{"id":2070,"date":"2015-12-05T17:52:12","date_gmt":"2015-12-05T17:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stemsfloraldesign.com\/janetsblog\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2015-12-05T17:52:12","modified_gmt":"2015-12-05T17:52:12","slug":"christmas-flowers-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stemsfloraldesign.com\/janetsblog\/uncategorized\/christmas-flowers-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Signature<\/a>We are into the Chrsistmas season now, & have been making wreaths, garlands, dressing Christmas trees & making beautiful bouquets with berries, amaryllis, sparkly twigs & orchids.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the best things you can buy from your florist that will last well for Christmas:<\/p>\n

blue pine branches: scented, luscious, thick branches of pine that can be laid on the mantelpiece or dining table – maybe with a few pieces of dried fruit, cones, cinnamon & berries<\/p>\n

Cut flowers:<\/p>\n

amaryllis – make sure the florist puts a stick inside the hollow stem. The flowers become heavy when fully open & the soft stem can collapse without support<\/p>\n

cymbidium orchid: very long lasting flower that comes in many colours. The green are especially strong<\/p>\n

ilex berries: long, bare stems, covered in red berries<\/p>\n

lilies: remove the pollen as the blooms open to save stains.<\/p>\n

hyacinths: short stems, strong scent – maybe too strong for some of your guests, so be careful! Cut the stems shorter as they grow & start to flop.<\/p>\n

tulips: in my opinion, should be left until spring! But people do love them< & will always buy them.<\/p>\n

Pointsettia plants: Lovely, red star-shaped flowers. They are quite fragile, & if the stem snaps, a white sap will ooze out. It’s poisonous to animals, so put out of reach of puppies & kittens!<\/p>\n

Growing Christmas trees: There is a variety of small, growing fir trees, from 30cm – 1 metre high, suitable for small flats. They look really cute decorated & lit.<\/p>\n

If you need flowers, call us on 020 7831 6776, or email janet@stemsfloraldesign.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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