"Flower Power - A Guide to Bountiful Fall and Winter Flowers"
by Lillieanne Chase, FLORACOPY
Banish the gloom of winter and bring the look and fragrant smell of the outdoors in this season with fresh-cut flowers that capture seasonal ambiance. Fall flowers are bountiful in a vast assortment of varieties and colors bound to make any room cozy and inviting and help to savor the season. Whether individual styles gravitate towards simmering reds, sultry oranges, vibrant yellows or calming blues and purples, there is a cornucopia of flowers available throughout the fall and winter months.
With a personal creative touch, homes can be transformed into a sanctuary complete with nature's beauty. Here's a look at sensational seasonal flowers, all of which come in an assortment of rich, lustrous colors:
- Alstroemeria
- Carnations (standard, mini)
- Chrysanthemum
- Dahlia
- Delphinium (Larkspur)
- Freesia
- Gerberas
- Iris
- Lilies
- Lillium
- Lisianthus
- Pompons
- Rose
- Snapdragon
- Spray Roses
- Sunflowers
To truly bring the outdoors in, floral experts at the Flower Promotion Organization suggest mingling favorite blooms with character-building, natural elements - such as stems of rose hips, berries, interesting branches, seasonal vegetation and autumn leaves - that are literally just outside. Additionally, they suggest intensifying the color of and adding texture to arrangements by adding green flowers and foliage.
So, this season, beat the winter blues and add warmth and beauty to rooms throughout the home with the fun, simple and inexpensive addition of festive blooms.
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