Ginger is more than just a lovely flower. It is also known for its beauty and fragrance. It is an ornamental plant which has culinary as well as medicinal uses. It is considered one of the most nutritious herbs, which help in digestion and strengthens the human body. Originates from China and it come in a variety of colors like blue, red, yellow, white, and pink.
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The ginger plant is a tropical beauty that requires minimum care and maintenance. They can withstand mild winters and minimal freezing. A little bit of care and you can enjoy the blooms for many years.
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In order to grow the flowers, you need well-drained soil. This plant should be placed in an area that receives partial to full sunlight. It is a pretty addition to the garden, but they must be grown in a hot moist climate or brought indoors for the winter.
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Gladiolus
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Gladiolus is a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes. The genus Gladiolus contains around 300 species, 250 of these are native to South Africa, and 10 are native to Eurasia. They are also native to South America and some species are found growing in the wild in Southern and Eastern Europe. Gladioli have their roots in tropical regions, and are therefore very sensitive to climate change. They do not withstand the cold winters of some countries, but they still grow well in the hot summer months. They belong to the Iris family.
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All species grow from gladiolus bulbs, but they are not really bulbs they are called corms. A corm is a shortened and thickened section of the stem that appears at the base of the plant. Gladiolus plants are attractive, perennial herbs and semi hardy in temperate climates. They grow from rounded, symmetrical corms that are enveloped in several layers of brownish, fibrous tunics.
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Heliconia
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Heliconia, is native to the tropical Americas and the Pacific Ocean island. There are about 40 different species of heliconia. The leaves of this plant are paddle-shaped, and they are related to the banana family. Heliconias are sometimes called "lobster claws" or "parrot flowers" because of their beak-like "bracts" which can be orange, purple, red, and yellow, pink, green or a combination of these. A bract is a leaf structure at the base of a flower. Its flowers are tiny and found inside these bracts, which are so large and colorful that they almost hide the flowers altogether. There keeps the flower's sweet nectar tucked away so that only specialized birds can get to it.
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Heliconia is a perennial plant that may grow up to 4.5 meters tall in nature but likely only to 90 cm to 2 meters in a home landscape. The thick bracts make excellent cut flowers. Leaves are glossy green, oval and paddle shaped. They grow in an upright habit with the flower stems in the center. Flower bracts are arranged in terminal racemes, which may be held erect or pendulant. Heliconia is a tropical plant that will arise every year from the rhizomes. Need a lot of sun and heat, so place it under the sun or in a brightly area or keep it under a sun lamp for extended periods. New stems will develop after the old plant has flowered, creating a continuous display of the flowers over the years. Freezing temperatures will damage or kill the plant. They need fertilizing in spring for best flowering and again every two months until fall.
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Choose flowers by name! Part I

There are different kinds of flowers that we come across in our life, but we hardly know their names or what they look like. Vibrant-colored, eye-catching flowers that have a specific meaning and they are significant in their own way. Here is the sequel of the easy and useful flower list that will help you learn the flowers by their name:
 
Hypericum:

Hypericum is a genus of 400 flowering plants that can be found all over the world in a variety of habitats. They are grown as annuals, perennials, shrubs, and small trees. They can be deciduous or evergreen. The foliage is a lush dark green. It is a highly resistant plant as it can withstand up to -10 degrees Celsius. It has traditionally been associated with inspiration and cheerfulness. The colors of its berries range from the usual green and red all the way to ivory, pink, peach, orange, burgundy, and black, allowing it to complement all sorts of flowers, especially during the fall and winter holidays. Hypericum is growing as ornamental plant because they are hardy and easy to grow. They can be planted in the sun or shade, as long as it has well-drained soil. While hypericums can grow in any soil condition, they do best in a slightly acid soil. Evergreen species would be ideal as shrub borders or container plants. The low-growing varieties would do well in rock gardens or as ground cover. The flowers are undoubtedly beautiful, but the berries are more popular in the cut flower industry. Their clusters of ornamental berries are commonly used as fillers. Florists use hypericum berries to add a burst of color and texture to bouquets, centerpieces and other flower arrangements. They are available all year round, but tend to be especially popular during the winter season.
 
Liatris:

Liatris is a summer-blooming perennial with grassy foliage and bottle-brush flowers in lavender, purple and white color. Commonly known as blazing star, this North American wildflower makes an attractive addition to flower gardens, landscaped areas and informal plantings. The distinctive flower spikes stand 60 cm to 1.20 meters tall and are magnets for butterflies.

Liatris are tough plants, but if the weather is dry, the newly-planted corms should be watered weekly until they have established a strong root system. As with all bulbs, avoid over-watering.  After the first couple months, will need little to no attention. The plants are relatively drought tolerant, naturally pest and disease resistant.
 
Limonium:

Limonium flowers holds over 120 flower species and is popular in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. It is also known as sea lavender or marsh-rosemary and statice. This plant appears delicate, but is actually quite tolerant. Each stem has a spray of flowers that contain several small clusters of tiny blooms. They produce small flowers 4-10 mm long in pink and purple color but can also be found in white or yellow. It’s perfect for filling a centerpiece, bouquet or other floral arrangements. It is a great enhancement to flower beds as well. Limonium is also an easy and beautiful flower to dry out, since it retains its color for a long time.

They reach a typical height of 70 cm and add purple and lavender tones to gardens. 

Choose an area with a full sun. Don’t be afraid of wind harming these plants, they can tolerate it. They can also easily tolerate coastal area conditions.

The best season to plant limonium is in spring in order to watch it blossom till late summer or early fall.
 
Proteas:

Proteas are evergreen trees and shrubs and they are native to South Africa and Australia. South Africans love this flower so much that they use it as the national symbol of their country as well as the name of their cricket team!

Proteas are an exotic looking flower, and known for their distinctive bulb shape and many have fluffy petal which vary in color from pinks to reds. They are a low maintenance plants and are easy to take care of whether you’re planting them in your garden or simply enjoying them freshly cut.

Proteas need an open, sunny, well-ventilated position and acidic soil that is gravelly or sandy. Propagation is from seed, cuttings, or grafting; the hybrid cultivars are usually propagated from cuttings. For best results, plant them in fall or spring, and allow plenty of space between plants for air to circulate.

This plant can live in a variety of soils, well-drained. Water weekly when it is first planted and in the summer when there is no rain.
 
