Lily of the valley

 

 

Lily of the valley is a sweet flower with characteristic leaves. With its small bells, and eye-catching leaves, this flower is a wonderful addition to any bouquet. After its bloom, the small bells will turn into red berries. Both the flowers and berries are poisonous, especially for animals and small children. The latin name of lily of the valley is Convallaria.

This flower blooms in the beginning of summer. In Norway, it usually blooms in May/June. The flower is perennial and can be found in the forest. Lily of the valley is also a common garden flower, and if you know in advance that you want this flower for decorations, you should add it to your garden.

This flower is perfect for a DIY wedding bouquet, since you can easily grow it yourself. Lily of the valley is very popular in wedding bouquets. Famous brides that have had this flower in their bouquet are Duchess Catherine of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) and PrincessGrace of Monaco.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_of_the_valley

Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are beautiful full flowers that look fantastic in vases and bouquets without a lot of fuss. When you cut the stem, you get a large flower that often looks stunning by itself. The latin name of the flower is hydrangea, but it is also often known as hortensia.

Although this flower originally comes from southern and eastern Asia, it can now be found in most gardening centres and has become a popular feature in many gardens. I know I truly enjoy my hydrangeas, and have them both planted in my garden and in flower pots on my patio.

Hydrangeas come in different colours. Most species of the hydrangea are white, but some species change colour based on the soil acidity. If you buy a blue hydrangea, it could become pink, or vice versa due to the acidity in the soil where you planted it. In soil with pH lower than 6, the flowers tend to be blue, but in soil with pH higher than 6, the flowers tend to be pink. Therefore, if you are planning to plant hydrangeas in your garden, and are particular about the colour, you ought to check the pH level in the soil.

If you are planning to use hydrangeas in flower decorations, I would advise you to buy pots of hydrangeas and enjoy them until you need to cut of the flowers and use them in your decorations. You can read more about using hydrangeas in wedding decorations on this websites dedicated to hydrangeas.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea

http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/weddings.html



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