This week’s flower is one that is very popular during the Fall and Winter months, the Coffee Berry. While the plant that the Coffee Berry comes from (Rhamnus Californica) has flowers, the part of the plant that is used in floral arrangements is oddly, not an actual flower, but the fruit of the plant. … Continued
February is here so that means we need to talk about Valentines Day! The one thing I am sure you all know is the price of roses go way up!! The old supply and demand thing. We will have a beautiful selection of all sizes and colors of roses to please every eye and budget. We will … Continued
One of everyone’s favorite aspects of the oncoming autumn season is the distinct new colors and plants it brings. As we watch the environment shift into its gorgeous harvest attire, here are some interesting facts about the special fall related crops: Chrysanthemums -Normally nicknamed ‘mums,’ are perennials that begin showing in flower shops and floral … Continued
While flowers uplift us in everyday life, they also have inspired many powerful works of art. Here are a few examples of some of the best films in which flowers play a central role: White Oleander is a beautiful drama starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Alison Lohman, Renee Zellweger, and Robin Wright based on the novel by Janet Fitch. … Continued
The special flower in the spotlight this week is one of the most unique- Cockscomb Celosia, or Celosia Cristata! Cockscomb is a common nickname after the resemblance the wavy clusters of tiny flowers have to a rooster’s comb. It is also called Brain Flower or Wool Flower, for the texture and shape resemblance. The name Celosia … Continued
Flowers are undoubtedly some of the Earth’s finest life forms, being aesthetically pleasing, mentally stimulating, satisfying in fragrance, even scientifically proven to be emotionally and physically healing. In addition to the many wonders in the blossoming gifts of the botanical world, there is also much to be learned when we look further into the mechanics … Continued
A bittersweet aspect of receiving a gorgeous flower gift you love is the inevitable fact that plants in containers have a much shorter lifespan than those in the ground. However, there are actually a number of flowers and herbs of which you can regenerate an entirely new plant from the leftovers of the original arrangement! The portions taken from … Continued
Lately Echelon has especially taken to the extremely intriguing green hydrangeas that have been cut slightly early by the growers. These hydrangeas have a greater variety of form and lines between the small buds and the larger petals that have bloomed. The buds have lovely, rounded petals tightly grouped together, and the full bloomed petals … Continued
This summer wedding season, calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) , in all their vibrant color and size variations, are quickly becoming a favorite choice for outfit decorations, bouquets, room arrangements, etc. They are well suited for any ornamental need! Also called Trumpet lilies, Arum lilies, and Pig lilies, Calla lilies have an elegant, swooping curvature to … Continued
The flower this week is actually a flowering shrub that blooms in the spring. Azalea We’ll be seeing the azaleas bloom here in Knoxville very soon! We have some gorgeous potted azaleas here at the shop as well. They are in the Rhododendron family and like to be in the shade. The blooms can be one … Continued