Stephanotis

Stephanotis is an extremely popular evergreen flower among brides as used often in decorating a bridal bouquet. They are native to Africa and grown for their strongly perfumed flowers. The most well-known of the Stephanotis genus is the Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda). Stephanotis has striking dark glossy green foliage and waxy, tubular, usually white flowers and grown for their strong, elegant perfume. It has a woody vine-like stem, and like ivy is a climbing flower, but unlike ivy it is a tropical plant.  The flowering plants can grow up to 3 meters tall.

You should plant stephanotis near a tree or something that the flowers can climb. This will encourage growth and help you get the best of the plant. The plant requires a high level of humidity and thrives in a summer temperature of around 21 degrees Celsius, while in the winter it should be kept between 13 and 15 degrees C. It will tolerate a low of 10 degrees. The plant should not be subjected to any sudden changes in temperature, or it will die.
 
Viburnum:

Viburnum is an attractive and useful evergreen shrub. It is probably one of the most resistant plants available. Usually it is used as a plant bark, like a shrub, but also as a ball-forming tree. It grows fast and with the proper pruning you can give it the shape you want. Plant them as specimens, hedges, or in a mixed border. They prefer rich, evenly moist, slightly acid soil and generally flower best in full sun.
 
Wax:

Hoya carnosa or wax plant originates from Asia and Oceania and is mainly used as decorative. Wax is a flowering shrub that has multiple blooms per stem, and is star-shaped. These romantic, long lasting blooms symbolize lasting success and have been used in wedding bouquets and centerpieces as a sign of lasting love and patience.
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Choose flowers by name! Part II

Summer flowers signal a golden season of bright sunny weather and warm climate. Nothing adds beauty to your landscape like splashes of colorful flowers. Many are old favorites and some may be new to you. Whether you want annual flowers that bloom all summer or continuous blooming perennials, they’re right here. We’ve put together a list of the top summer plants and flowers that beautify your landscape and require low maintenance.
 
Hydrangeas:
 
Hydrangeas are just wonderful shrubs! It has large, brightly colored flowers that vary from white to blue to pink, as well as green leaves and produces flowers from early spring to late autumn. The exact color often depends upon the acidity or alkalinity of the soil.

Hydrangeas are easy to grow in well-drained soil, which should contain plenty of organic matter or humus. Hydrangeas can grow in full sun, need plenty of water, so plan to water thoroughly once per week or more frequently. 

Although most Hydrangeas bloom in summer and fall, while few Hydrangeas have developed the ability to set new bloom buds in the spring after the old ones have been pruned off or damaged. 

Pruning is the most essential factor in the growth of Hydrangeas.  Pruning should be done in summer as soon as the flowering season is over. When pruning, all the old flowering shoots should be removed down to the point on the stem where strong new growth is developing.

Care tips: In severe cold winter weather they should be covered.
 
Sunflowers:
 
Sunflowers are possibly one of the happiest, most cheerful blooms in the world that will always deliver big smiles. They dominate their environment in a very big way for height and dimension, and they add a big splash in any floral arrangement.

An annual plant, have big, daisy-like flower faces of bright yellow petals (and occasionally red) and brown centers that ripen into heavy heads filled with seeds.

Most sunflowers are remarkably tough and easy to grow as long as the soil is not waterlogged. Most are heat and drought tolerant. They make excellent cut flowers and many are attractive to bees and birds.
 
Dahlias:
 
These old favorites are making a comeback in new avatars. Dahlias host a variety of different shapes and colors. But its distinct look is a ball-shaped flower head with clustered petals. Different types grow to different heights and sizes and even have different needs. Plant these flowers from seeds in front of taller varieties. Or, behind bedding plants for a cottage flower garden-inspired landscape!

Dahlias are colorful spiky flowers which generally bloom from midsummer to first colds. Though not well suited to extremely hot and humid climates, dahlias brighten up any sunny garden with a growing season that’s at least 120 days long. Dahlias also thrive in the cool and moist climates and are beautiful in a vase. The more you cut them the more they will bloom.
 
Begonia:
 
Give your garden an upgrade with begonias’ beauty and texture. These plants are long-blooming flowers that feature waxy leaves and thick clusters of pink, red, or white blooms nonstop throughout the summer. Many varieties grow equally well in sun or shade. Its resistance to drought makes begonias an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

One of the most versatile summer bedding plants, Begonias are well loved for their large blooms in a wide range of colors, and their ability to thrive in both sun and shade. Flowering continuously throughout summer up to the first frosts. Begonias are suitable for beds, borders, hanging baskets and window boxes. Some varieties even have dark leaves to add foliage interest to bedding schemes.
 
Geranium:
 
These sturdy, sun-loving plants are well suited to hot, dry conditions and flower all summer through to the first frosts. Geraniums are versatile bedding plants for summer and include trailing, climbing and upright varieties which are perfect for beds, borders, containers and hanging baskets. There are hundreds of species of geraniums that range in size, shape and color. The common geranium comes in shades of white, red and pink with many striking bi-colors, too.

Good geranium care is vital for long-lasting summer color of this popular bedding plant. These flowering plants can be grown outdoors in containers or indoors all year round. Combine them with other annuals flowers for a great summer display.
 
Petunia:
 
Surely the summer bedding plant with the most exciting blooms! Petunias are popular for their large trumpet flowers in a fantastic array of bright colors and patterns, including stripes and picotees. 

Petunias grown as annuals have one of the longest flowering seasons, right from mid-spring to late fall.

The tiny seeds of petunias are a bit difficult to start indoors. Set them out in well-draining beds in a sunny location once all danger of frost has passed, or grow them in containers. They are excellent for hanging pots. Keep them happy with regular watering and feeding.
 
Marigolds:
 
Marigolds are easy to grow and care for. They attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies and they drive out harmful insects. This is why you will see marigolds grown in vegetable gardens. Don’t think marigold only makes veggie plots look nice. They are beautiful summer flowers with a special purpose. They love warm weather and bloom continuously from spring until the first frost.

Marigolds are easily grown from seeds, but the seeds collected from hybrids may not give the expected results. Marigolds thrive in full sunshine and can often withstand very hot summers.

Though they grow in almost any soil, marigolds do best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
 
Hibiscus:
 
Hibiscus not only adds blooms of a variety of bright colors to your landscape, they’re also edible. Many people even make tea with hibiscus flowers.

Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical touch to your garden. When you know how to care for hibiscus plants, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely flowers.

Many people who are growing a hibiscus plant choose to do so in a container. This allows them to move the hibiscus plant to ideal locations, depending on the time of year. Provide the plants with at least six hours of sunlight, especially if you want to see those lovely blooms. Although warm, humid conditions are ideal for tropical hibiscus, you may want to provide a little afternoon shade when it’s overly hot. Always make sure that your growing hibiscus plant has excellent drainage.
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Summer blooming plants and flowers

Have you just received a lovely flowers from your loved ones and want to keep them for a long time? Then follow these helpful tips and keep your flowers fresh for longer. And don’t forget that cut flowers are living organisms that continue to live inside the vase.
 
Carefully wash your vase with hot water and a small cap of bleach together with a sponge. Allow the vase to dry naturally upside down rather than using a towel to make sure there will be no bacteria when placing the water and flowers in the vase.
 
Tap water is the most suitable water for cut fresh flowers. Flowers with woody stems such as roses prefer plenty of water, so fill the vase up to about 2/3 with water. Flowers with softer strains, such as tulips, prefer less water then fill the vase just under half. Prefer cold water for the jar. Never hot as it causes damage to flowers. Also avoid lukewarm water, as it has been observed that in some species it can be harmful.
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Add a flower food sachet to your vase of water and make sure it’s fully dissolved with a quick stir. Flower food is a concoction of bleach (bactericide), sugar and a citric acid (acidifier). Bleach eliminates harmful bacteria. Sugar provides flowers with the energy to allow them to blossom. Citric acid balances the PH of tap water, dissolves air bubbles and improves the effectiveness of the bleach. The three ingredients contained in flower food create the perfect environment for cut flowers. Be careful not to overdose. Avoid old wives tales because they often do more harm than good. The reason old wives tales such as adding a penny, vodka, aspirin or lemonade don’t work are because they don’t combine the three key ingredients to make the perfect environment for cut flowers.

If you don’t have a flower food sachet, you can make your own at home to add to your vase: You are going to need:
 
1 teaspoon of sugar

1 teaspoon of clear unscented bleach

2 teaspoons of lemon/lime juice

Mix these ingredients with a quarter cup of warm water and stir the mixture until fully dissolved.

If you can’t do this, replace your vase water every 24 hours.
 
Place the stems next to your vase to measure the right height for them to be cut.
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To avoid cloudy water, remove all leaves or foliage that will be below the waterline in the vase. This will prevent bacteria from growing. Clean the vase regularly and add new water every other day to extend the life of the blooms.
 
Cut about 2 cm from the bottom of the stems before place them into the vase. Cut the bottom of the stem with a sharp knife (not scissors) diagonally to make new openings in the stem's vascular system. Cutting the stems with a sharp tool does not injure the stem and will allow absorbing more water. After you cut your flowers, place them immediately in your jar with water.
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Place your flowers in a suitable location. Keep your flowers in a cool location away from sources of heat such as household appliances or radiators, direct sunlight and drafts from windows or doors.

Keep your flowers away from any fruit or vegetables. As they mature releases ethylene gas causing browning and withering on cut flowers.
 
Try not to neglect your flowers for more than 2-3 days. Be sure to take them out of the jar to change them. Hold your flowers from the stems instead of the heads as the human hands produce heat that will dry your flowers.
 
Check the quality of your vase water, if it is slightly cloudy, change it for fresh water and repeat the above procedure. No matter how meticulous you have been with your vase, bacteria will still form and attach to the end of your flower stems and discolor your water.
 
Lastly, make sure your arrangement is clear of radiators, air conditioners, and direct sunlight: these environmental factors can prematurely burn or dry out your handiwork.
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Try these tips the next time you receive a bouquet of flowers and be sure to enjoy them for a long time.

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Meaning of the Alstroemeria Flower
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The exotic Alstroemeria is also called the Peruvian Lily. This is a reference to its natural habitat: the mountain ranges of the Andes in Peru, Brazil and Chile. The flower was discovered by the Swedish scientist Baron Claus von Alstromer. It was he who gave the flower its current name.
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Alstroemeria has green, deciduous, narrow lance-shaped leaves, running from the bottom to the top of the flower stems. Its flowers are showy, lily-shaped, appear in clusters at the top of the stems and they are not fragrant. But they have the size, shape and variety of colors to impress. Each of the Alstroemeria’s six petals represents different important characteristics: understanding, humor, patience, empathy, commitment and respect. Some people believe that keeping these flowers in their houses will attract new friends into their lives.
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Symbolism of the Alstroemeria Flower
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There are many symbolic characteristics related to the alstroemeria flower. Some of them are friendship, devotion, fortune, wealth, and more.
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The symbolism of the alstroemeria flower related to friendship. This symbolism exists since many years ago and it is associated with mutual support between two people. In most cases these people are friends or members of the family. If a friend is going through a very difficult period and you want to show your support, then you should gift your friend with this flower.
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Alstroemeria flower symbolizes devotion, so you can give this flower to someone you love, but not in a romantic sense. If you have a person who is very important in your life, then we recommend you to give her/him this beautiful flower.
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If someone is starting a new chapter in life, an alstroemeria flower would be a great gift for that person. This way you will show your affection toward that person.
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The alstroemeria flower can also be related to the search of new friends. The alstroemeria flower has positive vibrations, so it will attract new people not only in your home, but also in your life.
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The alstroemeria flower can also help you survive many difficulties that you have. This flower is reminding us to be strong and not to give up.
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Receiving alstroemeria flowers from your loved ones, it will have a special symbolism. It will mean that you should follow your dreams and believe in yourself. You have to achieve your own goals, not only in material, but also in a spiritual sense.
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Colors of the Alstroemeria Flower
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If you are interested in the symbolism of flowers, then you certainly know that the same flower can have different meanings when it appears in different colors. Find below the symbolism of all alstroemeria colors.
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Red or pink alstroemeria is the symbol of affection and love that you have towards your friends. Of course, a red or pink alstroemeria flower can be a symbol of romantic feelings as well.
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Orange alstroemeria is usually a symbol of the goals and aspirations that you have in your life. It can also symbolize positive energy, so if you want to make someone happy, you can choose to send this color.
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Purple alstroemeria flower is related to uniqueness and elegance, so if you think that someone of your friends is special and beautiful, then this purple alstroemeria could make a nice gift for that person.
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A yellow alstroemeria flower can symbolize joy and happiness, so you can use it to decorate any house or office place.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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White alstroemeria flower is a symbol of spiritual life and purity. Because of that you can use this flower for wedding decoration or sympathy gift.
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Alstroemeria is working well in borders combined with other plants, produces fantastic flowers in a wide range of colors from June through to October every year. They also look great on their own, as a filler flower for arrangements and make impressive displays for containers or as cut flowers that can be displayed inside.
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Plant alstroemerias in a sheltered site in part shade or full sun, any time between May and August in rich soil. Good watering and drainage is necessary.
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In the garden:
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Alstroemerias will flower best in full sun but as they need protection from the strong afternoon sun an east-facing position is best. For best results, plant them in well-fertilized and nutrient-rich soils. It’s also advisable to keep them well mulched.
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Alstroemerias are perfect for growing in pots and can be kept as house plants if you can provide them with a cool space and sufficient sun. Always select a wide container that will allow room for growth as alstroemerias don’t like their roots to be restricted. They’ll also need to be feed and watered more often than those planted in the garden.
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Pests and diseases
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As long as you keep alstroemeria plant healthy and well watered is much less likely to be attacked by pests and diseases. Sometimes slugs and snails can be a problem.
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Cut alstroemerias
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If you want to enjoy alstroemerias for longer time follow the below steps:
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Cut the stalks diagonally and remove the bottom leaves to avoid touching the water
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Arrange alstroemerias in a clean vase with fresh water and a food for the flowers
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Avoid direct contact central heating, the sun, or fruits
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Remove the wilted flowers and change the water regularly in the jar
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The longevity, durability and colorful varieties have made them one of the favorite flowers in the world. Alstroemerias flowers would make a great addition to any place and great gift to celebrate any occasion. Choose your favorite alstroemeria arrangement in many different colors from Anthemion flower shop and deliver smiles of happiness.
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Alstroemeria Flower

