January

Flowers love January.  We love January. We begin to see early peeks of spring popping up all around with the first rounds of hyacinth and tulips and anemones hitting the market. Agapanthus have been solidly spectacular with color abounding in our cooler once again here.  Every year at this time we love tidying up the shop and filling it to the brim with living plants and fabulous flowers!

Cuts + Peonies, Hydrangea,  Roses, Freesia, Chrysanthemums { Standard Lg.and Fugi's} Oncidium Orchids, Pin Cusion Protea, Lysimachia, Oriental & Asiatic Lily, Calla Lily,  Godetia, Ranunculus and Dahlias, Star of Bethlehem & Arabicum, Genestra and Anemones, Flowering Cabbage.

Novelties + Dusty Miller, Kochia, Rosemary, Bay Laurel, Blackberries, Blooming Grevellia, Acacia Mimosa, Ladies Mantle

January Birth Flower + Carnation

Of the species Dianthus caryophyllus, carnations come in a vast array of colors and petal variance.  Often associated with what "not" to use in flowers, the carnations became an easy target because of the overuse in typical displays.  They last quite a long time and have a nice fragrance, and if used correctly can actually be quite lovely in certain colors. 

Some scholars believe that the name carnation comes from coronation or corone (flower garlands), as it was one of the flowers used in Greek ceremonial crowns. Others think the name stems from the Greek carnis (flesh), which refers to the original color of the flower, or incarnacyon (incarnation), which refers to the incarnation of God made flesh.

Other species of DIanthus related to the Carnation are Sweet William and a new moss looking breed called Green Trick.

Chinese Lunar New Year + January 23, Year of the Dragon

Join the festive spirit of celebrating the Year of the Dragon! The Chinese believe that without flowers, there would be no formation of any fruits which in turn would negatively impact a family’s fortune. Therefore, it’s critical to incorporate flowers into your Chinese New Year decorations.

Plum Blossoms + stand for courage and hope,  In Chinese art plum blossoms are associated with the entire season of winter, not just the New Year.   

Peach Blossoms + symbolizes luck (some say luck pertaining to male and female relationships).                                                                                 

Kumquat + symbolizes prosperity for the coming year.              

Narcissus + If the white flowers blossom exactly on the day of the New Year, it is believed to indicate good fortune for the ensuing twelve months.           

Chrysanthemum + This age old flower with origins in China is the symbol for longevity and health. 

We are going to have as much of the above we can in stock, so please inquire!