Michelle Martinez
Mrs. Calabretta
Period: 4
Flower Identifications
Week2:
2A) Genus: Achillea
Common Name: Yarrow
Species: Filipendulina
Availability: June to September
Cut Life: 3-5 days
Size: 36" tall 24" wide
Colors Available: yellow, red, white
Growing Conditions: full sun, extra water, and fertilizer
2A) Genus: Agapanthus
Common Name: Agapanthus
Species: Africanus
Availability: June, July
Cut Life: 3 days
Size: 2 1/2 ft. tall
Colors Available: white, purple, blue
Growing Conditions: It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It
prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
2B) Genus: Alstroemeria
Common Name: Alstroemeria
Species: Aurantiaca
Availability: late spring through early summer ( May –June)
Cut Life: 2 weeks
Size: 2 1/2 ft. tall
Colors Available: orange, pink, rose, purple, red, yellow, white or salmon colors
Growing Conditions: full sun, in well-drained soil
2B) Genus: Ammi
Common Name: Queen Ann’s Lace
Species: majus
Availability: June-August
Cut Life: 10 days
Size: 20cm (3in)
Colors Available: white
Growing Conditions: Full Sun, Part Shade
Week 3:
3A) Genus: Anemone
Common Name: Anemone
Species: coronaria
Availability: September- March
Cut Life: about 6 days
Size: 3-5 ft.
Colors Available: red, blue, violet, white, pink
Growing Conditions: rich soil, lots of water, partial sun
3A) Genus: Anthurium
Common Name: Anthurium
Species: andraeanum
Availability: all year round
Cut Life: 2-3 weeks
Size: 18 in
Colors Available: pink, orange or white
Growing Conditions: no direct sun, keep hydrated at all times; except during
winter,
3B) Genus: Anthirrhinum
Common Name: Snapdragon
Species: majus
Availability: annually
Cut Life: 1-2 weeks
Size: 18-24 inches
Colors Available: pink, red, white, yellow
Growing Conditions: full sun, well-drained soil
3B) Genus: Argyranthememum
Common Name: Marguerite Daisey
Species: frutescens
Availability: all year round
Cut Life: 3-7 days
Size: 2-3 ft.
Colors Available: pink, yellow, white, blue
Growing Conditions: full sun, well-drained soil,
Week 4:
4A) Genus: Asparagus
Common Name: Plumosus Fern
Species: Plumosus
Availability: all year round
Cut Life: 6-14 days
Size: at least 1-2m
Colors Available: small flowers can be white and berries: blue
Growing Conditions: sub-tropical areas
4A) Genus: Asparagus
Common Name: Ming Fern
Species: retrofractus
Availability: year round
Cut Life: 6-14 days
Size: 6-8 ft.
Colors Available: greenish white
Growing Conditions: lightly moist, accustomed to most type of lighting but will
grow faster with more, allow room for root growth
4B) Genus: Asparagus
Common Name: Tree Fern
Species: setaceus
Availability: year round
Cut Life: 6-14 days
Size: 24”-64”
Colors Available: Small white flowers, but usually green
Growing Conditions: average water, drought tolerant, well-drained potting soil,
and dappled shade
4B) Genus: Asparagus
Common Name: Sprengeri Fern
Species: sprengerii
Availability: year round
Cut Life: 6-14 days
Size: 1-4 ft.
Colors Available: can grow red berries and small white flowers, but usually green
Growing Conditions: can grow anywhere, but best in full sun; warm water when
inside and remove, if any, frost
Week 5:
5A) Genus: Aster
Common Name: Monte Cassino Aster
Species: ericoides
Availability: all year
Cut Life: 8-12 days
Size: 2-3 ft.
Colors Available: white, pink, purple, blue, and yellow
Growing Conditions: full sun, water every 3-7 days,
5A) Genus: Banksia
Common Name: Banksia
Species: sp.
Availability: all year
Cut Life: 8-16 days
Size: 1-6 m
Colors Available: brown, red, orange and gold
Growing Conditions: ranges from partial sun to full sun, watering to a minimum of
3-7 days
5B) Genus: Buxus
Common Name: Boxwood
Species: sp.
Availability: year round
Cut Life: 8 days
Size: 2- ft.
