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Orchid
Orchidaceae
The diamonds of the cut-flower
world, these exotic beauties are
often reserved for special events.
There are thousands of varieties of orchid.
The most commonly available as cut flowers
are from the genera Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Oncidium, and Phalaenopsis. These come in every shade and color except true blue.
Orchids are usually multicolored, with spots or stripes accenting the center of the flower, but single-color varieties are available.
STEM HEIGHT 6–39in
FROM THE FLORIST Check that most of the
(15–100cm), depending
flowers are open, as they may not open in the vase if on variety
they are cut too early in bud. Discolored or wrinkled lower blossoms indicate the flowers are past their best.
FLOWER SIZE 3/4–43/4in
(2–12cm), depending on
variety
IN THE GARDEN Orchids are primarily grown
as a houseplant. The easiest variety to grow is LONGEVITY 7–14 days
Phalaenopsis, which needs indirect light and cool FORMS multiple, such as
conditions. To water, place the plant in the sink Cymbidium, Dendrobium,
and water for 15 seconds. Al ow the plant to drain Oncidium, Phalaenopsis
before returning to its original position.
COLORS pink,
CONDITIONING Cut 1/2in (1cm) off of the base purple, green, yel ow,
orange, red, white
of the stem while it is submerged in water, then condition in water overnight before arranging.
FRAGRANCE varies;
Cymbidium varieties have
DISPLAY Orchids are versatile flowers to arrange, a lemony scent with
lending an exotic touch to any mixed composition.
a touch of jasmine
They have great lasting ability out of water, which is BEST COMPANIONS
useful for bouquets and hair flowers in wedding work.
roses, snowberry, grasses
I like to combine them with roses, berries, and grasses in late-summer arrangements.
CARE Keep in a cool room and mist the flowers every day to prolong the vase life.
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In the language of flowers,
orchids are a symbol of
refined beauty.
Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid, is one
of the most elegant and easy-to-care-
for indoor flowering plants.
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Index
Page numbers in bold refer
Briza see quaking grass
cosmos cont.
designing with flowers cont.
to main entries.
bupleurum ( Bupleurum rotundifolium) C. bipinnatus ‘Fizzy White’ 163
conditioning and care 22–23
with delphiniums 100–101
C. bipinnatus ‘Picotee’ 163
containers 10–11
A
with nigella 126–27
C. bipinnatus ‘Seashells’ 163
contrasts 13
with scabious 192–93
Cosmos Cloud 162–63
final flourish 20–21
Achillea see yarrow
with snapdragons 150–51
Crataegus monogyna see hawthorn
flowers, choosing 12–13
African lily see agapanthus
buttercups 133
crocosmia ( Crocosmia) 164–65
foliage, positioning 16–17
agapanthus ( Agapanthus) 206–209
best companions 164
front-facing designs 24
A. campanulatus 206
C. Lucifer 165
hand-tied bouquets 26–27
A. ‘Headbourne White’ 208
C
crown imperial fritillary see under fritillary harmonies 13
African Lilies 208–209
Campanula lactiflora see milky bellflower cutting flower stems 22
placing focal flowers 18–19
best companions 206
care of flower arrangements 23
Cynoglossum amabile see Chinese
supports 14–15
Alchemilla mol is see lady’s mantle see also individual flowers
forget-me-not
Dianthus barbatus see sweet William allium ( Allium) 84–85
Carpinus betulus see hornbeam
Digitalis see foxglove
A. hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’ 84
celosia ( Celosia) 210–11
dill ( Anethum graveolens)
best companions 84, 104, 109, 140
best companions 210, 215
D
best companions 86, 164, 174, 200
Alstroemeria see Peruvian lily
C. argentea var. cristata 211, 216
dahlia ( Dahlia) 12, 18, 166–69
with nigella 126–27
Amaranthus caudatus see love-lies-bleeding with pincushions 216–17
best companions 96, 147, 149, 152, 156,
with sunflowers 176–77
amelanchier ( Amelanchier)
Centaurea cineraria see dusty miller 167, 184, 187, 188, 195, 197, 200, 213