February is the month of love and there is no doubt that the flower that represents LOVE is the ROSE. Rose flower is one of the most popular flower in the world. The reason for the popularity of the rose flower may be its wide variety in color, size, fragrance and other attributes. There is a wide variety of red, white, yellow, pink, purple, orange, green and even black or colorful roses. Roses large, small, with short or long stem. Every year new rose varieties are added to the existing range of roses.

Sending a rose to someone special is the perfect way to say I love you! Choose roses from a variety of colors, from the classic red roses to the modern rainbow rose bouquet or a bouquet featuring gorgeous mixed flowers. 

Popular Valentine's day flowers to send are:

Tulips

Orchids

Alstroemerias

Lilies

Gerberas, and more

The leaves of the rose are heart-shaped and represent love and trust, while thorns show that love is not always sweet.

For those of you who have received a beautiful bouquet of roses follow the simple tips below to keep your flowers in a vase for as long as possible:

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<li>First, cut the stems of your roses to fit the size of your vase. Cut the stems diagonally with a sharp and clean knife or trimmer.</li>
<li>Fill the vase with fresh water at about room temperature.</li>
<li>Stir in a packet of flower food.</li>
<li>Place the roses in the water and arrange them to your liking.</li>
<li>Make sure there are no leaves hanging in the water.</li>
<li>Place your vase and bouquet in a spot that gets plenty of indirect sunlight but doesn’t get too overheated.</li>
<li>Repeat this process every 2 to 3 days to ensure that your roses last as long as possible.</li>
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To find out what your bouquet sender’s message is, you need to know what a rose flower symbolize. A rose's symbolism varies by the color of the rose and by the number of roses you send.

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<li>Red: love and romance</li>
<li>White: innocence and purity.</li>
<li>Pink: admiration and gratitude</li>
<li>Orange: enthusiasm and energy</li>
<li>Yellow: friendship and solidarity.</li>
<li>One rose symbolizes love at first sight.</li>
<li>Two roses symbolize shared and deep love.</li>
<li>Three roses says “I love you”.</li>
<li>Six roses says “I want to be yours”.</li>
<li>Seven roses says “I’m crazy about you”.</li>
<li>Nine roses symbolize eternal love.</li>
<li>Ten roses says “You’re perfect”.</li>
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Find at anthemionflowers.gr the perfect Valentine's Day gift for same day delivery. From red roses to cute teddy bears and a fun balloon to a sweet box of chocolates our Valentine gift options are sure to bring a smile to the special person in your life. Send romantic flowers all over Greece and the world with anthemionflowers.gr.

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Plants need three essential things to grow and thrive: plenty of sunlight, soil that is jam-packed with nutrients, and naturally, water. Let us show you how simple plant care can be!
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Just as nature intended
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Watering plants is not always easy. Water them too little and they will dry out; water them too much and you run the risk of waterlogging. This is why we developed an intelligent watering system that allows plants to receive just the right amount of water they need – just as nature intended.
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Simple, efficient, one of a kind!
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Our intelligent irrigation system imitates a natural environment for plants. Our LECHUZA-PON plant substrate supports plants and gives them all the important nutrients they need. It also regulates the supply of water to the roots so that the plant always receives the right amount of water without the risk of waterlogging.
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Magnificent plants that thrive!
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Even without a green thumb, our irrigation system lets you enjoy an abundance of green leaves and colorful flowers just as nature intended. All you need to do is ensure that there is enough water in the reservoir after repotting.
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Water once, then sit back and relax!
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The water reservoir in our irrigation system is easy to fill from the outside. The water level indicator always keeps you informed of the amount of water in the planter. And once the reservoir is full, you can sit back and relax, or even go on vacation. Your plants will receive all the water they need.
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How the irrigation system works
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Classic system
Simply place the plant with LECHUZA-PON in the planter liner or directly in the planter. After the growing-in phase, your plant will receive all the water it needs from the reservoir.
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Planting
Cover the separator with the supplied LECHUZA- PON substrate. Set the plant and LECHUZA-PON in the planter and fill the planter with soil.
Growing-in phase
Over the next 12 weeks continue to water the plant as you normally would, pouring water “onto” it from above. Once the growing-in phase is complete, the plant is able to care for itself.
Watering and dry phase
Following the growing-in phase, when watering the plant be sure to fill the water reservoir via the water supply shaft until the water level indicator reads “max.” Now your plant will care for itself, thanks to LECHUZA. If the water level indicator reads “min.,” this indicates the start of the “dry phase” for the plant; this phase can last 2–10 days. After each dry phase, refill the water reservoir to “max.” via the water supply shaft.
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Water level indicator: Keeping the overview
Thanks to the water level indicator you always know whether you need to water your plant or not.Wait until the indicator is at „min.“ before rewatering. Does your plant prefer a drier climate? Then simply wait a few days before refilling the reservoir. The supply shaft makes it easy to fill the reservoir with water or fertilizer.
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Drain plug: Practical for outdoors
For outdoor use simply unscrew the drain plug. An overflow ensures that enough water remains in the water reservoir. Excess water runs off and drains via the overflow. This protects your plants from becoming waterlogged even when it rains.
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Wick watering system: No repotting necessary!
Quick and simple, the wick allows you to keep small plants in their pots when planting them in the planter.
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Gather your grow pot and wick.
Insert the stick into the grow pot from below.
Place the pot in the planter. Water and enjoy.
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Wick system - perfect for smaller plants
For plants with shorter roots that do not reach into the water reservoir, planters with an open plant liner with a wick are suitable. Water and nutrients stored in LECHUZA-PON reach the roots via the wick by capillary action and ensure a balanced supply of the plants. The All-in-One-Sets are, thanks to the included plant substrate LECHUZA-PON immediately ready for use.

