Celebrating springtime

The sun is out and springtime is in full force all over Portland, Oregon. This amazing and HUGE floral display utilizes many of our springtime favorites. Show here are glorious French tulips framing beautiful blooming Dogwood branches. Other springtime favorites to enjoy now include lilac, snowball viburnium, and cherry blossom. Both locations are bursting with springtime color, so come visit us soon!

Timberline Wedding

This summer Timberline wedding fully embraced Portland’s woodsy feel with tons of texture and detail. The eclectic mix in shades of greens and whites included many interesting flowers.  Included in the designs were green eyed roses, green tea roses, goosenecks, queen anne’s lace, lady slipper orchid, scabiosa,  and pods. To finish the look, the flowers were partnered with varieties of fern, herbs, hosta, lichen, moss and other local seasonal greens.

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Our Favorite Plants: No. 6

The Staghorn Fern is a majestic, fascinating plant. Like orchids, the Staghorn does not require soil to grow. This variety resembles antlers, and is mounted with its own foliage draped around its base. With the right conditions, they are relatively easy to care for. Water either through soaking the base in a bucket or sink of water, or in center of fern once a week. Allow the fern to dry out between waterings. The Staghorn prefers some humidity and should be misted around the plant frequently. 

Care: Indirect, Bright Light • Moderate Water • Warm indoor temperature

Flowers to wear

Not all corsages are white! These colorful beauties are in vibrant hues of fuchsia pink and red. Bright hued corsages work perfect for an special event, celebrations and weddings with color. To view a few more colorful wrist corsages click on the link below.

About flowers: Green Tea rose

Presenting another favorite rose selection, shown here is the Green Tea rose. This one has a beautiful blush pink center that fades to cream. Its outer petals are green, hence the name Green Tea. It is included in the mixed low arrangement shown, along with mango calla lilies, green hydrangea, peach spray roses, magnolia tips and foliage. 

Blushing bridal bouquet

The cream and blush combo continues to be a popular wedding choice in 2014. Shown here are the bridal bouquet and bridesmaid bouquet for a summertime wedding. This combination includes: romantic Juliette garden roses, white O’hara garden roses, Vendala roses, hydrangea, sage leaf and lambs ears. Want to see more blushing bouquets? Click here for more examples.

Caring for cut flowers

Did you receive a gorgeous bouquet for Valentine’s Day? Wondering how to care for it?
With a few simple steps, you can keep it looking its best.

The three steps to follow: keep flowers cool, hydrated and clean.

1) Cool - keep flowers away from direct sunlight, heating / cooling vents and heat generating appliances

2) Hydrated - check water level in your vase frequently

3) Clean - replace water and when possible re-cut the flower stems