Flower Fun Facts

As you're setting up your new bouquet, you may be wondering about the blooms in front of you. For example, did you know that some flowers generate their own heat to attract pollinators? Or that some species are even capable of moving on their own? See below about some interesting facts on common varieties that are sold by us.

Peonies

• Originated in China around 4,000 years ago!
• Popular for wedding arrangements.
• Can open up to three times their original size!
• Deer will not eat peonies.
• Peony petals are edible.
• Colors have different meanings.
• Some can change color as they bloom.
• Hundreds of varieties to choose from.
• Name has Greek origins.
• Peonies can be grown in Alaska!

Hydrangeas

• In Japan, hydrangeas are a sign of gratitude.
• Depending on how acidic/alkaline the soil is it can make flowers change color.
• Each color has different meanings.
• Hydrangeas have a day dedicated to them on January 5.
• An “allergy safe” flower.
• Hydrangeas are actually comprised of sepals instead of petals.
• Needs lots of water.
• Highly toxic - keep away from pets!
• There are over 75 types of hydrangea!
• There's an American Hydrangea Society.

Roses

• Comes in a variety of colors!
• They are edible.
• Almonds, apricots, plums, cherries, apples, strawberries, and raspberries are part of the same family as roses.
• The national flower of the United States.
• One of the oldest rose bushes is over 1,000 years old!
• Rose hips contain 30 times more vitamin c than oranges.
• Damask roses are some of the most ancient roses.
• There are over 150 species of roses!
• Archaeologists have found fossils of roses - dating back to thirty-five million years!
• The Romans cultivated these plants in plantations to have year round. 

Chrysanthemums

• Chrysanthemums were first grown in China.
• The Emperor’s throne in Japan is called the “Chrysanthemum Throne."
• Edible species of flower.
• Birth flower for November.
• The most popular Mother’s Day flower in Australia.
• Highly medicinal! Chrysanthemums are highly sought after for tea.
• Removes toxins from the air.
• Chemicals from mums are used to make insecticides.
• The flower heads are actually made up of a bunch of tiny flowers.
• Symbolizes happiness, joy, love and grief.

Sunflowers

• Each flower contains up to two thousand seeds!
• Ranges in height from two to eight feet.
• Native Species to the United States.
• Sunflower oil is great for your heart health.
• A self - pollinating flower.
• Grows from June to September.
• Ukraine is the largest sunflower producer.
• One of the tallest sunflowers recorded was over thirty feet tall!
• Sunflowers follow the sun.
• Many famous painters have sunflowers as the subject of their paintings.

Lilies

• A great garden plant for pollenators!
• Lasts the longest of any cut flower in a vase.
• To make last longer clean pollen out.
• There are over a hundred varieties of true lilies.
• Only white lilies and tiger lilies have fragrance.
• The traditional flower used for 3oth wedding anniversaries.
• Depending on the species, lilies grow from one foot to seven feet!
• Lilies are actually quite social. They grow better together in groups.
• In Chinese culture, the lily is a symbol of healing.
• Some varieties are edible.