How to use lechuza pots. Our intelligent irrigation system imitates a natural environment for plants. Our LECHUZA-PON plant substrate supports plants and gives them all the important nutrients they need.

How to use lechuza pots

Decorating a business space is undoubtedly one of the key components of its success. The aesthetic part of a business is essential to create a positive first impression and has a decisive effect on the customer's psychology. It is very important that the atmosphere in a business place, in addition to beauty, exudes purity, calm and of course positive energy.
Plants are the most impressive and natural element for any indoor or outdoor space, they can really completely change the image of any workplace. They will change the style of your space, offering quality and aesthetic design.
Find below some of the appropriate plants, which without special care, can highlight our space and transmit positive energy. Let's look at the most interesting proposals to decorate our office or professional space.
Companies and public places
Decorate your business space smartly and economically with the use of plants. Give a pleasant note to the space and impress the visitors or clients of your offices. It also has a significant effect on our mood since work is the place where we spend much of our day and we need a beautiful environment to be able to work comfortably, calmly and pleasantly! A few green touches are enough to transform your office into a unique space.
For the business spaces, we need plants that are imposing, with beautiful and impressive foliage, to give prestige and to provide a pleasant tone to the atmosphere of the space. At the same time, we want plants that are relatively hardy, so that they need relatively limited care, can withstand shade and low light and do not have problems with diseases.
&nbsp;Dracaena
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The genus Dracaena has about 40 species that differ in shape and size. It originates from the tropical regions of Asia and Africa and in these regions it can reach up to 6 meters. Dracaena with its entire species is one of the plants that you can keep in the shade. Some of their species also like partial shade, but usually away from direct sunlight. It needs pruning from time to time and attention to watering, so that a large amount of water does not fall and the roots rot. There are many ornamental varieties with different colours on the leaves. The growth of the plant is slow. The dracaena is placed in bright places in the room with ideal temperatures of 18-21oC. Watering and fertilizing the plant is done with the same logic as in other indoor plants.
Kentia
Kentia is an exotic plant with great ornamental value and very popular for indoor use. Its origin is from Polynesia. The kentia is a relatively hardy plant, with rich slender long branches and dark green foliage. It should be placed in areas with moderate lighting and there should be no direct exposure to the sun. Room temperatures should range from 15oC-25oC. The leaves should be sprayed with water, while it needs regular watering and soil for indoor plants, with good drainage. It is very easy to grow without causing problems.
Money Tree
The Money Tree is also called "Pachira" and is one of the favorite plants in Feng-shui theory. It is considered the plant that will bring good luck and a lot of money to your home. Its height can reach up to 2 meters, its leaves are thin and shiny and its trunks are usually braided together, so as to form a braid and "trap" luck and money. For its care, it is enough to have plenty of light, without direct exposure to the sun; while it does not need much watering. It is a beautiful plant and does not need special care.
Chamaedorea
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Chamaedorea is a kind of bamboo-palm tree that reaches up to 3 meters in height. It withstands even the darkest corner of any place, but without flowering. In moderate brightness it blooms in spring. Its direct sun causes the leaves to burn. It is one of the most popular types of palm tree for interior decoration. Prefers a dry atmosphere, so should be placed relatively close to a radiator.
Hotel, hostel, AIRBNB, boutique hotels or accommodation for rent
Use plants to create an environment suitable for guests who are seeking paid accommodation after business, tourist, educational or hard work visiting. Since they have been away from the place of their permanent residence it will be a lovely experience for them offering the right hospitality environment that will be unforgettable. Beautify the space, placing small or large indoor plants in places that do not obstruct your visitors.
Orchid
Give an impressive result to hotel rooms or rental houses with a lovely orchid plant with impressive flowers, in various shapes and colors that last up to three months. Choose a bright place for the orchid with filtered light and not direct bright light to bloom better, away from radiators, from cold and hot currents, as well as from frosted windows. Ideal temperatures to keep the orchid indoors are between 18-27 ° C.
Sansevieria
Sansevieria or Plant snake (also called Mother-in-law’s tongue) is considered one of those plants that does not need much care as it can be placed in all places, without being affected by exposure or not to the sun, although it is better to prefer the places with direct sunlight. Watering and fertilization is normal, depending on the weather conditions, taking care that the soil is always moist but not muddy and the fertilization is repeated every 15-20 days in water-soluble indoor fertilizer, preferably. It can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It likes dry air and removes formaldehyde, benzene trichloroethylene, and xylene.
Rubber Plant
The rubber plant is one of the most common indoor plants as it grows very well in pots and indoors. It has beautiful, large, fleshy, thick and glossy leaves, bright green. Water frequently in summer and fertilize as with other plants every 20 days with water-soluble fertilizer for indoor plants. It is good to clean the leaves every 2 weeks or so with a damp cloth to remove dust. If this plant is injured then it produces a white milky liquid which is toxic and irritating when it comes in contact with the skin. Thus, if something similar is observed, it should be cleaned immediately with a damp cloth and removed for a while so that it is not accessible to children or pets.&nbsp;
Zamioculcas
Zamioculcas or Zamia is a plant native to the rainforests of Africa. It is a tuberous plant. The leaves are hard and leathery, thick with a bright green color. It has a stable configuration and is almost upright, resulting in wonderful arrangement in decorative pots. It is resistant to lack of water. It usually enters less bright areas of the room. Watering should be repeated 2 times a week, depending on the conditions, while fertilization is done approximately every 20 days with water-soluble fertilizer for indoor plants. It is good to clean the leaves often because they easily collect dust.&nbsp;
Medical center, pharmacy or aesthetic places
