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| Storage Temperature: 36 - 38 F |
| Ethylene Sensitive: No |
| Description: Large solitary flower heads in a
variety of shapes and sizes, |
| Colors: White, pink, purple, violet, yellow, red,
rose,orange and various shades. |
| Botanical Facts: From the Greek word Callistephus,
meaning beautiful crown. |
| Design Notes: |
| Purchasing Hints: Purchase when the blossoms
are three quarters open. |
| Conditioning: Remove all foliage that will be
below the water line. Cut under water with a sharp knife. Hydrate in a solution of
warm water and commercial floral preservative / floral food for two hours before storage
or usage. |
| Additional Notes: Callistephus is very
susceptible to bacterial contamination in the vase or storage water. It is very
important to keep the leaves out of the water and to practice good sanitation. For
vase water use a solution of water and commercial floral preservative / floral food.
Change the water and clean the vase every third day. |
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