with zinnias 202–203
A. canadensis 47, 70
Centaurea cyanus see cornflower
D. ‘Alauna Clair Obscur’ 168
dusty miller ( Centaurea cineraria)
best companions 44, 50
centerpieces 25
D. ‘American Dawn’ 168
C.c. ‘Silver Dust’ 208
with hellebores 46–49
Cerinthe major see honeywort
D. ‘Apache Blue’ 168
with agapanthus 208–209
with ranunculus 70–71
cherry blossom ( Prunus) 64–67
D. ‘Blue Bayou’ 168
best companions 63, 65, 76
D. ‘Burlesca’ 168
anemone ( Anemone coronaria) 30–33
Cherry Tree Jug 66–67
D. ‘Cafe au Lait’ 18, 19
E
A. c. ‘The Bride’ 78
P. x yedoensis 65, 66
D. ‘Carolina Wagemans’ 19, 168
Epilobium angustifolium see rosebay best companions 30, 39, 44, 58, 63, 65,
chicken-wire ball 14, 15
D. ‘Cartouche’ 168
wil owherb
68, 72, 76, 161
Chinese forget-me-not ( Cynoglossum
D. ‘Classic Poeme’ 168
Eryngium see sea holly
Nostalgic Spring Vase 32–33
amabile) 26
D. ‘Franz Kafka’ 168
eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus) 13, 17
with hellebores 46–49
with roses 138–39
D. ‘Geerlings Cupido’ 168
E. gunni 43, 78, 158, 172
with tulips 78–79
chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum) 156–59
D. ‘Hamari Rose’ 168
E. parvifolia 181, 216
Anethum graveolens see dill
best companions 152, 156, 197
D. ‘Ivanetti’ 166
with chrysanthemums 158–59
Antirrhinum majus see snapdragon
C. ‘Fuego Bronze’ 157, 158
D. ‘Karma Fuchsiana’ 168
with fritillaries 42–43
apple mint ( Mentha suaveolens) 26
Copper and Bronze 158–59
D. ‘Labyrinth’ 168
with hydrangeas 180–83
aster ( Aster) 152–53
clematis ( Clematis) 96
–97
D. ‘Lilac Time’ 168
with pincushions 216–17
best companions 152
best companions 96, 179
D. ‘Maldiva’ 168
with sea holly 172–73
New England aster ( Symphyotrichum
C. x durandi 96
D. ‘New Baby’ 168
with tulips 78–79
novae-angliae) ‘Violetta’ 153
C. montana 96
D. ‘Night Butterfly’ 168
astrantia ( Astrantia major) 26, 92–93
C. tangutica 96
D. ‘Orfeo’ 168
best companions 93
C. viticella ‘Alba Luxurians’ 181
D. ‘Paradise City’ 168
F
with milky bellflowers 26–27
with hydrangeas 180–83
D. ‘Peaches’ 168
fan vases 11
with nigella 26–27
conditioning flowers 22–23
D. ‘Preference’ 168
Little White Bells 36–37
with roses 26–27, 138–39
see also individual flowers
D. ‘Purple Flame’ 168
Tumbling Hellebores 46–49
Consolida ajacis see larkspur D. ‘Taratahi Ruby’ 168
feverfew ( Tanacetum parthenium) 151
B
containers 10–11, 12
D. ‘Totally Tangerine’ 18, 168
floral foam 15, 177
fan vases 11
D. ‘Uncle Hanky’ 168
floral pin holder 15, 110, 134, 177
black-leaf cow parsley ( Anthriscus sylvestris footed containers 10
D. ‘Whitman’s Best’ 168
flower choice 12–13
‘Ravenswing’) 30
large-scale containers 11
D. ‘Who Dun It’ 168
final flourishes 13, 20–21
best companions 30
mugs and pitchers 10
D. ‘Worton Blue Streak’ 168
focal flowers 12, 13, 18–19
with anemones 32–33
multiple containers 10
Dahlias in Pewter 168–69
foliage 13, 16–17
with fritillaries 42–43
supports 14–15
focal flowers 12
bishop’s weed ( Ammi) 88–91
tall, narrow containers 11
with roses 18–19
placing 18–19
A. majus ‘Snowflake’ 89, 91, 151, 163
Convallaria majalis see lily-of-the-valley with zinnias 18–19
secondary focals 13
A. visnaga ‘Green Mist’ 216
cornflower ( Centaurea cyanus) 94–95
delphinium ( Delphinium) 98–101
foliage
Bishop’s weed Burst 90–91
best companions 83, 94
best companions 88, 98
decorative foliage 13, 17
best companions 84, 88, 94, 98, 104, 112,
C.c. ‘Black Ball’ 94
D. ‘Dusky Maidens’ 99
filler foliage 13, 16
136, 149, 167, 190, 215
C.c. ‘Blue Ball’ 95
D. x elatum New Millennium Series 100
framework foliage 12, 13, 16
with cosmos 162–63
cosmos ( Cosmos) 13, 160–63
Sapphire Spires 100–101
positioning 16–17
with pincushions 216–17
best companions 161, 206
see also larkspur
footed containers 10
with snapdragons 150–51 bluebells 30
C. atrosanguineus (chocolate cosmos) 161
designing with flowers
Fairy-Tale Miniatures 56–57
bouquet see hand-tied bouquet
C. bipinnatus 161
centerpieces 25
Gothic Centerpiece 42–43
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footed containers cont.
hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna) 13
jasmine ( Jasminum) 212–13
M
Harmonious Roses 138–39
with chrysanthemums 158–59
best companions 213
Hydrangea Three Ways 180–83
with tulips 78–79
J. officinale 212
magnolia ( Magnolia) 50–53
Ikebana Irises 110–11
Helianthus annuus see sunflower
with roses 138–39
best companions 50
Picotee Petals 70–71
hellebore ( Hel eborus) 44–49
M. x soulangeana 50, 52
Spring Show Stopper 78–79
best companions 41, 44, 63, 72
Magnolia Tree 52–53
foxglove ( Digitalis) 13, 104–105
H. x hybridus ‘Harvington Double Pink’ 47
L
mask flower 21
best companions 84, 104
H. x hybridus ‘Harvington’s White lady’s mantle ( Alchemilla mol is)
Matthiola incana see stock
D. ‘Camelot Cream’ 19
Speckled’ 44
82–83
meadow rue ( Thalictrum delavayi)
D. purpurea ‘Camelot Lavender’ 105
H. orientalis ‘Harvington Hybrids’ 47
best companions 83 , 103, 129
181, 182
with dahlias 18–19
Tumbling Hellebores 46–49
with peonies 130–31
Melilotus officinalis see sweet clover with roses 18–19
herbs
language of flowers
Mentha suaveolens see apple mint; with zinnias 18–19
best companions 125, 136
allium 85
pineapple mint
freesia ( Freesia) 38–39
see also dill; mint; rosemary
aster 153
milky bellflower ( Campanula
best companions 39
heuchera ( Heuchera)
astrantia 92
lactiflora)
F. lactea ‘Double White’ 39
H. ‘Pewter Moon’ 43, 70
clematis 97
best companions 136, 170
fritillary ( Fritillaria) 40–41
with fritillaries 42–43
dahlia 167
with astrantia 26–27
best companions 41, 44
with ranunculus 70–71
foxglove 105
with hornbeam 26–27
crown imperial fritillary ( F. imperialis) 41, 78
honeysuckle ( Lonicera) 13
freesia 38
with nigella 26–27
Gothic Centerpiece 42–43
L. periclymenum ‘Serotina’ 43
grass 155
Persian lily ( F. persica) 41, 43
with fritillaries 42–43
gypsophila 106
with roses 26–27, 138–39
snake’s head fritillary ( F. meleagris) 41, 43, honeywort ( Cerinthe major) 43
jasmine 213
with scabious 192–93
44, 47, 70
hornbeam ( Carpinus betulus) 12, 13, 16, lilac 75
with sea holly 172–73
with hellebores 46–49
20, 23, 26
lily-of-the-valley 35
mint see apple mint;
with ranunculus 70–71
with hydrangeas 180–83
love-lies-bleeding 146
pineapple mint
with tulips 78
with peonies 130–31
magnolia 51
montbretia see crocosmia
front-facing designs 24
with roses 138–39
narcissus 58
movement, sense of 20
with sea holly 1
72–73
orchid 219
mugs and pitchers 10
hydrangea ( Hydrangea) 23, 178–83
peony 128
Burst 90–91
G
best companions 179
phlox 189
Cherry Tree Jug 66–67
Galega officinalis see goat’s rue
H. paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ 178, 181
ranunculus 69
Cosmos Cloud 162–63
geranium ( Pelargonium)
H. paniculata ‘Limelight’ 181, 182
rose 136
Love-in-a-Mug 126–27
P. ‘Chocolate Mint’ 181
H. paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’ 181, 182
sea holly 171
Narcissus Cloud 60–61
P. ‘Lady Plymouth’ 203
Hydrangea Three Ways 180–83
stock 123
multiple containers 10
with hydrangeas 180–83
lace cap 179, 181
stonecrop 194
Collection of Color 202–203
with zinnias 202–203
mop-head 178, 179
sunflower 175
Dahlias in Pewter 168–69
goat’s rue ( Galega officinalis) 192
hypericum ( Hypericum) 184–85
sweet pea 113
Sweet Clusters 114–15
golden rod ( Solidago)
best companions 147, 156, 167, 184, 198,
zinnia 200
muscari ( Muscari) 54–57
S. ‘Ladsham’ 203
210, 215
large-scale containers 11
best companions 55, 58
with zinnias 202–203
H. x inodorum ‘Magical Beauty’
A Bucketful of Sunshine 176–77
Fairytale Miniatures 56–57
grape hyacinth see muscari
184, 203
larkspur ( Consolida ajacis)
M. aucheri ‘Blue Magic’ 54
grasses
H. ‘Magical Pumpkin’ 216
best companions 161, 206
mythology
best companions 94, 145, 167, 184, 218
with pincushions 216–17
C.a. ‘Misty Lavender 208
anemone 31
see also quaking grass
with zinnias 202–203
with agapanthus 208–09
lily 119
great burnet ( Sanguisorba officinalis) 20
Lathyrus odoratus see sweet pea pieris 62
with chrysanthemums 158–59
lavender ( Lavandula) 116–17
yarrow 145
guelder rose ( Viburnum opulus) 140–41
I
best companions 117, 136
berries 21, 141
Icelandic poppy ( Papaver nudicaule) L. angustifolia ‘Imperial Gem’ 116
best companions 74, 104, 140
132–35
Lenten rose see hellebore
N
V.o. ‘Roseum’ 140, 177
best companions 68, 109, 133, 140, 155
Leucospermum see pincushion narcissus ( Narcissus) 58–61
with chrysanthemums 158–59
P.n. ‘Champagne Bubbles’ 133
lilac ( Syringa vulgaris) 74–75
best companions 55, 58, 72