Indoor plants benefit health because they improve air quality and increase oxygen levels. So, the decoration of the reception area of the doctor's office, your aesthetic place or the pharmacy will affect the psychology of the patient but also of the medical staff.
The selection and installation of indoor plants in the reception and waiting areas of medical premises should have a discreet presence and be harmoniously integrated in the design of the space.
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Some of the plants that have the ability to filter the air and neutralize harmful substances are:
Lily of the peace
If you are looking for indoor plants, you probably want an impressive plant with flowers. Spathiphyllum (Lily of the peace) is one of them, with its foliage and flowers standing out. It has long embossed leaves and beautiful white flowers. It originates from South and Central America and is one of the plants that adapt very easily indoors. It needs moderate watering and low light conditions to grow. The ideal temperature is 21-24 ° C. It is a plant that cleanses the atmosphere of toxic substances such as formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide. It is an elegant and beautiful solution for every place!
Anthurium plant
Add color and intensity to a workplace with a bright Anthurium plant! Originally from Hawaii, this plant is one of the most popular and striking indoor plants, known for its characteristic heart-shaped flowers of usually red color (also, white, orange and pink flowers). Anthurium will not disappoint us as it is characterized by long flowering and has glossy green foliage. It prefers a bright space without receiving direct sunlight so as not to create burns on its leaves.
Calathea
Calathea stands out for the color of its leaves which can be bicolour or tricolor. Place it in a prominent position to steal the impressions and it will reward you with its stately appearance. Maintain the moisture needed to grow and give your space an elegant plant that will highlight the quality and style of the room. It belongs to the plants that clean the air. It can reach a height of one meter. It needs a semi-shady place and is protected from cold and currents. Direct contact with sunlight will cause the leaves of the plant to fade.
Ivy
Ivy plants can be a climbing plant and are very durable! It has very fast growth and impresses with its greenish or greenish-yellow foliage consisting of trilobite or pentagonal leaves while it succeeds and climbs using small aerial roots that hold the plant in interior walls. Extremely durable plant, which adapts to all conditions and situations and will not bother us in any case as it withstands both low and high temperatures.
Catering places, restaurant, bars, cafeterias
Welcome your customers in a welcoming space using plants that will add a warm or tropical touch to your store. Decorate your restaurant, cafeteria, bar or any other dining area using plants that are perfect to make the atmosphere so warm that will change the mood of your customers and your own.
Chinese evergreen
Chinese evergreen (aglaonema) originates from the SE. Asia, is a very nice ornamental plant indoors. The leaves of the plant are up to 15cm long. They are green with silver-green streaks characteristic that gives it great ornamental value. The height of the plant reaches up to 30-35 cm. They do not have special requirements in terms of lighting and can be placed in places with direct sunlight. The room temperature should not exceed 28oC. Ideal temperature is between 10-15oC, while it is a plant resistant to low temperatures.
Monstera
Monstera or Philodendron is a plant that adapts easily to low light environments. It is available in climbing and shrub varieties, while standing out with its impressive leaves. As an indoor plant, it enters places with bright lighting, but it is good not to fall directly on the leaves but to insert a curtain. Watering and fertilizing is done as in most indoor plants. When watering, do not forget to always keep the soil moist. The longer a monster is kept indoors, the stronger its trunk will be, the more durable its leaves will be, the glossy and of course larger they will be.
Bamboo Palm
Originally from Mexico and Central America, the Bamboo Palm is a palm plant that adapts easily indoors, creating a more tropical feel in the room. Its height can reach 60-100 cm. It needs frequent watering (more than other indoor plants) all year round. It grows slowly. It enters bright spots but without direct sunlight. We often spray the leaves.
Ficus Benjamina
Ficus Benjamin is a popular and a favorite choice for any public place. Originally from Malaysia, it is a tropical plant with tree-like growth that stands out for its rich, glossy green foliage. It needs a bright position to thrive and have lush green foliage. It is important to place it in a place that does not come into direct contact with the sun's rays, as exposure to direct light can cause burns on its leaves, especially on hot summer days.
These plants are just some of the ones that are perfect for a business or public place. Areca, cacti, succulents and dozens of other plants, have the same ability to survive in the shade, away from the sun. Many of the plants presented are not only used indoors, but also grow well in the garden or on balconies. Of course, there are many more plant species that are planted indoors that anyone interested can discover.
What are the perfect planters?
The selected pots should have excellent quality material and construction. Use the ones that have a self-watering system so watering is better controlled and it is easier and safer to manage the plants. In terms of their aesthetics, the shape and color of the planters will be chosen depending on the place where they would be placed and the plant they would host.
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Treat plants as decorative elements but also as living organisms and do not forget to take care of them, water them, change their pots and clean their leaves to continue to beautify your space for a long time.
On our website you will find a variety of indoor or outdoor plants and trees to match depending on the layout of your spaces and the style of your company. We will help you with the properties and information about their care so don’t hesitate to visit anthemionflowers.com!

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Gorgeous red roses are particularly synonymous with Valentine's Day. Classic Valentine's roses tend to be red, as this vibrant color evokes emotions of love, desire and passion. However, each color has its own meaning especially when it will make your recipient feel special. There is no better way to send a heartfelt message than with the classic rose flower. 
 
Here is a guide to the meaning behind flower colors.

Red: A traditional floral symbol of love and affection. It is the perfect gift to send to someone on Valentine's Day.

Purple: Purple roses are the symbol of enchantment and declare that you are in love at first sight.

Coral: this color means desire and passion at the same time.

Orange: means that your feelings are very fresh, full of excitement and spontaneous.