Colors Available: green
Growing Conditions: can be in full sun or partial shade, but better
in partial shade
5B) Genus: Callistephus
Common Name: China Aster
Species: chinensis
Availability: all year
Cut Life: 8- 12 days
Size: 8-32 inches
Colors Available: white, pink, red, blue, purple and yellow
Growing Conditions: partial sun, grow in different areas, don’t plants in areas that
reflect heat
Week 6:
6A) Genus: Camellia
Common Name: Camellia
Species: Japonica
Availability: Sept. - April
Cut Life: 7-10 days
Size: shrub grows up to 1½ to 12 feet tall.
Colors Available: pink, red, and white
Growing Conditions: bloom better in shade, soil must be very well-drained, no salt
spray it can get sun-burned and this can be proven by the yellowish-tint in the
middle of flower
6A) Genus: Cattleya
Common Name: Cattleya Orchid
Species: cv.
Availability: all year round
Cut Life: 5-10 days with water supply
Size: 12”
Colors Available: white, yellow, purple, pink
Growing Conditions: bright light, do not let them to sit in water for too long for
they will rot, fertilize only every other week, only repot when necessary.
6B) Genus: Centaurea
Common Name: Bachelors Button
Species: cyanus
Availability: April- September
Cut Life: 3-5 days
Size: 1-3 ft.
Colors Available: blue, pink, and white
Growing Conditions: medium watering and full sun
6B) Genus: Chamaedorea
Common Name: Comedor
Species: sp.
Availability: have to go out of region on occasions
Cut Life: 2-3 weeks
Size: can grow up to 20 ft. tall
Colors Available: green
Growing Conditions: can grow in some of the harshest conditions, but usually
found in tropical areas
Week 7:
7A) Genus: Chamelaucium
Common Name: Waxflower
Species: sp.
Availability: September through May
Cut Life: 7-10 days
Size: 2 ½ ft.
Colors Available: white, pink, purple, and bio-color
Growing Conditions: Remove all foliage that will be below the water line. Cut
under water with a sharp knife. Hydrate in a solution of warm water and
commercial floral preservative / floral food for two hours before storage or usage.
7A) Genus: Codiaeum
Common Name: Croton
Species: varigatum
Availability: year-round
Cut Life: 1week
Size: 3 ft (90 cm)
Colors Available: yellow, pink, red, orange and green
Growing Conditions: Feed every 2 weeks from early spring through summer with a
balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half. Take stem cuttings in spring. Full sun.
7B) Genus: Cordyline
Common Name: Ti Leaves
Species: terminalis
Availability: year-round
Cut Life: 1-2 weeks
Size: 3 ft.
Colors Available: green with reddish tints
Growing Conditions: Feed every 2 weeks from early spring through summer with a
balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half. Take stem cuttings in spring. Full sun.
7B) Genus: Cymbidium
Common Name: Cymbidium Orchid
Species: cv.
Availability: all year
Cut Life: 1 week
Size: 2-5 in.
Colors Available: white, green, orange, burgundy, bronze, pink, and purple.
Growing Conditions: light sun and regular watering
Week 8:
8A) Genus: Delphinium
Common Name: Larkspur
Species: ajacis
Availability: annually
Cut Life: 7-10 days
Size:36-48 inches, individually:
Colors Available: blue, purple, pink, and white
Growing Conditions: rich soil that’s consistently moist, water regularly, and warm
regions
8A) Genus: Delphinium
Common Name: Delphinium
Species: elatum
Availability: June, July, early August
Cut Life: 6-10 days
Size: 3-6 ft.
Colors Available: blue, pink, purple, and white
Growing Conditions: fun sun, occasional watering,
8B) Genus: Dendranthema
Common Name: Spray of Pompom Chrysanthemum
Species: morifolium
Availability: August- November
Cut Life: 7-14 days
Size: 1-3 ft.
Colors Available: pink, purple, red, white, and yellow
Growing Conditions: fun sun to part shade, medium moisture
8B) Genus: Dendranthema
Common Name: Standard Chrysanthemum
Species: morifolium
Availability: year- round
Cut Life: 7-14 days
Size: 1-3 ft.
Colors Available: white, yellow, pink, red, lavender, gold, and bronze
Growing Conditions: floral food for two hours before storage or usage, full sun to
part shade, and regularly watering