Along with the delicate nature and visual beauty, the floral scent of flowers is one reason why we are in this “sweet” business. However, we absolutely appreciate arrangements of non-fragrant flowers every once in awhile. There are several reasons why you also might be looking for flowers without a strong smell. The recipient might suffer […]
Every season has us looking forward to the unique flowers and plants that it brings. This mid-summer heat wave, has us longing for a cottage to relax and cool off at. This week, we are looking at lake house and cottage interiors and their use of flowers. (Of course, we’re using Pinterest for our inspiration). Carnations Carnations come in
There are all different kinds of lilies in the world with a variety of shapes and colours. The one thing that all lilies have in common is the stamen. When the flower blooms these are the powdery brown/rust coloured little bits that will make a mess and even stain your fingers and linens so always
There is a great misconception when it comes to lilies. All lilies do not have a scent!!! The smaller lilies with lots of different colours are Asiatic Lilies. They do not have a scent. Only the larger lilies are scented-The Casa Blanca, Oriental/Stargazer varieties. Casa Blanca Lily is a large white lily with petals that
With its striking, large deep green leaves and the contrasting white blooms, this plant will accent any home or office beautifully. The flowers are sometimes called flags and usually appear once or twice a year. One bonus of owning a Peace Lily is that it cleans the air. All plants take in carbon dioxide and
Guess who’s coming to town… No not Santa-We love you Santa but I was talking about the Easter Bunny! Easter is just around the corner so bring on the chocolate, family gatherings and the beautiful Easter Lily. The story of how the Easter Lily got over to North America is pretty cool. A gentleman by
Hi there, it’s Ken Bolt from Brant Florist and it being April, thoughts of spring are on everyone’s minds. We think about floral arrangements that epitomize spring, thus including a lot of the flowers we normally associate with this season of renewal. Daisies, carnations, lilies, blushing roses, and colour splashes of lavender, yellow, green, and
Lilies are some of the most beautiful flowers available as they have a graceful simplicity that simply cannot go unnoticed. While most people know that lilies are available from florists for all types of occasions, some may not be aware that white Easter lilies are very popular amongst those that celebrate Easter and the resurrection