Yellow:  A symbol of friendship. On the other hand, there are those who see yellow roses as a sign of infidelity.

Pink: in dark shades symbolize appreciation and gratitude while roses in paler shades are associated with courtesy and admiration.

White: White roses are the symbol of purity and sincerity. 

Fuchsia: The color that expresses ambition, self-knowledge and controlled passions.

Blue: is the color that enhances emotional peace, tranquility, pleasure and recovery.

Violet or Lilac: They are perfect choice for those wishing to make an impact with an extraordinary flower. It is used to convey any number of deeply meaningful messages.
 
As if choosing a specific rose color weren't enough to express your deepest thoughts, you can convey your true feelings through the number of stems you select. Refer to the list below to find out how different numbers of stems can represent different messages of love.
 
Rose flower meanings based on numbers:

Single rose: represents love at first sight

Two roses: Let us be together

Three roses: You, me and our love

Nine roses: A symbol of eternal love

Ten roses: Tell someone ''You are perfect"

Twelve roses: "Be mine"

Thirteen roses: Symbolize eternal friendship or a secret admirer

Fifteen roses: Say ''I am sorry"

Twenty roses: Symbolic of belief and sincerity

Twenty one roses: Say ''I am devoted to you''

Twenty four roses: Let them know they are always on your mind

Twenty five roses: Wish happiness or congratulate someone

Thirty six roses: Says ''I will remember our romantic moments"

Forty roses: My love for you is genuine

Fifty roses: Express a love that knows no bounds

Fifty one roses: Says ''You are the only one on my mind''

Ninety nine roses: ''I will love you till the day I die"

One hundred roses: Is a sign of a spiritual connection with someone
 
Whether you are looking for a classic red rose or a romantic arrangement with roses we have gifts for everyone's Valentine. Find at anthemionflowers.gr a beautiful selection of rose gifts for same day delivery all over Greece and the world.
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Red roses are particularly synonymous with Valentine's Day. Valentine's roses tend to be red. This classic vibrant color evokes emotions of love.

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Hyacinth is a beloved ornamental bulbous plant that blooms in spring, earlier than other bulbs. Its origin is from the regions of the eastern Mediterranean such as Greece, Asia Minor, Syria and North Africa. It used to belong to the family Liliaceae, but is now classified in the younger family Asparagaceae. The genus Hyacinthus includes more than 30 species of plants. Hyacinth plants used as ornamentals indoor and outdoor plants.
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Top facts of hyacinths
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The height of Hyacinth does not exceed 30cm.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Between the lance-shaped and glossy leaves grows the stem of the flower consisting of dozens of small flowers in inflorescences, which depending on the variety are white, pink, purple, red or blue in color. The hybrid two-color varieties are also particularly impressive.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hyacinth is suitable for planting both in pots-planters and in flower beds, individually or mainly in mass plantings to create spots with intense color and low spring borders.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The plants that grow in water instead of soil also get a particularly impressive look and during their flowering they can also be placed in an indoor sunny area. To grow Hyacinths in water, place the bulbs in jars with a narrow mouth and in such a way that only their lower part touches the water and later the roots that the bulb develops.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hyacinths are among the most suitable plants for vases, alone or in combination with other spring species such as freesias, buttercups, tulips, etc., while the same combinations can be made in plantings in pots or flower beds.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hyacinths offer many benefits for health, skin and other issues. Hyacinth is known to be toxic, but the leaves, juice and bulbs of this plant are useful for many types of diseases and ailments. They are used to treat eczema, skin problems, hair problems and more. They also help reduce cholesterol levels, improve digestion, relieve sore throats, cure snake bites and provide instant relief for cholera and women's problems.</li>
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Myths and symbolism about Hyacinth
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Saint Hyacinth, who passed away with martyrdom at the age of 20, is considered the Orthodox "answer" to the Catholic version of the patron saint of love, Saint Valentine, as he is considered the Saint of love, pure feelings, creation and inspiration.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">According to the Greek myth, Hyacinth, prince of Sparta, died after being hit on the head by a disk hurled at him by the god Apollo, who was in love with him. According to another myth, the disk was hurled by the god of the winds, Zephyrus, who was jealous of the handsome young man's relationship with the god Apollo. After his death, Apollo transformed Hyacinth into a flower, using his spilled blood.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The hyacinth has been a well-known plant since ancient times. It was considered the favorite flower of Aphrodite and symbolized love and unparalleled beauty.</li>
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Grow hyacinths&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Grow hyacinths by planting the bulbs in slightly moist soil in autumn or placing them in a glass container with a narrow mouth so that they are just 2 cm above the water. It takes about 8-10 weeks, a dark place and temperature below 12 °C, to produce roots. Make sure the transition to a brighter and warmer space is smooth.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You can also grow hyacinths in a pot. If you want them to be in bloom in December, you have to put the bulbs in the ground and cover them with a layer of sand from September or October. Hyacinth is suitable for planting both in pots-planters and in flower beds, individually or mainly in mass plantings to create spots with intense color and low spring borders.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In addition to planting in the garden, it is also ideal for plant containers, large planters, while the whole plant or cut flower stems are used in flower arranging.&nbsp;</li>
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Hyacinths are among the most suitable plants for vases, alone or in combination with other spring species such as Freesias, Buttercups, Tulips, etc., while the same combinations can be made in plantings in pots or flower beds.
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What care do hyacinths require to grow properly? Hyacinths, first of all, are bulbous flowers. Therefore, the ideal cultivation includes loose, well-drained soils and some light, light watering. Regarding planting now, since they belong to spring blooming flowers, they are planted in late autumn, at a depth that reaches 2 times their size and at distances of 8 points. Finally, the Hyacinth loves sunny or semi-shady positions and moderate soil fertilization!
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Bulbous which is among the annual ornamentals, but if after the end of flowering the bulbs remain in the soil it very often grows and blooms for several more years.
Otherwise in mid-summer cut off the now dry aboveground part of the plant, pull the bulbs out of the soil and store them in a paper bag until autumn when they can be replanted.
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Hyacinth and colour
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Hyacinth flowers represent different things depending on their color, and characteristics. It shows sincerity to the person you love or the family or group you belong to. When you give this flower in a beautiful arrangement, it could also remind them of your good intention. On the other hand, the flower also means jealousy, impatience and sadness.
In the language of flowers it symbolizes sports and leisure.
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Find out more color meaning:
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Yellow hyacinth can mean happiness and cheerfulness, but it can also mean disapproval of something.
The purple hyacinth represents sadness and heartbreak. It is ideal to express sorrow and support in a loss.
The white hyacinth is a prayer symbol for someone who needs direction or success.It also represents stability.
Blue hyacinths express honesty.
Red hyacinth means love and romance, but it can also mean fun, and athletic spirit.
Pink hyacinth is associated with platonic love, new beginnings and new love.
 Take a look at the wide range of anthemionflowers and find out arrangements and bouquets that include hyacinths by choosing the right one for you. Send a bouquet of aromatic hyacinths or in combination with ranunculus, tulips and more seasonal flowers.

