Welcome to our Flower Library. In these pages you will find over 134 of the most common florist flowers and foliages used in floral design. We have pictured and detailed the common and botanical names of each flower along with it's seasonal availability and colors. You may search for a flower by name or by image. For each flower we have detailed the care and conditioning methods, storage temperatures, design notes and problems specific to each flower. Also included in these pages are interesting facts about each flower including the country or region of origin, how the flower came to named, and historical notes about the flower.
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The Oncidium orchid gets its common name "Dancing Lady" from the distinctive shape of its petals which resemble the full skirt of a ball gown. The petals are asymmetrical and irregularly shaped. They can be broad or narrow, with ruffled or fringed edges.
Intricate, delicate flowers. The multiple petals resemble lace. The petals are arranged in a dainty, umbrella-like shape. The flowers are small to medium-sized, ranging from about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The foliage is fine and feathery, with deeply cut leaves that add to its overall delicate and airy look.
Palm foliage is very popular among floral designers because of the wide range of interesting shapes, sizes, and textures. Palm foliage is hardy and long lasting. The foliage is characterized by large, fan-shaped or feather-like leaves. There are many varieties of palm foliage, each with their own characteristics. The most common palm foliages used in floral design are; Areca Palm, Emerald Palm, Commodore palm, and Rhapis Palm.
Small, delicate blossoms, 1 to 2 inches across, known for their distinctive appearance sometimes described as "upturned faces". The flowers have heart-shaped petals with overlapping layers, giving them a somewhat ruffled or layered look.
A thick, grasslike tuft of thin, bright green threadlike rays at the top of a long stem resembling a feather duster.
The Phalaenopsis orchid is known as the moth orchid because of the blossom's resemblance to a moth.The blossom has five petals and sepals arranged in a symmetrical fashion. These petals are often broad and somewhat oval-shaped, with gently undulating edges.
Phlox flowers are arranged in large, dense, terminal clusters known as panicles, which can contain dozens of individual flowers. Individual flower consists of five petals fused together at the base to form a tubular shape. The petals flare outwards, giving the flower a star-like appearance when viewed from above.
Glossy dark green lance shaped leaves, two to three inches long with cascading clusters of bell-shaped flowers. New foliage growth in the early spring often emerges in brilliant shades of bronze, red, or pink. Flowers are creamy white and shades of pink.
A tall central spike covered in small, star-shaped flowers that resembles a pineapple. At the top of the flower spike, a tuft of leafy bracts adds to the pineapple-like appearance.
The leaves of pitcher plants are modified into specialized structures called pitchers. These pitchers are typically elongated, hollow, and tubular, resembling a pitcher or jug, hence the name. The shape can vary from cylindrical to trumpet-like, depending on the species.
Pittosporum plants are prized for their glossy, leathery leaves, which vary in shape and size depending on the species and cultivar. Leaves can be lance-shaped, oval, or elongated, and often have wavy or serrated margins.
Plumosa foliage is characterized by its finely divided, slender, needle-like leaflets that resemble delicate feathers or plumes. The leaves are arranged in a graceful, airy manner on arching stems creating a lush and cascading effect.
What is perceived as poinsettia flowers are actually bracts, which are modified leaves below the actual flowers. The bracts are vibrant and colorful. The true flowers, called cyathia, are the small yellow or green structures nestled at the center of the bracts.
The blossom of the Oriental Poppy is quite large, measuring 4 to 6 inches in diameter when fully open. The petals are papery-thin and translucent, giving them an almost ethereal appearance. They are often crinkled or wrinkled along the edges, adding texture to the flower. At the heart of the blossom is a prominent dark-colored center, often deep purple or black.
Poppy pods are the seed pods of the opium poppy. The pods are typically oval or round in shape, with a slightly tapered end.
Solitary cup-shaped blossoms atop slender, hairy stems. The flowers can be up to three inches wide with petals that are often crinkled and papery in texture, giving them a delicate appearance.
Small, round to oval-shaped fruits that grow in clusters along the branches of privet shrubs.
Large, round, dramatic flower heads surrounded by colorful bracts at the end of long, woody stems. King Protea flower heads up to 12 inches across on stems 24 to 36 inches long. Queen Protea flower heads 5 to 7 inches across on stems 18 to 24 inches long. Pink Mink flower heads 3 inches across on stems 16 to 24 inches long.
