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Bird of Paradise★ 22.50$ wholesale
★Also known as the Strelitzia flower.
★They grow in patches, that tend to get very long.
★Grows best in places that are warm year round.
★ Its type would be a line flower.
★Grows to be full size at 6ft.
★Designed to hold the full weight of a bird.
★They’re meant to last years after they’ve bloomed.
Cymbidium★ 240$ wholesale
★Type of orchid
★They grow best in cool climates, strong light but also shade.
★They do well in tropical climates.
★ It would classify as a Form flower, usually the focal point.
★They are the most popular orchid.
★They cannot be grown in the ground, they won’t bloom.
★Usually pest free!
Asiatic Lily★ 10.88$ wholesale
★An Asiatic Lily can grow almost anywhere
○ Soil must be able to drain well.
★They do not have a fragrance.
★They can grow from 2-6 feet high.
★This flower is a form flower.
★Poisonous to cats, can kill them.
★ Symbolize innocence.
Fuji Spider Mum★ 68$ wholesale
★They grow best in slightly acidic soil
○ Shallow ground.
○ They love the sun
★Planted into direct sun or slight shade.
★A form flower
★Very popular wedding flower.
★Colorful one's mean liveliness.
Green TrickThe green trick:
Color: green
Bloom Size:5 to 9 cm bloom
Availability: Available year
round from Holland, Israel,
Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico.
It is non scented.
Leather Leaf
leatherleaf, is a shrub in the plant
family
Vase Life: 12-14 days
Seasonal Availability: Year-round
Description: 12-24 inches long and
5-8 inches wide. Tufted, pinnate
fronds are shiny and dark green.
Care and Handling: Place stems in
2- 3 inches of tepid water. Do not
add floral preservatives to water
Lily Grass
Color: Green
Lengths available: 60 to 70 cm
Availability: Year round
Often used in high end designs
to give the same effect as Bear
grass.
Broader leaf than bear grass.
KalePlant Height: 12" - 18“
Flowers Bloom: Summer through
Winter.
Kale seeds require light for
germination, so DO NOT COVER
THEM with soil.
Cedar
Grow in forest areas
$10 for a bunch
They can grow anywhere from 50- 100 ft tall
They live for along time because of the moist ground
The wood is resistant to disease because of the oils in the
wood is toxic to insects
Used by the natives to make canoes
Filler
Emerald
It grows in tropical area
The price is 2.41
It is a mass type of flower
It is toxic to pets
It needs low light
It needs temperature of 65 to 80
It is disease resistant
Dusty miller
Filler
$13 per bunch
Garden/landscape plant
Can grow in all times of climates
Gives color or a flower bed
Toxic if eaten
Will keep deer and other animal away from your plants
Horse tail
It grows in streams and in the northern hemisphere.
The type of flower it is a line
The price is 24.98
It can be used for medicine
It is edible
It is a perennial
It has two stages
Green TrickAverage price: $41
Environment: Hot climate
Type: Filler
Anthurium
Average Price- 20-50$
Type- Filler
Environment- Tropic and humid
Bupleurum
Average Price- 6.95
Type- Filler
Environment- Indoors
Cymbidium
Average price-
Environment- warm area’s
Type- Filler
Spray RoseAverage Price: $12.50
Environment: it thrives in places with lots of sun and
moisture
Type of Flower: fillerFacts:
1. They typically have smaller blooms than other
roses
2. They are often referred to as the Floribunda
Rose
3. They are used in small floral arrangements
where regular roses would be too overpowering
4. They can survive in small containers
California RoseAverage Price: $20
Environment: California and Oregon
Type of Flower: fillerFacts:
1. Its scientific name is Rosa Californica
2. It’s in the Plantae kingdom
3. When fully open it lays flat
4. They are dried for teas
Baby’s BreathAverage Price: $15
Environment: the Pacific Islands and Europe
Type of Flower: fillerFacts:
1. Its scientific name is Gypsophila
2. They are annual
3. Some species are mistaken for weeds
4. It’s commonly used in ice cream and
cheese
Asiatic LilyAverage Price: $34.50
Environment: most durable lily and can grow in most
environments
Type of Flower: massFacts:
1. Its scientific name is Lilium Asiaticum
2. Are known for their near flawlessness
3. They have no scent
4. When the color fades from the petals you
can find seed pods
Daisy
Average Price: $1-$5
Environment: Can be found in all continents except Antarctica. Usually inhabits grasslands, meadows, and
roadside areas.
Type: The Daisy is a Mass flower.
● There are over 4000 species of daisies that differ in size, shape, color and type of habitat.
● Colors depend on the species.
● The daisy blooms in the summer, bees are the main pollinator.
● The most popular types of daisies are, Marguerite Daisy, Gloriosa Daisy, Shasta Daisy, African Daisy,
and the Gerber Daisy.
Dendrobium
Average Price: $2-$10
Environment: Fairly warm environment and will lose their leave in ambient temperatures below
60 degrees.
Type: The Dendrobium is a line flower.
● Dendrobiums come from south east Asia.
● There are over thousands of species of Dendrobiums.
● Dendrobiums are a huge genus in orchids.
