Autumn
Flowers & Flower Care
All too fast
the halcyon days of summer are behind us and autumn is upon us
with its shorter days and cooler temperatures. We can still
expect some lovely warm, sunny days, but mists will hang over
the fields in the early morning and later there is a smell of
wood smoke in the air. And, just as the colours of the leaves
start to change from bright greens to glorious reds and golds,
so our flower preferences for autumn flowers also tend to be the
golden, red and yellow hues. After the lush greens and pastels
of the summer flowers autumn flowers bring rustic red, vivid
orange, golden yellow, subtle bronze and deep, velvety brown
into our homes.
As the temperatures start to drop and the nights draw in, people
spend more time indoors so it’s a perfect time of year to send
autumn flowers to brighten up the home with a floral display of
seasonal flowers. Autumn is a great time of year to send
flowers as there is such an abundance of colours and textures to
choose from; the vivid colours will be sure to cheer up a loved
one as memories of summer start to fade.
Whilst autumn is a wonderful time of year for florists with the
wonderful range of flowers and textures available, because
autumn flowers are grown under glass this means that the cost of
the flowers increases. However, most autumn flowers are more
resilient than their summer counterparts and have increased
longevity. As with all cut flowers, autumn flowers need plenty
of water and all foliage which might be beneath the waterline
should be removed. Cut flowers should always be kept in a cool,
shaded environment away from draughts and the regular changing
and topping up of their water should keep them fresh.
Some of our favourite autumn flowers are:
Chrysanthemums which are available in almost every colour and
are wonderful for autumn flower arrangements because the blooms
will last between one and two weeks.
Roses are also available throughout the year in a wide variety
of colours. In the autumn the wonderful orange and yellow roses
are usually the most popular choice but our deep red roses are
eternally popular for that special romantic gesture.
Gerberas with their wide variety of autumnal colours are very
popular in autumn bouquets and their daisy-like form adds
interest to any bouquet.
Hydrangea are always a favourite choice because of their
spectacular textured appearance and continue through the early
autumn months; they come in some wonderful terracotta tones
which are perfect for autumn bouquets.
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