Everything you need to know about Hyacinths. Hyacinth is a beloved ornamental bulbous plant that blooms in spring, earlier than other bulbs. Top facts of hyacinths.

Everything you need to know about Hyacinths

<h1 dir="ltr">Amaryllis, the enchanted plant</h1>
The large and impressive flowers make amaryllis popular plants worldwide, especially in Christmas season. The amaryllis originated in South America's tropical regions and comes in many beautiful varieties including various shades of red, white, pink, salmon and orange. There are also many striped and multicolored varieties, usually combining shades of pink or red with white. Amaryllis symbolizes pride, but also enchanting beauty.
Amaryllis usually blooms after the first winter cold, but in recent years with the appropriate methods, its blooms comes a little earlier and so we enjoy them from Christmas -during the festive season-  through to the spring.
Amaryllis is a tropical bulb, known as a winter blooming indoor plant. It is one of the easiest plants to bring to bloom and this can be accomplished indoors or outdoors, and over an extended period of time. It usually produces 2 to 7 really huge flowers, about 15 centimeters in size, each of which is lily-shaped and gracefully placed on a tall stem, 45 to 50 centimeters in length.
Amaryllis is not a one-year-old plant, but there is a special care procedure that, if you follow it, its bulb will flourish in the next and the following year. It is said that it can bloom for 75 years.

<h3 dir="ltr">Planting</h3>

The ideal time for planting the Amaryllis bulbs is in September and October. Amaryllis grows well in slightly acidic soils (pH 6.0-6.8), and you can also enrich the soil with organic fertilizer. For more impressive growth and flowering, you can fertilize once a week with water-soluble fertilizer.
Use common fluffy soil while it is advisable to add gravel, sand or even perlite to the soil. Your pot must have holes for good drainage and it should be about 7 cm bigger than the diameter of the bulb and about 3 cm around the entire bulb. When placing the plant in the soil, being careful not to damage the roots and make sure that the one-third of the bulb is above the soil. Water, press the soil down firmly to set the bulb securely in place after planting and place the pot in a warm and sunny place. Bulbs will flower in 7-10 weeks as a general rule. In winter the flowering time will be longer than in spring. Usually the bud appears first and then the leaves.

<h3 dir="ltr">Light</h3>

Amaryllis plants need bright indirect light while growing. Southern exposure is best, western or eastern exposures are adequate. An amaryllis plant that only gets a northern exposure requires additional artificial light.

<h3 dir="ltr">Blooming</h3>

Amaryllis flowers tend to grow towards the light, so when the first buds make their appearance remember rotate the pot every day in order to keep it growing straight. Use a stick to support and protect of breaking the tall and heavy stem.
If you want the bloom to last for several days, transfer the flowering amaryllis to a cool spot at night and protect it from exposure to direct sunlight. Enjoy a longer life in amaryllis buds by removing the yellow anthers as soon as the buds of amaryllis open up before spreading their pollen.
With proper care, you will be rewarded with gorgeous amaryllis blooms in a few short weeks.

<h3 dir="ltr">Watering</h3>

Once it sprouts, a potted amaryllis should be kept moist but not soggy, as excessive moisture can hurt or rot its bulbs. Before watering, always check the soil. As its roots begin to grow in the pot will dry faster, so you should take care of more frequent watering. At this point, the stem will grow rapidly and flowers will develop after it has reached full growth.

<h3 dir="ltr">After flowering</h3>

To make a potted amaryllis bloom again after the flowers wither, bring the plant indoors in mid-September. Keep it in a cool, dark place and stop watering and fertilizing. The leaves will die, and that’s okay. Ignore the plant for awhile. Remove the leaves as they become brown, and keep the bulb at a temperature of 10-15 degrees. Around the end of January or beginning of February, you’ll start to see signs of life. After 8-10 weeks of being ignored, the amaryllis will have had enough rest and will be ready to begin growing again. The amaryllis can be moved back to its sunny window and given a good watering. The amaryllis bulb will soon begin to sprout. Once it sprouts, begin giving it half-strength fertilizer again and your potted amaryllis will soon produce another lovely display of its extraordinary tropical blossoms.

<h3 dir="ltr">Propagating</h3>

Amaryllis can be propagated by seed, offsets or cutting. Since seeds do not always produce plants similar to the mother plant, most named hybrids and selected strains are propagated by cutting. Seed of amaryllis develop rapidly and are mature within 4 to 5 weeks after the flower has been pollinated. Seeds should be picked as soon as they turn yellow and begin to open. Seeds should be removed from the pod, allowed to dry for a few days and planted immediately. The seed bed should be partially shaded, and be well drained. Following germination, increase the light until the plants are receiving full sunlight.

<h3 dir="ltr">Pests</h3>

Thrip and spider mite infestations on amaryllis plants can be treated with the green solution or you can use a commercial insecticide approved for flowering plants.

<h3 dir="ltr">Diseases</h3>

Amaryllis plants develop blotchy leaves from various fungal and bacterial diseases. There is no good remedy for these plant infections, so isolate your plant to prevent the diseases from spreading to your other plants. Plant diseases occur when houseplants are kept too close to each other or the leaves of the plants stay wet. To prevent plant diseases provide good air circulation and keep the plant leaves dry.

If you’re looking for a winter-blooming houseplant to add a bright splash of tropical color to any place, amaryllis is an excellent choice. Amaryllis bulbs are often given as gifts for the holidays. With their large, spectacular flowers they are perfect for any house or office. Find at www.anthemionflowers.gr a wide collection of amaryllis gift arrangements and plants.

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