● Dendrobiums like strong, natural sunlight.
Dusty Miller
Average Price: $11.95
Environment: Can handle heat but better off in shady areas at midday.
Type: The Dusty Miller is a Greenery.
● Tolerate the frost.
● During the second year of growth they can grow tiny yellow buds.
● Dusty Millers look great with bright pink and/or purple flowers.
● Dusty Miller is usually grown for the attractive silver, grey foliage.
Emerald palm
Average Price: $9.95
Environment: Emerald palms are grown in full sunlight.
Type: The Emerald Palm is a Greenery.
● The Emerald Greenery is one of the most popular, and widely spread throughout the floral
industry.
● 24-18 inches in length
● Emerald greenery has a large, dark green fern frond with long, palm like leaves and strong
stem.
Agonis
Agonis flexuosa is a tree
that grows in Western
Australia. It is commonly
known as Western
Australian Peppermint,
Swan River peppermint,
and Willow Myrtle. The
average price of Agonis is
$99.99 per 5 bushes.
This is a filler type of
flower.
Gardenia-
Environment:
Subtropical and Tropical areas like
Africa, Asia and Australia.
Type of flower:
Form Average
price: $15.00 1.Gardenias
belong to the coffee plant family.
2. Gardenia is the national flower of
Pakistan
3.If water touches the Gardenia it
will turn a coffee brown color.
4.They are hard to grow without
high humidty.
Button Mum Average Cost: $2-20
Environment- Gardens
Type of flower- mass
4 interesting facts:
1: They’re November’s birth flower
2:They’re the 13th anniversary flower
3:In Japan they represent royalty
4:It is said that if you place a single
petal in the bottom of a wine glass, it
encourages a long and healthy life.
Lily grass:
Average price:
$10.00 per bundle.
It’s grown in
China, Japan and the
Philippines. Type of flower:
Filler Interesting facts:
1.It blooms late summer/fall
2.Only 2 types
have scents
Flat Fern
Average price of a Flat Fern: $109 - $185 per bunch
Environment in which the Fern is grown: Ferns have been on the earth since the
dinosaurs. They usually grew in Carboniferous Forests because of the
vegetation. Now, they thrive in areas where humidity is in the air and it is
green everywhere.
Type of flower: This plant is a filler flower because of its leafy structure and rich
green color that makes all other colors pop.
Hydrangea
Price : $50- $200 dollars depending on the number of flowers in one bunch
Location it’s grown: thrive in rich, porous, somewhat moist soils. Add compost to
enrich poor soil.
Type : form flower
Faccts : 1. 70-75 different species 2. Moderately toxic 3. Discovered in Japan
4. Colors are affected by the aluminum ions in the soil.
Lily grass
Price : $30- $150 dollars per bunch
Environment : almost anywhere can grow and with little light
Type : line
Facts : 1. Originated in asia 2. Related to the tulip or asparagus 3. Over 3000
species
4. Decorative life is 12-18 days
Scabiosa
Average price : $10- $130 depending on size
Environment : best in full sun and require well-draining, organic-rich soil.
Originates in Southern Europe.
Type : Mass
Facts : 1. Flower meaning is “admiration” 2. Also translates to “widow” 3. Vase
life is 5-7 weeks 4. Average colors are red, blue, purple and pink.
Aspidistra
The Aspidistra’s price can range from $15-48
Native to eastern and southeastern Asia, particularly China and Vietnam. They
grow under shady areas
Used as a greenery in flower arrangements
The leaves are either solitary or are grouped in small "tufts" of two to four.
Also known as the "cast-iron plant"
Aspidistras can withstand deep shade, neglect, hot air and soil, and even gas
but are sensitive to bright sunlight
In addition to shade, aspidistras require an open, acidic and humus-rich soil
Bayleaf
Depending on the size and the structure of the leaf depends on pricing.
Native to the Mediterranean region
Used as a greenery in a flower arrangement
Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor
and fragrance
this herb is applied to meat and, less often vegetables
The fresh leaves are very mild and do not develop their full flavor until
several weeks after picking and drying
Crushed bay leaves impart more fragrance than whole leaves, but are
Aster
Aster plants pricing is around $20
Asters are found chiefly in North America
They can be used as a mass flower
The name Aster comes from the Ancient Greek word ἀστήρ (astḗr), meaning
"star", referring to the shape of the flower head
the genus Aster once contained nearly 600 species in Eurasia and North
America
Asters are perennials flowers
Asters should be planted in moist well-drained soil in full sun, but they will
Babybreath
They can range from $.75-6
They are native to Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
Baby breath is used as a filler in a flower arrangement
Baby's Breath is a flower that is a symbol of everlasting love, pureness, and
innocence.
These flowers are form delicate white clusters.
They are often in wedding bouquets
Baby's breath is a dense flowering border and bedding plant covered with tiny,
loosely-scattered, white flowers
Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota)
The Queen Anne’s lace plant, also
known as wild carrot, is a native
wildflower herb found in many parts
of the United States. It was originally
from Europe. In most places the plant
is considered an invasive weed. It
can be an great addition to the home
in a wildflower garden.
