Winter Flowers at Brant Florist There are a lot of flowering plants that are great in the winter. Whether that plant is full of greens or rich winter colours, they’re sure to give life to any room and they are a great gift. Some common winter flowers are Chrysanthemums, Evergreens and Gerbera Daisys. Chrysanthemums The […]
The Poinsettia There doesn’t seem to be another plant that can express the Christmas season quit like the Poinsettia. The plant comes in a variety of colours but it’s most commonly thought of as being red. Other colours include, pink, cream/white and orange. This lovely plant originated in Mexico but found it’s way to North
What is Baby’s-Breath? Baby’s-Breath is often thought as for the finishing touch to a bouquet, whether that’s for a wedding arrangement or not. This small flower is also found in gardens and in the wild. Also known as Gyposphila, it’s a genus of flowering plants and native to Europe, Africa and the Pacific Islands. This
The Stunning Hydrangea You’ve seen this beautiful plant, the Hydrangea, everywhere. In gardens and in flower arrangements and we are sure you love them just as much as we do. The season for this plant is coming to a close but that doesn’t mean we can’t admire it and start planning for spring. But where
When we think of fall we often think of the sunflower. This flower is a tall annual perennial with some species growing to a height of 120 inches or more. They all have a wide flower head with bright yellow ray petals and yellow to maroon disc on the inside. Bright and Cheery This bright
Daisies are such classic flowers and they come in so many colours and sizes. When most people think of the Daisy they often associate it as being a white flower. When in fact the flower comes in many different colours and sizes. That being said, it can be hard to decide what one to choose and
Roses come in a variety of colours and are a woody perennial flowering plant in the genus Rosa and in the family Rosaceae. There are over 300 spices and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants. Roses form a group of plants that can be shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are
Flowers come in so many sizes and colours and are found all over the world. They brighten up any room and bring joy to everyone. But have you ever wondered what the smallest flower on Earth is? We discussed the largest flower in a past blog so it’s time to explore the smallest flower on
With all the leaves on the trees changing colour and the crisp cool air, Autumn is a wonderful season. And along with the changing leaves, our gardens change as well. The types if flowers that bloom are often different than the ones we saw during the spring and summer months. There’s a large variety of
Flowers come in so many shapes and sizes, but nothing is as large as the Rafflesia arnoldii, also known as the corpse flower. It gets it’s name because of the odour it produces, a rotting flesh smell. That smell is meant to attracted flies, so that they are able to pollinate the flower. Sounds terrible