| Storage Temperature: 34 - 36 F |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |
| Description: Highly fragrant, multi-petaled waxy
flowers. |
| Colors: White, cream. |
| Botanical Facts: The Gardenia is native to China
and was named after Dr. Alexander Garden (1730 - 1791), a South Carolina physician and
botanist. |
| Design Notes: Gardenias are used primarily for
corsages and wedding work. |
| Purchasing Hints: Commercially grown gardenia
blossoms are packaged in special boxes for shipping. These boxes are designed to
hold high humidity and keep the blossom from damage. Select the whitest blossoms.
Avoid blossoms that are wrinkled or showing any browning. |
| Conditioning: Gardenias can be held for up to
one week in their original shipping box if stored at 34 to 36 F. When ready to use,
unpack and float the blossom in room temperature water. Moisten hands when working
with the blossoms. Handle the gardenias as little as possible. Touching the
petals causes bruising and browning. After designing, spray the blossom with
Crowning Glory. |
| Additional Notes: Be aware that some people
are allergic to this very fragrant flower. |