Average price
On http://www.fiftyflowers.com/product/Queen-Anne's-Lace-Filler-Flower_253.htm you can order a bunch of 10 for $129.99.
Individual Queen Anne’s Lace are like $12.99.
Type of flower
Interesting facts
1. This flower was named after Queen Anne during her rule
2. It is considered a weed.
3. This plant has long been used for its medicinal properties.
The seeds can be very beneficial for treating cystitis and
prostatitis. The roots are high in Vitamin A and the juice is
said to have anti-cancer properties. the root juice is also
great for treating itchy skin.
4. It Looks a lot like Poison Hemlock.
Waxflower (Chamelaucium)
Waxflowers bloom in the flowering
dead season of late winter to early
spring. They are native to Australia
and make excellent border plants in
the hot, dry regions of North
America.
Average price
On http://www.wholeblossoms.com/wax-flower/wax-flower-pink.html you can get a bunch of 10 for $149.99. Individual
Waxflowers are like $15.00.
Type of flower
Interesting facts
1. The genus was first defined by French botanist René
Louiche Desfontaines in 1819, and is related to
leptospermum, eucalyptus and myrtle.
2. 14 different species that are recognized within the genus
3. It has waxy petals (where it got its name from)
4. Knows as a Hoya plant
Sunflower (Helianthus)
While the vibrant, strong sunflower is a
recognized worldwide for its beauty, it is also an
important source of food. Sunflower oil is a
valued and healthy vegetable oil and sunflower
seeds are enjoyed as a healthy, tasty snack and
nutritious ingredient to many foods. The
sunflower is an important agricultural crop choice
for US producers in the northern plains of the
Dakotas to the panhandle of Texas.
Average price
On http://www.samsclub.com/sams/sunflowers/1253.cp?scatId=1253&test=18plus you can get 80 stems for $79.98. You
can get individual sunflowers for like $5.
Type of flower
Interesting facts
1. Sunflowers can be used as a peanut butter
substitute. It’s called “sunbutter”.
2. It’s the only flower with “flower” in its name
3. It’s the national flower of the Ukraine and it’s
the state flower of Texas
4. A single sunflower can have up to 2,000 seeds
Tropical ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Also known as pink cone ginger or ostrich
plume, red ginger (Alpinia purpurata) is a
tropical perennial with a native range that
spans from the Maluku islands in
Indonesia to the southwest Pacific. The
plant has naturalized in the mangroves of
Fiji, as well as Hawaii, where it was
introduced as an ornamental garden plant
in the 1928.
Average price
On http://www.ebay.com/p/Hawaiian-Tropical-Red-Ginger-Plant-Root-Grow-Hawaii/1345963560 they are $8.95 for
individual ones.
Type of flower
Interesting facts
1. They have oblong leaves that are 12 inches long
2. Can grow up to 15 feet tall
3. The rhizomes and the tall stalk of the plant have a spicy,
strong aroma.
4. According to the University of Hawaii Cooperative
Extension Service, native Hawaiians used red ginger for
medicinal and aesthetic purposes.
Protea
Repens
Sugarbush
Environment: Cape Floristic Region, South Africa.
In the 18TH century were introduced to Europe and are now grown in 20 different
countries that have a tropical or mediterranean climate.
Type: Mass flower
Colors: pink, red, white and
Light Yellow.
Price:$129.99
Facts
The environment (Cape Floristic Kingdom)
Has 6 different floral kingdoms and 1100 different
Species living in it, most don't grow anywhere else.
The sugarbush represents change and hope.
Named after the greek god Proteus
Seeds are germinated during the fall using hot water.
Gerbera L.Transvaal daisy
Environment: Tropical environment.
Africa, South America and Asia.
Type: mass flower
Colors: yellow, pink, red, orange, white.
Price:$82.88
Facts
There are 40 different species of Gerbera
Resistant to deer
Some have been crossbred with Barberton
Daisy to make them bigger.
Used To be called “ Day's eye”
Trachelium
CaeruleumBlue Throatwort
Environment: Mediterranean, Morocco,
Portugal, Algeria, Spain and Sicily.
Naturalized in Azores, some parts in Europe
and New Zealand.
Type: formed
Colors: Purple, dark purple, pink, white and red
Facts
There are three subspecies of Trachelium
Sometimes called “Queen Anne’s lace”
Attracts song birds
Ruscus
HypophyllumIsraeli Ruscus
Environment: Western and Southern Europe,
Macaronesia, South Western Asia and North
West Africa.
Type: filler or Greenery
Price: $74.62
Facts:
Popular in floral design
They grow tiny white flowers with dark purple center
Also grow 5-10 mm sized bright red berries.
MistyEnvironment: damp, shady enviorments
Av. price: $11.25
Type: Filler
Garden RoseEnvironment: grows in Europe, middle east, and New
Zealand.
Avr. price: $24.00/dozen
Type: mass
HydrangeaEnvironment: prefer full sun in the morning, & with some shade in the afternoon
Av. Price: Depends on color, but usually $4-$5
Type: Form
Facts:
1. There are around 70-75 species of Hydrangeas
2. In Asia, giving someone a pink hydrangea symbolizes that you’re the beat to their heart
3.