Above L-R: Crocosmia, Cyclamen, Tulip ‘Queen of the Night’ When it’s a tuber… a rhizome… or a corm. We often refer to ‘bulbs’ in general to include plants such as crocus, cyclamen, crocosmia or ranunculi which in fact all originate from corms. These, along with dahlias (from tubers), spring-flowering anemones (from tubers or rhizomes), and Iris germanica (from rhizomes) use … Read More
Choosing and caring for eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a popular plant to grow for foliage and the grey-green juvenile leaves in particular compliment pastel or dusky flower tones often found in wedding bouquets and arrangements. Along with its pleasing aesthetics, eucalyptus has a warm, woody fragrance, credited with soothing qualities. Include it in winter wreaths for a contemporary update on traditional wreath floristry and a comforting … Read More