My Favorite Imported Winter Flowers
Below is a list of some of my favorite imported flowers to work with December through February.
Double Tulip- any and all varieties
Hellebore- long lasting and simply beautiful
Amaryllis- a fantastic long lasting “focal” flower
Cymbidium Orchid- one of the longest lasting flowers available
Ranunculus- no explanation needed
Sweet Pea- the most incredible fragrance
Allium Neapolitanum- a light and airy long lasting flower
Hyacinth- ‘Sky Jacket’ is one of my favorites for its unique color
Rose- the bigger, the better and ‘Dark Xpression’ is a powerhouse
Frittilaria meleagris- a whimsical and graceful accent flower
Muscari- small and sweet and a nice surprise in arrangements
Allium ‘Gladiator’- a pretty color and a fun shape
Nerine Lily- long lasting with tall, thin stems
Clematis ‘Star River’- a staple in many of my arrangements for its graceful lines