Flower Varieties

This section contains many common flower varieties that can be found at Sickelmores Flowers. With an expanding global market and advanced technology, more and more varieties are available year round. Used alone or mixed with others, they can create a beautiful arrangement perfect for any occasion. Talk to Sickelmores Flowers about the varieties you are interested in and let them put together something to fit your personal needs and desires.

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Peonies

Peonies blossoms come in four different shapes. A single shaped blossom has only a single layer of petals around the centre. A semi-double has two, maybe three layers of petals around the centre. A double has a crowd of petals so that the centre is not visible. A Japanese Peony looks much like a semi-double but instead of the typical stamens in the centre, the centre is filled with tiny petals or petaloids.

Some people seem to dislike the peony flower due to the fact that they have a symbiotic relationship with black ants. In early spring, the peony buds will secret a small amount of nectar, which will attract the ants. The ants will then pull slightly at the peony petals to get to the nectar inside the buds. This helps to loosen the peony’s petals and makes it easier for the flower to open. The ants are not necessary to helping peonies bloom, but they are helpful and do not harm the flowers or garden. Most gardening experts advise against trying to kill the ants.

The History of Mother's Day Flowers

The second Sunday of May is a special day for Mother's. This is the day that many people honour the Mother's. After all of the hard work they have done birthing and raising children, what better way to celebrate than with their own special day. Mother's Day is so special for the women who have been the backbone of families around the world to be recognized and congratulated.

How did Mother's Day flowers come about? Let us start with the Mother's Day honoured day itself. A lady named Anna Jarvis asked the church that her Mother attended if they would set aside a special day in honour of Mother's after her Mother passed away. It was set for the second Sunday of May. This idea spread like wild flowers.

Mother's Day flowers are very sentimental. They bring a special touch like no other flowers do. Sending flowers will make there day! A lovely bouquet or mixed spring flowers will honour your Mother and show how much you care.

Easter Lily

For many, its beautiful trumpet-shaped blossoms symbolize purity, hope, and life -- the spiritual essence of Easter and all the promises of Spring.

Whether you plan to give Easter Lilies as gifts or use them to decorate your own home, the following tips will help make your Easter Lilies keep on giving.

Two of the greatest charms of the Easter Lily are form and fragrance, so look for high quality plants that are aesthetically pleasing from all angles. Select medium to compact plants that are well balanced and proportional in size.

For the longest possible period of enjoyment in your home, look for plants with flowers in various stages of bloom. For example, the best selection would be a plant with just one or two open or partly open blooms, and three or more unopened buds of different sizes. The ripe puffy buds will open up within a few days, while the tighter ones will bloom over the next several days.

As the flowers mature, remove the yellow anthers before the pollen starts to shed. This gives longer flower life and prevents the pollen from staining the white flowers. When a mature flower starts to wither after its prime, cut it off to make the plant more attractive while you still enjoy the fresher, newly-opened blooms.

When selecting plants, be sure to also cheek the foliage. An abundance of dark, rich green leaves is not only attractive, but a vital sign of good plant health. The foliage should appear dense and plentiful, all the way down to the soil line, a good indicator of an active, healthy root system.

Tulips

Types of Tulips

Single Tulips
The classic tulip shape; may bloom early or late. Some fall into speciality classes, such as Triumphs and Darwin’s.

Double Tulips
The full heads of double tulips resemble peonies; may bloom early or late.

Fringed Tulips
The edges of this tulip's petals appear to have been finely cut; bloom mid- to late-season.

Lily-Flowered Tulips
The pointed petals of this late-blooming variety resemble lilies.

Parrot Tulips
Brilliantly coloured petals that are feathered and scalloped characterise this mid- to late-season tulip.

A little Rose information

Roses come in wide varieties and numerous colours, each having a specific meaning. For instance, Red Roses are the most common Valentine flowers since they signify passion and love. When you are looking for roses for your Valentine, you should have some knowledge of the meaning of roses in different colours

Red Roses: A red rose is an expression of love. Red Roses convey deep emotions, be it love, longing or desire. Red Roses can also be used to convey respect, admiration or devotion. A deep red rose can be used to convey heartfelt regret and sorrow. The number of red roses has special romantic meanings associated with them. 12 Red Roses is the most popular of all which conveys "Be mine" and "I love you''

White Roses: White is the colour of purity and innocence. White flowers are generally associated with new beginnings and make an ideal accompaniment to a first-time bride walking down the aisle. White flowers can also convey sympathy.

Pink Roses: There are a lot of variations of the pink rose. Over all, Pink Roses are used to convey gentle emotions such as admiration, joy and gratitude. Light Pink Rose blooms are indicative of sweetness and innocence. Deep pink rose blooms convey deep gratitude and appreciation. Pink Roses also connote elegance and grace.

Yellow Roses: Yellow roses are an expression of exuberance. Yellow roses evoke sunny feelings of joy, warmth and welcome. They are symbols of friendship and caring. The yellow rose, like the other roses, does not carry an undertone of romance. It indicates purely platonic emotions.